Category Archives: Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Mountain bike course is open. Mostly hardback/tacky surface conditions thanks to a welcomed rain shower on Tuesday. Should be a great rest of the week of riding with slightly cooler temps! Nice seeing everyone out over the Fourth of July time period.

We have been leaf blowing on the entire course and most everything has been blown out the two weeks. We have also brushed out some of the overgrown areas and continue to work on select segments. Feeling Lucky most recent segment and Friday we cleared out “Fargo” singletrack.  Deer flies are out….keep the wheels moving! 

The entire 25 mile “LagChilada” course was cleared and blown out this spring and we do our best to clear any new deadfall as soon as possible. Always be aware for changing conditions and assume all responsibility riding.  The Maplelag course is generally described as a classic or natural trail which is rideable shortly after any rain events as the rain is absorbed and drains off naturally.

We have taped all the key intersections and signs are out at singletrack segments. The singletrack segments are signed by name and courses are generally marked for the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series with Citizen, Sport, Comp and Expert. Any singletrack that is not marked where it crosses ski trail, continue straight on the singletrack. Reference our map or TrailForks or Strava for guidance. 

The Lagchilada challenge is in place which is a ride consisting of the entire mountain bike trail system. It is marked with both black signs and pink signs. Use the Strava app or guidance.

A good intermediate loop to ride is the Sport Loop and Bullhead Bootleg to the east. A good beginner loop to ride is the Citizen loop.

Like this winter, trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Season passes available on our gift shop page.

Corner on “Bjorp’s” singletrack, July 2nd, 2023.
Fast conditions and fun riding on the weekend! July 1st, 2023. 
Forest green, June 30th, 2023.
Start of Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, June 29th, 2023.
Mandi and Britta all smiles after a successful skills session, June 27th, 2023.
Navigating one of the “Five Dollar Corners” on North Loup Gnar, June 26th, 2023. The North Loup Gnar segment is a slow tech loop that is great for working on the skills. 
“Moorhead” singletrack, June 26th, 2023.
Recent rainfall bringing the moss back to life, June 24th, 2023.
“Fern Gully” segment on Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, June 24th, 2023.
Classic singletrack on the “starter loop”, June 22nd, 2023.
Brant cabin available for mountain bike day users. 
Brushing out overgrown area on Lakeside singletrack, June 20th, 2023.