Incredible weather to start the month of June. Mostly dry and low humidity. Great time to be in the woods for trail works, just a few mosquitoes though! 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 with the recent warm temps and precipitation. Vibrant with the first wildflowers and greenery sprouting from the forest floor. Leaves on the trees budding and beginning the process to 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.
Trails are open. Good to very good riding condition on a tacky/hardpack/dry riding surface. Light rain shower overnight keeping the deck tacky and nice riding conditions.
We will continue with trail maintenance as deemed necessary. Moorhead, Hudson’s Hula, and Bullhead Bootleg most recent singletrack loops cleared. Dirt work and bridge repair on Bullhead Bootleg last Tuesday. As always, be aware for any falling forest matter such as sticks, branches etc.
The key intersections been marked and signed.
We are working on a new trail map and should have completed by mid June. 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.
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.
Incredible weather to start the month of June. Mostly dry and low humidity. Great time to be in the woods for trail works, just a few mosquitoes!
The woods are very lush and green with the recent warm temps and precipitation. Vibrant with the first wildflowers and greenery sprouting from the forest floor. Leaves on the trees budding and beginning the process to 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.
Trails are open. Good to very good riding condition on a tacky/hardpack dry riding surface. Just a few low areas soft and holding water due to high water tables from record snowfall this year.
We will continue with trail maintenance as deemed necessary. Moohread singletrack on tap for clearing today. Dirt work and bridge repair on Bullhead Bootleg Tuesday. Hudson’s Hula loop cleared last Friday. As always, be aware for any falling forest matter such as sticks, branches etc.
The key intersections been marked and signed.
We are working on a new trail map and should have completed by mid June. 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.
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.
