Skied the entire outer loop minus the swamp on the Sommers loop. Good skis, skate deck nice and firm. Classic track set but some grass showing in a few spots. Inner trails may be a bit rougher, but overall pretty solid. Also one of a handful of locations that Ski Hut (Duluth) will allow you to take rental skis.

(Jake Dalberg)

Powerline, Birch Highland, Sommers and Bambas trails had tracks set this evening. Skating deck is firm and level.

(Susan Pasmick)

Hidden Valley is freshly groomed after the latest snowfall. I skated the power line, Sommers, Bambas, Birch Highlands and Varsity Hill. Classic tracks weren't set yet.

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(Debbie Hultman)

We have been skiing at Hidden Valley since early November but trail conditions have deteriorated to a great extent and we are receiving rain and warm weather today. Stay tuned.

(Hans Olsen)

Hidden Valley has a well packed base of snow that is thin in some places and icy in others but partially groomed for both classic and skate skiing over many miles of trails. Local skiers are using the area and enjoying the early snow. The forecast is for cold and a little light snow so skiing should be pretty good this weekend.

(Hans Olsen)