Giants Ridge is the top Minnesota family resort vacation destination. At Giants Ridge summer is filled with outdoor recreation and activity. The Giants Ridge Rental Shop provides canoe, kayak, and bike rentals. And, Giants Ridge is a hub for the nationally-acclaimed Mesabi Bike Trail -- a 115-mile paved bike trail that winds through 25 communities through Minnesota's Iron Range.
Giants Ridge is Minnesota's Finest Ski Area, offering 35 downhill runs, the hottest terrain parks in the Midwest, over 60km of Nordic trails, snowshoe trails, and an amazing snow tubing park! You'll enjoy breathtaking views adjacent to the Superior National Forest no matter what winter sport you choose, along with clean fresh air and peaceful quiet. A visit to Giants Ridge provides amazing connections to nature and the great outdoors. Start planning your trip today and check out our great winter packages to save you and your family money.
The snow tubing park is OPEN on designated days throughout the season. At Giants Ridge you're in the heart of Minnesota Nordic skiing where pine trees tower overhead and the landscape is a gorgeous, smooth white of a Northwoods Minnesota winter. All you'll hear is your own footsteps or the sound of your skis on our perfectly groomed trails.
Snowmobiling options:
More than 2,000 miles of scenic, groomed trails await you in northeastern Minnesota snowmobile country. The best part? The trails lead right to the doors of one of the Midwest's best winter resorts, Giants Ridge! The well-marked trail system winds its way through the breathtaking scenery of northeastern Minnesota's Iron Trail. The pristine Superior National Forest encompasses this extensive trail system. Combined with over 100 inches of natural snowfall each year, these trails have direct access to lodging, fuel, dining and entertainment, making northeastern Minnesota a snowmobiler's paradise.
Mountain Stats at Giants Ridge:
35 alpine runs 32% beginner runs/12 trails; 44 % intermediate runs/15 trails; 25% expert runs/8 trails
Longest trail "Easy Way” at 4,000 feet
Highest Elevation 1,972
Lowest Elevation 1,472
Vertical drop 500 feet
Amount of Snow
23 million cubic feet of man-made snow, added to the 75+ inches of natural snow
Mountain Acres
202
Total Lifts
7 (Two triple chair, three double chair, two surface lifts)
Cross Country Trails
60 kilometers of groomed and well-tracked cross country trails with newly improved lighting system
Giants Ridge also offers excellent Spa services:
Laurentian Divide Salon & Spa offers massages, pedicures, manicures, nail care, and spa packages.
Located in the lower level of The Lodge Condominiums, adjacent to the Legend golf course, the spa has a dedicated team of professionally trained individuals who provide quality service and products to Giants Ridge guests.
SNOWGLARE'S SCALE: (1-10): We give Giants Ridge a 9.5!
