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Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Tacky conditions. A welcomed rain shower early Friday morning followed by an afternoon of rider traffic has the deck in really nice condition. A great weekend of riding on tap!

Off and on rain showers the past few weeks has been keeping the dirt surface tacky and in good riding condition. Recent moisture also great for setting up the dirt workon the Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack and the recent dirt work on Bullhead Bootleg loop.

We have been busy on the trails clearing deadfall, brushing out overgrown areas, blowing out forest matter and major hand dirt work on the berms on Bullhead Bootleg, Hudson’s Hula and other areas on the main loop.

Be aware for changing conditions and any falling forest matter such as sticks, branches etc. 

New maps are available at the parking lot kiosk. 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.

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.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Fresh new signs on the trails! August 12th, 2022.
Members of the Stillwater MTB team on the trails for first day of Singletrack Camp, August 12th, 2022.
Rolling through North Star Singletrack, August 10th, 2022.S
Keith working the dirt on Hudson’s Hula, August 10th, 2022. Nice job Keith with all the trail tuning this summer! 
Sundown riding on Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 9th, 2022.
Start of original lakeside drop singletrack segment, August 6th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula rolling great after the trail work the past few weeks. August 5th, 2022.
Berm work, August 5th, 2022.
Rolling through the bridge section on Twin Lakes singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Wood berm on “Bjorip’s” singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Segment of Twin Lakes singletrack after clearing, August 2nd, 2022.
Another good day of trail work, August 2nd, 2022.
Last downhill segment on Twin Lakes singletrack loop rolling great after recent dirt work and rain to tighten up the dec. July 28th, 2022.
Skills session ride, July 28th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack rolling good after recent dirt work, July 28th, 2022.
“Toot” singletrack cleared and groomed today, July 28th, 2022.
Rolling over rock feature on “Pirate’s Pass”, July 25th, 2022.
Mowing the big climb on the course, July 22nd, 2022. We have been mowing regularly to keep the grass low!

Trail Report

Another rain shower moving through this morning with just under a half inch of rain. Regular rain showers keeping the woods and grounds green and lush. Overall, the summer has been slightly above precipitation at Maplelag but has been good conditions for trail work.

We have been busy on the ski and mountain bike trails mowing/brushing and constantly clearing deadfall and cutting/splitting firewood. A few storms and wind events this summer bringing down the usual amount of trees, no structural damage to any buildings.

The woods are very lush and green and vibrant with wildflowers.

Mountain bike trails are open, weather permitting. Click on the mountain bike report for latest conditions. Trails are closed to horses and motorized use.

More wild mushrooms popping up along the ski trails the past few days, August 7th, 2022.
Sunset on Little Sugarbush, August 7th, 2022.
Another beautiful summer sunset, August 2nd, 2022.
Mowing the big hill on Bullhead lake trail, July 21st, 2022.
Leafy carpet on Skaters Waltz, July 21st, 2022.
Summer grooming on Sukkerbusk ski trail, July 15th, 2022.
Basswoods blooming this week and bees arriving almost instantly, July 13th, 2022.
Water lilies blooming on Little Sugarbush this week, July 13th, 2022.
Jim putting big hours on the mower this summer, July 13th, 2022.
Nature’s fireworks, July 10th, 2022.
Moon rise over Little Sugarbush, July 10th, 2022.
Many mushrooms popping up this week along the trails, July 9th, 2022.
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Mowing on the trails is in full force right now, June 29th, 2022.
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Another beautiful summer sunset, June 27th, 2022.

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails open. A mix of dry/tacky surface conditions. Nice week of riding in place.

Off and on rain showers the past few weeks has been keeping the dirt surface tacky and in good riding condition. Recent moisture also great for setting up the dirt work we are doing on the Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack and the recent dirt work on Bullhead Bootleg loop.

We have been busy on the trails clearing deadfall, brushing out overgrown areas, blowing out forest matter and major hand dirt work on the berms on Bullhead Bootleg, Hudson’s Hula and other areas on the main loop.

Be aware for changing conditions and any falling forest matter such as sticks, branches etc. 

New maps are available at the parking lot kiosk. 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.

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.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Rolling through North Star Singletrack, August 10th, 2022.S
Keith working the dirt on Hudson’s Hula, August 10th, 2022. Nice job Keith with all the trail tuning this summer!
Sundown riding on Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 9th, 2022.
Start of original lakeside drop singletrack segment, August 6th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula rolling great after the trail work the past few weeks. August 5th, 2022.
Berm work, August 5th, 2022.
Rolling through the bridge section on Twin Lakes singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Wood berm on “Bjorip’s” singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Segment of Twin Lakes singletrack after clearing, August 2nd, 2022.
Another good day of trail work, August 2nd, 2022.
Last downhill segment on Twin Lakes singletrack loop rolling great after recent dirt work and rain to tighten up the dec. July 28th, 2022.
Skills session ride, July 28th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack rolling good after recent dirt work, July 28th, 2022.
“Toot” singletrack cleared and groomed today, July 28th, 2022.
Rolling over rock feature on “Pirate’s Pass”, July 25th, 2022.
Mowing the big climb on the course, July 22nd, 2022. We have been mowing regularly to keep the grass low!

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails open. A mix of dry/tacky surface conditions. Nice week of riding in place.

Off and on rain showers the past few weeks has been keeping the dirt surface tacky and in good riding condition. Recent moisture also great for setting up the dirt work we are doing on the Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack and the recent dirt work on Bullhead Bootleg loop.

We have been busy on the trails clearing deadfall, brushing out overgrown areas, blowing out forest matter and major hand dirt work on the berms on Bullhead Bootleg, Hudson’s Hula and other areas on the main loop.

Bugs are out…keep the wheels moving! Not as bad when temps below 70 but we are nearing the end of the deer fly cycle.

Be aware for changing conditions and any falling forest matter such as sticks, branches etc. 

New maps are available at the parking lot kiosk. 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.

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.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Start of original lakeside drop singletrack segment, August 6th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula rolling great after the trail work the past few weeks. August 5th, 2022.
Berm work, August 5th, 2022.
Rolling through the bridge section on Twin Lakes singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Wood berm on “Bjorip’s” singletrack, August 4th, 2022.
Segment of Twin Lakes singletrack after clearing, August 2nd, 2022.
Another good day of trail work, August 2nd, 2022.
Last downhill segment on Twin Lakes singletrack loop rolling great after recent dirt work and rain to tighten up the dec. July 28th, 2022.
Skills session ride, July 28th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes singletrack rolling good after recent dirt work, July 28th, 2022.
“Toot” singletrack cleared and groomed today, July 28th, 2022.
Rolling over rock feature on “Pirate’s Pass”, July 25th, 2022.
Mowing the big climb on the course, July 22nd, 2022. We have been mowing regularly to keep the grass low!

Trail Report

Pleasant weather in place. Regular rain showers keeping the woods and grounds green and lush. Most recent rainfall on Saturday morning with 1.3″ of rainfall. Overall, the summer has been slightly above precipitation at Maplelag.

We have been busy on the ski and mountain bike trails mowing/brushing and constantly clearing deadfall and cutting/splitting firewood. A few storms and wind events this summer bringing down the usual amount of trees, no structural damage to any buildings.

The woods are very lush and green and vibrant with wildflowers.

Mountain bike trails are open, weather permitting. Click on the mountain bike report for latest conditions. Trails are closed to horses and motorized use.

More wild mushrooms popping up along the ski trails the past few days, August 7th, 2022.
Sunset on Little Sugarbush, August 7th, 2022.
Another beautiful summer sunset, August 2nd, 2022.
Mowing the big hill on Bullhead lake trail, July 21st, 2022.
Leafy carpet on Skaters Waltz, July 21st, 2022.
Summer grooming on Sukkerbusk ski trail, July 15th, 2022.
Basswoods blooming this week and bees arriving almost instantly, July 13th, 2022.
Water lilies blooming on Little Sugarbush this week, July 13th, 2022.
Jim putting big hours on the mower this summer, July 13th, 2022.
Nature’s fireworks, July 10th, 2022.
Moon rise over Little Sugarbush, July 10th, 2022.
Many mushrooms popping up this week along the trails, July 9th, 2022.
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Mowing on the trails is in full force right now, June 29th, 2022.
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Another beautiful summer sunset, June 27th, 2022.