Beautiful fall weather continues! Another morning low in the 40’s with pleasant temps for highs. The fall colors are really starting to pop and some maples already hitting their peak. We are fortunate to have a long season of color with maples first hitting their peak, followed by the oak, poplar/aspen and tamarack trees. Other species in the mix to create a nice landscape. We are hosting afall color day on September 23rd! Trails will
We continue to work on the trails clearing deadfall and mowing in the lower areas that still have grass growing good. We have started the first stages of leaf clearing on the trails and will continue right up until the ground freezes and first snow accumulates! We try to have as many trails completely cleared and cut low so we can groom and ski on minimal snow.
The mountain bike trails are open for riding. Click here for latest update. Maplelag trails are closed to all motorized use and closed to horse traffic. We continue with trail tuning as we constantly work on the 64km of ski trails for upcoming ski season and maintain 25 miles of mountain bike trail.
Colorful scenes along the Maplelag driveway, September 18th, 2023.Start of Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 18th, 2023.Morning scene near the cabooses looking down the driveway, September 18th, 2023.Maples near Lapland cabin vibrant with color, September 18th, 2023.Fall color scene at the start of Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 1th, 2023Mowing low area near end of Sap Run/sledding hill area, September 13th, 2023.Calm evening on Little Sugarbush lake, September 12th, 2023.Maplelag driveway, September 12th, 2023.Leaf clearing on the ski trails, September 12th, 2023.Singletrack segment after leaf clearing, September 12th, 2023.Fall color scene along Mother North Star looking towards Kohlepp’s pond, September 12th, 2023.Fall grooming, September 11th, 2023.Spectacular Labor Day sunset over Little Sugarbush, September 4th, 2023.First maple leaves falling to the forest floor after a much needed rain, September 4th, 2023.Sunset scene Labory Day evening, September 4th, 2023.The “super moon” shining over Little Sugarbush, August 30th, 2023.Beautiful last summer morning….hints of Fall! August 26th, 2023.Trail mowing at end of Sap Run and back bowl, August 24th, 2023.
Mountain bike course is open. Great weekend of riding and looks to continue this week with summer like weather…but no bugs! Nice seeing everyone out and congrats on everyone that completed the LagChilada challenge over the weekend including a handful of people that did a double LagChilada!! Overall beautiful fall conditions are in place. The end of this week we plan to blow out the entire 25 mile mountain bike course for the Fall Color day on September 23rd. Use a little extra caution on the corners and downhills otherwise some of the best riding of the season is the next month or so.
Great day of racing, albeit a bit hot, for the 33rd Laddies Loppet mountain bike race this past weekend. Thanks to everyone that came to the race and all the volunteers, race officials and service personal that helped make it a great day. (Random photos from each race below)
The singletrack segments are signed by name and courses are generally marked for the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series with Citizen, Sport, Comp and Expert. Any singletrack that is not marked where it crosses ski trail, continue straight on the singletrack. Reference our map or TrailForks or Strava for guidance.
The Lagchilada challenge is in place which is a ride consisting of the entire mountain bike trail system. It is marked with both black signs and pink signs. Use the Strava app or guidance.
A good intermediate loop to ride is the Sport Loop and Bullhead Bootleg to the east. A good beginner loop to ride is the Citizen loop as well as the loops “Feeling Lucky” and “Sukkerwest”. North Loup Gnar on the north side is a slow tech skills trail.
Always be aware for changingconditions and assume all responsibility riding. The Maplelag course is generally described as a classic or natural trail which is rideable shortly after any rain events as the rain is absorbed and drains off naturally.
Trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Please note we are remodeling in this cabin but the bathrooms are open. Season passes available on our gift shop page.
Sunday scene on the trail midway on a LagChilada,September 17th, 2023. (Chad G. photo)Twin Lakes singletrack, September 14th, 2023.Ski trail portion of bike course, September 14th, 2023.Bullhead lake as seen from the connector to Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 14th, 2023.Rolling on Hudson’s Hula, September 11th, 2023.Ski trail segment on the bike course, September 11th, 2023.Start of the “LagChilada” challenge, September 10th, 2023.
Beautiful fall weather in place. Cool mornings and pleasant days. The leaves are slowly starting to change with more color appearing every day. Morning lows have been around 40, Conditions have been dry the past month. Fall color day on September 23rd!
We continue to work on the trails clearing deadfall and mowing in the lower areas that still have grass growing good. We have started the first stages of leaf clearing on the trails and will continue right up until the ground freezes and first snow accumulates! We try to have as many trails completely cleared and cut low so we can groom and ski on minimal snow.
The mountain bike trails are open for riding. Click here for latest update. Maplelag trails are closed to all motorized use and horses. We continue with trail tuning as we constantly work on the 64km of ski trails for upcoming ski season and maintain 25 miles of mountain bike trail.
Fall color scene at the start of Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 1th, 2023Mowing low area near end of Sap Run/sledding hill area, September 13th, 2023.Calm evening on Little Sugarbush lake, September 12th, 2023.Maplelag driveway, September 12th, 2023.Leaf clearing on the ski trails, September 12th, 2023.Singletrack segment after leaf clearing, September 12th, 2023.Fall color scene along Mother North Star looking towards Kohlepp’s pond, September 12th, 2023.Fall grooming, September 11th, 2023.Spectacular Labor Day sunset over Little Sugarbush, September 4th, 2023.First maple leaves falling to the forest floor after a much needed rain, September 4th, 2023.Sunset scene Labory Day evening, September 4th, 2023.The “super moon” shining over Little Sugarbush, August 30th, 2023.Beautiful last summer morning….hints of Fall! August 26th, 2023.Trail mowing at end of Sap Run and back bowl, August 24th, 2023.
Mountain bike course is open. Beautiful fall conditions in place. Dry surface. Leaves are starting to come down but we are leaf blowing much of the trail during the week. Tuesday we blew out the Sport/Comp/Expert loop and Monday we blew out the Bullhead Bootleg loop.Wednesday we cleared the starter loop (Feeling Lucky/Lakeside drops). We will continue to blow out trail this fall as the leaves drop from the trees! Next week we plan to blow out the entire course for the Fall Color day on September 23rd. Use a little extra caution on the corners and downhills otherwise some of the best riding of the season is the next month or so.
Great day of racing, albeit a bit hot, for the 33rd Laddies Loppet mountain bike race this past weekend. Thanks to everyone that came to the race and all the volunteers, race officials and service personal that helped make it a great day. (Random photos from each race below)
The singletrack segments are signed by name and courses are generally marked for the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series with Citizen, Sport, Comp and Expert. Any singletrack that is not marked where it crosses ski trail, continue straight on the singletrack. Reference our map or TrailForks or Strava for guidance.
The Lagchilada challenge is in place which is a ride consisting of the entire mountain bike trail system. It is marked with both black signs and pink signs. Use the Strava app or guidance.
A good intermediate loop to ride is the Sport Loop and Bullhead Bootleg to the east. A good beginner loop to ride is the Citizen loop as well as the loops “Feeling Lucky” and “Sukkerwest”. North Loup Gnar on the north side is a slow tech skills trail.
Always be aware for changingconditions and assume all responsibility riding. The Maplelag course is generally described as a classic or natural trail which is rideable shortly after any rain events as the rain is absorbed and drains off naturally.
Trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Please note we are remodeling in this cabin but the bathrooms are open. Season passes available on our gift shop page.
Twin Lakes singletrack, September 14th, 2023.Ski trail portion of bike course, September 14th, 2023.Bullhead lake as seen from the connector to Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 14th, 2023.Rolling on Hudson’s Hula, September 11th, 2023.Ski trail segment on the bike course, September 11th, 2023.Start of the “LagChilada” challenge, September 10th, 2023.Leaves starting to fall to the forest floor making for a colorful riding experience, September 10th, 2023.Clearing leaves at the start of the Lakeside drop singletrack, September 6th, 2023.Fall riding conditions have begun! September 5th, 2023.Kids Comp class ready to kick off the racing action, Laddies Loppet 2023Kids Comp raceKids Comp race descending the “Toot”.Citizen riders on the ski trail.Sport female rider on the bridge. Twin Lakes singletrack.Sport and marathon riders taking shelter from the sun and heat before race start.Marathon riders coming up the big hill.Marathon riders in the rocks on Marathon race.Great to have riders from Canada! Thanks!Elite male winner Jake Richards
Fall color across from the Brant Cabin where the new store is located, September 20th, 2023.
September 23rd we will have a “Fall Color Day” at Maplelag. This day will simply be a time for people to come out and enjoy the trails or property taking in the fall colors. We will have the new store open (located in the Brant Cabin) and also Wood Fire Pizza food truck will be on site from 12-5.
Wood Fire pizza food truck will be on site September 23rd, 2023 12-5pm.Maplelag store, located in the Brant Cabin will be open in the afternoon, September 23rd, 2023.
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