Sledding & Cross-Country Skiing

Shingobee Recreation Area

Nestled along the rolling hills of the Shingobee River Valley, the Shingobee Recreation Area is located five miles southwest of Walker, off State Highway 34.

The Shingobee Recreation Area provides six miles of trails for cross-country skiing. The ski trails are intermediate to advanced difficulty and are groomed and track-set each winter.

Sledding hills are also located at the Shingobee Recreation Area providing great fun for people of all ages! A weekend warming chalet is also available to give those fingers and toes a quick warm-up.

Paul Bunyan & Heartland Trails

The Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails intersect in the Walker Area and provide hundreds of miles of trails. The area also includes an array of trails specifically groomed for cross-country skiing.

Winter Events

For more event information visit our Calendar of Events

Festival of Lights - November 25 2011 

International Eelpout Festival -February  17-19, 2012

Polar Pout Plunge- Saturday February 18, 2012

37th Annual Resort, Retail & Restaurant Buyers Show
February 23-24, 2012