Best skiing near Knife River

3 ski resorts · 3 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best skiing near Knife River, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 3 of 3 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
S⛰
Spirit Mountain
#1 Spirit Mountain Off-season
175 Acres22 Runs8 Lifts
27.0 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 73°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Spirit Mountain ski resort, located in Duluth, Minnesota, boasts 22 runs and 175 skiable acres. The resort's best trails include the black diamond runs, Upper and Lower Angel's…
Why 12: resort size & terrain
12Rated
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Giants Ridge Resort
#2 Giants Ridge Resort Off-season
152 m Vertical202 Acres35 Runs6 Lifts
48.5 mi away
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 73°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Giants Ridge Resort in Minnesota boasts 35 trails over 202 acres of skiable terrain. Skiers of all levels will find something suitable for their skill range, with 30% of the…
Why 14: resort size & terrain
14Rated
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Mount Ashwabay
#3 Mount Ashwabay Off-season
65 Acres11 Runs2 Lifts
43.1 mi away
70°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 70°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Located in Bayfield, Wisconsin, Mount Ashwabay ski resort offers 14 runs and 15 kilometers of cross-country ski trails. The resort's best trails are the black diamond runs…
Why 4: resort size & terrain
4Rated

Skiing near Knife River

The Knife River area has 4 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Giants Ridge Resort (202 acres), and Giants Ridge Resort has the most vertical (152 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing near Knife River

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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