All trails were groomed this afternoon with tracks set. Conditions are sticky as the snow is wet, but looking good. Overall, conditions are good! If they firm up overnight tonight they should hold for a few days at least. This park is a beauty!

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(Katie Pata, Dakota County Parks)

SE loop in excellent condition, Empire Lake Loop in excellent condition, but icy in open areas. North loop fair in open areas otherwise very good! The Park has a well designed trail system and Empire Lake loop is very scenic with excellent, high views on the north side. Very nice, newer Park that is well worth the trip! Also an awesome sledding hill for the kids!

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(Jim Vonasek)

Skied lake loop and partial prairie section this morning. Good tracks set but some spots with bare ground/gravel showing through. Majority of trail was excellent, though. Unfortunately, many hikers had been on the lake loop - go figure. Rest of the trails were very enjoyable - get out there!

(Paul Kraus)

All trails were rolled today. Groomer says it's still icy under the newly packed trail, but it packed in ok. At this time, tracks will not be set.

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(Katie Pata, Dakota County Parks)

All classic trails groomed with tracks set. Groomer reported great views and fair to good conditions for skiing with full coverage.

(Katie Pata, Dakota County Parks)

We received 7-8 inches of snow. Groomers plan to start packing and laying down corduroy this afternoon with the snowmobile and are expected to finish up by evening. Crews are focusing on building up a base so tracks will not be set this time. It's great to see the snow again!

(Katie Pata, Dakota County Parks)