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Trail Report

The trees around the lodge and cabins have hit their peak. It has been a fantastic season of fall color. Combined with the incredible late September weather, one of the best times of the year to be in the woods. We can’t recall a September that has been as tranquil, weather wise, as this one. Won’t be long until things change…FAST!  The trails in the woods still have some days until they hit their peak.

The ski trails are in excellent conditions and looking great for the winter.  We flagged a new loop for the snowshoe trail and it is now cleared and ready for snow!   All the trails that can be accessed for mowing have been mowed and we will continue to touch up until the snow starts flying!  We have also been cutting trees cleared from the ski trail and splitting for the old sauna and warming house. The mountain bike course is riding nicely and in great shape.  Latest bike trail report.

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Trail Report

Rain on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday totaling around 1.5″.  Rain good for the pine seedlings and giving the grass a drink. The leaves are really starting to change and some trees have already hit their peak of fall color. We are around 38% of trees hitting the peak. One of the most beautiful times of the year at Maplelag.

Great conditions to be in the woods. We flagged a new loop for the snowshoe trail and will begin clearing it for the winter.  The ski trails are in excellent condition.  All the trails that can be accessed for mowing have been mowed and we will continue to touch up until the snow starts flying!  We have also been cutting trees cleared from the ski trail and splitting for the old sauna and warming house. The mountain bike course is riding nicely and in great shape.  Latest bike trail report.

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Trail Report

A wet start to the week with over an inch of rain on Monday and light showers on Tuesday morning. The woods have exploded big time as far as greening and the leaves coming out. Lot of new wild plants and flowers coming to life. Cooler temps middle of the week last week slowing things down a bit but beautiful time in the woods. The mountain bike course is riding nicely and in good shape. Latest bike trail report. Spring is in full swing with wildlife quite active and birds filling the forest with chirps and calls.

 

Yellow lady slippers latest wild flower to bloom in the woods around Maplelag.

 

 

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Trail Report

A wet end to the weekend after a beautiful Saturday. Sunday night close to 3/4th inch of rain. The rain good for the 1000 pine seedlings last week. The rain keeping the water tables high.  The trails have dried up enough we can get out and clear trees on the  trails and mountain bike course.  The mountain bike trails are open for riding including the new Twin Lakes singletrack we completed last fall. We are putting out signs on the course and be aware of any un marked obstacles. The trails are closed to horses and motorized vehicles.

The woods are alive with nature and a great time of year to be in the woods.

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Skiing through the square field, May 2nd, 2011. Latest ski ever on the Maplelag trails.

Trail Report

Warmer weather the past few week has dried up the trails (other than the low spots that are holding water) and brought to life more plants and flowers on the forest floor. The lake remains covered in ice but is real close to coming off. The loons have been heard calling and seen flying by but waiting for the lake to open completely. The singletrack and mountain bike course has dried out enough for riding but we need a week or so of trail maintenance  including sign erection before we “officially” open the trails.  The trails are open for anyone that wishes to ride but be aware there are unmarked obstacles including fallen trees and not all the signs are out yet. The trails are closed to horses and motorized equipment (atvs etc.)

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