Was able to re-groom this morning on the upland trails near the nature center. Tracks are set on those trails. We were also able to pack the snowshoe and walking trails, plus pack the sledding hill. All of the Green trail and Exploring Habitats trail is groomed, sections of the Blue and Red are also ready.

(Tim Ewing)

Sections of the trails around the nature center have been packed for last minute skiing. No tracks are set. The wetlands are thawing so several sections of trail are underwater. The Green loop and trails that connect to it on high ground near the nature center are the ones packed. Snow will likely just last this weekend. Evening events on Friday and Saturday are cancelled due to the weather and trail flooding.

(Tim Ewing)

Ski and snowshoe season has come to a close that is unless new snow is on the way. Trails are melting in the 50 degree temps and recent rains. Time to get your hiking boots out.

(Tim Ewing)

Trails are melting fast due to the 50 degree temps. Ski trails are packed and you can still see ski tracks. Oak leaves and twigs are on the trails due to the winds. Likely today and Saturday are the last days the trails will be open to skiing, unless new snow arrives.

(Tim Ewing)

Currently all trails are open and snow covered, however with warm weather conditions may change fast. Trails were hard / icy this morning, a bit softer under the sun this afternoon. Lots of oak leaves and twigs down due the wind.

(Tim Ewing)

Pleasantly skiable for classic on the candlelight ski night. Tracks had a bit of glaze at times and a good amount of leaves. Still, found enough kick and loved the evening.

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(Tom Held)

Ski trails inspected today. Traditional tracks are in good shape, a icy spots and some thin / bare spots on southern exposures. Skate ski lane in good shape, volunteers resurfaced for the weekend. Some new corduroy and popcorn snow due to the resurfacing. Looks nice. Firm and fast. Candlelight ski / snowshoe events this Friday and Saturday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Light will be on the sledding hill also. Rentals and refreshments available at the nature center.

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(Tim Ewing)

Skated everything today. Trails overall firm and fast and in good shape. No ice issues. Classic tracks look good except for a couple thin spots and oak leaves that can easily be skied around. Just hope as it warms up the hikers can stay off the trails. Thanks for all your hard work on the trails.

(Joe Guenther)

Inspected the trails before the weekend, while taking the groomer out to resurface the packed skate ski lanes. All trails in good shape, just oak leaves and a few sticks. Majority of the traditional ski tracks still are in great shape from the grooming on Tuesday. No trail fees, just donations to cover grooming expenses. Rentals of snowshoes and skis will be available Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm inside the nature center. Nature center will be closed on Sunday, however trails are open all the time.

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(Tim Ewing)

5" of new snow allowed volunteers and staff to re-groom and track the ski trails. Some oak leaves and sticks. No bare ground. All 12 miles of trails are ready for both traditional and skate skiing. Sledding hill and snowshoe trails also. Rentals available at the nature center. No trail fees, suggested donation to offset grooming costs. See photos for conditions.

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(Tim Ewing)