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
$109.90 - $129.90
1000 Raintree Road Mankato, MN 56001
All Suites Hotel, Free wireless internet, complimentary *Gourmet Express* Breakfast, fully equipped kitchens and sofa sleeper. We specialize in taking care of guests requiring extended stay accommodations, or whether you*re in town for a seminar, special project, or relocating to the area. Make…
$76.50 - $135.00
1900 PREMIER DRIVE Mankato, MN 56001
The Country Inn & Suites, Mankato Hotel & Conference Center, 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 convenience. With its charming…
$55.00 - $75.00
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…
$77.99 - $80.99
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…
$86.00 - $110.00
101 E. Main St. PO Box 3386 Mankato, MN 56001
The Holiday Inn Civic Center hotel and conference center is connected by skyway to the Alltel Civic Center and Greater Mankato Convention and Visitors Bureau office in downtown Mankato, Minnesota. The Holiday Inn Civic Center is a full service hotel and conference center with full catering along…
$125.99 - $179.99
240 Stadium Rd Mankato, MN 56001
The AmericInn on Mankato is the CLOSEST HOTEL TO MSU-Minnesots State University-Mankato. We are on campus at MSU. We have FREE High Speed internet in every room. The hotel is newly expanded with extended stay suites with full kitchenetes. We have a on-site work out facility, free daily newspapers…
$72.00 - $94.99
141 Apache Place Mankato, MN 56001
The Mankato Fairfield Inn is located minutes from historic downtown Mankato and Minnesota State University at Mankato, and centrally located for business travelers.
$79.99 - $89.99
131 Apache Pl. Mankato, MN 56001
FREE WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS IN ALL ROOMS! Convenient location. Walking distance to restaurants and River Hills Mall. Pets welcome (10.00/night). Suites available. Free Night program. SpringAire mattresses.
