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Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Good to very good riding condition on a tacky/hardpack dry riding surface. Couple low areas soft and holding water after heavy rain on Monday evening and high water tables from record snowfall this year.

We have been clearing on the trail the past few weeks and have cleared the entire course with the leaf blowers removing sticks, deadfall and leaves.We will continue with trail maintenance as deemed necessary. Hudson’s Hula loop cleared on 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.

Ski trail segment on Twin Lakes loop, June 1st, 2022.
Water flowing strong on the “bootleg” creek after heavy rain on Monday, May 31st, 2022.
Bootleg singletrack, May 31st, 2022.
Woods lush and green after warm temps and mositure, Twin Lakes singletrack May 30th, 2022.
Berm on “Bjorp’s” singletrack, May 29th, 2022.
Rock garden on “Moorhead” singletrack, May 29th, 2022.
North Loup Gnar singletrack, May 29th, 2022.
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Bootleg connector, May 28th, 2022.
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Berm action on “Bullhead Bootleg” singletrack, May 28th, 2022.
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Great riding Friday, Twin Lakes singletrack, May 27th, 2022.
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Berm action on Hudson’s Hula singletrack, May 27th, 2022.
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Twin Lakes singletrack, May 26th, 2022.
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Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, May 25th, 2022. Great riding conditions this week thanks to continued dry weather.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

Pleasant weather to end the week. Temps in the 30’s Friday morning but brilliant sunshine and blue skies making for a lovely day.

Heavy rain Monday evening measuring to around 3″. Rainfall keeping the water tables and ponds and sloughs higher than average. Thankfully no major wind and just a few branches and a couple trees coming down with the wind.

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.

Ice off Little Sugarbush lake on May 6th.

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

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.
Fresh bloom along the ski trail, May 20th, 2022.
Spring sunset, May 18th, 2022.
Marsh marigolds blooming this week, May 18th, 2022.
Scene at Twin Lakes crossing, May 18th, 2022.
Scarlet tanager sighted multiple times yesterday, May 14th, 2022.
Bellwort flower exploding on the forest floor the past few days, May 14th, 2022.
Moss coming to life on the ski trails, May 12th, 2022.
High water at start of JibFly, May 10th, 2022.
Enjoying the fresh bloom, May 10th, 2022.
Last remains of a tree stump, May 11th, 2022.
Maple tree burl along Rootin Tootin trail, May 11th, 2022.
Seedling on the singletrack, May 10th, 2022.
Nature scene in the woods May 10th, 2022.
Moss along the freshly cleared mountain bike trail, May 10th, 2022.
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Tree planting this week, May 9th, 2022. Every year Maplelag plants from hundreds to thousands of trees with nearly a half million trees planted since the beginning.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Just a few morning sprinkles to settle the dust and keep conditions fresh. Rain stayed north of us early this morning. Prolonged dry weather has the trails in very good riding condition on a dry/tacky surface.

We have been clearing on the trail the past few weeks and have cleared the entire course with the leaf blowers removing sticks, deadfall and leaves.We will continue with trail maintenance as deemed necessary.

The key intersections been marked and signed.

We are working on a new trail map and should have completed by June 1st. 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.

Bootleg connector, May 28th, 2022.
Berm action on “Bullhead Bootleg” singletrack, May 28th, 2022.
Great riding Friday, Twin Lakes singletrack, May 27th, 2022.
Berm action on Hudson’s Hula singletrack, May 27th, 2022.
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Twin Lakes singletrack, May 26th, 2022.
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Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, May 25th, 2022. Great riding conditions this week thanks to continued dry weather.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Continued dry weather has the trails in very good riding condition on a dry/tacky surface. Beautiful weather in place should make for great riding to kick off Memorial Day weekend.

One of the best times of the year to ride with great sight lines, no bugs and pleasant temps.We have been clearing on the trail the past few weeks and have cleared the entire course with the leaf blowers removing sticks, deadfall and leaves.We will continue with trail maintenance as deemed necessary.

The key intersections been marked and signed.

We are working on a new trail map and should have completed by June 1st. 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.

Twin Lakes singletrack, May 26th, 2022.
Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, May 25th, 2022. Great riding conditions this week thanks to continued dry weather.
Great dirt and great riding, May 20th, 2022.
Beautiful morning and conditions, May 20th, 2022.
Twin Lakes crossing, May 18th, 2022.
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Rolling through “Fargo” singletrack, May 15th, 2022.
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Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, May 14th, 2022.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

A beautiful week of spring weather. Dry conditions and pleasant temps. The woods are very 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.

Ice off Little Sugarbush lake on May 6th.

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

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.
Fresh bloom along the ski trail, May 20th, 2022.
Spring sunset, May 18th, 2022.
Marsh marigolds blooming this week, May 18th, 2022.
Scene at Twin Lakes crossing, May 18th, 2022.
Scarlet tanager sighted multiple times yesterday, May 14th, 2022.
Bellwort flower exploding on the forest floor the past few days, May 14th, 2022.
Moss coming to life on the ski trails, May 12th, 2022.
High water at start of JibFly, May 10th, 2022.
Enjoying the fresh bloom, May 10th, 2022.
Last remains of a tree stump, May 11th, 2022.
Maple tree burl along Rootin Tootin trail, May 11th, 2022.
Seedling on the singletrack, May 10th, 2022.
Nature scene in the woods May 10th, 2022.
Moss along the freshly cleared mountain bike trail, May 10th, 2022.
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Tree planting this week, May 9th, 2022. Every year Maplelag plants from hundreds to thousands of trees with nearly a half million trees planted since the beginning.