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Battle Creek Regional Park East
Maplewood, MN
6.0k
Classic Only
No
No
651-748-2500
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Rated easy to difficult. Parking located along Lower Afton Road, east of McKnight Road.Trail Reports
2017-2018 season
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-01-15 10:00:07
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied while the snow was falling yesterday. Tracks were set and overall decent condition with a few exposed spots. Looking forward to going again after last nights snow is regroomed.
(Mark Benson)
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Saturday, January 13, 2018
Morning
posted: 2018-01-13 12:31:12
Firsthand: Classic [
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I was out by 10:30 and was surprised how good the trail was given how little snow we've had. Some ice crystallization made the track pretty fast in places. There are some small intermittent bare areas to watch for in the southeast section of the Green Loop but otherwise the conditions were good. May not be so great as sun exposure continues through the day.
(Helen Pohlig)
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Friday, January 12, 2018
Evening
posted: 2018-01-12 17:55:10
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Must have been there just after trails were groomed, didn't see any other ski tracks. Fresh grooves that are a little soft and down to ice and a little dirt in some areas. Overall the sections I skied have good coverage.
(Elliott Krizek)
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Friday, January 12, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-01-12 17:43:22
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Friday, January 5, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-01-06 10:37:31
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Good coverage overall, few thinner and dirty spots under the trees. Skied all the sections and trail is primo right now.
(Elliott Krizek)
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Monday, January 1, 2018
Evening
posted: 2018-01-01 18:24:04
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Evening ski as the full moon was rising. Surprisingly good trails. Only a very few spots that looked iffy, and most people just skied around those.
(Will Schroeer)
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Monday, January 1, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-01-01 16:14:12
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Classic only on this trail. Two tracks were set over a thin base. I took the B skis. Rock skis would not be a wrong choice. I stayed on the green loop just to get a sampler. Track varied from worn to very good. There are thin spots in the pines and at some junctions. The skied in track with fresh powder ran a brisk speed where I tried it. Barred Owls were calling. I heard at least two calling mid afternoon. I saw two other skiers. It was reasonably sheltered. The track is variable until more snow allow a new cut. Overall, I was thankful to have track to ski in. There are some huge Cottonwood trees along the Green loop. The one hill of any size was good. It was a cold but enjoyable easy tour.
(Jeff Bolte)
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Sunday, December 31, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-12-31 17:27:19
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Classic tracks have been set. There was no bare ground but in a few spots squirrels or deer were digging around. It was good skiing but bitter cold.
(Bruce Montgomery)
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Saturday, December 30, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-12-30 09:46:37
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied all trails. Classic track done yesterday. It was much better than I thought. Some sections very good. Also good wind protection.
(Ahvo Taipale, Finn Sisu)
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