Tracks were a bit icy and skate deck looked good after being recently groomed. The warm temperatures helped soften up the snow enough that I was able to get a good kick. Nice to be out.

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(David Wilford)

The skate deck on all of the trails were groomed late afternoon. Nice soft top surface after grooming. Classic tracks still in good condition.

(Bill Callas)

Wonderful trails, great conditions. This is the park where I learned to ski- back when there were three dams and no bridges- but it's the first time I've been able to ski the Nelson Farm trail. What an exciting ride. The trails are in the woods, along the river, and over the hills. Just simply as good as it needs to be. The only caution - the big hill up from the falls is open to walkers. It's okay skating but would be a challenge to kick.

(Steve Casey)

Skied Purple loop. Really nice conditions. Skaters looked happy. Tracks held up well. Quite a few bikers out today as well. Get out and enjoy these great conditions.

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(Ginny Ballantine)

Best conditions of the season so far - get out there. Skied all 15 miles of trails. Thank you groomers! The hikers seemed to appreciate the nicely groomed trails as well. Ugh.

(William Sikorski)

Green trail was groomed but no trail set. Snow had too much moisture and no glide on skis. Several skiers complaining about snow conditions being slow to impossible. Park looked gorgeous.

(Margaret Jane Wray)

All trails were rolled followed by grooming and tracking. Skiers reported good conditions which should only improve as the snow settles in overnight. We appreciate skiers' patience as the rain and warm conditions made it impossible to groom until today.

(David Thofern)

Excellent swift, firm base with fresh groom with wide skate deck and well set classic tracks. Groomer appeared to be finishing up about 5pm. Only ice is in parking lot so walk carefully. Best all year! Thanks groomers!

(Catherine Olson)

All the trails were rolled this morning. Grooming plans: Groomers are out this afternoon putting in classic track and the skate deck. They should be finished late afternoon to early evening.

(Bill Callas)

I almost skipped skiing today because of the rain, but I'm happy I didn't. I skate skied most of the trails on the south side of the river, starting around noon, and they're holding up really quite well. You could use good skis, there's nothing I came across that wasn't well covered. I'd say enjoy while it lasts.

(Walt Zuliani)