Trails are open. What a week of late season riding! Thin leaf covering otherwise the deck is providing perfect dirt with great sight lines…. one of the best times of year to ride! Should be an awesome end of the week and weekend to ride. Just two weeks left to get a LagChilada in before dirt season comes to an end early November. We will be leaf clearing segments as needed later today and tomorrow.
Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. A fantastic day of riding and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Memberships
Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….couple more weeks to complete the challenged before trails closed for deer hunting season…keep the wheels moving!
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.
For first time riders to Maplelag, a good beginner loop is the Citizen loop and Sukkerwest at the end of the driveway. A intermediate to advance loop is the Sport Comp Expert loop. .Click here for more about the challenge
Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Bullhead Bootleg track, October 20th, 2026.Bullhead Bootleg track, October 20th, 2026.Hudson’s Hula singletrack, October 20th, 2026.Twin Lakes singletrack, October 20th, 2026.Maplelag day riders, October 17th, 2026. A great week of clearing on the 25 mile LagChilada course, October 16th, 2026.Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
Another warm and mild day after a cool morning. Great conditions for working on the trails as we are in full leaf clearing mode. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.
Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. About as good as it gets day to be on the trails and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Membeships
Trails are open for hiking/walking/trail running. Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to go on.
We are past our “peak” of Fall color but still beautiful Autumn scenes as the oaks, poplar, birch and remaining maples still providing color. Tamarack trees, the only coniferous tree to change color and loose needles, are changing now.
We have been leaf clearing on the trails when possible, preparing for the upcoming winter season.
Total rainfall in October up to 1.5″. We are at 20.95″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails to experience the Fall magic.
Recommended hiking loops include Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Skaters Waltz on the inner trails and Twin Lakes ski trail for west side. Bike course singletrack loops also open for hiking. Be aware there might be riders on the course. The bike courses have tape but if hiking, just go under the tape.
Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails!
Great weather and conditions for trail clearing this week, October 21st, 2026.Cutting blocks for sauna firewood, October 21s,t 2026.Fall grooming on JibFly ski trail, October 21st, 2026.Fall grooming on JibFly trail, October 19th, 2026.Morning frost in the “switchyard”, October 19th, 2026. Morning low of 31 degrees. A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. Leaf clearing on Mother North Star ski trail, October 12th, 2026.Calm scene along Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, October 8th, 2026. Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
Start of the Maplelag driveway, October 4th, 2026.
Exploring the singletrack at Maplelag, October 4th, 2026.Morning scene across Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, September 30th, 2026.Six Swedes cabin at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.Fall color scene at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.End of Maplelag driveway, September 27th, 2026.Patio area to the left, September 27th, 2026.Scenic sauna at Maplelag, September 26th, 2026.Caboose area, September 27th, 2026.Mountain bike trail near Bullhead Lake, September 27th, 2026.Twin Lakes, September 27th, 2026.Parking area at Maplelag near Hygge building. September 27th, 2026.Hygge building at Maplelag, September 27th, 2026. Park here and stop in for restrooms, snacks and shopping! Fall color along Mother North Star trail, September 25th, 2026.“Puffballs” emerging in the woods after recent rain, September 25th, 2026.Great day on Saturday for the “WanderFest” hiking event. Nice job to all the participants that completed the courses of 5, 10 and 20 miles! Each distance was one lap utilizing both singletrack and ski trail.On the singletrack, September 12th, 2026.Finishing up the 10 mile lap at WanderFest hiking event, September 12th, 2026.
Fall grooming on the ski trails , October 22nd, 2026.
Great conditions for working on the trails this past weeks as we in the final stages of Fall grooming. We try to have the main trails and as many outer ones as possibe completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.
Another warm and mild day after a cool morning. Great conditions for working on the trails as we are in full leaf clearing mode. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.
Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. About as good as it gets day to be on the trails and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Membeships
Trails are open for hiking/walking/trail running. Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to go on.
We are past our “peak” of Fall color but still beautiful Autumn scenes as the oaks, poplar, birch and remaining maples still providing color. Tamarack trees, the only coniferous tree to change color and loose needles, are changing now.
We have been leaf clearing on the trails when possible, preparing for the upcoming winter season.
Total rainfall in October up to 1.5″. We are at 20.95″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails to experience the Fall magic.
Recommended hiking loops include Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Skaters Waltz on the inner trails and Twin Lakes ski trail for west side. Bike course singletrack loops also open for hiking. Be aware there might be riders on the course. The bike courses have tape but if hiking, just go under the tape.
Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails!
Fall grooming on JibFly trail, October 19th, 2026.Morning frost in the “switchyard”, October 19th, 2026. Morning low of 31 degrees. A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.Pocket of Fall color on Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. Fall grooming on Single Green trail, October 13th, 2026.Autumn scene near Bullhead lake, October 13th, 2026. Leaf clearing on Mother North Star ski trail, October 12th, 2026.Tamarack trees stating to change along Mother North Star trail, October 12th, 2026.Calm scene along Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, October 8th, 2026. Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
Start of the Maplelag driveway, October 4th, 2026.
Beautiful morning on Sukkerbusk ski trail, October 4th, 2026.Exploring the singletrack at Maplelag, October 4th, 2026.Morning scene across Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, September 30th, 2026.Six Swedes cabin at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.Fall color scene at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.Fall grooming at start of JibFly trail, September 28th, 2026.End of Maplelag driveway, September 27th, 2026.Patio area to the left, September 27th, 2026.Scenic sauna at Maplelag, September 26th, 2026.Caboose area, September 27th, 2026.Mountain bike trail near Bullhead Lake, September 27th, 2026.Twin Lakes, September 27th, 2026.Parking area at Maplelag near Hygge building. September 27th, 2026.Hygge building at Maplelag, September 27th, 2026. Park here and stop in for restrooms, snacks and shopping! Fall color around the cabooses, September 26th, 2026.Fall color along Mother North Star trail, September 25th, 2026.“Puffballs” emerging in the woods after recent rain, September 25th, 2026.Scene along the rock wall old lodge site, September 25th, 2026.Fall color scene over Little Sugarbush lake, September 20th, 2026.Early color near the scenic sauna, September 20th, 2026.Great day on Saturday for the “WanderFest” hiking event. Nice job to all the participants that completed the courses of 5, 10 and 20 miles! Each distance was one lap utilizing both singletrack and ski trail.On the singletrack, September 12th, 2026.Finishing up the 10 mile lap at WanderFest hiking event, September 12th, 2026.
Trails are open. Riding about as good as it gets. Entire 25 LagChilada course cleared last Wednesday-Friday. Trails cleared Wednesday have a thin leaf covering otherwise the deck is providing perfect dirt with great sight lines and one of the best times of year to ride! Should be an awesome week to ride and great conditions for getting the LagChilada in before dirt season comes to an end early November. We will be leaf clearing segments as needed later in the week.
Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. A fantastic day of riding and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Memberships
Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….couple more weeks to complete the challenged before trails closed for deer hunting season…keep the wheels moving!
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.
For first time riders to Maplelag, a good beginner loop is the Citizen loop and Sukkerwest at the end of the driveway. A intermediate to advance loop is the Sport Comp Expert loop. .Click here for more about the challenge
Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Freshly cleared singletrack on Twin Lakes bridge loop, October 19th, 2026.Golden tops for golden hour riding! October 18th, 2026.Maplelag day riders, October 17th, 2026. North Star singletrack, October 17th, 2026.A great week of clearing on the 25 mile LagChilada course, October 16th, 2026.Feeling Lucky singletrack, October 16th, 2026.Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
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