It has been a busy couple weeks of clearing trees off the trails after strong winds over 80mph brought down 100’s of tree on the Maplelag property. We have cleared nearly 300 trees on the trails so far. We were able to get the 25 mile “LagChilada” mountain bike course open a week ago. We are extremely grateful for the professional crew helping us out. Thank you!
The woods look a little different in areas but wildlife has been back on the move and an interesting variety of mushrooms and lichens popping up along the forest floor as well as the usual wildflowers.
Thanks everyone who supports the trails at Maplelag. We had a fun run to end the ski season. We appreciate you very much and can’t wait to have folks back on the trail for dirt season. Stay tuned for more updates
Calm waters on Little Sugarbush, July 8th, 2025.Clearing on Sukkerbusk ski trail, June 27th, 2025.Black Eyed Susan along the trail, June 28th, 2025.Yarrow along the trail, June 28th, 2025.Trees still to clear at start of Bullhead lake trail, June 28th, 2025.Colorful mushrooms sprouting along the trail, June 28th, 2025.Clearing storm blow down before the start of the LagChilada bike course, June 23rd, 2025.Thanks Jack and Laurens for your help this week clearing trail!Thanks Steve and Keith! Jens tossing off another log. One of many this week!Blowdown on the ski trail after the Solstice storm, June 21st, 2025.Wild Iris flowers blooming the end of this week, June 13th, 2025.“Strawberry” moon over Little Sugarbush lake, June 12th, 2025. Lush green conditions in the woods, June 9th, 2025, as seen on the bike course. Mowing on Rootin Tootin ski trail, May 30th, 2025.First mowing on the ski trails, May 29th, 2025.Columbine flowers blooming this week, May 29th, 2025.Yellow slippers blooming in abundance the past few days, May 27th, 2025.Oyster mushrooms sprouting today, May 21st, 2025. With a little warmth to come, the forest floor should really come to life the next few days! Yellow slippers ready for warmer weather to return, May 20th, 2025.Rainfall the end of the week bringing the moss to life along the bike trail, May 16th, 2025.Gray Tree frog, May 11th, 2025.More wildflowers emerging from the forest floor, May 11th, 2025.Moss lined singletrack on the bike track, May 11th, 2025.Bear up on the northern part of the trail system, May 9th, 2025.Marsh marigolds blooming in full force in recent days, May 10th, 2025.Tamarack buds, May 10th, 2025.Ferns emerging from Sugarbush creek, May 8th, 2025.Tracks on tracks! Bear track on the mountain bike singletrack, May 6th, 2025.Bloodroot flowers ready to emerge from the forest floor, May 1st, 2025. The woods should really start to come to life with warm weather moving in. North end of Little Sugarbush lake, May 1st, 2025. Water tables and lake levels are above normal with recent rain and good moisture from winter snow. Maplelag creek running good after 1.3″ of recent rainfall on April 28th, 2025.Hepatica flowers blooming in full force today, April 26th, 2025.Trumpeter swans on Kohlepp’s pond, April 23rd, 2025.Evening scene along Mother North Star, April 21st, 2025.Mossy ski trail, April 21st, 2025.Busy beaver on a large oak tree. April 21s,t 2025. Group of trumpeter swans enjoying ice free Little Sugarbush lake, April 17th, 2025.Bullhead lake ice free, April 13th, 2025.Sunset over Little Sugarbush lake as seen in front of the new sauna, April 15th, 2025.Edge of Little Sugarbush lake, April 13th, 2025.Sunday night lightning, April 13th, 2025.
The mountain bike trails are open. Tacky riding surface and a great day to ride! We cleared the recent trees that feel on the LagChilada yesterday afternoon. Entire course is cleared as of Tuesday morning. The deer flies have hatched in some areas, not too bad if you….keep the wheels moving!
We have cleared nearly 300 trees so far since the Solstice Storm. Huge huge thanks to the crew that helped us out! We will be clearing the few downed trees today that have fallen after recent wind but be aware trees may fall without warning and assume full responsibility while riding.
The LagChilada challenge remains in place which encompasses all the trails at Maplelag. Click here for more details. Secondary signage is up and the LagChilada course is marked. Click here for the Strava map which can be downloaded. Nice job to everyone completing the challenge this year including the riders doing a double!!
The Maplelag trails are described as classic or old style. Featuring more narrow singletrack with roots and rocks and generally more technical in nature. A good beginner loop is the Citizen Loop and a good intermediate loop is the Sport loop.
Maplelag is a family owned and operated business. We are one of the few MTB trail systems in the Midwest that maintain the trails ourselves with no outside funding or assistance and pay property taxes that in turn help support other trails locally and in the state! Please consider a trail pass to offset some of our expenses. We love to mountain bike and share the trail with others…what it is all about! Thank you.
Sunday riding on North Loup Gnar loop, July 6th, 2025. Start of the LagChilada, July 2nd, 2025.Lush singletrack on Feeling Lucky starter loop, July 2nd, 2025.Rolling along Twin Lakes, June 29th, 2025.Twin Lakes rock garden, June 29th, 2025.Woods very lush and green amongst the LagChilada course, June 28th, 2025.Bike tracks and bear tracks on Twin Lakes trail, June 28th, 2025.Thanks Jens and Blaise for your trail work help this week!Thanks Seth!Thanks Jens and Blaise for your help on the trail!Clearing storm blow down before the start of the LagChilada, June 23rd, 2025.Thanks Jack and Laurens for your help this week clearing trail!Thanks Steve and Keith!
The mountain bike trails are open. We cleared the recent trees that feel on the LagChilada yesterday afternoon. Entire course is cleared as of this morning. Track is tacky with a few damp and slick spots from lingering high dew points after rain yesterday. Should dry out nicely by afternoon along with cooler temps making for a nice day to ride. The deer flies have hatched in some areas, not too bad if you….keep the wheels moving!
We have cleared nearly 300 trees so far since the Solstice Storm. Huge huge thanks to the crew that helped us out! We will be clearing the few downed trees today that have fallen after recent wind but be aware trees may fall without warning and assume full responsibility while riding.
The LagChilada challenge remains in place which encompasses all the trails at Maplelag. Click here for more details. Secondary signage is up and the LagChilada course is marked. Click here for the Strava map which can be downloaded. Nice job to everyone completing the challenge this year including the riders doing a double!!
The Maplelag trails are described as classic or old style. Featuring more narrow singletrack with roots and rocks and generally more technical in nature. A good beginner loop is the Citizen Loop and a good intermediate loop is the Sport loop.
Maplelag is a family owned and operated business. We are one of the few MTB trail systems in the Midwest that maintain the trails ourselves with no outside funding or assistance and pay property taxes that in turn help support other trails locally and in the state! Please consider a trail pass to offset some of our expenses. We love to mountain bike and share the trail with others…what it is all about! Thank you.
Sunday riding on North Loup Gnar loop, July 6th, 2025. Start of the LagChilada, July 2nd, 2025.Lush singletrack on Feeling Lucky starter loop, July 2nd, 2025.Rolling along Twin Lakes, June 29th, 2025.Twin Lakes rock garden, June 29th, 2025.Woods very lush and green amongst the LagChilada course, June 28th, 2025.Bike tracks and bear tracks on Twin Lakes trail, June 28th, 2025.Thanks Jens and Blaise for your trail work help this week!Thanks Seth!Thanks Jens and Blaise for your help on the trail!Clearing storm blow down before the start of the LagChilada, June 23rd, 2025.Thanks Jack and Laurens for your help this week clearing trail!Thanks Steve and Keith!
The mountain bike trails are open. Tacky riding surface. The deer flies have hatched in some areas, not too bad if you….keep the wheels moving!
We have cleared nearly 300 trees so far since the Solstice Storm. Huge huge thanks to the crew that helped us out! We will be clearing the few downed trees today that have fallen after recent wind but be aware trees may fall without warning and assume full responsibility while riding.
The LagChilada challenge remains in place which encompasses all the trails at Maplelag. Click here for more details. Secondary signage is up and the LagChilada course is marked. Click here for the Strava map which can be downloaded. Nice job to everyone completing the challenge this year including the riders doing a double!!
The Maplelag trails are described as classic or old style. Featuring more narrow singletrack with roots and rocks and generally more technical in nature. A good beginner loop is the Citizen Loop and a good intermediate loop is the Sport loop.
Maplelag is a family owned and operated business. We are one of the few MTB trail systems in the Midwest that maintain the trails ourselves with no outside funding or assistance and pay property taxes that in turn help support other trails locally and in the state! Please consider a trail pass to offset some of our expenses. We love to mountain bike and share the trail with others…what it is all about! Thank you.
Sunday riding on North Loup Gnar loop, July 6th, 2025. Start of the LagChilada, July 2nd, 2025.Lush singletrack on Feeling Lucky starter loop, July 2nd, 2025.Rolling on Bullhead Bootleg track, July 1st, 2025.Rolling along Twin Lakes, June 29th, 2025.Twin Lakes rock garden, June 29th, 2025.Woods very lush and green amongst the LagChilada course, June 28th, 2025.Bike tracks and bear tracks on Twin Lakes trail, June 28th, 2025.Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, June 28th, 2025. Areas of trail look a bit different after the Solstice Storm. Start of North Loup Gnar, June 28th, 2025.North Loup Gnar singletrack, June 28th, 2025.Thanks Jens and Blaise for your trail work help this week!Thanks Seth!Thanks Jens and Blaise for your help on the trail!Clearing storm blow down before the start of the LagChilada, June 23rd, 2025.Thanks Jack and Laurens for your help this week clearing trail!Thanks Steve and Keith! Jens tossing off another log. One of many this week! Starter loop singletrack after clearing, June 24th, 2025.Deadfall on the bike course, June 21st, 2025.
. Huge huge thanks to the crew that helped us out!
The LagChilada challenge remains in place which encompasses all the trails at Maplelag. Click here for more details. Secondary signage is up and the LagChilada course is marked. Click here for the Strava map which can be downloaded. Nice job to everyone completing the challenge this year including the riders doing a double!!
The Maplelag trails are described as classic or old style. Featuring more narrow singletrack with roots and rocks and generally more technical in nature. A good beginner loop is the Citizen Loop and a good intermediate loop is the Sport loop.
Maplelag is a family owned and operated business. We are one of the few MTB trail systems in the Midwest that maintain the trails ourselves with no outside funding or assistance and pay property taxes that in turn help support other trails locally and in the state! Please consider a trail pass to offset some of our expenses. We love to mountain bike and share the trail with others…what it is all about! Thank you.
Start of the LagChilada, July 2nd, 2025.Lush singletrack on Feeling Lucky starter loop, July 2nd, 2025.Rolling on Bullhead Bootleg track, July 1st, 2025.Rolling along Twin Lakes, June 29th, 2025.Twin Lakes rock garden, June 29th, 2025.Woods very lush and green amongst the LagChilada course, June 28th, 2025.Bike tracks and bear tracks on Twin Lakes trail, June 28th, 2025.Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, June 28th, 2025. Areas of trail look a bit different after the Solstice Storm. Start of North Loup Gnar, June 28th, 2025.North Loup Gnar singletrack, June 28th, 2025.Thanks Jens and Blaise for your trail work help this week!Thanks Seth!Thanks Jens and Blaise for your help on the trail!Clearing storm blow down before the start of the LagChilada, June 23rd, 2025.Thanks Jack and Laurens for your help this week clearing trail!Thanks Steve and Keith! Jens tossing off another log. One of many this week! Starter loop singletrack after clearing, June 24th, 2025.Deadfall on the bike course, June 21st, 2025.
The mountain bike trails are open. Tacky riding surface. The deer flies have hatched….keep the wheels moving! The entire bike course has been cleared as of 7/3 but always watch for any new deadfall. Assume full responsibility while riding. We will be clearing the handful of trees that fell after weekend wind Monday morning.
We cleared nearly 300 trees last week to get the entire LagChilada loop open after the Solstice Storm last weekend. Huge huge thanks to the crew that helped us out!
The LagChilada challenge remains in place which encompasses all the trails at Maplelag. Click here for more details. Secondary signage is up and the LagChilada course is marked. Click here for the Strava map which can be downloaded. Nice job to everyone completing the challenge this year including the riders doing a double!!
The Maplelag trails are described as classic or old style. Featuring more narrow singletrack with roots and rocks and generally more technical in nature. A good beginner loop is the Citizen Loop and a good intermediate loop is the Sport loop.
Maplelag is a family owned and operated business. We are one of the few MTB trail systems in the Midwest that maintain the trails ourselves with no outside funding or assistance and pay property taxes that in turn help support other trails locally and in the state! Please consider a trail pass to offset some of our expenses. We love to mountain bike and share the trail with others…what it is all about! Thank you.
Start of the LagChilada, July 2nd, 2025.Lush singletrack on Feeling Lucky starter loop, July 2nd, 2025.Rolling on Bullhead Bootleg track, July 1st, 2025.Rolling along Twin Lakes, June 29th, 2025.Twin Lakes rock garden, June 29th, 2025.Woods very lush and green amongst the LagChilada course, June 28th, 2025.Bike tracks and bear tracks on Twin Lakes trail, June 28th, 2025.Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, June 28th, 2025. Areas of trail look a bit different after the Solstice Storm. Start of North Loup Gnar, June 28th, 2025.North Loup Gnar singletrack, June 28th, 2025.Thanks Jens and Blaise for your trail work help this week!Thanks Seth!Thanks Jens and Blaise for your help on the trail!Clearing storm blow down before the start of the LagChilada, June 23rd, 2025.Thanks Jack and Laurens for your help this week clearing trail!Thanks Steve and Keith! Jens tossing off another log. One of many this week! Starter loop singletrack after clearing, June 24th, 2025.Deadfall on the bike course, June 21st, 2025.
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