On Monday October 10th a fire broke out in the main lodge at Maplelag resulting in a total loss of the lodge. Thankfully no one was hurt and we are all safe at Maplelag. We are at a loss for words and completely devastated. As a result of the fire, we are closed for lodging, meals and guest services until further notice. The trails remain open for skiing, fat biking etc.
Many of you have already reached out regarding the deposit. We are deeply touched for those reservations that have donated back the deposit. Thank you so very much. For those that wish to have a deposit returned, we will do that, as soon as we are able. The best way to reach us is through email at [email protected]
Fire scene October 10th, 2022.
We want to thank all the fire departments that came and their valiant efforts to keep things in control to prevent further damage to the outlying cabins, as well as all the emergency personnel that assisted and monitored the situation days after.
Jim and Jack at the fire scene.
We are touched by local acts of kindness, messages and heartfelt words and offers of financial support. Please keep us in your prayers as we move forward and follow the next steps for Maplelag. To allow the support teams to perform continued tasks and for our privacy and space, please do not enter Maplelag at this time. Thank you.
Reflecting on the memories of the main lodge, October 11th, 2022.
Beautiful fall weather for the weekend with fantastic fall color scenes in the woods right now. We hit our peak of fall color around the lodge on October 3rd but still great Autumn scenes in place.
We have started the process of clearing the leaves off the trail. We try to clear the key trails completely free of leaves before the snow and frost sets in. Having the trails cleared allows us to open for skiing on minimal snow.
It has been busy summer and start to fall on the ski and mountain bike trails mowing/brushing and constantly clearing deadfall and cutting/splitting firewood. We will continue working on the trails up until the snow flies. Overall, the summer has been slightly above precipitation with average temperatures at Maplelag making for great conditions for trail work.
Fall scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 6th, 2022.Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz, October 6th, 2022.Fall color near the Finish Log cabin, October 5th, 2022.Fall grooming on Sukkerbusk, October 5th, 2022.Taking in the autumn scene via mountain bike, October 5th, 2022.Fall color explosion on Sukkerbusk ski trail, October 4th, 2022.Enjoying the fall color on the Maplelag driveway via bicycle, October 4th, 2022.Fall color in front of the main lodge, September 30th, 2022.Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz, September 30th, 2022.Maples near the cabooses hitting their peak today, September 30th, 2022.Fall color scene in the switchyard, September 29th, 2022.Last climb on Twin Lakes ski trail, September 29th, 2022.Fall color across from the Brant cabin, September 29th, 2022.Rock wall at Maplelag, September 29th, 2022.First frost of the year, September 28th, 2022.Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz ski trail, September 27th, 2022.Enjoying the spectacular fall colors via early evening bicycle ride, September 26th, 2022.Maplelag Driveway, September 26th, 2022.Fall color morning scene in the Switchyard September 26th, 2022.Sunrise over Island lake, September 26th, 2022.Fall grooming on Sap Run trail, September 23rd, 2022.Marshmallow mushroom!
Trails Open. Incredible fall riding in place. The woods are vibrant with color. The leaves are starting to fall a bit more rapidly on the trail as we have passed our peak, but all part of the fall riding experience!
We have been clearing on the course the past few days as leaves fall to the deck and cleared 95% of the entire 25 mile mountain bike course Thursday-Sunday.
We will continue clearing on select segments, usually clearing the entire course over a period of 10 days, up until the end of October. The trails close for the first season 3 days before deer hunting season then open for the winter riding season late November.
Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop. Trailforks is also a great resource to use for identifying the Maplelag mountain bike trails.
Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.
We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.
Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.
By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.
Leaf clearing on Twin Lakes singletrack, October 8th, 2022. After today’s clearing the entire MTB trail system cleared the past three days. Incredible golden hour riding, October 7th, 2022.Weaving through “Fargo” singletrack, October 7th, 2022.Twin Lakes singletrack return, October 7th, 2022,“Fargo” singletrack cleared today, October 6th, 2022.Vibrant colors as seen at “Pirate’s Pass” trail segment, October 5th, 2022.One of the “Five Dollar Corners” on North Loup Gnar trail, October 4th, 2022.Maplelag driveway vibrant with fall color, October 4th, 2022.Sukkerbusk ski trail, part of the bike course near the end point, October 4th, 2022.Near the trail head on Sukkerbusk, October 4th, 2022.Members of the Northwest Wolves scholastic mountain bike team enjoying the fall colors, October 3rd, 2022. (Ben Olson photo)Sunday ride on Bullhead Bootleg, October 2nd, 2022. (P. Arneson photo)Ski trail segment on bike course, September 30th, 2022.Hudson’s Hula singletrack fresh cleared today, September 30th, 2022.Fall colors coming to fruition along the trail, September 30th, 2022.Bridge section cleared today, September 30th, 2022.Rolling through “Bjorp’s” singletrack, cleared earlier in day. September 29th, 2022.Ramp feature on Bjorp’s Singletrack, September 29th, 2022.Rolling over rock feature on Bjorp’s singletrack, September 29th, 2022.Heading into Fargo singletrack after being cleared earlier in the day, September 28th, 2022.Twin Lakes clearing, September 27th, 2022.Heading out for a early evening ride among beautiful fall color, September 26th, 2022.
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