All snowmobile, ski, and snowshoe trails in the park are open and generally in good condition. Travelers should use caution on the lake surfaces and be aware that pressure ridges or other hazards may be encountered.

Hazardous pressure ridges are still present, but have not been too active. Snowmobilers must continue to use extreme caution and only cross the pressure ridges at designated crossings along the staked route. Park crews will this week clear brush and improve the Chain of Lakes Trail. Use caution when travelling in the park and watch for crews working on and alongside the trail. The snowmobile speed limit in the park is 45 mph on lake surfaces and 25 mph on the land trails.

Ice Roads

Crews have been working on the ice roads on both Rainy and Kabetogama Lakes. The Kabetogama Lake Ice Road is open from the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center to the Ash River Visitor Center. The Rainy Lake Ice Road is open from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center to the Black Bay Ski Trail.

To reduce hazards to snowmobile users, all ice blocks are to be immediately chopped up, submerged, or hauled to land. Placement of equipment or any type of structure must be greater than 50’ off the center of all ice roads and snowmobile trails. Written authorization from the park is required for individuals to plow any lake surfaces within the park.

Snowshoe Trails

All snowshoe trails in the park are open. Snowshoes are available for loan at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center near International Falls, Arrowhead Lodge in Kabetogama, and Ash Trail Lodge in Ash River. Take advantage of this opportunity to try this winter activity.

Cross-Country Ski Trails

The Echo Bay and Tilson Connector Ski Trails are open and tracked. The Black Bay Ski Trail is open and the novice loop tracked. The Rainy Lake Visitor Center near International Falls has adult-sized skis available for rent and children’s skis available for loan during business hours. The visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Snowmobile Trails

  • International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) – Open and staked
  • Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) – Open and staked
  • Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) – Open and staked
  • Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Open
  • Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) – Open and Staked
  • East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) – Open and Staked
  • Ice Roads
  • Rainy Lake Ice Road – Open to Black Bay Ski Trail
  • Kabetogama Lake Ice Road – Open between the Kabetogama Lake and Ash River Visitor Centers

Ski Trails

  • Echo Bay Ski Trail – Open, packed, and tracked
  • Black Bay Ski Trail – Open, packed, and tracked
  • Tilson Connector – Open, packed, and tracked

Snowshoe Trails

  • Sullivan Bay Trail – Open