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Balsam Branch Trails
Amery, WI
12k
Skating/Classic
Yes
No
1 Main Lot 1 Kennedy Park
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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.
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
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!
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Classic tracks on more used trails were getting more worn but were still decent, with a couple of thin spots showing and some stubble beginning to show. Warmer temperatures were softening the snow but overall the depth is still good. Nice day to be out skiing!
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Starting to see more debris in the classic tracks and the skate deck was getting pretty packed but there was still a decent base. Warming temperatures made for faster skiing but no ice on the tracks yet. Lots of other folks out there today having fun too.
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Friday, February 21, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Tracks and deck in good condition with only a little leaf debris and no bare or thin spots. Tracks were getting worn on the more popular trails but nothing serious.
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Classic tracks were still in good shape after Monday's grooming and the skate deck looked good too. Warmer temperatures made the tracks fast and there was still little debris in them. So get out and ski!
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Monday, February 17, 2025
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Groomed the skate lane this afternoon should be very good. Tracks are still pretty good especially the black loop.
(Craig Johnson)
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skate deck and classic tracks are still in good shape with very little debris and no bare spots. There have been a lot of skiers though the past two days so some of the tracks are widened in places.
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The trails after being groomed this morning were in great shape, nice deep classic tracks and the skate deck looked good too. Very little debris and no bare spots.
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Groomed fresh this morning. All trails look great. Skiing will be a bit soft with almost four inches of fluffy snow.
(Greg Hoelscher)
Friday, February 14, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Beautiful trails in a hardwood forest. Used good skis but watch for small branches and bark. Tracks had plenty of depth, but here and there vegetation poked through. Falling snow mode everything slow.
Photos:
(Rick Vatsaas)

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