Snowmobile use is not prohibited in Horseshoe Prairie but is discouraged within the nordic area. In case of an emergency, a telephone is located at the Spout Springs Ski Resort approximately 4 miles west of Horseshoe Prairie. Spout Springs Spout Springs Resort offers almost 10 miles of groomed, marked nordic trails. A nominal fee is charged for use of the trail system. Proceeds from the sale of permits is used to plow roads and parking areas.
Permits are available for the entire season or on a daily basis.
Winter Safety Harsh winter weather conditions of wind, cold, and snow can turn a weekend outing into tragedy. Be sure to notify a responsible person of your planned route of travel and mark it on a map. Give them your planned time of departure and return and be sure to check back with them when you return. Be aware of the dangers of hypothermia. Lowering of the internal temperature of the body leads to mental and physical collapse.