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Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Wet conditions today after rain overnight. Rain was welcomed and should be better riding in the afternoon. Fall colors starting to pop and a beautiful time of year to ride. Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge over the weekend.

Last week trail blowing on North Star extension, Moorhead and Bjorps, and North Loup Gnar. Friday morning we plan to blow out “Fargo” and most of the old singletrack on Twin Lakes. We usually blow out segments of trail the beginning and later part of the week during the Fall…..keep the wheels moving!  

A great day Sunday 9/6 for the 36th Laddies Loppet mountain bike race! Thanks everyone that came to race and all that helped make it another special day. (few photos from the race below) Dry, dusty and fast conditions on race day. 

This summer we hosted a four day MTB camp with local HS team “Wolves” based out of Moorhead/Detroit Lakes/Perham area. 45 riders with many first year riders on the trail….awesome to see! Also over 30 riders completed the “LagChilada” challenge Saturday…good job everyone! If you are part of a team in the MCA and interested in holding a camp at Maplelag, please reach out to Jay at 218-849-7669.

Click here for trail passes. Click here for Maplelag Membeships 

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. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open and all the LagChilada signs are out. Click here for more about the challenge!

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!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Last HS mtb practice of the season for the local team “Wolves”, September 22nd, 2026. Always look forward to have the
Beautiful view along Twin Lakes singletrack on “Pete’s Pork” segment, September 20th, 2026. 
Anything possible with a good attitude and smile! LagChilada in action! September 20th, 2026. 
Making the family membership count! Nice job on the LagChilada…..and thanks for the support! September 20th, 2026.
Fall color scene along the trail, September 20th, 2026.
Saturday in the singletrack, September 19th, 2026.
Beautiful night for mtb practice, September 15th, 2026.
Fall is a great time to “LagChilada”! The challenge remains until dirt season closes early November. 
Another LagChilada finisher! September 13th, 2026.
Taking a break on the bridge to Twin Lakes! September 12th, 2026.
Members of the local HS MTB team “Wolves” out for evening practice, September 8th, 2026.
Laddies Loppet on Sunday, LagChilada on Tuesday! Nice work Jim! September 9th, 2026. 
Start of the Kids Comp class, September 6th, 2026.
Wave 1 Sport class climbing “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, September 6th, 2026.
Citizen riders on course, September 6th, 2026.
Elite riders weaving through the course, September 6th, 2026.
Maplelag team rider Bryan finishing up his race in the Comp class, September 6th, 2026. Thanks to all the Maplelag riders waving the flag!!

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Great fall riding conditions overall the entire 25 LagChilada track. Tacky dirt. Watch for a few leafy areas and hidden acorns. Today we are blowing out Hudson’s Hula and the bridge loop. Fall colors starting to pop and a beautiful time of year to ride. Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge over the weekend.

Last week trail blowing on North Star extension, Moorhead and Bjorps North Loup Gnar on Tuesday. We usually blow out segments of trail the beginning and later part of the week during the Fall…..keep the wheels moving!  

A great day Sunday 9/6 for the 36th Laddies Loppet mountain bike race! Thanks everyone that came to race and all that helped make it another special day. (few photos from the race below) Dry, dusty and fast conditions on race day. 

This summer we hosted a four day MTB camp with local HS team “Wolves” based out of Moorhead/Detroit Lakes/Perham area. 45 riders with many first year riders on the trail….awesome to see! Also over 30 riders completed the “LagChilada” challenge Saturday…good job everyone! If you are part of a team in the MCA and interested in holding a camp at Maplelag, please reach out to Jay at 218-849-7669.

Click here for trail passes. Click here for Maplelag Membeships 

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. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open and all the LagChilada signs are out. Click here for more about the challenge!

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!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Beautiful view along Twin Lakes singletrack on “Pete’s Pork” segment, September 20th, 2026.
Anything possible with a good attitude and smile! LagChilada in action! September 20th, 2026.
Making the family membership count! Nice job on the LagChilada…..and thanks for the support! September 20th, 2026.
Fall color scene along the trail, September 20th, 2026.
Saturday in the singletrack, September 19th, 2026.
Beautiful night for mtb practice, September 15th, 2026.
Fall is a great time to “LagChilada”! The challenge remains until dirt season closes early November. 
Has been a great month of riding so far this September, mostly dry conditions but timely rains to freshen up the deck. 
Another LagChilada finisher! September 13th, 2026.
Taking a break on the bridge to Twin Lakes! September 12th, 2026.
Deep woods singletrack, September 12th, 2026.
Start of Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 10th, 2026. Recommended loop for the weekend. 
“Fern Gully” section, part of the Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 10th, 2026.
Members of the local HS MTB team “Wolves” out for evening practice, September 8th, 2026.
Laddies Loppet on Sunday, LagChilada on Tuesday! Nice work Jim! September 9th, 2026. 
Magical evening on the trails, September 8th, 2026.
Start of the Kids Comp class, September 6th, 2026.
Wave 1 Sport class climbing “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, September 6th, 2026.
Citizen riders on course, September 6th, 2026.
Elite riders weaving through the course, September 6th, 2026.
Maplelag team rider Bryan finishing up his race in the Comp class, September 6th, 2026. Thanks to all the Maplelag riders waving the flag!!

Hiking and Ski Trail Report

Gorgeous fall weekend! Trees are slowly starting to turn, one of the most beautiful times of year at Maplelag.  Fall color peak at Maplelag usually around September 20th-October 1st with Autumn scenes lasting until late October. Fall wildflowers popping up and the usual mushrooms decorating the forest floor. Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails.  

Trails are open for hiking/trail running and mountain biking with day pass.  

Best hiking loops have been on 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! 

Fall color scene over Little Sugarbush lake, September 20th, 2026.
Maples around cabooses starting to turn color, September 20th, 2026.
Early color near the scenic sauna, September 20th, 2026.
Touches of fall color, September 13th, 2026.
Great day on Saturday for the “WanderFest” hiking event. Nice job to all the participants that completed the courses of 5, 10 and 20 miles! Each distance was one lap utilizing both singletrack and ski trail.
On the singletrack, September 12th, 2026.
Finishing up the 10 mile lap at WanderFest hiking event, September 12th, 2026.
Helping clear on the trails today for WanderFest this weekend! September 10th, 2026. Thanks Glenn! 
Family hike on the singletrack! September 7th, 2026.
Mushrooms and lichens popping up everywhere after Sunday night rain, September 7th, 2026.
Wildflowers along side of trail at Twin Lakes crossing, September 2nd, 2026.
Clearing a dead top from a blow down/widow maker…keeping the trails safe as possible! August 25th, 2026.
Dirt work on the singletrack, August 25th, 2026.
Ready for a morning of hiking! August 22nd, 2026.
Mowing on “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, August 20th, 2026.
Summer grooming on Mother North Star trail, August 13th, 2026.

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Tacky surface conditions remain in place with “hero” segments. Overall the entire 25 LagChilada track rolling good with Fall riding conditions. Watch for a few leafy areas and hidden acorns. Great weekend of riding in place!

Thursday North Star extension, Moorhead and Bjorps singletrack loops cleared with leaf blowers. North Loup Gnar on Tuesday. We usually blow out segments of trail the beginning and later part of the week during the Fall…..keep the wheels moving!  

A great day Sunday 9/6 for the 36th Laddies Loppet mountain bike race! Thanks everyone that came to race and all that helped make it another special day. (few photos from the race below) Dry, dusty and fast conditions on race day. 

This summer we hosted a four day MTB camp with local HS team “Wolves” based out of Moorhead/Detroit Lakes/Perham area. 45 riders with many first year riders on the trail….awesome to see! Also over 30 riders completed the “LagChilada” challenge Saturday…good job everyone! If you are part of a team in the MCA and interested in holding a camp at Maplelag, please reach out to Jay at 218-849-7669.

Click here for trail passes. Click here for Maplelag Membeships 

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. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open and all the LagChilada signs are out. Click here for more about the challenge!

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!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Saturday in the singletrack, September 19th, 2026.
Beautiful night for mtb practice, September 15th, 2026.
Fall is a great time to “LagChilada”! The challenge remains until dirt season closes early November. 
Has been a great month of riding so far this September, mostly dry conditions but timely rains to freshen up the deck. 
Another LagChilada finisher! September 13th, 2026.
Taking a break on the bridge to Twin Lakes! September 12th, 2026.
Deep woods singletrack, September 12th, 2026.
Start of Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 10th, 2026. Recommended loop for the weekend. 
“Fern Gully” section, part of the Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 10th, 2026.
Members of the local HS MTB team “Wolves” out for evening practice, September 8th, 2026.
Laddies Loppet on Sunday, LagChilada on Tuesday! Nice work Jim! September 9th, 2026. 
Magical evening on the trails, September 8th, 2026.
Start of the Kids Comp class, September 6th, 2026.
Wave 1 Sport class climbing “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, September 6th, 2026.
Citizen riders on course, September 6th, 2026.
Elite riders weaving through the course, September 6th, 2026.
Maplelag team rider Bryan finishing up his race in the Comp class, September 6th, 2026. Thanks to all the Maplelag riders waving the flag!!

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Tacky riding surface.Rain staying south of us today keeping tacky surface conditions in place. Yesterday North Star extension, Moorhead and Bjorps singletrack loops cleared with leaf blowers. North Loup Gnar on Tuesday. Overall the entire 25 LagChilada track rolling good with Fall riding conditions. Watch for a few leafy areas and hidden acorns. Great weekend of riding in place! We usually blow out segments of trail the beginning and later part of the week during the Fall…..keep the wheels moving!  

A great day Sunday 9/6 for the 36th Laddies Loppet mountain bike race! Thanks everyone that came to race and all that helped make it another special day. (few photos from the race below) Dry, dusty and fast conditions on race day. 

This summer we hosted a four day MTB camp with local HS team “Wolves” based out of Moorhead/Detroit Lakes/Perham area. 45 riders with many first year riders on the trail….awesome to see! Also over 30 riders completed the “LagChilada” challenge Saturday…good job everyone! If you are part of a team in the MCA and interested in holding a camp at Maplelag, please reach out to Jay at 218-849-7669.

Click here for trail passes. Click here for Maplelag Membeships 

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. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open and all the LagChilada signs are out. Click here for more about the challenge!

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!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Beautiful night for mtb practice, September 15th, 2026.
Fall is a great time to “LagChilada”! The challenge remains until dirt season closes early November. 
Has been a great month of riding so far this September, mostly dry conditions but timely rains to freshen up the deck. 
Another LagChilada finisher! September 13th, 2026.
Taking a break on the bridge to Twin Lakes! September 12th, 2026.
Deep woods singletrack, September 12th, 2026.
Start of Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 10th, 2026. Recommended loop for the weekend. 
“Fern Gully” section, part of the Bullhead Bootleg loop, September 10th, 2026.
Members of the local HS MTB team “Wolves” out for evening practice, September 8th, 2026.
Laddies Loppet on Sunday, LagChilada on Tuesday! Nice work Jim! September 9th, 2026. 
Magical evening on the trails, September 8th, 2026.
Start of the Kids Comp class, September 6th, 2026.
Wave 1 Sport class climbing “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, September 6th, 2026.
Citizen riders on course, September 6th, 2026.
Elite riders weaving through the course, September 6th, 2026.
Maplelag team rider Bryan finishing up his race in the Comp class, September 6th, 2026. Thanks to all the Maplelag riders waving the flag!!