Views of the Cannon River Valley.
This family-oriented ski area is carved out of the Cannon River Valley. The Slopes of Welch features more than 50 trails running through a hardwood forest, with all of the trails devoted to skiers and snowboarders at beginner and intermediate levels. Less-experienced skiers won't find runs over bearing yet several are designed to present a challenge: Dan's Dive is a long, narrow shot through the woods; and Sweeny Run is prime, fall-line skiing.
Welch Village has nine chairlifts: four quad lifts, four double chairs, and one triple chair. The majority of the area is lit for night skiing with the exception of the terrain served by the triple chair and the new "Back Bowl" expert terrain
Ski run Map of Welch Village
Southeast of the Twin Cities between Hastings and Red Wing.
Location and Directions
Founded by Leigh Nelson, The ski area was built in 1965 and has increased in size since.