Trail Detail
Notes
The Balsam Branch trails are open to the public for no charge. When there is snow, tracks are set by Polk County Park and volunteers. The trailhead parking area is always well plowed. Toilet facilities are available at the nearby Kennedy Environmental center but no coffee shop or warming facility. Roughly 4K of lighted trails added in 2010.Trail Reports
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Afternoon
posted: 2025-03-06 13:55:19
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Trails are open but not groomed since yesterday's snowfall, so made my own tracks and did see some other classic tracks as well. Snow depth is about 4-6" with some thin spots out in the open and grass starting to snow through. Did see some wet areas. Underneath the snow it's very wet thanks to the rain before the snow. Still good to get out again and the parking lot has been plowed. Thanks to the groomers and those who helped keep this wonderful system of trails going this season!
(David Wilford)
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Sunday, February 23, 2025
Morning
posted: 2025-02-23 13:12:19
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
Morning
posted: 2025-02-22 13:54:19
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Friday, February 21, 2025
Afternoon
posted: 2025-02-21 16:25:13
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
Afternoon
posted: 2025-02-20 17:51:26
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Monday, February 17, 2025
Afternoon
posted: 2025-02-17 17:33:12
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Groomed the skate lane this afternoon should be very good. Tracks are still pretty good especially the black loop.
(Craig Johnson)
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Sunday, February 16, 2025
Afternoon
posted: 2025-02-16 15:17:21
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Afternoon
posted: 2025-02-15 14:53:26
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Morning
posted: 2025-02-15 11:20:59
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Groomed fresh this morning. All trails look great. Skiing will be a bit soft with almost four inches of fluffy snow.
(Greg Hoelscher)
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Friday, February 14, 2025
Afternoon
posted: 2025-02-14 17:36:03
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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