Winter Recreation
Governor Nelson State Park
In the winter, trails are tracked for diagonal skiers and groomed for skate skiers. Most are easy to moderate in difficulty. A few trails have hills with difficult turns. Hiking is not allowed when snow conditions are favorable to cross-country skiing.
Snowshoeing trail
Morningside trail
This 2.4-mile trail loops through restored prairies in the northern portion of the park. In winter it is a multi-use trail open to skiers and snowshoers and to pets on a leash.
Cross-country skiing trails
Morningside trail
This 2.4-mile trail loops through restored prairies in the northern portion of the park. In winter it is a multi-use trail open to skiers and snowshoers and to pets on a leash.
Oak Savanna trail
This 1.8-mile trail begins near the park office and travels through prairie and savanna to the scenic overlook.
Redtail Hawk trail
This 1-mile trail is in the middle of the park and connects to the Oak Savanna and Woodland trails.
Woodland trail
This 1-mile trail is in the southern portion, forested portion of the park. A 358-foot panther effigy mound and several conical mounds are near the Woodland trail.