Warmer weather slowly moving in after a couple cold days that saw temperatures in the low teens. Cold enough to set ice on the ponds and a few of the smaller lakes. First snow of the year last Saturday with a couple inches accumulating before melting later in the day. Overall conditions are very dry which has made for good conditions for final fall grooming/trail clearing.
Fall color still alive in pockets in the woods along with the grasses and underbrush providing a autumn balance. Tamarack trees at their peak now, noticeable in the ponds and sloughs.
We will continue doing trail work this fall until deer hunting with plans to operate for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms.
Tamarack trees hitting their peak of color this week, October 20th, 2022. Only coniferous tree to change color and loose needles. Fall grooming on Sap Run trail, October 20th, 2022.Final fall grooming in action, Skaters Waltz, October 19th, 2022.Sunrise over Island Lake, October 19th, 2022. Golden hour over the late fall color on Mother North Star ski trail, October 18th, 2022.Mountain bike singletrack after fresh clearing, October 18th, 2022. Mountain bike trails remain open until November 1st.Fall color scene along Skaters Waltz extension, October 15th, 2022.Snowy autumn scene near Twin Lakes crossing, October 14th, 2022.Sunset over Little Sugarbush, October 14th, 2022
Trails are open. The mountain bike trails will be open until November 1st. We have been clearing leaves on the entire mountain bike trail system the past 10 days and conditions are excellent.
Surface conditions are hardpack and dry. A few leaves still to come down and might be some that blow in otherwise great late season riding.
Please park in far parking lot by the recycling containers.
Enjoying the freshly cleared trail on Twin Lakes singletrack, October 20th, 2022.Sunset on the “Bjorp’s” berms, October 19th, 2022.Golden hour ride on ski trail segment of bike course, October 18th, 2022.“Bente’s Bump” singletrack, October 18th, 2022.Twin Lakes “bridge loop” after fresh clearing, October 18th, 2022.Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, October 16th, 2022.
Wintry feel the past few days with first accumulating snowfall on Friday and temps in the lower teens this morning.
Fall color still alive in pockets in the woods along with the grasses and underbrush providing a autumn balance.
We will continue doing trail work this fall until deer hunting with plans to operate for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms.
Mountain bike singletrack after fresh clearing, October 18th, 2022. Mountain bike trails remain open until November 1st.Fall color scene along Skaters Waltz extension, October 15th, 2022.Snowy autumn scene near Twin Lakes crossing, October 14th, 2022.Sunset over Little Sugarbush, October 14th, 2022.
The mountain bike trails will be open until November 1st. We have been clearing leaves on select segments with plans to clear the entire course by the end of the week.
Surface conditions are hardpack and dry. A few leaves still to come down and might be some that blow in otherwise great late season riding.
Please park in far parking lot by the recycling containers.
Golden hour ride on ski trail segment of bike course, October 18th, 2022.“Bente’s Bump” singletrack, October 18th, 2022.Twin Lakes “bridge loop” after fresh clearing, October 18th, 2022.Fall color on North Star extension singletrack, October 16th, 2022.Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, October 16th, 2022.Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, October 16th, 2022.
Fall scene after the first snowfall of the years, October 14th, 2022.
As the first accumulating snowfall blanketed Maplelag today, we are reminded of the beautiful change of seasons and how fortunate we are to experience this. Nature has always been a huge inspiration for us as we navigate through decisions in life.
We have had a few days to reflect on the recent events and want to say how grateful we are for the overwhelming outpouring of support, acts of kindness and most importantly, the prayers. We have certainly felt God’s presence. Again, we are grateful no one was hurt. The time with family these past few days has strengthened what truly is most important to us.
