A wet 24 hours with nearly 2″ of rain. Trail work on hold with the wet conditions. August rainfall has been measured at 3″ so far.
The woods are very lush and green thanks to abundant moisture this spring and summer. Many wildflowers, mushrooms, lichen etc. popping up each week. We continue mowing on the ski trails as we constantly clear trees falling from the wind event. We have also started doing dirt work on the ski trail, smoothing out rough areas and improving rough spots. We will continue this work all through the summer and fall.
Total rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 25″ of rain.
The rain has been welcomed with the relatively dry conditions the previous 6 months and to keep the soil damp and moist for the trees we planted this spring. The lake, ponds, sloughs and water tables are at normal levels now.
Summer ski trail work will include fixing rutted areas, working on drainage and removing rocks and filling in low spots in between almost daily mowing when not raining.
Mowing on Twin Lakes trail, August 14th, 2024.Few signs of fall starting to emerge on the forest floor, August 8th, 2024.More unique mushrooms popping up on the forest floor, Auigust 8th, 2024.More mushrooms sprouting from the forest floor, July 30th, 2024. With all the moisture this summer, the variety of mushrooms has been unlike any other year. Trail tuning on Skaters Waltz ski trail, July 24th, 2024. Mowing at the bottom of “Eira” hill, July 16th, 2024.Black eyed Susan flowers blooming along the ski trail, July 13th, 2024.
Wet conditions after nearly 2″ of rain the past 24 hours. Looks like a chance of more rain later today. Riding on hold for a bit until it can dry out. Should be rideable Friday afternoon. This week we continued tuning on the trails and also blowing out organic forest matter on select segments.
Great week hosting the local HS MTB Team “Wolves” training camp earlier this month. Fun energy and nice job to kids and coaches! The trail has been ridden in nice thanks to all the riders.
We continue with trail tuning through the summer, brushing out overgrown areas and dirt work to improve drainage, berms and corners and blowing out the trail. The entire 25 mile course has been blown out multiple times this year and we continue touching up areas as needed, mostly focusing on Bullhead Bootleg and the Laddies Loppet MNMBS race loops. Once again we will be hosting the Laddies Loppet for year 34!!
Nice job to all the riders that completed the LagChilada challengethis year! The opportunity to complete the challenge is available every day the trails are open during the dirt season.
We always try to clear any new deadfall right away but limbs, branches etc. can fall down at any time. If you encounter any trail issues, please text Jay at 218-849-7669 or if any other trail questions.
Parking across from Brant cabin. The Brant cabin is also available for a changing area and bathrooms and there are also maps located in the Brant.
Summer trail pass to help offset operating and maintenance expenses. We are a self funded/maintained trail system and happy to share our hand built classic old style singletrack trails! Thank you, always great seeing folks out and we appreciate the support!
Need to give your bike a bath? Bike bath station at the Brant!Start of the Lakeside drop singletrack segment, August 14th, 2024.Local HS team “Wolves” on the trail for team practice, August 13th, 2024.A pack of Wolves! August 13th, 2024.Ski trail segment on bike course, August 13th, 2024.Hudson’s Hula singletrack, August 13th, 2024.Belt buckle for riders competing two LagChiladas in one ride/day!
Trails open. Great riding conditions in place on dry hardpack surface. Cooler mornings and and seasonal daytime highs. Nice job to the riders completed the LagChilada this past weekend including the rider that did a double LagChilada! This week we continue tuning on the trails and also blowing out organic forest matter on select segments.
Great week hosting the local HS MTB Team “Wolves” training camp earlier this month. Fun energy and nice job to kids and coaches! The trail has been ridden in nice thanks to all the riders.
We continue with trail tuning through the summer, brushing out overgrown areas and dirt work to improve drainage, berms and corners and blowing out the trail. The entire 25 mile course has been blown out multiple times this year and we continue touching up areas as needed, mostly focusing on Bullhead Bootleg and the Laddies Loppet MNMBS race loops. Once again we will be hosting the Laddies Loppet for year 34!!
Nice job to all the riders that completed the LagChilada challengethis year! The opportunity to complete the challenge is available every day the trails are open during the dirt season.
We always try to clear any new deadfall right away but limbs, branches etc. can fall down at any time. If you encounter any trail issues, please text Jay at 218-849-7669 or if any other trail questions.
Parking across from Brant cabin. The Brant cabin is also available for a changing area and bathrooms and there are also maps located in the Brant.
Summer trail pass to help offset operating and maintenance expenses. We are a self funded/maintained trail system and happy to share our hand built classic old style singletrack trails! Thank you, always great seeing folks out and we appreciate the support!
Local HS team “Wolves” on the trail for team practice, August 13th, 2024.A pack of Wolves! August 13th, 2024.Ski trail segment on bike course, August 13th, 2024.Hudson’s Hula singletrack, August 13th, 2024.Belt buckle for riders competing two LagChiladas in one ride/day!
Trails open. Great riding conditions in place on dry hardpack surface. Cooler mornings and and seasonal daytime highs. Nice job to the riders completed the LagChilada this past weekend including the rider that did a double LagChilada!
Great week hosting the local HS MTB Team “Wolves” training camp earlier this month. Fun energy and nice job to kids and coaches! The trail has been ridden in nice thanks to all the riders.
We continue with trail tuning through the summer, brushing out overgrown areas and dirt work to improve drainage, berms and corners and blowing out the trail. The entire 25 mile course has been blown out multiple times this year and we continue touching up areas as needed, mostly focusing on Bullhead Bootleg and the Laddies Loppet MNMBS race loops. Once again we will be hosting the Laddies Loppet for year 34!!
Nice job to all the riders that completed the LagChilada challengethis year! The opportunity to complete the challenge is available every day the trails are open during the dirt season.
We always try to clear any new deadfall right away but limbs, branches etc. can fall down at any time. If you encounter any trail issues, please text Jay at 218-849-7669 or if any other trail questions.
Parking across from Brant cabin. The Brant cabin is also available for a changing area and bathrooms and there are also maps located in the Brant.
Summer trail pass to help offset operating and maintenance expenses. We are a self funded/maintained trail system and happy to share our hand built classic old style singletrack trails! Thank you, always great seeing folks out and we appreciate the support!
Rolling on the rocks, August 10th, 2024.Wooden feature on “Bjorp’s” singletrack, August 4th, 2024.Wolves on the move! August 4th, 2024.2024 Wolves MTB Camp group! August, 3rd, 2024. Thanks for your visit!! Middle school riders heading out, August 3rd, 2024.Rolling through the rock garden, August 3rd, 2024.Members of the “Wolves” local HS MTB team after a ride around Bootleg singletrack loop, August 2nd, 2024.Original lakeside singletrack, August 2nd 2024.First group ride for the area MTB team camp “Wolves”. August 1st, 2024.
Dry weather in place with seasonable weather. Morning lows have been nice and cool followed by “average” day time highs.
The woods are very lush and green thanks to abundant moisture this spring and summer. Many wildflowers, mushrooms, lichen etc. popping up each week. We continue mowing on the ski trails as we constantly clear trees falling from the wind event. We have also started doing dirt work on the ski trail, smoothing out rough areas and improving rough spots. We will continue this work all through the summer and fall.
Total rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 25″ of rain.
The rain has been welcomed with the relatively dry conditions the previous 6 months and to keep the soil damp and moist for the trees we planted this spring. The lake, ponds, sloughs and water tables are at normal levels now.
Summer ski trail work will include fixing rutted areas, working on drainage and removing rocks and filling in low spots in between almost daily mowing when not raining.
Few signs of fall starting to emerge on the forest floor, August 8th, 2024.More unique mushrooms popping up on the forest floor, Auigust 8th, 2024.More mushrooms sprouting from the forest floor, July 30th, 2024. With all the moisture this summer, the variety of mushrooms has been unlike any other year. Trail tuning on Skaters Waltz ski trail, July 24th, 2024. Mowing at the bottom of “Eira” hill, July 16th, 2024.Black eyed Susan flowers blooming along the ski trail, July 13th, 2024.The summer of interesting mushrooms/moss and lichen continues! July 13th, 2024.Dirt work on the ski trail, July 13th, 2024. We will continue through the fall and winter smoothing and leveling areas where needed.New mushrooms sprouting from the ski trail floor, July 9th, 2024.Tranquil evening on Little Sugarbush lake, July 8th, 2024.Island Lake ski trail lush green, July 5th, 2024.Mallard egg on the trail! July 4th, 2024. A critter robbing the nest most likely. Trail repair on Twin Lakes ski trail, June 26th, 2024.Sandhill crane in the slough along Mother North Star trail, June 26th, 2024.Mowing at Twin Lakes crossing, June 22nd, 2024.Getting a start on ski trail tuning, June 22nd, 2024.Showy Lady Slippers along Twin Lakes ski trail, June 22nd, 2024.“Chicken of the Woods” mushroom spouting up from a old stump, June 21st, 2024.Mushrooms galore after the damp and wet spring, June 21st, 2024.Lichen on a deadfall near the trail, June 19th, 2024.Standing water in the woods between double green and Rootin Tootin ski trail as a result of heavy rain Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.A field of Field Hawkweed at the start of Skater extension trail, June 17th, 2024.Riding on Mother North Star ski as part of the bike course, June 14th, 2024.Mowing on Mother North Star ski trail, also part of the bike course, June 13th, 2024.Another mushroom species popping up along the side of the trail, June 10h, 2024.Sunset near Mother North Star after a day of trail clearing, June 6th, 2024.Watea arum reading to bloom in slough along ski trail, June 6th, 2024.Variety of mushrooms popping up after all the recent moisture, June 6th, 2024. Clearing deadfall after this weeks wind events, June 6th, 2024.
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