I skated nearly all of the trails between 9 AM and 10:30 AM. The trails were rolled a day or two ago, but were not touched again after they were skied during the warm temperatures yesterday afternoon. So there are lots of frozen ski ruts, lots of icy spots, and lots of bare dirt patches on hills that faced the sun yesterday. I would rate conditions: 50% poor, 30% fair, 10% good, 5% bare, 5% treacherous. I don't think classic would be any better now, though it may be a little safer/easier if it warms and softens this afternoon. The snow to the sides of the trails was generally hard crust and skiable. So sometimes it was better to go around the bare spots on the trail by skiing off the trail. They are not requiring ski passes today, though there is a fee for parking if you don't have a Washington County parking permit.

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(Craig Wiklund, North Star Ski Touring Club)

It was a great opportunity to get out on one of my favorite trails. Trails were soft and some bare spots. I would say use your B skis.

(Dave Dyrhaug)

If you are contemplating coming out, do it! I was out early afternoon and the snow is already getting soft. The trails are groomed as good as they can be. But, with no cloud cover, the trails were melting. Come now is my advice!

(Bryan Heinle)

I saw Lake Elmo had rolled the trails so took a chance and headed out over lunch. Glad I went! Trails were in pretty good shape, probably the best shape they've been all winter. The trails were softening quite a bit in the sun and a couple spots had bare ground showing through (the worst spot is returning on the Prairie Loop by the pond), but it was a very enjoyable ski. Thank you groomers for giving us a couple more days of skiing!

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(Nick Arth)

Lake Elmo ski trails were rolled yesterday and in fair condition. No tracks. Trail still really firm with a good base. Some leaves and pine needles, but still great late season skiing.

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(Brian Selvik)

Skied today using skins. Had good kick. The trails have been rolled, but the treads of the grooming machine sunk below the flat rolled part. So there are no classic tracks(except skied in tracks) and no really flat track to skate. I classiced,and it was OK, and I got a workout, but the trail is rugged. Don't expect smooth skiing, and be careful on the downhills.

(Ralph Schwartz)

No classic tracks. The deck is very rough and uneven. It's not groomed smooth at all. I somewhat thought the trails would be smoother than they are. There are very few bare spots. Good skis can be used.

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(Bryan Heinle)

Good snow on top of crust. No grooming yet. Tracks on most segments, some decent. Hopefully improved by my skiing on them and adding others. A few low areas are wet but easy to get around. Mine was the only car in the lot and I had the place to myself. Some areas of strong wind and drifting. Very beautiful.

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(Lincoln Fetcher)

Skied at 2pm. Plenty of snow coverage. Slush under the trail in a few spots. No grooming, but a few rough tracks from earlier skiers. Skied Brown's pond and Hills section. A nice day to enjoy the outdoors.

(Ben Schmiege)

Tree covered areas provided good snow on these natural trails. Areas where the sun was able to peak through were not as lucky with several large parts of the trail eroding completely. We had to pick up the skis and walk a few sections but it was still nice enjoying these lovely trails in this difficult winter. Kudos to the groomers for getting the most out of it!

(Ian Boylan)