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)

12 miles of trails were re-groomed and tracked (thin) today. Hard crust was broken up and snow renovated from below, tracks were set however are thin due to the hard pack snow. Trails are in good condition with some twigs, leaves, and a few thin spots on south exposures. Traditional and skate skiing. Rentals available at the nature center.

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(Tim Ewing)

Trails are all hard and icy due to the freezing rain / rain on Monday and Tuesday. Tracks are still visible and trails likely are fast, temps are in the 40's today, likely refreeze tonight. Trails are likely going to get worse, reports to follow closer to the weekend.

(Tim Ewing)

All 12 miles of ski trails on the Navarino Wildlife Area are open and in great shape. Lots of snow for snowshoers, and a new designated trail for individuals that want to walk or bring the dog. This will hopefully help keep the ski trails in better shape. Classic and skate skiing lanes. Grooming was completed on Wednesday.

(Tim Ewing)

Lots of new snow from the storm to groom with, all 12 miles of trails are packed and tracked. Worked on getting the trails as wide as possible for traditional and skate skiers. Lots of oak leaves on the trails due to the wind with the storm. Last bit of sleet on the top layer, so trails should be fast. Walking trail packed for other users, and the sledding hill is also packed.

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(Tim Ewing)