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.