A Dakota County Cross-Country Ski Pass
is required for all skiers ages 18 and older. The ski pass is required for cross-country ski and ski-skating trails in Dakota County Parks, however it is not required for the Lone Rock Trail at UMore Park. Funds generated from this pass help support the parks’ ski facilities, including trail grooming and maintenance.
Please note the Minnesota Ski Pass is a separate program and is neither accepted nor required to use Dakota County Parks ski trails.Cost for Dakota County Ski Pass
Daily Pass - $5
Season Pass - $20
All passes are individual passes. Each skiier age 18 years and older needs to purchase a pass.
Daily passes
Some trailhead locations will not have payboxes available, so you should purchase a ski pass prior to arriving at your skiing destination. You can purchase daily passes at the following locations:
Season passes
You can purchase season passes at the following locations:
- Online - Visa and MasterCard accepted. The address entered for the pass application must match the billing address on the credit card. Purchase a ski pass.
- In person at the Dakota County Lebanon Hills Visitor Center (during business hours)
- In person at the Western Service Center In Apple Valley, 3rd floor (during business hours)
- By phone at 952-891-7000 (during business hours) - the pass will be mailed to you