Cooler weather in place this week with light rain showers accumulating to .21″ of rain since Monday. Great conditions for working in the woods! Few more wildflowers popping up along the trail and sloughs and lot of wildlife sightings this week.
The woods have exploded to a lush green and have filled out nicely. The grass on the ski trails is growing fast and mowing has begun on select trails. Just under 3″ of rain so far this month of June after a relatively dry month of May.
Good seeing folks out on the trails this spring. Trails are open to the public for day use. Most trail work has been focused on the mountain bike trail but we also continue cleaning up deadfall from last summer’s storm, using the blocks to split for firewood. The ponds and sloughs active with waterfowl and loons have been numerous on Little Sugarbush. Ice went off on April 19th.
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.
Mowing on Sukkerbusk ski trail, June 17th, 2026.Wild mushrooms popping up almost daily, June 17th, 2026.Snapper turtle on the move, June 17th, 2026.Wild iris flower along the trail near a slough, blooming this week. Mowing on Twin Lakes trail, June 12th, 2026.
All 25 miles of LagChilada mountain bike trail open. Tacky riding surface, great weather for riding! Lots of wildlife sightings this week.
Woods have filled out nicely providing a thick canopy and a nice assortment of wildflowers. A few areas slightly overgrown, we will be begin brushing out sections of the course in a week or so. Use a little extra caution on the downhills. Note: Trails will be closed June 20th Saturday afternoon 2-6 for a special event.
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
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. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open and all the LagChilada signs are out.Click here for more about the challenge!
Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Start of the “starter loop”, June 17th, 2026. Dirt work on the downhill this week.Start of bridge section, June 16th, 2026. Great evening weather for riding! Snapper on the move! June 17th, 2026. Lot of wildlife active along the trail this week.Great riding over the weekend, June 13th, 2026.Mowing on Twin Lakes portion of bike course, June 12th, 2026.Mowing on the big “Eira” hill, June 12th, 2026.Mowing on Hudson Hula segment, June 12th, 2026.
Cooler weather in place this week with light rain showers accumulating to .21″ of rain since Monday.
The woods have exploded to a lush green and have filled out nicely. The grass on the ski trails is growing fast and mowing has begun on select trails.
Right around 2″ of rain last week. Few more wildflowers popping up along the trail and slough and lot of wildlife sightings this week.
Good seeing folks out on the trails this spring. Trails are open to the public for day use. Most trail work has been focused on the mountain bike trail but we also continue cleaning up deadfall from last summer’s storm, using the blocks to split for firewood. The ponds and sloughs active with waterfowl and loons have been numerous on Little Sugarbush. Ice went off on April 19th.
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.
Snapper turtle on the move, June 17th, 2026.Wild iris flower along the trail near a slough, blooming this week.
Mowing on Twin Lakes trail, June 12th, 2026.Wild iris flowers blooming in the sloughs along the ski trails, June 13th, 2026.Mowing on Eira Bikwaadina hill, June 12th, 2026.Connector to the western trail, June 12th, 2026.Trail side scene along Twin Lakes trail connector, June 2nd, 2026.Columbine flowers blooming this week, May 29th, 2026.Sunset on Little Sugarbush, May 28th, 2026.Beautiful summer like conditions in the woods. Trees have filled out providing nice shade in the forest. May 25th, 2026.First yellow slippers emerging from the forest floor, May 24th, 2026.Spring riding at its finest, May 23rd, 2026.Leaves filling out around the new sauna, May 19th, 2026.Calm water on the pond, May 15th, 2026.Marsh margigolds emerging this week, May 15th, 2026.Poplar leaves “popping” this week, May 15th, 2026.Mother’s Day hike on Sap Run, May 10th, 2026.Loons on Little Sugarbush, May 3rd, 2026. One of the best times of the year for loon activity.Skaters Waltz ski trail, April 28th, 2026.Load of ash blocks to be split for firewood, April 28th, 2026. We continue to clean up deadfall from last summers Solstice storm. Ice free Little Sugarbush lake, April 21st. Ice went off on April 19th.Thousands of early wildflowers popping up along the trail, April 21st, 2026, in particular hepatica flowers. Trail side scene, April 21st, 2026.
All 25 miles of LagChilada mountain bike trail open. Mostly tacky riding surface, great weather for riding! Lots of wildlife sightings this week.
Woods have filled out nicely providing a thick canopy and a nice assortment of wildflowers. A few areas slightly overgrown, we will be begin brushing out sections of the course in a week or so. Use a little extra caution on the downhills. Note: Trails will be closed June 20th Saturday afternoon 2-6 for a special event.
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
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. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open and all the LagChilada signs are out.Click here for more about the challenge!
Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Start of bridge section, June 16th, 2026. Great evening weather for riding! Snapper on the move! June 17th, 2026. Lot of wildlife active along the trail this week.Great riding over the weekend, June 13th, 2026.Mowing on Twin Lakes portion of bike course, June 12th, 2026.Mowing on the big “Eira” hill, June 12th, 2026.Mowing on Hudson Hula segment, June 12th, 2026.
All 25 miles of LagChilada mountain bike trail open. A great day of riding on tap with sunshine, cooler temps and dry air. A very light rain shower overnight keeping the deck fresh. Mostly tacky riding surface.
Woods have filled out nicely providing a thick canopy and a nice assortment of wildflowers. A few areas slightly overgrown, we will be begin brushing out sections of the course in a week or so. Use a little extra caution on the downhills.
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
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. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open and all the LagChilada signs are out.Click here for more about the challenge!
Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Great riding over the weekend, June 13th, 2026.Mowing on Twin Lakes portion of bike course, June 12th, 2026.Mowing on the big “Eira” hill, June 12th, 2026.Mowing on Hudson Hula segment, June 12th, 2026.
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