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Willow River State Park
Hudson, WI
26K
Skating/Classic
No
No
715-386-5931
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Trails range from easy, such as the Purple Trail running along the Willow River, to the challenging Brown and Silver trails. Trails are groomed for both classical and skate skiing. All grooming is done by volunteer groomers who pride themselves in providing the best possible conditions.
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2022-2023 season
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Sunday, January 15, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Temps in the mid-30s made the tracks less icy but not soft and skate deck looked good also. Just a little leaf and twig litter in the woods, otherwise great conditions.
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Friday, January 13, 2023
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The skate deck was re-groomed this evening on all trails. Results looked good as long as it does not set-up too hard overnight.
(Bill Callas)
Friday, January 13, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
After yesterday's grooming the tracks set up very hard and rather icy. Conditions are fast, skins and fishscale skis kicked well. Waxable skis will probably need at a minimum binder with hard wax or power grip. Not sure if its straight klister conditions but klister with a hard cover wax should work.
(Bill Callas)
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The groomers did an excellent job of converting the glazed ice trails from yesterday into fast trails with enough give to get an edge with confidence. Conditions were so good, it made me feel like I was a decent skier. Consider donating to Friends of Willow and Kinnickinnic to fund the volunteer grooming.
(William Sikorski)
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Evening
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Good skis ]
Trails were regroomed after the freezing rain and in decent condition. Still a little icy here and there. Thanks groomers!
(Oscar Theiler)
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
After the freezing drizzle on Wednesday, the trails today were icy and very firm. Tracks and deck still in good condition, just had to take care going down hills.
Photos:
(David Wilford)
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails were groomed today for skate and classic. Skate lane groomed up nicely with no ice. Classic is over 90% full depth with a few places variable or shallow track. Should be hard wax conditions for kick.
Photos:
(Bill Callas)
Monday, January 9, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Most of the south side trails skate deck were re-groomed this morning except yellow and orange. Classic tracks are in great shape.
(Bill Callas)
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Conditions are fabulous and the trails were practically empty. I skied the big loop and some of the trails on the south side of the park. Doesn't get much better than this! Reminder: only 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
Photos:
(Mike Schowalter)
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skate deck on green, purple, yellow, and silver trails was smoothed out this morning. Trails all look to be in great shape.
(Bob Richardson)

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