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Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Winter marches on…..more snow falling today with 6-7″ expected. Trails have been groomed daily this week staying on top of the snowfall. We will hold off on grooming until Sunday afternoon once the weather settles down other than possible packing today.

We are grooming 35km of trail for the weekend. (25km classic 10km skate) Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, Twin Lakes, Wavy Gravy, JibFly and North Loup.  Trails groomed for skate include Skaters Waltz, North Loup, the connectors to Bullhead Lake. 

As we slowly transition to spring skiing be aware of possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year but overall great late season skiing. Just Ski.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open! 

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking.  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 66″. Compacted base on trail 9-14″.  

There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. 

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) 

Setting track on Twin Lakes, March 8th, 2023.
Setting double track on Sukkerbusk, March 8th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Entire FatLagChilada loop was groomed Thursday afternoon when the new snow softened up so it would pack better. Dusting of new snow overnight. Might be a few soft spots but should be good riding today.

The entire FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are orange signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.

The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.

With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 35km of groomed riding options.

Grooming March 9th, 2023.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Snowy weather continues with another dusting of snow overnight. Should be a great day of skiing with the light dusting of snow on top of the most recent grooming.

We are grooming 35km of trail for the weekend. (25km classic 10km skate) Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, Twin Lakes, Wavy Gravy, JibFly and North Loup.  Trails groomed for skate include Skaters Waltz, North Loup, the connectors to Bullhead Lake. 

As we slowly transition to spring skiing be aware of possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year but overall great late season skiing. Just Ski.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open! 

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking.  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 66″. Compacted base on trail 9-14″. 

There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. 

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) 

Setting track on Twin Lakes, March 8th, 2023.
Setting double track on Sukkerbusk, March 8th, 2023.
New track being set on Sukkerbusk, March 7th, 2023.
Grooming on Wavy Gravy, March 7th, 2023. Wavy now added to list of groomed classic trails. 
Skaters Waltz, March 7th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Entire FatLagChilada loop was groomed Thursday afternoon when the new snow softened up so it would pack better. Might be a few soft spots but should be good riding on Friday.

The entire FatLagChilada loop consists of Skaters Waltz starting to the right, the main singletrack loops Bullhead Bootleg, Twin Lakes and Sukkerwest. We also have groomed select segments in between to make the “FatLagChilada” loop. The above loops can be ridden separately. To access the inner loops, go to the start of Skaters Waltz and veer right. There are orange signs from that point and at key intersections where to turn to make the full loop. Please only ride on the designated areas for fat biking.

The Maplelag driveway is a good feeder to access Sukkerwest, Bjorps across from Sukkerwest which leads into North Star and crosses the road again to Twin Lakes.

With the hardpack conditions on the ski trails, the skate loops Skaters Waltz, the extension loops and North Loup are open for riding making for around 35km of groomed riding options.

Grooming March 9th, 2023.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. 4-5″ of new snow the past 24 hours. We are working on 35km of trail grooming the remainder of the week and into the weekend. (25km classic 10km skate) Trails groomed for classic include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, Twin Lakes, Wavy Gravy, JibFly and North Loup.  Trails groomed for skate include Skaters Waltz, North Loup, the connectors to Bullhead Lake. 

As we slowly transition to spring skiing be aware of possible variable conditions mid day if sunny or temps near or above freezing this time of year but overall great late season skiing. Just Ski.

Lot of animals on the move and tons of tracks everywhere, especially on the inner trails. Eagles, grouse, porcupines, fox and pileated woodpeckers some of the wildlife sighted….keep your eyes open! 

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking.  

Fat bike trails are open, click here for latest report

Total snowfall this season at 62″. Compacted base on trail 8-14″.  There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

The Brant cabin available as a warming area with restrooms and sitting area and tables, parking available across from Brant cabin as well. There are no ski rentals available.

Trail passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) 

Setting track on Twin Lakes, March 8th, 2023.
Setting double track on Sukkerbusk, March 9th, 2023.
New track being set on Sukkerbusk, March 7th, 2023.
Grooming on Wavy Gravy, March 7th, 2023. Wavy now added to list of groomed classic trails. 
Skaters Waltz, March 7th, 2023.