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Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Another 2″ of snow Thursday evening. Grooming Friday on all the inner trails and a new track set on Twin Lakes to the west and North Loup to the north. Tracksetting occurred in the afternoon once the wind settled down. Cooler weather in place but still some great skiing to be had, especially classic skiing.

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! 

Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic. 

Has been a incredible ski season so far. Great seeing so many people out this year, thanks for purchase of day and season passes. 

Total snowfall this season at 45″. Compacted base on trail 6-11″. 

Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

There are now services available Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. No lodging or meal service. 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.

Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you. 

Fat bike trails are groomed and open, click here for latest report

Cutting fresh double track on Mother North Star, January 27th, 2023.
Section skate course groomed today, January 27th, 2023. Skate trails to the north groomed on Thursday with 2″ fresh snow on top.
Setting track on Rootin Tootin, January 27th, 2023.
Cutting new track on North Loup, January 27th, 2023. Skate lane groomed on Thursday the 26th, dusting of new snow on top.
Setting fresh double track, January 25th, 2023. We are mixing old snow with the new and the trails are grooming out very nice.
Touching up the start area at dusk, January 25th, 2023.
Skate trail grooming, January 25th, 2023.
Checking out the tracks on Sap Run, January 25th, 2023.
Evening groom on Sap Run, January 24th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Snow overnight with a few areas drifted. The entire course was groomed twice this week. We won’t be able to groom again until we repair the groomer used for grooming but the trails are rideable and open.

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.

Bootleg singletrack, January 26th, 2023.
Grooming January 24th, 2023.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. The entire course was groomed Tuesday. Base is solid and firm and great riding with a dusting of fluff snow on top of the most recent grooming.

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 January 24th, 2023.
Rider rolling through Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, January 21st, 2023.
Beautiful conditions on the Fat Bike trails January 21st, 2023.
Rolling along Twin Lakes lakeside, January 19th, 2023.
Twin Lakes Singletrack. Still lots of snow and great riding conditions, January 16th, 2023.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Excellent skiing conditions. We have been grooming steady the past few days working in the new snow from Monday and Tuesday that accumulated to a couple of inches. We are digging deep in the base pulling up snow and the tracks are setting up firm and skiing really nice. Recommended trails to ski today are the inner and northern trails as we finish grooming to the west. With cooler temps moving in for the weekend, classic skiing will be great! 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! 

Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic. 

Has been a incredible ski season so far. Great seeing so many people out this year, thanks for purchase of day and season passes. 

Total snowfall this season at 43″. Compacted base on trail 6-10″. 

Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

There are now services available Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. No lodging or meal service. 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.

Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you. 

Fat bike trails are groomed and open, click here for latest report

Setting fresh double track, January 25th, 2023. We are mixing old snow with the new and the trails are grooming out very nice.
Touching up the start area at dusk, January 25th, 2023.
Skate trail grooming, January 25th, 2023.
Checking out the tracks on Sap Run, January 25th, 2023.
Evening groom on Sap Run, January 24th, 2023.
Ski Trail

Ski Trail Report

Trails are open. Excellent skiing conditions. Recommended trails to ski Thursday are the inner and northern trails as we finish grooming to the west.We have been grooming steady the past few days working in the new snow from Monday and Tuesday that accumulated to a couple of inches. We are digging deep in the base pulling up snow and the tracks are setting up firm and skiing really nice. With cooler temps moving in for the weekend, classic skiing will be great! 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 and wolf tracks….keep your eyes open!

Trails groomed for classic and open include Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly, Loon Return, Sukkerbusk, Mother North Star, Rootin Tootin, North Loup, Roy’s Run, Island Lake, Wavy Gravy and Twin Lakes. For skating Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, Single Green, Kristin’s Cutoff and North Loup.

Lucky’s Loype and Bullhead trail are snow covered, no grooming and open for bushwhacking. We have packed a loop on Bullhead lake and set a track on the perimeter for classic. 

Has been a incredible ski season so far. Great seeing so many people out this year, thanks for purchase of day and season passes. 

Total snowfall this season at 43″. Compacted base on trail 6-10″. 

Trails will be open every day there is skiable snow including all Holidays and weekends. There is no ski rental at Maplelag. MN Tru North in Perham MN is offering ski rental 218-346-5253

(Trail maps posted here)  

There are now services available Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. No lodging or meal service. 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.

Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. (scroll down to bottom of page) Purchasing season pass helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes. Thank you. 

Fat bike trails are groomed and open, click here for latest report

Setting fresh double track, January 25th, 2023. We are mixing old snow with the new and the trails are grooming out very nice.
Touching up the start area at dusk, January 25th, 2023.
Skate trail grooming, January 25th, 2023.
Checking out the tracks on Sap Run, January 25th, 2023.
Evening groom on Sap Run, January 24th, 2023.
JibFly ski trail with fresh dusting of snow, January 23rd, 2023.