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Mountain Bike Trail Report

Mountain bike course is open. Hardpack/tacky surface conditions. Another quick rain shower on Wednesday keeping the deck in “Hero dirt” surface condition. It’s been a great week of riding and should be fantastic the rest of the week into the weekend!  

This week we blew out most of the Twin Lakes singletrack loop and brushed out a few more overgrown areas. We wiill continue working on select segments during the week keeping conditions as best as possible. Last week we brushed out “Fargo” and “Pete’s Porkie” on the Twin Lakes loop for the most recent brushing/clearing. Still a few areas we need to brush out but overall excellent conditions. 

The entire 25 mile “LagChilada” course was cleared and blown out this spring and we do our best to clear any new deadfall as soon as possible. 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.

All the key intersections are taped and signs are at singletrack segments. 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.

Like this winter, trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Season passes available on our gift shop page.

Start of Twin Lakes singletrack, July 12th, 2023. Twin Lakes is rolling great after recent trail work.
Blowing out lakeside segment on Twin Lakes singletrack after brushing earlier, July 11th, 2023.
“Pete’s Porkie” singletrack segment on the Twin Lakes loop, July 9th, 2023. Recently brushed and blown out. 
“Fargo” singletrack segment on the Twin Lakes loop, July 9th, 2023. Recently brushed and blown out. 
Corner on “Bjorp’s” singletrack, July 2nd, 2023.
Fast conditions and fun riding on the weekend! July 1st, 2023. 
Forest green, June 30th, 2023.
Start of Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, June 29th, 2023.
Mandi and Britta all smiles after a successful skills session, June 27th, 2023.
Navigating one of the “Five Dollar Corners” on North Loup Gnar, June 26th, 2023. The North Loup Gnar segment is a slow tech loop that is great for working on the skills. 
“Moorhead” singletrack, June 26th, 2023.
Recent rainfall bringing the moss back to life, June 24th, 2023.
“Fern Gully” segment on Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, June 24th, 2023.
Classic singletrack on the “starter loop”, June 22nd, 2023.
Brant cabin available for mountain bike day users. 
Brushing out overgrown area on Lakeside singletrack, June 20th, 2023.

Trail Report

Unseasonably cool weather continues with a light rain shower late Tuesday afternoon.After an extended dry period, we’ve received around 3″ of rain the past two weeks which has been very much welcomed.

We have been busy on the trails this summer mowing, clearing deadfall, cutting firewood and working on the mountain bike trails. We are mowing almost daily on the ski trails and will continue up until the snow flies. Wildlife active and on the move! 

The mountain bike trails are open for ridingClick here for latest update. Maplelag trails are closed to all motorized use and horses. We continue with trail tuning as we constantly work on the trails for the next ski season and maintain 25 miles of mountain bike trail. 

Summer grooming on Mother North Star trail, July 11th, 2023.
Sunday cells moving by, July 9th, 2023.
Passing cell to the east, July 9th, 2023.
Water lilies coming to live on the edge of Little Sugarbush this past week, July 4th, 2023.
Calm evening on Little Sugarbush lake looking towards Maplelag, June 30th, 2023.
Calm morning on Little Sugarbush looking towards Maplelag, June 26th, 2023.
Break in the clouds and storms Saturday afternoon, Twin Lakes crossing June 24th, 2023.
Mushrooms sprouting up with the recent rain, June 25th, 2023.
Bear track on the bike trail! June 25th, 2023.
Wild rose flowers along Twin lakes ski trail, June 24th, 2023.
Solstice sunset, June 21st, 2023.
Sunset over Little Sugarbush, June 20th, 2023.
Loons on the lake! There have been a dozen loons residing on Little Sugarbush lake this summer. Fun to hear them call! June 20th, 2023.
Wild Iris flower along Kohlepp’s Pond on Mother North Star ski trail, June 15th, 2023.
Mowing on Mother North Star ski trail, June 15th, 2023.
In between Twin Lakes as seen from Wavy Gravy trail, June 6th, 2023.
Mini lily pads on South Twin Lake, June 6th, 2023.
Clearing on ski trail which serves as part of the bike course, June 3rd, 2023.
Rootin Tootin ski trail, June 3rd, 2023.
Bullhead lake at the start of Bullhead Lake trail, June 3rd, 2023.
Summer grooming, May 30th, 2023.
Rare morning of calm waters, May 31st, 2023.
Yellow slipper wild flowers blooming in full force, May 31st, 2023.
Lakeside of lodge site, May 26th, 2023.
Birch top hung up near Sukkerbusk ski trail over singletrack, May 25th, 2023.
Cut in blocks and ready to split for sauna firewood! 

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Mountain bike course is open. Hardpack/tacky surface conditions. A handful of sprinkles on Tuesday otherwise dry and grippy deck. Cooler temps this week making for really nice riding.

This week we blew out most of the Twin Lakes singletrack loop and brushed out a few more overgrown areas. We wiill continue working on select segments during the week keeping conditions as best as possible. Last week we brushed out “Fargo” and “Pete’s Porkie” on the Twin Lakes loop for the most recent brushing/clearing. Still a few areas we need to brush out but overall excellent conditions.

The entire 25 mile “LagChilada” course was cleared and blown out this spring and we do our best to clear any new deadfall as soon as possible. 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.

All the key intersections are taped and signs are at singletrack segments. 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.

Like this winter, trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Season passes available on our gift shop page.

Blowing out lakeside segment on Twin Lakes singletrack after brushing earlier, July 11th, 2023.
“Pete’s Porkie” singletrack segment on the Twin Lakes loop, July 9th, 2023. Recently brushed and blown out. 
“Fargo” singletrack segment on the Twin Lakes loop, July 9th, 2023. Recently brushed and blown out. 
Corner on “Bjorp’s” singletrack, July 2nd, 2023.
Fast conditions and fun riding on the weekend! July 1st, 2023. 
Forest green, June 30th, 2023.
Start of Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, June 29th, 2023.
Mandi and Britta all smiles after a successful skills session, June 27th, 2023.
Navigating one of the “Five Dollar Corners” on North Loup Gnar, June 26th, 2023. The North Loup Gnar segment is a slow tech loop that is great for working on the skills. 
“Moorhead” singletrack, June 26th, 2023.
Recent rainfall bringing the moss back to life, June 24th, 2023.
“Fern Gully” segment on Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, June 24th, 2023.
Classic singletrack on the “starter loop”, June 22nd, 2023.
Brant cabin available for mountain bike day users. 
Brushing out overgrown area on Lakeside singletrack, June 20th, 2023.

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Mountain bike course is open. Hardpack/tacky surface conditions. Rain missed us yesterday but a quick hitting shower on Friday and Saturday evenings keeping the deck tacky and in great riding condition. Cooler temps in place after yesterday’s frontal passage should make for a great week of riding.

Today we are blowing out Hudson’s Hula singletrack and will continue working on select segments during the week keeping conditions as best as possible. Last week we brushed out “Fargo” and “Pete’s Porkie” on the Twin Lakes loop for the most recent brushing/clearing. 

The entire 25 mile “LagChilada” course was cleared and blown out this spring and we do our best to clear any new deadfall as soon as possible. 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.

We have taped all the key intersections and signs are out at singletrack segments. 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.

Like this winter, trail users are welcome to use the Brant cabin for a changing area and there are also bathrooms. Season passes available on our gift shop page.

“Pete’s Porkie” singletrack segment on the Twin Lakes loop, July 9th, 2023. Recently brushed and blown out.
“Fargo” singletrack segment on the Twin Lakes loop, July 9th, 2023. Recently brushed and blown out.
Corner on “Bjorp’s” singletrack, July 2nd, 2023.
Fast conditions and fun riding on the weekend! July 1st, 2023. 
Forest green, June 30th, 2023.
Start of Hudson’s Hula singletrack on Twin Lakes loop, June 29th, 2023.
Mandi and Britta all smiles after a successful skills session, June 27th, 2023.
Navigating one of the “Five Dollar Corners” on North Loup Gnar, June 26th, 2023. The North Loup Gnar segment is a slow tech loop that is great for working on the skills. 
“Moorhead” singletrack, June 26th, 2023.
Recent rainfall bringing the moss back to life, June 24th, 2023.
“Fern Gully” segment on Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, June 24th, 2023.
Classic singletrack on the “starter loop”, June 22nd, 2023.
Brant cabin available for mountain bike day users. 
Brushing out overgrown area on Lakeside singletrack, June 20th, 2023.

Trail Report

After a warm beautiful summer day on Sunday, cooler weather back in place after a frontal passage. Just a few light showers at Maplelag Sunday as the cells stayed west and east of us. Quick hitting showers on Friday and Saturday evening, however, keeping the grounds and forest floor fresh. After an extended dry period, we’ve received around 3″ of rain the past two weeks which has been very much welcomed.

We have been busy on the trails this summer mowing, clearing deadfall, cutting firewood and working on the mountain bike trails. We are mowing almost daily on the ski trails and will continue up until the snow flies. Wildlife active and on the move! 

The mountain bike trails are open for ridingClick here for latest update. Maplelag trails are closed to all motorized use and horses. We continue with trail tuning as we constantly work on the trails for the next ski season and maintain 25 miles of mountain bike trail. 

Sunday cells moving by, July 9th, 2023.
Passing cell to the east, July 9th, 2023.
Water lilies coming to live on the edge of Little Sugarbush this past week, July 4th, 2023.
Calm evening on Little Sugarbush lake looking towards Maplelag, June 30th, 2023.
Calm morning on Little Sugarbush looking towards Maplelag, June 26th, 2023.
Break in the clouds and storms Saturday afternoon, Twin Lakes crossing June 24th, 2023.
Mushrooms sprouting up with the recent rain, June 25th, 2023.
Bear track on the bike trail! June 25th, 2023.
Wild rose flowers along Twin lakes ski trail, June 24th, 2023.
Solstice sunset, June 21st, 2023.
Sunset over Little Sugarbush, June 20th, 2023.
Loons on the lake! There have been a dozen loons residing on Little Sugarbush lake this summer. Fun to hear them call! June 20th, 2023.
Wild Iris flower along Kohlepp’s Pond on Mother North Star ski trail, June 15th, 2023.
Mowing on Mother North Star ski trail, June 15th, 2023.
In between Twin Lakes as seen from Wavy Gravy trail, June 6th, 2023.
Mini lily pads on South Twin Lake, June 6th, 2023.
Clearing on ski trail which serves as part of the bike course, June 3rd, 2023.
Rootin Tootin ski trail, June 3rd, 2023.
Bullhead lake at the start of Bullhead Lake trail, June 3rd, 2023.
Summer grooming, May 30th, 2023.
Rare morning of calm waters, May 31st, 2023.
Yellow slipper wild flowers blooming in full force, May 31st, 2023.
Lakeside of lodge site, May 26th, 2023.
Birch top hung up near Sukkerbusk ski trail over singletrack, May 25th, 2023.
Cut in blocks and ready to split for sauna firewood!