Snowmobile Weekend Getaway
Gather your riding crew, load up your gear, and plan a winter getaway built around horsepower, lake scenery, and the quiet thrill of Minnesota snow country. Lake Darling Resort offers direct access to groomed snowmobile routes in Alexandria and Douglas County, along with spacious villas perfect for groups up to eight riders.
Start from your villa, fire up your machines, and ride straight into a network of wooded trails, open stretches, frozen lakes, and rolling countryside. When the day ends, return to a lakeside home with a full kitchen, private patio, fireplace, and space to relax, eat, warm up, and share trail stories.
This is winter the Minnesota way. Ride hard by day. Relax deeply at night.
Stay in a Spacious Villa Built for Snowmobile Groups
Your group's basecamp is a modern lake villa with room to store helmets and gear, cook meals, relax by the fire, and enjoy privacy after hours.
Group features include
Sleeps groups up to 8 comfortably
Multiple private bedrooms
Full kitchen for group dinners and trail breakfasts
Parking near the entrance for easy unloading
Fireplace and cozy living room
Private patio and screened porch with lake views
View villas:
https://www.lakedarlingresort.com/villas
Alexandria, MN Weekend Snowmobile Itinerary
Ride Trails Directly From the Resort
Alexandria offers a well-maintained system of groomed routes that connect lakes, woods, and scenic countryside riding. Depart from the resort and link into Douglas County trail loops without trailering across town.
Primary route access includes
Central Lakes Trail connector points
Alexandria trail hub system
Douglas County groomed trails network
Frozen lake riding conditions when safe and marked
Local trail info:
dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/douglas/
https://dnr.state.mn.us/snowmobiling/maps.html
You can carve winding wooded miles, cross scenic farmland corridors, and enjoy lakeside riding segments depending on conditions. We also have other winter activities!
Snowmobile Rentals Available On-Site
No machines? Traveling light? Rent right from the resort.
Rentals include:
2024 Polaris models
Heated hand warmers
GPS display
Safety briefing and helmets available
Snowmobile rentals:
https://www.lakedarlingresort.com/snowmobile-rental-alexandria-mn
This makes trip planning simpler and lets groups mix riders with their own machines and rental sleds.
Book Your Winter Riding Escape
Make this winter epic. Ride from your doorstep, explore lakes and trail systems, and relax each evening at a warm lakeside villa.
For groups larger than 8 or multiple-villa coordination, contact the resort team and they will help plan your stay.
Minimum stay, check-in/out details, and pet policy apply (see FAQ page)
Friday Night
Check into villa and unload gear
Grocery run or takeout pizza
Evening drinks by fireplace
Saturday
Pancake breakfast in the villa
Gear up and fuel up
Full-day trail ride via Central Lakes Trail area
Lunch stop at a local tavern in Alexandria
Afternoon loop through Douglas County trails
Return to villa for firepit or hot tub time
Dinner and evening hangout
Sunday
Coffee overlooking the frozen lake
Short morning ride or relaxed departure
Pack gear and check out
Optional brunch stop in town