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Grand Marais, MN
25K
Skating/Classic
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Primarily classical trails with an 8K segment off the FR 158 trailhead. Connects into Moose Trail and Cascade River State Park.
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
The entire trail system was in great shape. There's some brush sticking up through the trails. Everything was groomed Wednesday. They even rolled the connector down to Pike Lake Rd!
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(Brian Gregg)
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Skied all the trails and loop on Sunday. Trails were skier groomed through 4-6 inches of fresh snow since last grooming. Underlying deck was good and firm, kicking on blue wax excellent. No pole plant plunging. Great day.
(Tim Nelson)
Friday, January 24, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
Wildly beautiful today at Bally Creek with the light new snow and freshly groomed trails - thank you trail groomers! If you are a beginner, or a cautious skier like myself, this is a great place to ski. There are many trails with only gentle elevation, and the signage makes it easy to navigate the trail system. Note: As I was leaving, two snowmobilers headed down the road towards the groomed trails.
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(Kay Dierking)
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
All loops at Bally Creek have been groomed, except for the Cascade connector trail. The NE loops have been groomed for the second time this season and are shaping up. The last snow on Tuesday night made for some beautiful tracks, and really helped filling in the trail. Most loops are clear of brush and rocks. Some spots still contain brush sticking out but is getting few and far between. Your most precious skis are still not recommended on all loops.
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(Brett Gerrard)
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Skied most of the system today including the more remote ones north of Bally Creek. Coverage is ok, stubble made me glad I was using B skies. Deck was firm as were the classic tracks. An undulating trail from low snow made some portions of the trail slow going but grooming was good although it was a few days old and new snow has drifted in the tracks somewhat. Skier traffic has packed it down. Nice old style single track system and the new signs at trail junctions are a huge improvement.
(Tim Nelson)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
All loops at Bally Creek have been groomed, except for the Cascade connector trail. This also includes the Northeast loops that have not been groomed in many years. Most loops are clear of brush and rocks. Some spots still contain brush sticking out and some surprise rocks. Your most precious skis are not recommended. If you are looking for a rugged experience, check out the Northeast loops. They are finally opening and tracked in most spots.
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(Brett Gerrard)
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
We lightly re-tracked the "Sundling Loop" or from A-F-H-I-J-K-B as well as the first interior loop A-D-O-N-A. The road portions of the trail are the most pleasant to ski, but the hard snowpack has been hard for our equipment considering the rain and subsequent sub-zero temps around the holidays. On what we groomed, there were no trees down but some debris in the tracks from recent heavy winds. We have a nice base to deal with, just need some more, softer snow to sculpt and to be able to open some more trails up. Sand is available for the icy parking lot hill, but please use sparingly.
(Kris Rich)
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Tracks were well set, the trail was beautiful; get out and ski! A few spots of shrubbery but overall great conditions.
(Ian Boylan)
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Looked like all of the trails have been groomed since the last bigger snow -- tracks were firm and the trails were in nice shape. A few spots with brush sticking out of the snow. It was above freezing with fog and drizzle, but the snow still skied nicely.
(Max Trostel)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Trail Base: 5"; Average Depth off the Trail: 15". With the most recent snowfall, grooming of Bally Creek has begun. All loops with the exception of the NE loops and the connector to the Pike Lake Rd have been groomed. Most loops are clear of brush and rocks. Some spots still contain brush sticking out and some surprise rocks. Your most precious skis are not recommended.
(Brett Gerrard)

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