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Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Mountain bike course is open. A stunning weak in place with fall color hitting the peak. Beautiful evening Tuesday night for local high school team practice. Always great having them out! We blew out all the inner trails Tuesdaythe original Twin Lakes loop Wednesday and blowing out Bootleg, North Loup Gnar today. Hudsons and touchup planned Friday morning. The leaves are coming down fast after blowing so be aware of changing conditions. Fall Color day on September 23rd.  Come ride in the morning and have pizza afterwards!!

Congrats on everyone that completed the LagChilada challenge over the weekend including a handful of people that did a double LagChilada!! 

Great day of racing, albeit a bit hot, for the 33rd Laddies Loppet mountain bike race this past weekend. Thanks to everyone that came to the race and all the volunteers, race officials and service personal that helped make it a great day. (Random photos from each race below)

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 as well as the loops “Feeling Lucky” and “Sukkerwest”. North Loup Gnar on the north side is a slow tech skills trail. 

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.

Trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Please note we are remodeling in this cabin but the bathrooms are open.  Season passes available on our gift shop page.

Local high school team “NWC Wolves” on the move September 19th, 2023.
Twin Lakes singletraxck after fresh clearing, September 20th, 2023.
Beauty night to ride! September 19th, 2023.
Coaches and kids with this years shirt for those completing the LagChilada challenge. September 19th, 2023.
Fall scene, September 18th, 2023.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

Beautiful fall weather continues! Summer like temperatures with fall scenes. . The fall colors are really starting to pop and some maples already hitting their peak. We are fortunate to have a long season of color with maples first hitting their peak, followed by the oak, poplar/aspen and tamarack trees. Other species in the mix to create a nice landscape. We are hosting a fall color day on September 23rd! Trails will 

We continue to work on the trails clearing deadfall and mowing in the lower areas that still have grass growing good. We have started the first stages of leaf clearing on the trails and will continue right up until the ground freezes and first snow accumulates! We try to have as many trails completely cleared and cut low so we can groom and ski on minimal snow. 

The mountain bike trails are open for riding. Click here for latest update. Maplelag trails are closed to all motorized use and closed to horse traffic. We continue with trail tuning as we constantly work on the 64km of ski trails for upcoming ski season and maintain 25 miles of mountain bike trail. 

Fall color peaking on the maples near the cabooses, September 20th, 2023.
Beautiful evening for mountain bikers on the trail, September 19th, 2023.
Colorful scenes along the Maplelag driveway, September 18th, 2023.
Start of Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 18th, 2023.
Morning scene near the cabooses looking down the driveway, September 18th, 2023.
Maples near Lapland cabin vibrant with color, September 18th, 2023.
Fall color scene at the start of Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 1th, 2023
Mowing low area near end of Sap Run/sledding hill area, September 13th, 2023.
Calm evening on Little Sugarbush lake, September 12th, 2023.
Maplelag driveway, September 12th, 2023.
Leaf clearing on the ski trails, September 12th, 2023.
Singletrack segment after leaf clearing, September 12th, 2023.
Fall color scene along Mother North Star looking towards Kohlepp’s pond, September 12th, 2023.
Fall grooming, September 11th, 2023.
Spectacular Labor Day sunset over Little Sugarbush, September 4th, 2023.
First maple leaves falling to the forest floor after a much needed rain, September 4th, 2023.
Sunset scene Labory Day evening, September 4th, 2023.
The “super moon” shining over Little Sugarbush, August 30th, 2023.
Beautiful last summer morning….hints of Fall! August 26th, 2023.
Trail mowing at end of Sap Run and back bowl, August 24th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Mountain bike course is open. A stunning weak in place with fall color hitting the peak. Beautiful evening last night for local high school team practice. Always great having them out! We blew out all the inner trails yesterday, working on the original Twin Lakes loop today and plan to blow out Bootleg, North Loup Gnar and Hudsons by Friday morning. Fingers crossed weather holds for the Fall Color day on September 23rd. Conditions are very dry so rain will be welcomed and if not raining, the course dries out fast and is rideable shortly after any rain.

Congrats on everyone that completed the LagChilada challenge over the weekend including a handful of people that did a double LagChilada!!

Great day of racing, albeit a bit hot, for the 33rd Laddies Loppet mountain bike race this past weekend. Thanks to everyone that came to the race and all the volunteers, race officials and service personal that helped make it a great day. (Random photos from each race below)

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 as well as the loops “Feeling Lucky” and “Sukkerwest”. North Loup Gnar on the north side is a slow tech skills trail. 

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.

Trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Please note we are remodeling in this cabin but the bathrooms are open.  Season passes available on our gift shop page.

Local high school team “NWC Wolves” on the move September 19th, 2023.
Beauty night to ride! September 19th, 2023.
Coaches and kids with this years shirt for those completing the LagChilada challenge. September 19th, 2023.
Fall scene, September 18th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Mountain bike course is open. A great week of riding is in place after a nice weekend. Good as always having everyone out and congrats on everyone that completed the LagChilada challenge over the weekend including a handful of people that did a double LagChilada!! Overall beautiful fall conditions are in place. The end of this week we plan to blow out the entire 25 mile mountain bike course for the Fall Color day on September 23rd.  Use a little extra caution on the corners and downhills otherwise some of the best riding of the season is the next month or so.

Great day of racing, albeit a bit hot, for the 33rd Laddies Loppet mountain bike race this past weekend. Thanks to everyone that came to the race and all the volunteers, race officials and service personal that helped make it a great day. (Random photos from each race below)

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 as well as the loops “Feeling Lucky” and “Sukkerwest”. North Loup Gnar on the north side is a slow tech skills trail. 

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.

Trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Please note we are remodeling in this cabin but the bathrooms are open.  Season passes available on our gift shop page.

Beautiful fall riding, September 18th, 2023.
Fall colors are coming to life in the woods! September 18th, 2023.
Sunday scene on the trail midway on a LagChilada,September 17th, 2023. (Chad G. photo)
Twin Lakes singletrack, September 14th, 2023.
Ski trail portion of bike course, September 14th, 2023.
Bullhead lake as seen from the connector to Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 14th, 2023.
Rolling on Hudson’s Hula, September 11th, 2023.
Ski trail segment on the bike course, September 11th, 2023.
Start of the “LagChilada” challenge, September 10th, 2023.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

Beautiful fall weather continues! Another morning low in the 40’s with pleasant temps for highs. The fall colors are really starting to pop and some maples already hitting their peak. We are fortunate to have a long season of color with maples first hitting their peak, followed by the oak, poplar/aspen and tamarack trees. Other species in the mix to create a nice landscape. We are hosting a fall color day on September 23rd! Trails will

We continue to work on the trails clearing deadfall and mowing in the lower areas that still have grass growing good. We have started the first stages of leaf clearing on the trails and will continue right up until the ground freezes and first snow accumulates! We try to have as many trails completely cleared and cut low so we can groom and ski on minimal snow. 

The mountain bike trails are open for riding. Click here for latest update. Maplelag trails are closed to all motorized use and closed to horse traffic. We continue with trail tuning as we constantly work on the 64km of ski trails for upcoming ski season and maintain 25 miles of mountain bike trail. 

Colorful scenes along the Maplelag driveway, September 18th, 2023.
Start of Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 18th, 2023.
Morning scene near the cabooses looking down the driveway, September 18th, 2023.
Maples near Lapland cabin vibrant with color, September 18th, 2023.
Fall color scene at the start of Sukkerbusk ski trail, September 1th, 2023
Mowing low area near end of Sap Run/sledding hill area, September 13th, 2023.
Calm evening on Little Sugarbush lake, September 12th, 2023.
Maplelag driveway, September 12th, 2023.
Leaf clearing on the ski trails, September 12th, 2023.
Singletrack segment after leaf clearing, September 12th, 2023.
Fall color scene along Mother North Star looking towards Kohlepp’s pond, September 12th, 2023.
Fall grooming, September 11th, 2023.
Spectacular Labor Day sunset over Little Sugarbush, September 4th, 2023.
First maple leaves falling to the forest floor after a much needed rain, September 4th, 2023.
Sunset scene Labory Day evening, September 4th, 2023.
The “super moon” shining over Little Sugarbush, August 30th, 2023.
Beautiful last summer morning….hints of Fall! August 26th, 2023.
Trail mowing at end of Sap Run and back bowl, August 24th, 2023.