Summer weather in place. We have been busy working on the ski trails now that the grass is growing good and constantly clearing deadfall. Storm on Monday bringing a fair number of trees down we are clearing as we can.
The woods are very lush and green and vibrant with wildflowers and greenery sprouting from the forest floor. Leaves on the trees have come full circle. We have been clearing on the trails and also planting trees for spring trail work.
Columbine flowers along the trail, June 23rd, 2022.Spectacular sunset in between evening storms, June 20th, 2022.Snapping turtle on the beach, June 20th, 2022.Straight line winds bringing down some trees around the lodge, thankfully no structural damage, June 20th, 2022.Yellow slippers blooming in full force in recent days, June 7th, 2022.Calm waters on Little Sugarbush lake, lake Maplelag is next to. May 31st, 2022.Lush and green conditions on the mountain bike trail, May 30th, 2022.Maple leaves (and the sweet smell) blooming in full force in recent days, May 26th, 2022.Spring sunset on Little Sugarbush near the main lodge, May 25th, 2022.Loons at sunset, May 25th, 2022.Sap from a birch stump “turning” and providing interesting colors, May 22nd, 2022.
Trails open. Tacky conditions. Recent winds have brought down some forest debris but we are clearing on the trails as much as we can.
We are tuning on the trails as needed during the summer. Lakeside starter loop brushed out and cleared last week. Bjorps, Moorhead, Hudson’s Hula, and Bullhead Bootleg segments also most recently cleared/blown out. Dirt work and bridge repair on Bullhead Bootleg last Tuesday. As always, be aware for any falling forest matter such as sticks, branches etc. A few areas a little overgrown but nothing to stop from having a good ride!
The key intersections been marked and signed.
New maps are available at the parking lot kiosk. Online will be posted soon. Click here for link to old maps. 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. We will also have the LagChilada challenge in place again for this season. Pink signs will be placed marking the course. Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots.
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. If not comfortable riding with potential changing conditions, it is best not to ride the trails.
Clearing on Twin Lakes bridge segment, June 20th, 2022.Twin Lakes singletrack, June 18th, 2022.Rolling through on Bjorp’s singletrack after freshly cleared in the morning, June 13th, 2022.Moorhead singletrack rock garden, June 13th, 2022.Rolling on freshly cleared North Star singletrack, June 13th, 2022.Hudson’s Hula singletrack, June 12th, 2022.
Trails open. Overall tacky conditions and good riding conditions. Watch for scattered forest debris after wind yesterday.
We are tuning on the trails as needed during the summer. Lakeside starter loop brushed out and cleared this week. Bjorps, Moorhead, Hudson’s Hula, and Bullhead Bootleg segments also most recently cleared/blown out. Dirt work and bridge repair on Bullhead Bootleg last Tuesday. As always, be aware for any falling forest matter such as sticks, branches etc. A few areas a little overgrown but nothing to stop from having a good ride!
The key intersections been marked and signed.
New maps are available at the parking lot kiosk. Online will be posted soon. Click here for link to old maps. 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. We will also have the LagChilada challenge in place again for this season. Pink signs will be placed marking the course. Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots.
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. If not comfortable riding with potential changing conditions, it is best not to ride the trails.
Twin Lakes singletrack, June 18th, 2022.Rolling through on Bjorp’s singletrack after freshly cleared in the morning, June 13th, 2022.Moorhead singletrack rock garden, June 13th, 2022.Rolling on freshly cleared North Star singletrack, June 13th, 2022. Hudson’s Hula singletrack, June 12th, 2022.Start of Twin Lakes singletrack, June 11th, 2022.Beautiful summer riding to kick off the week, June 6th, 2022.“North Loup Gnar” singletrack, June 6th, 2022.Yellow slippers blooming along the side of the trail, June 6th, 2022.Bjorps singletrack berm, June 1st, 2022.Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, May 31st, 2022.North Loup Gnar slow tech section, May 30th, 2022.Moorhead rock garden, May 29th, 2022.Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, May 26th, 2022.
Warmer and humid conditions to start the week after .20″ rain overnight. Start of the month has been dry and cool. We have been busy on the trails mowing already with the grass starting to grow nicely and clearing deadfall along the way.
The woods are very lush and green and vibrant with wildflowers and greenery sprouting from the forest floor. Leaves on the trees have come full circle. More birds migrating in and fun to see scarlet tanagers in the forest recently. We have been clearing on the trails and also planting trees for spring trail work.
Yellow slippers blooming in full force in recent days, June 7th, 2022.Calm waters on Little Sugarbush lake, lake Maplelag is next to. May 31st, 2022.Lush and green conditions on the mountain bike trail, May 30th, 2022.Maple leaves (and the sweet smell) blooming in full force in recent days, May 26th, 2022.Spring sunset on Little Sugarbush near the main lodge, May 25th, 2022.Loons at sunset, May 25th, 2022.Sap from a birch stump “turning” and providing interesting colors, May 22nd, 2022.
