Daily	$8
Annual	$30
Annual Senior (65+) & Disabled	$15
Annual Military/Veteran	$15
Replacement	$15

• 2025 permit is valid from the time of purchase through December 31, 2025. 
• The permit is also valid for Dane County Parks trails. 
• 2026 permits go on sale November 1. 

Warming Shelter and Equipment Rentals
Ski rentals and concessions are available from Elver warming shelter, when staffed, typically Wednesday - Sunday. All winter activities are dependent on the weather and conditions. See alert for details.    

Ski Equipment Rentals  (includes skis, boots, poles and a daily ski permit)	Price
Cross-Country Skis - first hour Each additional hour	$9/Adult; $5/Youth* $5/Adult or Youth
Cross-Country Ski - all day, per day Each additional day	$30/Adult; $15/Youth* $15/Adult; $8/Youth
Cross-Country Ski - weekly	$70/Adult; $50/Youth*
Sit Skis - first hour Each additional hour	$9/Adult; $5/Youth* $5/Adult or Youth

*Youth = 15 years or younger
 

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EVENTS & GROUP PARTIES
Attend a winter event open to the community or reserve a winter recreation party for your group. All winter activities depend on the weather and conditions and are subject to change.

RESTROOMS
Indoor and portable restrooms are provided at a number of parks. See the webpage for open locations. 

PETS & BIKES
Bikes and pets, including well-behaved dogs, are never allowed on any ice rink or lagoon.  See Dogs in Parks for locations where allowed. 

HIKING/SNOWSHOEING
Do not walk on a designated cross-country ski trail. Hiking or snowshoeing is allowed ANYWHERE except on cross-country ski trails and off-trail in a conservation park. See SNOWSHOEING for suggested locations. When in doubt, don't. 

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TRAIL CONDITIONS AND GROOMING

The type of trail grooming performed depends on a few things to make the most of both long and short-term skiing opportunities. The amount and type of snow and the ground condition at the time of the snow event play a part in the grooming equation.

Did you know Parks staff is responsible for priority snow removal areas? These priority areas are roads, more than 400 bus stops, bike trails, sidewalks, and parking lots. We always appreciate your patience and understanding as safety will always come before fun.  

• Ski trails typically open after the first snowfall over 4" depending on the type of snow and trail conditions.
• Fee-based trails are groomed more frequently, as conditions allow and for both skate and classic skiing.
• Free-to-use ski trails are tracked or roll-groomed for classic cross-country skiing. 
• We may not be able to groom or we may close a trail to preserve the trail condition. The website is updated as soon as information from the field is available.
• Permit fees are non-refundable.
• You may also visit Madison Nordic Ski Club for trail conditions posted by volunteers and trail users.

TRAIL TIPS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow directional arrows. Some trails are marked for one-way use
• Trails are rated for difficulty at the trailhead
• Skiers stay on groomed trails only
• No dogs, horses, snowboards, motor vehicles, hiking or snowshoeing on groomed trails
• Slower skiers please stay to the right