Giants Ridge ski area, Mesabi Range, Minnesota

Giants Ridge ski area, Mesabi Range, Minnesota

A 500 foot drop from top to bottom is of course not that much, but Giants Ridge compensates for it in other ways. This ski area has 34 slopes that you could ski on; there are ample slopes for every skill. Giants Ridge is a more sizeable than average ski resort in possession of a roughly average altitude difference when compared to other mid west ski areas. This ski area has 202 acres of terrain, and all of it makes for great skiing. This ski area has a much lower than average fraction of tough ski runs and a much higher

    than average percentage of easy slopes. This ski area has a decent diversity of slopes and enough different ski lifts to serve them all. There are 6 great ski lifts here, and they are cool to catch a ride with. Minnesota gets exceptionally beautiful in winter;
it is so beautiful for skiing or snowboarding. As you're on this page you are almost certainly into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this is a region with few other places for that. This ski area boasts lighter than average snow every winter. Giants Ridge is a family friendly ski resort with lots of intermediate or beginner ski slopes. The seasonal snowfall of 7 feet keeps the ski trails well blanketed through the ski season. No other ski area for 40 miles has a more soaring drop. The skiing and the snowboarding in

Minnesota is loads of fun during the winter. You'll bump into loads of skiers from Duluth here. The ski run map on this net page will give you a good idea what Giants Ridge is like. The Mesabi Range covered in great snow is a real skiing or snowboarding heaven. There are many great hotels to pick from, but you'd better book ahead of going in view of the fact that these hotels fill up quickly. The Mesabi Range and its hills is a landscape worth seeing. Giants Ridge has a fine mixture of ski slopes; it's out of the question to get bored here. Getting a little magnificent exercise and a chance to spend some time in the wilderness will make you feel magnificent.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.577996
Longitude: -92.304486

Lodge At Giants Ridge, Biwabik
3 miles away
The Lodge at Giants Ridge offers first class resort amenities for the ultimate getaway. The Lodge features 92 large suites, many of which include an oversized whirlpool, fireplace and overlook the awa...

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QUICK STATS
Elevation drop: 500 feet
Expert and advanced runs: 25 %
Intermediate runs: 44 %
Beginner runs: 31 %
Runs: 34
Lifts: 6
Annual snowfall: 7 feet
Skiing Area: 202 acres
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Giants Ridge ski area Trail Map:

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These outdoors activities are available near Giants Ridge ski area.

Ski Areas Near Giants Ridge ski area:

Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 40 miles away
   700 vertical feet
   24 runs - 7 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 104 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   24 runs - 6 lifts
   33% Expert & Adv.
   34% Intermediate
   33% Beginner

Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 106 miles away
   260 vertical feet
   22 runs - 10 lifts
   28% Expert & Adv.
   42% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Lutsen, Minnesota , 110 miles away
   1088 vertical feet
   88 runs - 9 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   47% Intermediate
   18% Beginner

Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 116 miles away
   350 vertical feet
   21 runs - 5 lifts
   32% Expert & Adv.
   28% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Afton Alps, Minnesota , 131 miles away
   350 vertical feet
   41 runs - 18 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   60% Intermediate
   20% Beginner

Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 143 miles away
   400 vertical feet
   36 runs - 7 lifts
   34% Expert & Adv.
   33% Intermediate
   33% Beginner

Welch Village, Minnesota , 144 miles away
   350 vertical feet
   50 runs - 10 lifts
   19% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   31% Beginner

Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 147 miles away
   175 vertical feet
   14 runs - 6 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Buck Hill, Minnesota , 149 miles away
   309 vertical feet
   13 runs - 11 lifts
   32% Expert & Adv.
   34% Intermediate
   34% Beginner

Whitewater Near Giants Ridge ski area:

Vermilion River, St. Louis County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Vermilion Dam to Twomile Creek)

Vermilion River, St. Louis County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Eightmile Creek to Cty 24)

St. Louis River, St. Louis County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 85 miles long (Highway 53 to Highway 33)

Trails Near Giants Ridge ski area:

Taconite Trail, St. Louis , 16 miles away