Cool and seasonable weather in place after a wet start to the week. Right around 2″ of rain Mon-Wed. The rain was welcomed and water tables are back to normal. Rain is also good going in to winter before frost and freeze. The ground freezes faster and is a better for the first snows to keep the moisture content in the snow. Dry ground will absorb more moisture from the snow!
It was a great month for Fall grooming. A few rain showers here and there but nothing to keep us off the trails more than a half day. We will continue touching up all the trails until the snow flies and ground freezes. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.
The trails are now closed for MN Firearm season. Weather permitting, trails will open again Thanksgiving week for the winter season! Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to explore.
Total rainfall in October at 3.4″. We are at 24.25″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails!
Foggy slough scene, November 3rd, 2026.Sukkerbusk ski trail, October 29th, 2026.Late afternoon view at Twin Lakes, October 30th, 2026.Autumn scene near the ice rink, October 29th, 2026. Tamarack trees still providing fall color. Touch up Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz extension, October 29th, 2026.Fall grooming on Bulhead Bootleg loop, October 26th, 2026.Clearing big basswood tree on Bootleg extension, October 26th, 2026.Another great day of Fall grooming on Twin Lakes trail, October 22nd, 2026.Enjoying summer like weather late afternoon on north Twin Lakes, October 22nd, 2026. (If you are staying at Maplelag, ask about paddling here!) Great weather and conditions for trail clearing this week, October 21st, 2026.Cutting blocks for sauna firewood, October 21s,t 2026.Fall grooming on JibFly ski trail, October 21st, 2026.Fall grooming on JibFly trail, October 19th, 2026.Morning frost in the “switchyard”, October 19th, 2026. Morning low of 31 degrees. A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
A wet start to the week with rain this morning after a beautiful weekend. It was a great month for Fall grooming. A few rain showers here and there but nothing to keep us off the trails more than a half day. Monday we cleared the east side of Bulhead Lake/Bootleg extension trail. Typically one of the last trails to see Fall grooming. Rest of the week was touching up to the north and west trails. We will continue touching up all the trails until the snow flies and ground freezes. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.
The trails are now closed for MN Firearm season. Weather permitting, trails will open again Thanksgiving week for the winter season! Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to explore.
Total rainfall in October at 2.7″. We are at 22.25″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails!
Sukkerbusk ski trail, October 29th, 2026.Late afternoon view at Twin Lakes, October 30th, 2026.Autumn scene near the ice rink, October 29th, 2026. Tamarack trees still providing fall color. Touch up Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz extension, October 29th, 2026.Fall grooming on Bulhead Bootleg loop, October 26th, 2026.Clearing big basswood tree on Bootleg extension, October 26th, 2026.Another great day of Fall grooming on Twin Lakes trail, October 22nd, 2026.Enjoying summer like weather late afternoon on north Twin Lakes, October 22nd, 2026. (If you are staying at Maplelag, ask about paddling here!) Great weather and conditions for trail clearing this week, October 21st, 2026.Cutting blocks for sauna firewood, October 21s,t 2026.Fall grooming on JibFly ski trail, October 21st, 2026.Fall grooming on JibFly trail, October 19th, 2026.Morning frost in the “switchyard”, October 19th, 2026. Morning low of 31 degrees. A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
Trails are now closed. Wet conditions with rain overnight and forecast for rain the next two days. Trails will remain closed through the week and the MN Firearm season. Trails will open again Thanksgiving week, weather permitting for the winter riding season!
A great last weekend of riding with beautiful conditions. Good to see everyone out and thanks everyone for making it another great season of mountain biking at Maplelag for year 36!
Thanks everyone that supports the Maplelag trails with trail passes or a Maplelag Membership (Maplelag is a unique mountain bike trail system being privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy and love to share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Maplelag trails can be described as “old school” or classic style mountain bike trails.
Twin Lakes singletrack, November 1st, 2026.Beautiful morning at start of the LagChilada, November 1st, 2026.Bullhead Bootleg, November 1st, 2026.LagChilada Saturday with the Goats! October 31st, 2026.Another LagChilada in the books! October 31st, 2026.
Happy November 1st! Misty morning and balmy weather. Should be a nice day to be on the trails!
It’s been another great week for Fall grooming. A few rain showers here and there but nothing to keep us off the trails more than a half day. Monday we cleared the east side of Bulhead Lake/Bootleg extension trail. Typically one of the last trails to see Fall grooming. Rest of the week was touching up to the north and west trails. We will continue touching up all the trails until the snow flies and ground freezes. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.
The trails are open for hiking/walking/trail running and mountain biking. We will be closing the trails for the dirt season on November 3rd for MN firearm (deer hunting) season. Weather permitting, trails will open again Thanksgiving week for the winter season! Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to explore.
Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday the 17th. We appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Membeships
Total rainfall in October at 2.4″. We are at 21.95″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails to experience the Fall magic.
Recommended hiking loops include Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Skaters Waltz on the inner trails and Twin Lakes ski trail for west side. Bike course singletrack loops also open for hiking. Be aware there might be riders on the course. The bike courses have tape but if hiking, just go under the tape.
Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails!
Sukkerbusk ski trail, October 29th, 2026.Late afternoon view at Twin Lakes, October 30th, 2026.Autumn scene near the ice rink, October 29th, 2026. Tamarack trees still providing fall color. Touch up Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz extension, October 29th, 2026.Fall grooming on Bulhead Bootleg loop, October 26th, 2026.Clearing big basswood tree on Bootleg extension, October 26th, 2026.Another great day of Fall grooming on Twin Lakes trail, October 22nd, 2026.Enjoying summer like weather late afternoon on north Twin Lakes, October 22nd, 2026. (If you are staying at Maplelag, ask about paddling here!) Great weather and conditions for trail clearing this week, October 21st, 2026.Cutting blocks for sauna firewood, October 21s,t 2026.Fall grooming on JibFly ski trail, October 21st, 2026.Fall grooming on JibFly trail, October 19th, 2026.Morning frost in the “switchyard”, October 19th, 2026. Morning low of 31 degrees. A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
Happy November 1st! Trails are open. Beautiful day on tap for riding! Sun/cloud mix and light wind. Track might be a bit damp with some possible slick spots to start the morning but a mild day and should be best riding in the late morning and afternoon. Ride corners wide and on the upside for best riding experience! Trails are holding good form after most recent leaf clearing. Some spots leafier than others but overall in very good condition. Trails will be closing November 3rd for upcoming firearm season.
Nice job everyone completing the LagChilada challenge this year. Last weekend to complete the challenge!
Click here for trail passes or consider a Maplelag Membership(Maplelag is a unique mountain bike trail system being privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy and love to share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.
For first time riders to Maplelag, a good beginner loop is the Citizen loop and Sukkerwest at the end of the driveway. A intermediate to advance loop is the Sport Comp Expert loop.
Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Start of Twin Lakes singletrack, October 31st, 2026.Ride corners wide and on the upside! October 31st, 2026.LagChilada Saturday with the Goats! October 31st, 2026.Another LagChilada in the books! October 31st, 2026.Bullhead Bootleg October 30th, 2026.Late afternoon view at Twin Lakes, October 30th, 2026.Twin Lakes singletrack, October 30th, 2026.Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, October 28th, 2026.Twin Lakes singletrack lakeside, October 28th, 2026.Twin Lakes rock garden on original loop, option to ride around!Great day for a LagChilada! October 25th, 2026.
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