Mount Kato Ski Area - Minnesota
Mount Kato Ski Area is located in the scenic Minnesota River Valley.
With 19 trails on 55 skiable acres and eight chairlifts (five quad and three double), Mount Kato offers the Midwestern skier a short lift line and a good choice of beginner and intermediate runs.
There is a two-level chalet, cafeteria, rental shop, ski shop and certified ski school on the premises.
Adult beginners may want to take advantage of a free lesson, available when renting a full set of equipment. You must be 13 years or older.
Mount Kato also has private, group and other special learn-to-ski programs taught by PSIA-certified instructors.
Kato Kids is a special program for ages 4 to 12. Children are grouped by their age and ability level.
Lodging accommodations are available within five miles of the ski area.
| MOUNTAIN STATISTICS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Elevation: | 300 ft | (91 m) |
| Summit Elevation: | 540 ft | (165 m) |
| Vertical Drop: | 240 ft | (73 m) |
| Skiable Area: | 55 acres | (22 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: | 50 in | (127 cm) |
| Longest Run: | 2,100 ft | (640 m) |
| Snowmaking: | 100 % | |
| Number of Lifts: | 11 | |
| Uphill Lift Capacity: | 14,650 per hour | |
| Types of Lifts: | 3 Handle Tow 3 Double Chairs 5 Quad Chairs |
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| Number of Trails: | 19 | |
| TRAIL RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Easiest: |  |
24% |
| More Difficult: |  |
59% |
| Most Difficult: |  |
17% |
| Experts Only: |  |
0% | Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas. |
| AREA DETAILS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Skiing: | Yes | ||||||
| Snowboarding: | Yes | ||||||
| Required: | Yes | ||||||
| Night Skiing: | Yes | ||||||
| Terrain Park: | Yes | ||||||
| Snow Tubing: | Yes | ||||||
FEATURED LODGING
$109.00 - $229.00
20 Civic Center Plaza Mankato, MN 56001
The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Mankato hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Mankato MN across from the beautiful Minnesota River. Rising in the Mankato skyline as an architecturally prominent building and connected to the Verizon Wireless Center through an indoor skyway the hotel offers…
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51578 US Hwy 169 N Mankato, MN 56001
Welcome to the Mankato Pride of Super 8, conveniently located off of Highway 169 and Junction 14, in beautiful Southern MN. Highway 169 runs parallel with the scenic Minnesota River, so driving to our facility is a treat all its own, especially during leaf peaking season. Our well appointed guest…
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2051 ADAMS STREET Mankato, MN 56001
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141 Apache Place Mankato, MN 56001
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131 Apache Pl. Mankato, MN 56001
Convenient location situated near the River Hills Mall and several restaurants. Minnesota State University campus is just an 8 minute drive, which is also the site of the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. All rooms feature free wireless internet, in room coffee, and iron/ironing boards. …
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1900 PREMIER DRIVE Mankato, MN 56001
The Country Inn & Suites, Mankato Hotel & Conference Center,is 100% Non Smoking and offers guests complimentary breakfast, complimentary high-speed, wireless internet, indoor pool/whirlpool, over 4500 square feet of meeting space and a TGI Fridays attached to the hotel for your dining…
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1285 Range Street Mankato, MN 56002
Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this Days Inn 4 Sunburst Hotel Highest Quality Rating Business Center with Computer & Printer Daybreak Deluxe Continental Breakfast King suites complete with sofa sleeper, microwave and refrigerator Spa suite for special occasions Apartment style room for…
$74.90 - $89.90
1000 Raintree Road Mankato, MN 56001
When you choose to stay with GrandStay, you get more than just a typical hotel room. You will stay in a spacious suite and will be surrounded by our warm and friendly staff. We take pride in providing an environment where you are not just another guest, but family. Feel at home no matter where…
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1111 Range Street Mankato, MN 56003
Stay at this full-service Mankato hotel for great value and a host of convenient amenities while traveling in Minnesota. Hotel guests will enjoy the 10,000 square-foot atrium with a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise facility and recreation area. The Best Western Hotel and…
$45.00 - $55.00
1255 Range Street Mankato, MN 56001
We are conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 169. Behind the property is the beautiful Hinicker Pond, which offers fishing and swimming. Bike, ski, snow tube the trails at Mount Kato within minutes of the motel. Indoor property, 2 levels, interior corridors. We…
$66.49 - $139.99
240 Stadium Rd Mankato, MN 56001
The convenient and comfortable accommodations feature quality amenities and an excellent location, making us the ideal place for business travelers, meetings, university groups, and family vacations to Mankato. While staying at AmericInn, experience the dining, shopping, entertainment, and more…
$67.64 - $84.04
200 St Andrews Dr Mankato, MN 56001
Welcome to the Mankato, Minnesota Microtel Inn and Suites. This quality, discount hotel in Mankato is near Minnesota State University, the Verizon Wireless Civic Center and the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. This Microtel is where you will experience economy with class. Nestled in the South…
