Trail Detail
Notes
The Balsam Branch trails are open to the public for no charge. When there is snow, tracks are set by Polk County Park and volunteers. The trailhead parking area is always well plowed. Toilet facilities are available at the nearby Kennedy Environmental center but no coffee shop or warming facility. Roughly 4K of lighted trails added in 2010.Trail Reports
2017-2018 season
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-03-31 17:58:27
Observation [ Trails Open: Partial ]
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I stopped by on the way home to see if it was groomed and it was not. Looks like a bunch of people blazed a classic trail. How far and where I do not know. Way to much snow to consider anything but classic.
(Paul Schaaf)
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
Morning
posted: 2018-03-23 09:54:23
Firsthand: Both [
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Early morning skate skiing paid off here, about noon it got weak! All shaded areas on north side were very good. Classic tracks had been deepened by skiers on warmer days, so skied on the main course way. Some bare patches on north south links so beware! Overall worth the drive!
(Kim Weber)
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Night
posted: 2018-03-08 10:15:56
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Morning
posted: 2018-03-07 12:21:22
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Very good late season skiing. Groomed and tracked all trails today. It suppose to get warm, so get out now.
(Greg Hoelscher)
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Friday, February 23, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-02-23 19:09:28
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Six inches of snow. Track and skate lane groomed. Tomorrow should be good skiing. Plan on grooming again.
(Greg Hoelscher)
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-02-21 17:35:52
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Groomed to perfection. Fast solid track and a firm skate deck. No ice and very little leaf litter. Skied the blue and black trails. Thanks to the groomers.
(Michelle Stone)
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-02-20 18:35:12
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Just enough snow to freshen things up. Groomed skate lane and track. Looked really good. I will need to get out tomorrow and give it a try.
(Greg Hoelscher)
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Sunday, February 18, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-02-19 07:16:40
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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5 PM skate ski. Trails have held up very well despite the warmer temps. Skate deck was very firm still, classic tracks seemed to be in good shape. Due to the recent high winds there is a lot of tree debris on the trails so I spent a fair bit of time flicking branches off the trail.
(Jim Kelley)
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Night
posted: 2018-02-13 18:34:55
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Solid base and recently groomed. Classic trails were remarkably clean of leaves even with todays stiff breeze. Skate track was not icy and was navagible up steepest inclines. Saw a barred owl indicating spring is not far off. Really well maintained trail - kudos to the groomers!
(Kim Weber)
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-02-07 15:32:36
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skating deck groomed today, track is in good shape with fresh snow and very little debris. Go out and have fun.
(Barry Tulkki)
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