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Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Friday the InnerWest loop was groomed for weekend riding. The InnerWest loop consists of the ski and singletrack trails on the inner trails that connect to SukkerWest and Twin Lakes singletrack loops. Trail was groomed when the snow was damp so it could set up a bit firmer tonight when cooling down and freezing 

The entire FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are orange signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.

The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.

With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 35km of groomed riding options.

Grooming on the fat bike trail, March 3rd, 2023.
Twin Lakes singletrack, February 28th, 2023.
Twin Lakes singletrack, February 28th, 2023.
Connector on Bullhead lake, February 28th, 2023.

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Beautiful day of skiing on tap. 30km of trail groomed for weekend skiing. (20km classic 10km skate) Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, Twin Lakes, JibFly and North Loup. Trails groomed for skate include Skaters Waltz, North Loup, the connectors to Bullhead Lake. 7-8″ of snow on Wednesday. Excellent late season conditions. Expect possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year. 

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open! 

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking.  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 62″. Compacted base on trail 8-14″.  There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) 

JibFly after grooming, March 3rd, 2023. Sukkerbusk, and Sap Run also double tracked. 
Rootin Tootin, March 3rd, 2023. Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes and North Loup single tracked. (Skate lane on North Loup as well)
Skaters Waltz, March 3rd, 2023. 
Pushing snow with the Pisten Bully, March 1st, 2023.
Setting track, March 1st, 2023. Snow falling after grooming. 
Striding on Sap Run, March 1st, 2023.

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Today the InnerWest loop was groomed for weekend riding. The InnerWest loop consists of the ski and singletrack trails on the inner trails that connect to SukkerWest and Twin Lakes singletrack loops. Trail groomed today was set when the snow was damp so it can set up a bit firmer tonight when it cools down and freezes. 

The entire FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are orange signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.

The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.

With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 35km of groomed riding options.

Grooming on the fat bike trail, March 3rd, 2023.
Twin Lakes singletrack, February 28th, 2023.
Twin Lakes singletrack, February 28th, 2023.
Connector on Bullhead lake, February 28th, 2023.

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. 30km of trail groomed for weekend skiing. (20km classic 10km skate) Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, Twin Lakes, JibFly and North Loup. Skaters Waltz, North Loup, the connectors to Bullhead Lake being groomed for skate. 7-8″ of snow on Wednesday. Excellent late season conditions. Expect possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open! 

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking.  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 62″. Compacted base on trail 8-14″.  There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) 

JibFly after grooming, March 3rd, 2023. Sukkerbusk, and Sap Run also double tracked.
Rootin Tootin, March 3rd, 2023. Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes and North Loup single tracked. (Skate lane on North Loup as well)
Skaters Waltz, March 3rd, 2023.
Pushing snow with the Pisten Bully, March 1st, 2023.
Setting track, March 1st, 2023. Snow falling after grooming. 
Striding on Sap Run, March 1st, 2023.

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Winter not letting up one bit with 7-8″ of new snow on Wednesday. We are focusing on 25km of trail (15km classic 10km skate) as transition to late season/spring skiing. Trails being groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Rootin Tootin, Twin Lakes, JibFly and North Loup. Skaters Waltz, North Loup, the connectors to Bullhead Lake being groomed for skate.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open! 

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. 

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 62″. Compacted base on trail 8-14″.  There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page)

Pushing snow with the Pisten Bully, March 1st, 2023.

Setting track, March 1st, 2023. Snow falling after grooming.
Striding on Sap Run, March 1st, 2023.