Latest update on the new Twin Lakes singletrack with photos and video clips on the bike trail reports.
New Mountain Bike Trail
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Pumpkin Run 2010 Photos
A cool morning leading to a summerlike day as warm temperates added to the challenge in the annual Pumpkin Run on the Maplelag ski and mountain bike trails. A three way battle in the mens 8km race as Steve Wenzel, Grant Mehring and Jeremey Peterson exchanged positions before Jeremey Peterson made a late race kick to overcome Mehring for the title. Kriston Dolence dominated the women’s race with a top four finish overall. In the 4km, Ken Hammer but the hammer down big time to take the win followed by Heather Smith who took the women’s title. Dustin Swanson won the costume award, running in the wrestling kit. After the race, runners were fed with a fresh batch of wild rice soup and home made bread right out of the oven. Age class winners were awarded home made pumpkin pie made by head cook Deb and the kitchen staff and along with spice bars and special cookies.
Pumpkin Run 2010
A warm summer like day for the Pumpkin Run 2010. A few more photos on the event page. Full photoset and results posted on skinnyski.com
Trail Report
Warm and dry weather in place after a wet September. Driest it has been all summer/fall with summer like temps. Leaves coming down big time last week after the peak of fall color the end of September. There are still a few pockets of fall color in the woods and the oak trees are providing some nice color as we enjoy one of the most gorgeous times of the year in the woods and on the trails. Trails are looking great for the Pumpkin Run on Saturday. We have been mowing on the ski trails and clearing deadfall and also making great progress on the new singletrack by twin lakes ski trails. Hoping to complete the main loop of new Twin Lakes singletrack by end of this week.
The trails are open for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running throughout the fall until the snow flies. The next event on the trails will be the Pumpkin Run. The trails are closed to horses and motorized use. There is no charge to use the trails. The mtb course starts near the Great Northern Cabin and is marked for beginners to advanced riders. Follow the white signs with black arrows. The singletrack sections are labeled easier or more difficult/advanced. The advanced loop is around 7.4 miles, taking 40 min to 1.5 hrs to complete. We also have a new mountain bike trail near twin lakes. Follow the twin lakes ski trail and look for the mountain bike trail signs. The trail is a work in progress but folks are welcome to ride to the end and back or take ski trail back. Currently the trail is about 2 miles and takes 15-25 minutes to complete one way. Please park in the parking lot by the first freight house as you enter the Maplelag property. The other mowed ski trails are open for riding as well. Enjoy!
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- Fallen leaf covered in frost last Saturday morning.
- Wedding guests last weekend finding a frosted wind shield Saturday morning.
- Fog rolling off the lake Saturday morning after a cool morning. Water temp the month of September about 15 degrees cooler compared to last September, on average.
Trail Report
Warm and dry weather in place after a wet September. Driest it has been all summer/fall with summer like temps. Leaves coming down big time last week after the peak of fall color the end of September. There are still a few pockets of fall color in the woods and the oak trees are providing some nice color as we enjoy one of the most gorgeous times of the year in the woods and on the trails. Trails are looking great for the Pumpkin Run on Saturday. We have been mowing on the ski trails and clearing deadfall and also making great progress on the new singletrack by twin lakes ski trails. Hoping to complete the main loop of new Twin Lakes singletrack by end of this week.
The trails are open for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running throughout the fall until the snow flies. The next event on the trails will be the Pumpkin Run. The trails are closed to horses and motorized use. There is no charge to use the trails. The mtb course starts near the Great Northern Cabin and is marked for beginners to advanced riders. Follow the white signs with black arrows. The singletrack sections are labeled easier or more difficult/advanced. The advanced loop is around 7.4 miles, taking 40 min to 1.5 hrs to complete. We also have a new mountain bike trail near twin lakes. Follow the twin lakes ski trail and look for the mountain bike trail signs. The trail is a work in progress but folks are welcome to ride to the end and back or take ski trail back. Currently the trail is about 2 miles and takes 15-25 minutes to complete one way. Please park in the parking lot by the first freight house as you enter the Maplelag property. The other mowed ski trails are open for riding as well. Enjoy!
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