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Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking.  We groomed the 15km FatLagChilada (FLC) loop this morning and also yesterday morning, working in the new snow that has fallen the past 48 hours. The track groomed out nice and should be really good riding once it sets up after the forecasted colder weather moves in.

Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km. 

To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.  

Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. Hopefully we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag! 

Start of the LagChilada, February 19th, 2026. FLC special edition loop groomed today.
Fresh groomed singletrack, February 19th, 2026.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open A dusting of new snow the past 48 hours. All skate trails groomed Wednesday afternoon/early evening and on tap for grooming this afternoon. We are grooming all the double track classic trails today. All singletrack classic trails on tap for grooming Friday to complete a regroom of the entire trail system. Should be a great weekend to ski with ideal temps and the new snow! A lot of sticks and branches coming down with the storm we are clearing the bigger stuff but nothing to prevent a great outing! Just Ski!

Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.  

We have also have a loop on Little Sugarbush Lake “Lumi’s Loop” with a skate lane and track on each side. This is a fun 1.2km loop that makes for a fun ski at sunrise and sunset and under the full moon!

 Fat Bike Trail Report:

46″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.  

Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased here. A MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding.  18 and under day pass is $15, use the summer trail pass option. 

Ski rentals are available at a rate of $25 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Snowshoe rental is $10 a person. There is no charge for children 6 and under. 

Snowfall YTD at 48″ Compacted base on trail 3-8″. Total snowfall in February 9″. January at 15″. December: 17″. Snowfall in November: 7″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″. 

Grooming on Sap Run, February 19th, 2026.
Skate trail grooming, February 19th, 2026.
Cutting new track on Sukkerbusk, February 19th, 2026.
Great morning skating on Skaters Waltz, February 19th, 2026.
Nature scene, February 19th, 2026.
Evening grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 18th, 2026.
Sukkerbusk ski trail late morning, February 17th, 2026.
Skaters Waltz, late morning, February 17th, 2026.
Jonell on JibFly, February 16th, 2026. Great spring skiing!
Dr Bob enjoying the spring conditions today at 82 years young, February 16th, 2026. 
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Cooler weather back on the move with light snow. Around two inches of damp wet snow the past 24 hours. All skate trails groomed Wednesday afternoon/early evening. We will resume classic trail grooming today. A deep base of snow, the new snow, grooming along with cooler weather should make for nice late February skiing. We will plan to groom the entire trail system the next three days.

Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.  

We have also have a loop on Little Sugarbush Lake “Lumi’s Loop” with a skate lane and track on each side. This is a fun 1.2km loop that makes for a fun ski at sunrise and sunset and under the full moon! Grooming planned on the loop Thursday.

 Fat Bike Trail Report:

43″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.  

Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased here. A MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding.  18 and under day pass is $15, use the summer trail pass option. 

Ski rentals are available at a rate of $25 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Snowshoe rental is $10 a person. There is no charge for children 6 and under. 

Snowfall YTD at 45″ Compacted base on trail 3-8″. Total snowfall in February 7″. January at 15″. December: 17″. Snowfall in November: 7″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″. 

Evening grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 18th, 2026.
Sukkerbusk ski trail late morning, February 17th, 2026.
Skaters Waltz, late morning, February 17th, 2026.
Jonell on JibFly, February 16th, 2026. Great spring skiing!
Dr Bob enjoying the spring conditions today at 82 years young, February 16th, 2026. 
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking. Riding on hold this morning until it freezes down a bit more. We groomed the 15km loop this morning and will be back out Thursday morning grooming. Once it cools down a bit more, riding should be really nice.

Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km. 

To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.  

Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. Hopefully we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag! 

Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking. Deck is rock solid and rolling good on a velcro like surface thanks to a transformation of the snow to “corn snow”. Watch for a few slick spots is all. Please plan to ride before 12PM today to maintain the integrity of the riding surface for the next day. Best time to ride is sunrise to 11am. Thank you and enjoy!  We have a deep base of snow and should have decent winter riding well into March.

Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km. 

To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.  

Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. With 2-3 feet of snow covering the recent grooming we don’t plan to groom for a week or so. Hopefully mid to late February we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag! 

Twin Lakes singletrack, February 16th, 2026.
Rolling on the winter bike trail, February 15th, 2026. (B.Olson photo) 
Twin Lakes singletrack, February 14th, 2026.
Start of this years “Special Edition FagLagchilada, February 9th 2026