15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking. Yesterday afternoon we groomed on the inner trail and part of the west side. Should good riding all day on Tuesday and most of Wednesday. Rest of the week and weekend, please plan to ride in the mornings to maintain the integrity of the riding surface. Thank you!
We had a great weekend of riding. Fun hosting the Flatland Cycling Club for a group ride on Saturday!
Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km.
To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.
Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. With 2-3 feet of snow covering the recent grooming we don’t plan to groom for a week or so. Hopefully mid to late February we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag!
Super Sunday riding, February 8th, 2026.Flatland Cycling club group ride, February 7th, 2026. (T.Steen photos) Groomed singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, February 6th, 2026Hudson’s Hula singletrack, February 6th, 2026.Start of the LagChilada and “Feeling Lucky” loop, February 5th, 2026. Feeling Lucky is one of the loops groomed and open for fat biking.
Trails are open. “Spring” conditions. Typically with “spring skiing” conditions, trails might be faster in the morning before softening up from warmth or sun in the afternoon.
We plan to be out today grooming on select trails. Trails planned to be groomed include Rootin Tootin, Roy’s Run, Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, and Twin Lakes. Where no grooming, expect glazed and faster tracks. Moving forward, with spring conditions, generally the best time to ski, provided it warms up again, is from 10am to 2pm.
The snow has transformed which bodes well for what looks to be warmer days on the weekend as we have transitioned to spring conditions. For us, Spring Skiing is some of our favorite skiing of the year! We have a great base of seasoned snow going back to mid November. The bottom four inches of the compacted base acting like a refrigerant.
We will continue grooming daily, as conditions allow, working on select trails each day to have fresh tracks and always try to have the main trails Sukkerbusk and Sap Run in best condition possible.
Great seeing so many people out this weekend from long time guests to new folks visiting for the day. We deeply appreciate the support!
Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.
We have also have a loop on Little Sugarbush Lake “Lumi’s Loop” with a skate lane and track on each side. This is a fun 1.2km loop that makes for a fun ski at sunrise and sunset and under the full moon! Groomed 1/29.
43″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.
Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased here. A MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. 18 and under day pass is $15, use the summer trail pass option.
Ski rentals are available at a rate of $25 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Snowshoe rental is $10 a person. There is no charge for children 6 and under.
Snowfall YTD at 43″ Compacted base on trail 5-8″. Total snowfall in February 4″. January at 15″. December: 17″. Snowfall in November: 7″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.
Early evening ski along Bullhead Lake trail, February 9th, 2026.Sunset ski on Sukkerbusk, February 8th, 2026.Winter scene along Sukkerbusk, February 8th, 2026.Sunrise grooming on JibFly, February 8th, 2026.Morning ski to complete accomplishment of skiing all the trails at Maplelag over the weekend! February 8th, 2026.
Trails are open. No grooming on Monday with temperatures above freezing all day but the high humidity and saturation at the surface was main reason to hold off on grooming. However folks were still out skiing and was a great day to Just Ski!
We plan to be out on Tuesday touching up select trails. Trails planned to be groomed include Rootin Tootin, Roy’s Run, Sukkerbusk, Sap Run, and Twin Lakes. Where no grooming, expect glazed and faster tracks. Moving forward, with spring conditions, generally the best time to ski, provided it warms up again, is from 10am to 2pm.
The snow has transformed which bodes well for what looks to be warmer days on the weekend and a transition to “spring like” conditions. For us, Spring Skiing is some of our favorite skiing of the year! We have a great base of seasoned snow going back to mid November. The bottom four inches of the compacted base acting like a refrigerant. Typically with “spring skiing” conditions, trails might be faster in the morning before softening up from warmth or sun in the afternoon.
We will continue grooming daily, as conditions allow, working on select trails each day to have fresh tracks and always try to have the main trails Sukkerbusk and Sap Run in best condition possible.
Great seeing so many people out this weekend from long time guests to new folks visiting for the day. We deeply appreciate the support!
Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.
We have also have a loop on Little Sugarbush Lake “Lumi’s Loop” with a skate lane and track on each side. This is a fun 1.2km loop that makes for a fun ski at sunrise and sunset and under the full moon! Groomed 1/29.
43″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.
Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased here. A MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. 18 and under day pass is $15, use the summer trail pass option.
Ski rentals are available at a rate of $25 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Snowshoe rental is $10 a person. There is no charge for children 6 and under.
Snowfall YTD at 43″ Compacted base on trail 5-8″. Total snowfall in February 4″. January at 15″. December: 17″. Snowfall in November: 7″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.
Early evening ski along Bullhead Lake trail, February 9th, 2026.Sunset ski on Sukkerbusk, February 8th, 2026.Winter scene along Sukkerbusk, February 8th, 2026.Sunrise grooming on JibFly, February 8th, 2026.Morning ski to complete accomplishment of skiing all the trails at Maplelag over the weekend! February 8th, 2026. Cutting new track on Island lake trail, February 6th, 2026. Groomer’s choice for Saturday morning!Cutting new track on Twin Lakes, February 6th, 2026.Sunset ski in between Twin Lakes, February 5th, 2026.Combing fresh snow and cutting new track on Bullhead Bootleg loop, February 4th, 2026.The “Dotzenator” enjoying fresh set track on Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2026.Owl kill along the side of Roy’s Run, February 4th, 2026. Roy’s Run is the best trail for wildlife observations.Tamaracks at Twin Lakes, February 4th, 2026. Boys individual champion, February 3rd, 2026.Sprint racing action, February 3rd, 2026.Girls individual champion, Section 8 Champs. February 3rd, 2026.Girls racing action, Section 8 Nordic Ski Chanps, February 3rd, 2026.Grooming under the moon! February 2nd, 2026.Skiing under the moon! February 2nd, 2026. Incredible light on a clear night!
15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking. We had a great weekend of riding. Fun hosting the Flatland Cycling Club for a group ride on Saturday!
We look to warm up a bit more today, if you choose to ride today, please ride in the morning hours if possible to preserve the snow and integrity of the deck. We will plan to groom on the inner trail late this afternoon to smooth out the singletrack segments for Tuesday riding. Should good riding all day on Tuesday and Wednesday so if possible, to preserve the snow, please ride on those days. Thank you!
Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km. To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.
Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. With 2-3 feet of snow covering the recent grooming we don’t plan to groom for a week or so. Hopefully mid to late February we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag!
Super Sunday riding, February 8th, 2026.Flatland Cycling club group ride, February 7th, 2026. (T.Steen photos) Groomed singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, February 6th, 2026Hudson’s Hula singletrack, February 6th, 2026.Start of the LagChilada and “Feeling Lucky” loop, February 5th, 2026. Feeling Lucky is one of the loops groomed and open for fat biking. “Feeling Lucky” singletrack, February 5th, 2026.North Star singletrack freshly tracked, February 4th, 2026.Fresh groomed singletrack, February 4th, 2026.
15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking. The trail is rolling very nice and we had a great weekend of riding. Fun hosting the Flatland Cycling Club for a group ride on Saturday. We look to warm up a bit more on Monday, please ride in the morning hours if possible to preserve the snow. We will plan to groom on the inner trail smoothing out the singletrack. Should continue to be good riding through the week in the mornings.
Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km. To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.
Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. With 2-3 feet of snow covering the recent grooming we don’t plan to groom for a week or so. Hopefully mid to late February we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag!
Super Sunday riding, February 8th, 2026.Flatland Cycling club group ride, February 7th, 2026. (T.Steen photos) Groomed singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, February 6th, 2026Hudson’s Hula singletrack, February 6th, 2026.Start of the LagChilada and “Feeling Lucky” loop, February 5th, 2026. Feeling Lucky is one of the loops groomed and open for fat biking. “Feeling Lucky” singletrack, February 5th, 2026.North Star singletrack freshly tracked, February 4th, 2026.Fresh groomed singletrack, February 4th, 2026.
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