Trail Detail
Notes
Mostly easy to moderate with a few challenging hills. Best known for good grooming and scenic views of the Brule River. Groomed for both classic and skating. Home to the River View Loppet Race in March.Trail Reports
2022-2023 season
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-12-08 20:32:43
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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The trails set up great last night and the skiing was some of the best I have seen in 10 months. I rated this B skis, but I think you really could use your good skis. The conditions are that good. There are some bare spots but by bare I mean you can see some weeds sticking up and with the new wide cleared trails, you can easily ski around it. The trails are about 2x as wide as they were last year and similar to what I remember about 7 years ago, maybe even wider. I encountered very few sticks (thank you to all who help keep this trail clean!). The snow was fast today and fun. I think we are in for a good year at After Hours as we have a strong base. The trail is long. I stopped in today and the parking lot was full, but with 25K of groomed trails, I didn't see a single soul. I was able to take many moments and enjoy the Oak Trail, the Maple Trail, the Red Pine Trail and the Spruce Trail. The fun thing about After Hours is that with its elevation changes you really do get to see the change in trees and vegetation. After Hours does boast one the largest hill climbs in Wisconsin as you traverse from the River Trail to 6 Corners. It is a fun and challenging hill climb for sure! The views of the Brule River are stunning. This is going to be a wonderful year for the After Hours trail.
(Jonathan Thralow)
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-12-07 18:07:06
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied a longish outer loop at After Hours. For most of our ski we were skating through about 2 inches of powder over a groomed or at least rolled base, but towards the end we met the groomer! Definitely some soft spots in the fresh corduroy but hopefully chilly temps will help the snow set up. Some debris - we tried to remove any sticks or rocks the groomer picked up once we were behind it, so best recommendation is B skis though nearly everything is avoidable. No tracks set yet.
(Ketzel Levens)
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-12-07 17:47:28
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Saturday, December 3, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-12-03 19:27:33
Firsthand: Freestyle Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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I finished rolling River, Little Joe, Loop, Red Pine and Nebagamon Creek trails today. I also combed the 1-2" of new snow from last night on the previously rolled trails. All trails are now rolled and combed including the Classic trail. I also skated about 20k and the trails are starting to firm up nicely. No tracks yet. Expect a wave deck with soft spots.
(Jon Jurek)
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-12-01 18:39:27
Firsthand: Freestyle Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-01 16:52:35
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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I was the first out at 10am. The Maple and Oak loop were groomed for skating. No classic track set and I doubt they will be able to. It was soft in spots, firm in others. Fairly good coverage throughout but I'd definitely recommend B skis to be safe. The groomer was heading out as I left. Very nice early season conditions. Thank you!
(Tammy Davis)
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-12-01 08:13:59
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-11-30 19:42:42
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-11-30 18:00:35
Observation [ Trails Open: Most ]
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Brule received seven inches of snow yesterday and DNR staff was out rolling trails today to start with grooming.
(Cordell Manz)
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Sunday, November 20, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-11-20 19:40:32
Firsthand: Classic Secondhand [
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I skied in about 10k of track on Maple, Oak, Balsam and sections of Loop. I confirmed with the DNR that rolling or grooming will not happen until the nine day rifle deer season is over on November 27. Expect 4-8" of snow with occasional rocks and thin spots. Please remember that Afterhours is open to hunting and and if you plan to ski you should plan to wear blaze orange for your safety.
(Jon Jurek)
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