Ski Trail

Trail Report

A return of warmer weather and dry conditions in place. The trails have dried out after off and on precipitation events the past few weeks and frost exiting from the ground. Cooler conditions with no bugs makes it one of the best times to work on the trails clearing deadfall, trail maintenance and tree planting.

Despite the generally cooler weather the month of April with multiple light snow events, select warm days have slowly brought the forest floor to life. Hepatica flowers exploding on the forest floor days it has been warmer and sunnier. Many sights and sounds of birds and waterfowl in one of the most active times of year for wildlife.

The mountain bike trails are open for riding. There are no services in the main lodge. Meal service and lodging closed at this time.

Ice off the area lakes April 3rd. True to form, the loons returned. The lake is busy with waterfowl enjoying the solitude before summer lake activity.

We have been working on the trails, clearing deadfall and tuning the mountain bike trails. Mountain bike trails now open, weather permitting. This spring we will be planting trees and clearing on the trails along with regular forest management. The Maplelag trails are closed to horse travel and motorized vehicles.

Potted pines ready to be planted at Maplelag! April 30th, 2021. We will also be planting numerous seedlings as well.
Scene in the Ice skating rink, April 29th, 2021.
Moon set, April 29th, 2021.
Clearing large oak that fell recently from wind event, April 26th, 2021. Split wood to be used for the saunas and wood burning stoves at Maplelag.
Snowy scene near slough on Mother North Star, April 25th, 2021.
Spruce seedlings planted a few years ago accentuated by the late April snow, April 25th, 2021.
Beautiful Earth day sunset, April 22nd, 2021.
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Afternoon scene on the Goat Ranch Rd., gravel road that leads to Maplelag! April 20th, 2021.
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First tree planting of the season, April 20th, 2021. We will be planting about a 1000 trees this spring along the ski trails. Since the first years of Maplelag, we have planted nearly a half million of trees!
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Scene from the south shore of south Twin Lake, April 20th, 2021.
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Hepatica flowers exploding on the forest floor thanks to warm and brilliant April sunshine, Saturday April 17th, 2021.
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Early evening slough scene, April 15th, 2021.