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Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Tacky riding surface with a scattered leaf covering. Trail has dried up after Saturday morning rain. Overall nice late season riding and should be a great day to ride today!

We had a good week of leaf clearing, clearing most of the trail. Wind and final leaf drop scattered a few leaves but overall the trail is in great shape, some areas thicker with leaves. Just one week left to get a LagChilada in before dirt season comes to an end on November 3rd.  

Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” last Saturday. A fantastic day of riding and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Memberships 

Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….couple more weeks to complete the challenged before trails closed for deer hunting season…keep the wheels moving!

Click here for trail passes.  

Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.

Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.

For first time riders to Maplelag, a good beginner loop is the Citizen loop and Sukkerwest at the end of the driveway. A intermediate to advance loop is the Sport Comp Expert loop. . Click here for more about the challenge

Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!) 

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Late October riding with great sight lines! October 26th, 2026.
Original lakeside singletrack, October 24th, 2026.
Start of Feeling Lucky and the LagChilada, October 23rd, 2026.
Fresh clearing on the Twin Lakes bridge loop, October 23rd, 2026.
Riding on bridge loop later afternoon, few leaves falling after. All good…keep the wheels moving! October 23rd, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, October 20th, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, October 20th, 2026.
Hudson’s Hula singletrack, October 20th, 2026.
Twin Lakes singletrack, October 20th, 2026.
Maplelag day riders, October 17th, 2026. 
A great week of clearing on the 25 mile LagChilada course, October 16th, 2026.
Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

Cool weather returns after a warm and dry week. Just under a 1/2″ of rain the past 24 hours.

Great conditions for working on the trails this week as we are in full leaf clearing mode. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.  The trails are open for hiking/walking/trail running and mountain biking. We will be closing the trails for the dirt season on November 3rd for MN firearm (deer hunting) season. Weather permitting, trails will open again Thanksgiving week for the winter season! Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to explore. 

Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. About as good as it gets day to be on the trails and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Membeships 

Total rainfall in October at 2″. We are at 21.45″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.

Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails to experience the Fall magic.  

Trails are open for hiking/trail running and mountain biking with day pass or a membership. 

Recommended hiking loops include Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Skaters Waltz on the inner trails and Twin Lakes ski trail for west side. Bike course singletrack loops also open for hiking. Be aware there might be riders on the course. The bike courses have tape but if hiking, just go under the tape.

Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding.  Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails! 

Another great day of Fall grooming on Twin Lakes trail, October 22nd, 2026.
Enjoying summer like weather late afternoon on north Twin Lakes, October 22nd, 2026. (If you are staying at Maplelag, ask about paddling here!) 
Great weather and conditions for trail clearing this week, October 21st, 2026.
Cutting blocks for sauna firewood, October 21s,t 2026.
Fall grooming on JibFly ski trail, October 21st, 2026.
Fall grooming on JibFly trail, October 19th, 2026.
Morning frost in the “switchyard”, October 19th, 2026. Morning low of 31 degrees. 
A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.
Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.
Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. 
Leaf clearing on Mother North Star ski trail, October 12th, 2026.
Calm scene along Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, October 8th, 2026. 
Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
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Start of the Maplelag driveway, October 4th, 2026.

Exploring the singletrack at Maplelag, October 4th, 2026.
Morning scene across Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, September 30th, 2026.
Six Swedes cabin at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.
Fall color scene at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Wet start to the weekend with rain this morning. Looks to be dry for the afternoon and better riding late afternoon and early evening. Expect some soft and greasy spots here and there. Sunday looks better at this point.

We had a great week of leaf clearing before wind and rain Friday. Overall the trail is in great shape, some areas thicker with leaves. Just two weeks left to get a LagChilada in before dirt season comes to an end on November 3rd.  

Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. A fantastic day of riding and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Memberships 

Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….couple more weeks to complete the challenged before trails closed for deer hunting season…keep the wheels moving!

Click here for trail passes.  

Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.

Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.

For first time riders to Maplelag, a good beginner loop is the Citizen loop and Sukkerwest at the end of the driveway. A intermediate to advance loop is the Sport Comp Expert loop. . Click here for more about the challenge

Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!) 

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Start of Feeling Lucky and the LagChilada, October 23rd, 2026.
Fresh clearing on the Twin Lakes bridge loop, October 23rd, 2026.
Riding on bridge loop later afternoon, few leaves falling after. All good…keep the wheels moving! October 23rd, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, October 20th, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, October 20th, 2026.
Hudson’s Hula singletrack, October 20th, 2026.
Twin Lakes singletrack, October 20th, 2026.
Maplelag day riders, October 17th, 2026. 
A great week of clearing on the 25 mile LagChilada course, October 16th, 2026.
Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. What a week of late season riding! Thursday we blew out Moorhead, Bjorps, Fargo and North Star singletrack. Today we will be clearing out the original Twin Lakes loop. Everything else rolling great, few leafy areas otherwise riding about as good as it gets. Just two weeks left to get a LagChilada in before dirt season comes to an end on November 3rd. 

Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. A fantastic day of riding and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Memberships 

Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….couple more weeks to complete the challenged before trails closed for deer hunting season…keep the wheels moving!

Click here for trail passes.  

Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.

Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.

For first time riders to Maplelag, a good beginner loop is the Citizen loop and Sukkerwest at the end of the driveway. A intermediate to advance loop is the Sport Comp Expert loop. . Click here for more about the challenge

Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!) 

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Bullhead Bootleg track, October 20th, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, October 20th, 2026.
Hudson’s Hula singletrack, October 20th, 2026.
Twin Lakes singletrack, October 20th, 2026.
Maplelag day riders, October 17th, 2026. 
A great week of clearing on the 25 mile LagChilada course, October 16th, 2026.
Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

A mild evening and another warm day on tap before we look to cool down for the weekend. Great conditions for working on the trails this week as we are in full leaf clearing mode. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.  The trails are open for hiking/walking/trail running and mountain biking. We will be closing the trails for the dirt season on November 3rd for MN firearm (deer hunting) season. Trails will open again Thanksgiving week for the winter season! Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to explore.

Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. About as good as it gets day to be on the trails and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Membeships 

Total rainfall in October at 1.5″. We are at 20.95″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.

Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails to experience the Fall magic.  

Trails are open for hiking/trail running and mountain biking with day pass or a membership. 

Recommended hiking loops include Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Skaters Waltz on the inner trails and Twin Lakes ski trail for west side. Bike course singletrack loops also open for hiking. Be aware there might be riders on the course. The bike courses have tape but if hiking, just go under the tape.

Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding.  Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails! 

Another great day of Fall grooming on Twin Lakes trail, October 22nd, 2026.
Enjoying summer like weather late afternoon on north Twin Lakes, October 22nd, 2026. (If you are staying at Maplelag, ask about paddling here!)
Great weather and conditions for trail clearing this week, October 21st, 2026.
Cutting blocks for sauna firewood, October 21s,t 2026.
Fall grooming on JibFly ski trail, October 21st, 2026.
Fall grooming on JibFly trail, October 19th, 2026.
Morning frost in the “switchyard”, October 19th, 2026. Morning low of 31 degrees. 
A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.
Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.
Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. 
Leaf clearing on Mother North Star ski trail, October 12th, 2026.
Calm scene along Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, October 8th, 2026. 
Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
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Start of the Maplelag driveway, October 4th, 2026.

Exploring the singletrack at Maplelag, October 4th, 2026.
Morning scene across Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, September 30th, 2026.
Six Swedes cabin at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.
Fall color scene at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.