Trail Detail
Notes
Primarily classical trails with an 8K segment off the FR 158 trailhead. Connects into Moose Trail and Cascade River State Park.Trail Reports
2022-2023 season
Monday, March 27, 2023
Evening
posted: 2023-03-28 08:04:24
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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There is still a pretty good track. Sometimes icy, sometimes sticky sometimes perfect! Overall a pretty good ski. Difficult snowplowing/navigating turns on steeper downhills because of the set track continuing down the hill and around the corners along with hardening of the surface.
(Yvonne Mills)
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Sunday, March 26, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-03-26 21:21:07
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied all the trails starting at 10:30 am. Trails still looked freshly groomed except for a lot of paw prints on some segments. Started off firm as it was still close to freezing. As the afternoon went on it got more challenging as tracks in open areas got slushy. Some downhills might be difficult after ski marks freeze.
(Rick Vatsaas)
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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-03-25 09:15:46
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Rolled and tracked after 10" of fresh snow. Narrow road conditions, so drive with caution. Warm temps will soften things up a bit, but morning and evening skiing will be nice and fast. Enjoy!
(Kris Rich)
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Monday, March 20, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-03-20 22:39:55
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Monday, March 20, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-03-20 21:50:03
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Sunday, March 19, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-03-20 08:20:34
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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All trail segments on the most current map (A through V) were packed and tracked and the trails are in very good condition. Portions of the unplowed road were also double-tracked. The Gunflint Ranger District is grateful for all of the comments that have been submitted this winter. The loops on the northeast end (Bally Creek and Moose Rub loops) as well as the Connector Trail to Pike Lake Road were difficult to access this winter due to blowdown events, heavy snow, and late freeze-up on water crossings. We will be working towards maintaining and grooming these sections in the future, but for this season will continue to focus on providing a quality experience for our users on the currently groomed trails. Stay tuned next season for updates, and thanks for the support! The trail is seeing a fair amount of use and gets quite busy on weekends. Please be mindful that the parking lot could fill up while you're out, so leave room for other cars and grooming equipment. The truck and trailer usually take up the whole West side of the lot (same side as the kiosk/map) so keeping that side clear Monday-Friday would help a lot.
(Kris Rich)
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Monday, March 13, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-03-13 16:28:41
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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All trail segments on the most current map (A through V) were packed and tracked and the trails are in very good condition. Portions of the unplowed road were also double-tracked. The Gunflint Ranger District is grateful for all of the comments that have been submitted this winter. The loops on the northeast end (Bally Creek and Moose Rub loops) as well as the Connector Trail to Pike Lake Road were difficult to access this winter due to blowdown events, heavy snow, and late freeze-up on water crossings. We will be working towards maintaining and grooming these sections in the future, but for this season will continue to focus on providing a quality experience for our users on the currently groomed trails. Stay tuned next season for updates, and thanks for the support! The trail is seeing a fair amount of use and gets quite busy on weekends. Please be mindful that the parking lot could fill up while you're out, so leave room for other cars and grooming equipment. The truck and trailer usually take up the whole West side of the lot (same side as the kiosk/map) so keeping that side clear Monday-Friday would help a lot.
(Ryan Blaisdell)
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-03-03 10:19:00
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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All trail segments on the most current map (A through V) were packed and tracked and the trails are in very good condition. Portions of the unplowed road were also double-tracked. The Gunflint Ranger District is grateful for all of the comments that have been submitted this winter. The loops on the northeast end (Bally Creek and Moose Rub loops) as well as the Connector Trail to Pike Lake Road were difficult to access this winter due to blowdown events, heavy snow, and late freeze-up on water crossings. We will be working towards maintaining and grooming these sections in the future, but for this season will continue to focus on providing a quality experience for our users on the currently groomed trails. Stay tuned next season for updates, and thanks for the support! The trail is seeing a fair amount of use and gets quite busy on weekends. Please be mindful that the parking lot could fill up while you're out, so leave room for other cars and grooming equipment. The truck and trailer usually take up the whole West side of the lot (same side as the kiosk/map) so keeping that side clear Monday-Friday would help a lot.
(Kris Rich)
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-03-02 16:51:42
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Freshly groomed today. We skied Rabbit Run, Sunderling to H to F and back via Wildlife Pond and Oscar Loop, finding excellent conditions throughout the entire trail system. Thank you USFS!
(Ann Russ)
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Monday, February 27, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-02-27 20:53:00
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Single track trail through the woods, well groomed track and a sweet trail. Gently sloping uphill and down; super manageable. Excellent signage with maps at every junction. Quiet. Beautiful.
(Patrick Bryan)
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