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Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Happy July 1st! After a cooler than normal month, more seasonable temperatures in place. June has been a relatively wet month with right around 5″ of rain since June 1st. Overall it has been great conditions for working in the woods as we have begun mowing on the ski trails and continue working on the mountain bike course. Few more wildflowers popping up along the trail and sloughs and lot of wildlife sightings this month. The woods have exploded to a lush green and have filled out nicely with many colorful mushrooms.  

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. 

“Chicken of the Woods” mushrooms emerging this past week, June 28th, 2026.
Calm waters on Little Sugarbush lake next to Maplelag, June 22nd, 2026.
Mowing on Sukkerbusk ski trail, June 17th, 2026.
Puff ball mushroom along the side of the trails, June 24th, 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.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Happy July 1st! All 25 miles of LagChilada mountain bike trail open.  Tacky riding surface…..great day to ride! This morning we are brushing out segments of trail, doing dirt work. We will continue with trail tuning through rest of the week. 

Lots of wildlife sightings recently. Many does and fawns moving through the forest Woods have filled out nicely providing a thick canopy and a nice assortment of wildflowers. A few areas slightly overgrown, we have begun brushing out sections of the course and will also start dirt work in areas needing attention. 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!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Awesome evening riding, June 30th, 2026.
Fresh dirt work on Bear Pass singletrack, June 30th, 2026.
Fresh dirt work on Bear Pass singletrack, June 30th, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, June 28th, 2026.
Rooty section on Starter Loop, June 28th, 2026.
“Chicken of the Woods” mushrooms emerging this weekend, June 28th, 2026.
Twin Lakes lakeside, June 28th, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, June 22nd, 2025.
Twin Lakes rock garden on the original Twin Lakes loop, June 22nd, 2026. Twin Lakes “race loop” bypasses the rock garden. 
New LagChilada shirts! 
Start of the “starter loop”, June 17th, 2026. Dirt work on the downhill this week.
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.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

Drier air moving in today after storms missing us last night. After a mostly cooler than normal month, more seasonable temperatures in place. June has been a relatively wet month with right around 5″ of rain since June 1st. Overall it has been great conditions for working in the woods as we have begun mowing on the ski trails and continue working on the mountain bike course. Few more wildflowers popping up along the trail and sloughs and lot of wildlife sightings this month. The woods have exploded to a lush green and have filled out nicely with many colorful mushrooms.  

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. 

“Chicken of the Woods” mushrooms emerging this past week, June 28th, 2026.
Calm waters on Little Sugarbush lake next to Maplelag, June 22nd, 2026.
Mowing on Sukkerbusk ski trail, June 17th, 2026.
Puff ball mushroom along the side of the trails, June 24th, 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.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

All 25 miles of LagChilada mountain bike trail open. Storms/rain last night missed us. Mostly tacky riding surface. Bluebird day with fresher and drier air…. a great day to ride! This morning we are brushing out segments of trail, doing dirt work and will continue through the week. 

Lots of wildlife sightings recently. Many does and fawns moving through the forest Woods have filled out nicely providing a thick canopy and a nice assortment of wildflowers. A few areas slightly overgrown, we have begun brushing out sections of the course and will also start dirt work in areas needing attention. 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!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Bullhead Bootleg track, June 28th, 2026.
Rooty section on Starter Loop, June 28th, 2026.
“Chicken of the Woods” mushrooms emerging this weekend, June 28th, 2026.
Twin Lakes lakeside, June 28th, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, June 22nd, 2025.
Twin Lakes rock garden on the original Twin Lakes loop, June 22nd, 2026. Twin Lakes “race loop” bypasses the rock garden. 
New LagChilada shirts! 
Start of the “starter loop”, June 17th, 2026. Dirt work on the downhill this week.
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.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

All 25 miles of LagChilada mountain bike trail open. Tacky riding surface. Chance of rain later this morning. Riding maybe on hold until the afternoon but will remain open. This morning we are brushing out segments of trail and will continue through the week.

Lots of wildlife sightings recently. Many does and fawns moving through the forest Woods have filled out nicely providing a thick canopy and a nice assortment of wildflowers. A few areas slightly overgrown, we have begun brushing out sections of the course and will also start dirt work in areas needing attention. 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!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Bullhead Bootleg track, June 28th, 2026.
Rooty section on Starter Loop, June 28th, 2026.
“Chicken of the Woods” mushrooms emerging this weekend, June 28th, 2026.
Twin Lakes lakeside, June 28th, 2026.
Bullhead Bootleg track, June 22nd, 2025.
Twin Lakes rock garden on the original Twin Lakes loop, June 22nd, 2026. Twin Lakes “race loop” bypasses the rock garden. 
New LagChilada shirts! 
Start of the “starter loop”, June 17th, 2026. Dirt work on the downhill this week.
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.