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Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Dry conditions with some dusty areas. Driest of the season! We will blow leaves off the course every 7-10 days on various segments the month of September and October than trails close early November for the dirt season. 

Incredible weekend for the annual Laddies Loppet mountain bike weekend. Thanks to everyone who came to this years Loppet celebrating 32 years of mountain biking at Maplelag. Phenomenal weather and course conditions capitulating a great Labor Day weekend. Shout out to our staff, volunteers and sponsors that help make this event happen.

Signs of early fall with a few basswood leaves falling to the deck and also forest matter such as acorns to pay attention to. Otherwise some of the best riding of the year on tap the next 6 weeks! 

New maps are available. Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop. Trailforks is also a great resource to use for identifying the Maplelag mountain bike trails. 

Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.

We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.

Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Rolling through the “Moorhead” Singletrack, September 8th, 2022.
Twin Lakes Singletrack, September 8th, 2022.
Thumbs up from Sam Elson out on trail today, September 8th, 2022.
Great riding Monday, September 5th, 2022. One of the best times of the year to ride are the days after the mountain bike race weekend!
Short track awards ceremony, September 4th, 2022. Incredible weather over the weekend making for fantastic riding conditions. 
Maplelag team member Steve Wenzel rolling through the “Moorhead” rock garden, September 3rd, 2022. Steve has competed in every race since 1990!
Start of the Kids Competitive cross country, September 3rd, 2022.
Sunday short track racing action, September 4th, 2022. (Matt Johnson photo)
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Incredible weekend for the annual Laddies Loppet mountain bike weekend. Thanks to everyone who came to this years Loppet celebrating 32 years of mountain biking at Maplelag. Phenomenal weather and course conditions capitulating a great Labor Day weekend. Shout out to our staff, volunteers and sponsors that help make this event happen.

The track is rolling great after the races, few dry/dusty areas otherwise fantastic riding. We will blow leaves off the course every 7-10 days on various segments the month of September and October than trails close early November for the dirt season.

Signs of early fall with a few basswood leaves falling to the deck and also forest matter such as acorns to pay attention to. Otherwise some of the best riding of the year on tap the next 6 weeks! 

New maps are available. Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop. Trailforks is also a great resource to use for identifying the Maplelag mountain bike trails. 

Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.

We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.

Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Great riding Monday, September 5th, 2022. One of the best times of the year to ride are the days after the mountain bike race weekend!
Short track awards ceremony, September 4th, 2022. Incredible weather over the weekend making for fantastic riding conditions.
Maplelag team member Steve Wenzel rolling through the “Moorhead” rock garden, September 3rd, 2022. Steve has competed in every race since 1990!
Start of the Kids Competitive cross country, September 3rd, 2022.
Sunday short track racing action, September 4th, 2022. (Matt Johnson photo)
Ski Trail

Trail Report

Incredible late summer weather continuing into September. Other than a light rain shower Friday morning resulting in 1/4th inch of rain, dry conditions in place. Couldn’t of asked for better weather for the annual Laddies Loppet mountain bike race this past weekend. Thanks everyone that came to the event!

It has been busy summer on the ski and mountain bike trails mowing/brushing and constantly clearing deadfall and cutting/splitting firewood. We will continue working on the trails up until the snow flies! A few storms and wind events this summer bringing down the usual amount of trees, no structural damage to any buildings.

Consistent rainfall this summer keeping the grounds and woods lush and green. A few signs of fall emerging in the forest including a handful of trees starting to change and acorns starting to fall to the ground as well as other seeds. The next few months some of our favorite months outside the winter season. Overall, the summer has been slightly above precipitation with average temperatures at Maplelag making for great conditions for trail work.

Mountain bike trails are open, weather permitting. Click on the mountain bike report for latest conditions. Trails are closed to horses and motorized use.

Final awards ceremony on Sunday, September 4th. Incredible weather for the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend!
Sukkerbusk ski trail, August 30th, 2022.
Another unique mushroom along the trail, August 30th, 2022.
First signs of fall present on the forest floor, August 28th, 2022.
Mountain bike Singletrack, August 28th, 2022.
Mountain bike Singletrack, August 28th, 2022.
Members of the local HS MTB team “NW Wolves” out for a practice ride, August 22nd, 2022.
Forest floor staying vibrant with the wide variety of mushrooms sprouting the past few weeks. August 20th, 2022.
Today’s explosion of mushrooms, August 19th, 2022. Has been incredible summer of lichens, moss and mushrooms thanks to consistent moisture this summer. 
Abundant milkweed in Roy’s field off of Skaters Waltz extension, August 17th, 2022.
More wild mushrooms popping up along the ski trails the past few days, August 7th, 2022.
Sunset on Little Sugarbush, August 7th, 2022.
Another beautiful summer sunset, August 2nd, 2022.
Mowing the big hill on Bullhead lake trail, July 21st, 2022.
Leafy carpet on Skaters Waltz, July 21st, 2022.
Summer grooming on Sukkerbusk ski trail, July 15th, 2022.
Basswoods blooming this week and bees arriving almost instantly, July 13th, 2022.
Water lilies blooming on Little Sugarbush this week, July 13th, 2022.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Great day on tap for Saturday cross country races of the Laddies Loppet weekend. Surface conditions are dry/tacky. Beautiful weather for racing!

Signs of early fall with a few basswood leaves falling to the deck and also forest matter such as acorns to pay attention to. Otherwise some of the best riding of the year on tap the next 6 weeks! 

New maps are available. Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop. Trailforks is also a great resource to use for identifying the Maplelag mountain bike trails. 

Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.

We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.

Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Lakeside singletrack at sunset, August 31st, 2022.
Hitting the trails on another beautiful late summer day, August 30th, 2022. 
One of many unique mushrooms along the trail, August 30th, 2022.
Member of the local HS team, NW Wolves, working on skills on the North Loop Gnar segment, August 30th, 2022.
Testing the days trail tuning, August 29th, 2022.
Bullhead Bootleg singletrack loop, August 28th, 2022.
Primo dirt! Singletrack on the inner loop, August 28th, 2022.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails open. Tacky/damp surface after quick early morning shower which was nice to settle the dust. We have been tuning on course for Laddies Loppet daily and the trail is riding great. We will continue trail work for the Laddies Loppet mountain bike weekend over Labor Day weekend up until race day.

Signs of early fall with a few basswood leaves falling to the deck and also forest matter such as acorns to pay attention to. Otherwise some of the best riding of the year on tap the next 6 weeks! 

New maps are available. Click here for new map online. The main trail head is near the resort with other trails accessible from the driveway for the Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest loops, county road 110 and hiway 34 for the Bullhead Bootleg loop. Trailforks is also a great resource to use for identifying the Maplelag mountain bike trails. 

Twin Lakes has a “sport” option to bypass the first part that has more roots that leads to Hudson’s Hula loop which is rolling great the end of summer. Feeling Lucky, SukkerWest and the Citizen loop good starter trails/loops for first time riders to Maplelag.

We also have pink signs out for the LagChilada challenge which is one continuous ride of the entire trail system, about 25 miles.

Summer pass can be purchased here. The passes helps offset maintenance costs. The Maplelag trails are privately owned and operated and we receive no grants or assistance for operating.

Click here for information on the Laddies Loppet mountain bike race weekend.

By riding at Maplelag, assume all risk and responsibility for any changing conditions that may alter the riding surface.

Lakeside singletrack at sunset, August 31st, 2022.
Hitting the trails on another beautiful late summer day, August 30th, 2022. 
One of many unique mushrooms along the trail, August 30th, 2022.
Member of the local HS team, NW Wolves, working on skills on the North Loop Gnar segment, August 30th, 2022.
Testing the days trail tuning, August 29th, 2022.
Bullhead Bootleg singletrack loop, August 28th, 2022.
Primo dirt! Singletrack on the inner loop, August 28th, 2022.
Many late summer wildflowers along the course, August 28th, 2022.
Primo conditions and beautiful afternoon riding Saturday, August 27th, 2022.
Double track segment part of all courses, August 27th, 2022. Courses are marked for all races. Check Series page for more details. 
Wednesday night riders! August 24th, 2022. (Larson photo)
Members of the local HS mtb team “NW Wolves” out for a practice ride, August 22nd, 2022.
Ramp action on Bjorps singletrack, August 20th, 2022.
Heading up “Eira Høyde” new name for “Suicide Hill”. August 19th, 2022.
Last Singletrack segment, August 19th, 2022. Ride the corners and berms high!
Rare moment of sunshine, August 19th, 2022.
Sneaking in a ride in between rain shower, August 18th, 2022. Ride the corners and berms high! 
Wednesday night riders! August 17th, 2022.
Rolling through the start of “Bjorp’s” Singletrack, August 17th, 2022.
Rolling the rocks on “Bente’s Bump” Singletrack, August 17th, 2022.
Bridge action on way to Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 17th, 2022.
Rolling through the start of “Bjorp’s” Singletrack, August 17th, 2022
Stillwater mountain bike team pre ride meeting, August 14th, 2022.
Rolling along Twin Lakes, August 15th, 2022.
Practice sessions in the Twin Lakes rock garden, August 15th, 2022.
Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 15th, 2022.
Skills practice in the pump/dirt jump track, August 14th, 2022.
Stillwater Girls team on Twin Lakes Singletrack, August 13th, 2022.
Fresh new signs on the trails! August 12th, 2022.
Members of the Stillwater MTB team on the trails for first day of Singletrack Camp, August 12th, 2022.
Keith working the dirt on Hudson’s Hula, August 10th, 2022. Nice job Keith with all the trail tuning this summer! 
Hudson’s Hula rolling great after the trail work the past few weeks. August 5th, 2022.
Berm work, August 5th, 2022