Trail Reports
We post regular updates on our trail conditions, along with some nature observations…
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - Ski Trail
Light rain showers on Saturday morning with main moisture staying north and south. The conditions have been very dry and rain forecasted tomorrow and Monday would be welcomed.
The big weather related news last weekend was the ice going off the lake. The strong northwest wind pushed the ice off on Saturday. We didn’t have ice build up like some bigger lakes in northern Minnesota, thankfully. The loons were back on Thursday even before all the ice was off and a treat to have them in front of Maplelag calling. The lake scene last Wednesday night was incredible after the rain pushed through. Rainbow to the south, fog simmering of the lake and sun shining through from the northwest. The forest floor is slowly coming to life with wild flowers and other greens emerging from the ground. We have been clearing leaves and dead fall off the trails and the mountain bike singletrack this week.
The mountain bike course is open for mountain biking! Click here for the latest report and photos There are a few low areas NOT on the mountain bike course with water so best to stay on the marked course for riding.
First bloodroot flower of the year, May 13th, 2013.
Mother North Star ski trail, also part of the bike course, after clearing leaves. We have begun blowing/clearing leaves off the bike course this week. May 13th, 2013.
Wild flowers emerging from the forest floor, May 13th, 2013.
Pair of loons on the shore in front of Maplelag after becoming ice free earlier in the day, May 9th, 2013.
Surface of the ice as it transitions to open water, May 9th, 2013.
The lake froze like glass back in November but as it melts out, the surface becomes rough. May 9th, 2013.
Loon cruising on by, May 9th, 2013.
On the edge between the ice and open water, May 9th, 2013.
Group of loons happy to have the open water. May 9th, 2013.
Loon feather coming loose after a hard landing. May 9th, 2013.
Fun kayaking on the lake as the ice makes an exit. May 9th, 2013.
Incredible lake scene looking towards the southern part of Little Sugarbush, May 8th, 2013.
Lake scene looking towards the northwest, May 8th, 2013.
Section of Skaters Waltz drying up nicely with intense sunshine and warm temps, May 5th, 2013 after being under water 4 days ago.
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