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Ski Trail

Trail Report

Beautiful sunshine to greet skiers today. Folks out for a early morning ski before breakfast…. even with the coldest temps of the season in place! Was great to see so many skiers of all ages out yesterday. A positive mindset, good attitude and proper clothing, skiing in these temps no problem. It is a different sensation to complete a successful ski in this weather and a unique feeling of accomplishment. We are proud of everyone who has gotten out and very grateful for everyone that came this weekend.

We groomed every day this past week to make conditions as best as possible. Friday grooming on Skaters Waltz and the extension. Thursday grooming on the inner system, focusing on smaller loops to ski in consideration of the cooler weather. Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly using the bypass and Sukkerbusk are recommended trails to ski. There are also small loops you can make using the last part of Mother North Star and Sukkerbusk. Overall the entire trail system is in great shape and skiing very nice despite the cooler weather. (We will be posting the finishers on the Lotvola Cup page within a week).

Tuesday grooming on Skaters Waltz, all the singletrack classic and setting double track on North Loup. We will most likely keep double track on North Loup the remainder of the season in light of this trail being part of the Virtual Lotvola Cup. This could change however, depending on weather and snow conditions and skate ski interest. Monday we reset the track on Bullhead/Bootleg, a bit more windblown in areas over there. Recommend to wait skiing this loop until it warms up again.

The local fox has been sighted by skiers which is neat to hear after seeing it on the trails cams the past month. It has been sighted near the end of Mother North Star trail. Also, be sure to look for porcupines off Mother North Star and Roy’s Run trails, about 1/3rd the way in on both trails. Lots of other tracks including deer, wolf, coyote, pine marten, fox, and beaver to name a few. Also look for the new and active eagle nest at the start of Island Lake trail. You can also see the nest at the top of “eagle view” at the top of the last downhill on Twin Lakes trail. Many birds also to keep an eye for including the swooping pileated woodpecker.

Trails are open for day use. All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. (click here)

Note: Please do not snowshoe or walk on ski or fat bike trails. Thank you! We have designated snowshoe trails for snowshoeing and walking. We take pride in having as “clean” as possible ski and fat bike trails.

Select singletrack loops groomed for fat biking totaling 25km. Report on the Fat Bike trail report.

Lotvola Cup is Back! Click here for more details.

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website.(click here) Parking in first parking lot as you enter Maplelag. Click here for trail map. There are no services in the main lodge. No ski rental available at this time.

Trails groomed for double track include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.

Trails groomed for singletrack classic skiing include Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, Bootleg extension/second half of Bullhead lake trail, and Roy’s Run.

Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, and Skaters Extension.

Adventure trails: First part of Bullhead and Lucky’s are not machine groomed and are “adventure” ski trails with skier made track. Bootleg extension is now groomed. The north end is rough but passable. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail. To access the Bootleg loop without skiing the adventure part, one can ski the last part of Bullhead to the extension, ski the extension loop than back out on Bullhead trail.

Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.

Total new snowfall past 24 hours, trace. Snowfall past 24 days around 22″. Total snowfall on season 34″ (since October 14th) Compacted base on trail 4-8″.

Snowshoe trail is open for snowshoeing. Please no hiking or walking on the ski trails!

First part of Bullhead Lake and Lucky’s Loype that traverse on AMA land not groomed. Use caution as unmarked obstacles etc. may exist.

Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.

Frosty skiers! February 14th, 2021.
Skaters Waltz firm and relatively fast considering the cold snow temps, February 14th, 2021.
Striding through Twin Lakes, February 13th, 2021.
Afternoon skier on Mother North Star, February 13th, 2021.
Pushing through on Roy’s Run, February 13th, 2021.
Cold weather no problem, with good attitude, positive mindset and proper clothing, February 13th, 2021.
Sukkerbusk striders, February 13th, 2021.
Heading out for a afternoon ski, February 21st, 2021.
Pole and Go! February 13th, 2021.
“Beautiful day to ski!” February 13th, 2021.
“Mom, I was too warm!” February 13th, 2021.
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Morning skiers on Sap Run, February 12th, 2021. Cold temps but no wind, sunshine and great conditions making fora nice morning!
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Afternoon grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 12th, 2021.
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Lucky’s Loype, February 12th, 2021. Skier made track. Slower conditions and a good short trail to ski when cooler. (Intermediate to advanced trail.)
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Braving the brisk weather and enjoying the great conditions! February 11th, 2021.
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Setting new track on Sukkerbusk start segment, February 11th, 2021.
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Grooming bypass for JibFly, February 11th, 2021. Using bypass makes for a nice short loop option to ski with the cooler temps.
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Enjoying the double track on North Loup February 10th, 2021. For classic lovers, this trails skis much better when set “best line”!
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Twin Lakes, February 10th, 2021. Left track a bit slower, groomed over weekend. Right track a bit faster, groomed 2.9.21.
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Wolf scat on Wavy Gravy, February 10th, 2021. The wolf had come off the field before the trail turns south and walked on the trail until Island. Had a bathroom break then went across Island Lake…..
Ski Trail

Trail Report


Despite the cooler weather in place, people are out skiing. Tracks are a little slower with the colder temps and thin thin layer of “haze snow”. We groomed every day this week to make conditions as best as possible. Friday grooming on Skaters Waltz and the extension. Thursday grooming on the inner system, focusing on smaller loops to ski in consideration of the cooler weather. Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly using the bypass and Sukkerbusk are recommended trails to ski. There are also small loops you can make using the last part of Mother North Star and Sukkerbusk. Overall the entire trail system is in great shape and skiing very nice despite the cooler weather. (We will be posting the finishers on the Lotvola Cup page within a week).

Tuesday grooming on Skaters Waltz, all the singletrack classic and setting double track on North Loup. We will most likely keep double track on North Loup the remainder of the season in light of this trail being part of the Virtual Lotvola Cup. This could change however, depending on weather and snow conditions and skate ski interest. Monday we reset the track on Bullhead/Bootleg, a bit more windblown in areas over there. Recommend to wait skiing this loop until it warms up again.

The local fox has been sighted by skiers which is neat to hear after seeing it on the trails cams the past month. It has been sighted near the end of Mother North Star trail. Also, be sure to look for porcupines off Mother North Star and Roy’s Run trails, about 1/3rd the way in on both trails. Lots of other tracks including deer, wolf, coyote, pine marten, fox, and beaver to name a few. Also look for the new and active eagle nest at the start of Island Lake trail. You can also see the nest at the top of “eagle view” at the top of the last downhill on Twin Lakes trail. Many birds also to keep an eye for including the swooping pileated woodpecker.

Trails are open for day use. All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. (click here)

Note: Please do not snowshoe or walk on ski or fat bike trails. Thank you! We have designated snowshoe trails for snowshoeing and walking. We take pride in having as “clean” as possible ski and fat bike trails.

Select singletrack loops groomed for fat biking totaling 25km. Report on the Fat Bike trail report.


Lotvola Cup is Back! Click here for more details.

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website.(click here) Parking in first parking lot as you enter Maplelag. Click here for trail map. There are no services in the main lodge. No ski rental available at this time.

Trails groomed for double track include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.

Trails groomed for singletrack classic skiing include Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, Bootleg extension/second half of Bullhead lake trail, and Roy’s Run.

Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, and Skaters Extension.

Adventure trails: First part of Bullhead and Lucky’s are not machine groomed and are “adventure” ski trails with skier made track. Bootleg extension is now groomed. The north end is rough but passable. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail. To access the Bootleg loop without skiing the adventure part, one can ski the last part of Bullhead to the extension, ski the extension loop than back out on Bullhead trail.

Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.

Total new snowfall past 24 hours, trace. Snowfall past 24 days around 22″. Total snowfall on season 34″ (since October 14th) Compacted base on trail 4-8″.

Snowshoe trail is open for snowshoeing. Please no hiking or walking on the ski trails!

First part of Bullhead Lake and Lucky’s Loype that traverse on AMA land not groomed. Use caution as unmarked obstacles etc. may exist.

Trails are open for day use. All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. (click here)

Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.

Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. If you do enter the lodge, please follow signs for entering and exiting. Restrooms located downstairs. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.

Morning skiers on Sap Run, February 12th, 2021. Cold temps but no wind, sunshine and great conditions making fora nice morning!
Afternoon grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 12th, 2021.
Lucky’s Loype, February 12th, 2021. Skier made track. Slower conditions and a good short trail to ski when cooler. (Intermediate to advanced trail.)
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Braving the brisk weather and enjoying the great conditions! February 11th, 2021.
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Setting new track on Sukkerbusk start segment, February 11th, 2021.
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Grooming bypass for JibFly, February 11th, 2021. Using bypass makes for a nice short loop option to ski with the cooler temps.
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Enjoying the double track on North Loup February 10th, 2021. For classic lovers, this trails skis much better when set “best line”!
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Twin Lakes, February 10th, 2021. Left track a bit slower, groomed over weekend. Right track a bit faster, groomed 2.9.21.
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Wolf scat on Wavy Gravy, February 10th, 2021. The wolf had come off the field before the trail turns south and walked on the trail until Island. Had a bathroom break then went across Island Lake…..
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Tracks staying clear after yesterday’s groom in between Twin Lakes, February 10th, 2021.
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Start of Island Lake trail, February 10th, 2021. Look up for the big eagle nest!
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Roy’s Run, February 10th, 2021. Roy’s in fantastic shape! Options to cut through woods if not wanting to ski full loop. Ask Jay for details or more information.
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Setting double track on North Loup, February 9th, 2021.
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Skaters Waltz groomed again, February 9th, 2021.
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New track set on Roy’s Run, February 9th, 2021.
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Setting track in between Twin Lakes for Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails, February 9th, 2021. Drifting over in open but once in woods tracks staying relatively clean.
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Porcupine along Roy’s Run heading back up into the tree, February 9th, 2021.
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Tracks galore! February 9th, 2021.
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Setting track on Island Lake at “Filly Folly” segment, February 9th, 2021. Areas of drifting through here but skiable throughout.
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Funky shapes in the woods! February 9th, 2021.
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Sunset grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 8th, 2021.
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Resetting track at end of Bullhead lake trail, February 8th, 2021. Bootleg extension loop also groomed.
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Taking in the view on Bullhead Lake trail, February 7th, 2021.
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Final climbs on Bulhead lake trail, February 7th, 2021.
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Striding through the north side of Bullhead lake, February 7th, 2021.
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Skier made track on AMA segments, February 7th, 2021. Use caution in these areas. Not patrolled or maintained, use at own risk but skiable throughout.
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Afternoon skiers on North Star, February 6th, 2021.
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Afternoon skiers on Sukkerbusk, February 6th, 2021.
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Finishing up a afternoon ski, February 6th, 2021.
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Sap Run striders, February 6th, 2021.
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Lucky’s Loype bushwhackers, February 6th, 2021.
Ski Trail

Trail Report

Despite the cooler weather in place, people are out skiing and we continue to groom the trails to make conditions as best as possible. Today groomed on the inner system, focusing on smaller loops to ski in consideration of the cooler weather. Sap Run, Mother Hen, JibFly using the bypass and Sukkerbusk are recommended trails to ski. There are also small loops you can make using the last part of Mother North Star and Sukkerbusk. Other options, ask Jay for details on best loops to ski. Overall the entire trail system is in great shape and skiing great despite the cooler weather.

Tuesday grooming on Skaters Waltz, all the singletrack classic and setting double track on North Loup. We will most likely keep double track on North Loup the remainder of the season in light of this trail being part of the Virtual Lotvola Cup. This could change however, depending on weather and snow conditions and skate ski interest. Monday we reset the track on Bullhead/Bootleg and groomed up Skaters Waltz bringing more older snow to the surface to improve the glide. (We will be posting the finishers on the Lotvola Cup page hopefully this week).

Nice job everyone who was out this weekend in the cooler weather. Short trips, dress proper and skiing is good. We will be touching up the singletrack classic trails the next few days. Double track trails are skiing the best, just a few minor areas where windblown snow filled in the tracks. Nice to have the sunshine and wind is light in the woods making it feel much better than what phones etc. suggest.

The local fox has been sighted by skiers which is neat to hear after seeing it on the trails cams the past month. It has been sighted near the end of Mother North Star trail. Also, be sure to look for porcupines off Mother North Star and Roy’s Run trails, about 1/3rd the way in on both trails. Lots of other tracks including deer, wolf, coyote, pine marten, fox, and beaver to name a few. Also look for the new and active eagle nest at the start of Island Lake trail. You can also see the nest at the top of “eagle view” at the top of the last downhill on Twin Lakes trail. Many birds also to keep an eye for including the swooping pileated woodpecker.

Trails are open for day use. All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. (click here)

Note: Please do not snowshoe or walk on ski or fat bike trails. Thank you! We have designated snowshoe trails for snowshoeing and walking. We take pride in having as “clean” as possible ski and fat bike trails.

Select singletrack loops groomed for fat biking totaling 25km. Report on the Fat Bike trail report.


Lotvola Cup is Back! Click here for more details.

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website.(click here) Parking in first parking lot as you enter Maplelag. Click here for trail map. There are no services in the main lodge. No ski rental available at this time.

Trails groomed for double track include Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Twin Lakes, JibFly, North Loup, Rootin Tootin, Mother North Star, and Mother Hen.

Trails groomed for singletrack classic skiing include Wavy Gravy, Island Lake, Bootleg extension/second half of Bullhead lake trail, and Roy’s Run.

Skate trails groomed include Skaters Waltz, Suicide Hill, Single Green, Krisitin’s Kutoff, and Skaters Extension.

Adventure trails: First part of Bullhead and Lucky’s are not machine groomed and are “adventure” ski trails with skier made track. Bootleg extension is now groomed. The north end is rough but passable. The first part of Bullhead remains an adventure trail. To access the Bootleg loop without skiing the adventure part, one can ski the last part of Bullhead to the extension, ski the extension loop than back out on Bullhead trail.

Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.

Total new snowfall past 24 hours, trace. Snowfall past 24 days around 22″. Total snowfall on season 34″ (since October 14th) Compacted base on trail 4-8″.

Snowshoe trail is open for snowshoeing. Please no hiking or walking on the ski trails!

First part of Bullhead Lake and Lucky’s Loype that traverse on AMA land not groomed. Use caution as unmarked obstacles etc. may exist.

Trails are open for day use. All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. (click here)

Please no snowshoeing or walking on ski and fat bike trails.

Please note the lodge will be closed to day skiers as a result of COVID-19 precautions. This includes no ski rental availability. If you do enter the lodge, please follow signs for entering and exiting. Restrooms located downstairs. Porta bathrooms in far parking lot. Please help keep Maplelag open by limiting inside use.

Braving the brisk weather and enjoying the great conditions! February 11th, 2021.
Setting new track on Sukkerbusk start segment, February 11th, 2021.
Grooming bypass for JibFly, February 11th, 2021. Using bypass makes for a nice short loop option to ski with the cooler temps.
Enjoying the double track on North Loup February 10th, 2021. For classic lovers, this trails skis much better when set “best line”!
Twin Lakes, February 10th, 2021. Left track a bit slower, groomed over weekend. Right track a bit faster, groomed 2.9.21.
Wolf scat on Wavy Gravy, February 10th, 2021. The wolf had come off the field before the trail turns south and walked on the trail until Island. Had a bathroom break then went across Island Lake…..
Tracks staying clear after yesterday’s groom in between Twin Lakes, February 10th, 2021.
Start of Island Lake trail, February 10th, 2021. Look up for the big eagle nest!
Roy’s Run, February 10th, 2021. Roy’s in fantastic shape! Options to cut through woods if not wanting to ski full loop. Ask Jay for details or more information.
Setting double track on North Loup, February 9th, 2021.
Skaters Waltz groomed again, February 9th, 2021.
New track set on Roy’s Run, February 9th, 2021.
Setting track in between Twin Lakes for Wavy Gravy and Island Lake trails, February 9th, 2021. Drifting over in open but once in woods tracks staying relatively clean.
Porcupine along Roy’s Run heading back up into the tree, February 9th, 2021.
Tracks galore! February 9th, 2021.
Setting track on Island Lake at “Filly Folly” segment, February 9th, 2021. Areas of drifting through here but skiable throughout.
Funky shapes in the woods! February 9th, 2021.
Sunset grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 8th, 2021.
Resetting track at end of Bullhead lake trail, February 8th, 2021. Bootleg extension loop also groomed.
Taking in the view on Bullhead Lake trail, February 7th, 2021.
Final climbs on Bulhead lake trail, February 7th, 2021.
Striding through the north side of Bullhead lake, February 7th, 2021.
Skier made track on AMA segments, February 7th, 2021. Use caution in these areas. Not patrolled or maintained, use at own risk but skiable throughout.
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Afternoon skiers on North Star, February 6th, 2021.
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Afternoon skiers on Sukkerbusk, February 6th, 2021.
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Finishing up a afternoon ski, February 6th, 2021.
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Sap Run striders, February 6th, 2021.
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Lucky’s Loype bushwhackers, February 6th, 2021.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Excellent surface conditions for riding. Base is rock solid and riding about as good as it gets. Monday we groomed around 18km of the 25km loop, leveling the areas that had drifted. A few areas with some small drifts after recent grooming on the Bootleg loop but a minor issue in the whole scheme of things. Just Ride!

For best riding experience, run lower tire pressure and widest tires possible. (please no mountain bikes) If you are making ruts, you need to lower your tire pressure. It will also make the riding easier and more fun! Please no hiking or snowshoeing on Fat Bike trails. Maplelag is one of the few tracks in the country that have fat bike exclusive use providing a smooth and level deck.

Grooming update: Entire 25km loop is open and groomed. Most recent grooming on Monday February 8th.

To access the bootleg loop, take Skaters Waltz ski trail, riding on the side than take Suicide Hill singletrack to bottom of Suicide Hill to access the Bootleg loop. Back up Suicide Hill on Skaters Waltz and follow grooming and look for eventual signage to complete the loop and continue on to Twin Lakes. To ride just Twin Lakes access half way down the driveway. Sukkerwest singletrack is accessed at end of the driveway and is a great beginner or starter loop.

Thanks Ben Olson for the volunteer grooming and use of the snowdog groomer!

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. The Maplelag trails are not subsidized in any way and passes help offset grooming and property taxes.

Sunset ride on Twin lakes singletrack, February 11th, 2021.
Snow covered Twin Lakes rock garden, February 11th, 2021.
Rolling through the rock garden, February 11th, 2021.
Night riding, February 10th, 2021. Riding at night is a great experience. Forces you to focus on the trail 100% and unique in that the lighting is consistent on the trails with no shadows on the side.
Twin Lakes singletrack at night, February 10th, 2021.
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Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, February 8th, 2021.
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Grooming on Bootleg singletrack, February 8th, 2021.
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Grooming over a bridge on Bootleg! February 8th, 2021.
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Bridge crossing on Bootleg singletrack loop, February 7th, 2021.
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Bootleg singletrack, February 7th, 2021.
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Few areas of windblown snow otherwise great riding conditions, February 7th, 2021.
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Twin Lakes singletrack, February 5th, 2021. Fresh groomed this morning.
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Great riding conditions in place, Twin Lakes singletrack, February 2nd, 2021.
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Connector segment on the inner trails, February 2nd, 2021.
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SnowDog groomer on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 26th, 2021.
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Bootleg singletrack freshly groomed, January 26th, 2021.
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Bootleg singletrack, January 26th, 2021.
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Great riding on Bootleg singletrack, January 25th, 2021. Dusting of fluff snow on top of rock solid base, rider packed surface.
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Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2021.
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Frosty fun! January 24th, 2021.
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Group of riders ready to hit the whole “FatLagChilada” today, January 23rd, 2021. Great to see so many riders out today!
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Ben and Heidi post ride, January 23rd, 2021. Thanks Ben for letting us use your SnowDog groomer!
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Excellent riding conditions on Bootleg singletrack, January 21st, 2021.
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Great riding on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 21st, 2021.
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Cold temps great for freezing down top water on Bullhead lake, January 21st, 2021.
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Fresh grooming on the entire fat bike trail, January 20th, 2021.
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Heading down Skaters Waltz, January 18th, 2021. To access the main loop and eventually Bootleg, take Skaters Waltz to the right.
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Inner segment singletrack, January 18th, 2021.
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Rolling across Bullhead Lake, January 18th, 2021.
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Bootleg singletrack loop, January 18th, 2021.
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Bridge crossing on Bootleg loop, January 18th, 2021.
Bike Trail

Fat Bike Trail Report

Excellent surface conditions for riding. Base is rock solid and riding about as good as it gets. Monday we groomed around 18km of the 25km loop, leveling the areas that had drifted.

For best riding experience, run lower tire pressure and widest tires possible. (please no mountain bikes) If you are making ruts, you need to lower your tire pressure. It will also make the riding easier and more fun! Please no hiking or snowshoeing on Fat Bike trails. Maplelag is one of the few tracks in the country that have fat bike exclusive use providing a smooth and level deck.

Grooming update: Entire 25km loop is open and groomed. Most recent grooming on Monday February 8th.

To access the bootleg loop, take Skaters Waltz ski trail, riding on the side than take Suicide Hill singletrack to bottom of Suicide Hill to access the Bootleg loop. Back up Suicide Hill on Skaters Waltz and follow grooming and look for eventual signage to complete the loop and continue on to Twin Lakes. To ride just Twin Lakes access half way down the driveway. Sukkerwest singletrack is accessed at end of the driveway and is a great beginner or starter loop.

Thanks Ben Olson for the volunteer grooming and use of the snowdog groomer!

All day and season passes for non overnight guests must be purchased online through the website. The Maplelag trails are not subsidized in any way and passes help offset grooming and property taxes.

Grooming on Twin Lakes singletrack, February 8th, 2021.
Grooming on Bootleg singletrack, February 8th, 2021.
Grooming over a bridge on Bootleg! February 8th, 2021.
Bridge crossing on Bootleg singletrack loop, February 7th, 2021.
Bootleg singletrack, February 7th, 2021.
Few areas of windblown snow otherwise great riding conditions, February 7th, 2021.
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Twin Lakes singletrack, February 5th, 2021. Fresh groomed this morning.
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Great riding conditions in place, Twin Lakes singletrack, February 2nd, 2021.
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Connector segment on the inner trails, February 2nd, 2021.
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SnowDog groomer on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 26th, 2021.
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Bootleg singletrack freshly groomed, January 26th, 2021.
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Bootleg singletrack, January 26th, 2021.
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Great riding on Bootleg singletrack, January 25th, 2021. Dusting of fluff snow on top of rock solid base, rider packed surface.
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Twin Lakes singletrack, January 24th, 2021.
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Frosty fun! January 24th, 2021.
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Group of riders ready to hit the whole “FatLagChilada” today, January 23rd, 2021. Great to see so many riders out today!
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Ben and Heidi post ride, January 23rd, 2021. Thanks Ben for letting us use your SnowDog groomer!
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Excellent riding conditions on Bootleg singletrack, January 21st, 2021.
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Great riding on Twin Lakes singletrack, January 21st, 2021.
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Cold temps great for freezing down top water on Bullhead lake, January 21st, 2021.
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Fresh grooming on the entire fat bike trail, January 20th, 2021.
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Heading down Skaters Waltz, January 18th, 2021. To access the main loop and eventually Bootleg, take Skaters Waltz to the right.
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Inner segment singletrack, January 18th, 2021.
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Rolling across Bullhead Lake, January 18th, 2021.
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Bootleg singletrack loop, January 18th, 2021.
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Bridge crossing on Bootleg loop, January 18th, 2021.