Ski Trail

Trail Report

Cool weather returns after a warm and dry week. Just under a 1/2″ of rain the past 24 hours.

Great conditions for working on the trails this week as we are in full leaf clearing mode. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.  The trails are open for hiking/walking/trail running and mountain biking. We will be closing the trails for the dirt season on November 3rd for MN firearm (deer hunting) season. Weather permitting, trails will open again Thanksgiving week for the winter season! Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to explore. 

Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” Saturday. About as good as it gets day to be on the trails and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Membeships 

Total rainfall in October at 2″. We are at 21.45″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.

Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails to experience the Fall magic.  

Trails are open for hiking/trail running and mountain biking with day pass or a membership. 

Recommended hiking loops include Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Skaters Waltz on the inner trails and Twin Lakes ski trail for west side. Bike course singletrack loops also open for hiking. Be aware there might be riders on the course. The bike courses have tape but if hiking, just go under the tape.

Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding.  Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails! 

Another great day of Fall grooming on Twin Lakes trail, October 22nd, 2026.
Enjoying summer like weather late afternoon on north Twin Lakes, October 22nd, 2026. (If you are staying at Maplelag, ask about paddling here!) 
Great weather and conditions for trail clearing this week, October 21st, 2026.
Cutting blocks for sauna firewood, October 21s,t 2026.
Fall grooming on JibFly ski trail, October 21st, 2026.
Fall grooming on JibFly trail, October 19th, 2026.
Morning frost in the “switchyard”, October 19th, 2026. Morning low of 31 degrees. 
A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.
Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.
Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. 
Leaf clearing on Mother North Star ski trail, October 12th, 2026.
Calm scene along Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, October 8th, 2026. 
Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
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Start of the Maplelag driveway, October 4th, 2026.

Exploring the singletrack at Maplelag, October 4th, 2026.
Morning scene across Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, September 30th, 2026.
Six Swedes cabin at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.
Fall color scene at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.