Updated March 16th, 2026 @ 1:30pm
Click here for our new XC Ski and Winter Multi-Use Trails Map
Cross Country Skiing
- Palisades
- Rolled as of 03/16/2026
- Groomed as of
- Van Peenan
- Rolled as of 03/16/2026
- Groomed as of
- Ice Cave Road
- Rolled as of 03/16/2026
- Groomed as of
- Dug Road-
- Rolled as of 02/02/2026
- Groomed as of 12/8/2025
- East Dug Road to Minowa Heights rolled as of
- Community Prairie
- Rolled as of 03/16/2026
- Groomed as of
- Will Baker
- Rolled as of
- Carlson Park
- Rolled as of 01/22/2026
- Groomed as of 12/8/2025
- Luther College Athletic Fields
- Rolled as of 01/22/2026
- Groomed as of 3/2/2026
- Trout Run Trail
- Rolled as of 01/22/2026
- Wold Park to Decorah Fish Hatchery
- —Groomed as of 12/8/2025
- Minnowa Heights to Dug Road
- Rolled as of 01/22/2026
Please check back later for more updates on trails and routes.
Snowshoeing
Decorah Parks & Recreation encourages those snowshoeing to use the multi-use trail in Carlson Park, the Decorah Community Prairie, Ice Cave, Dunning Springs and the trails in Van Peenen. Please be courteous of skiers and stay off the groomed ski trails.
Fat Biking
As of Monday, December 8, 2025, the following trails have been groomed:
- Iowa Public Television (IPTV)
- Gunnar, Fred’s
- Little Bighorn
- Pines East
- Pines West
- Rocky Road
- Luge
- Backside
- Upper Dunning’s
- New Randy’s
Please respect trail conditions. If you are sinking please low tire pressure or use snow shoes. Keep the trail nice for everyone!
Plowed Walking Routes
Staff will plow routes for walking throughout the winter season.
- Route #1: Starting at 5th Ave Bridge, travel south along bike trail to Pulpit Rock Campground. Pulpit Rock Campground will be plowed for pedestrians to walk loops around the campground and can return to 5th Ave bridge via the bike trail.
- Route #2: Trout Run Trail is plowed from the intersection of Commerce Drive and Montgomery Street to Wellington Place in Freeport. Pedestrians can park in the parking lot by bowstring bridge or in the northwest corner of the Walmart Parking lot.
- Route #3: Starting at the Dug Road entrance, follow Trout Run Trail to 5th Street Bridge and turn left onto Ice Cave Road. Follow Ice Cave Road to College Drive, turn left and take the sidewalk across College Drive Bridge. From there, the route loops back towards the Dug Road entrance past the Water Department.
Wayside Ice Rink and Warming House
Please continue to obey signage posted while open for skating!
As of February 16th 2026, the Wayside Ice Rink is CLOSED!
The warming house is NOT open, the bathrooms are also accessible.
Times below indicate Warming House Hours:
Monday – Thursday 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm – 7:00pm
For skate rentals, please visit Decorah Bicycles online, or in-store at 101 College Drive.
Decorah Bicycle Hours:
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays