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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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2022-2023 season
Reports 4 to 13 of 28    Month: Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
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)
Monday, March 20, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Excellent and fast conditions overall. Tracks were deep, solid and partially glazed but not too icy. Perfect conditions for skin skis. Solid pole plants. Absolutely fantastic grooming A++. Hardly any debris. Trails are beautiful and sheltered from the wind.
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(Tracy Stacy)
Monday, March 20, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The USFS groomers have really done a great job: the trails are firm and perfectly set to keep your skis in the track. The elevation gain is slight over this trail system as it careens through the woods. Some glazing on the track; great spring skiing.
Photos:
(Patrick Bryan)
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
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)
Monday, March 13, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
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)
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
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.
Photos:
(Kris Rich)
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
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)
Monday, February 27, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
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)
Friday, February 24, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The system was re-groomed today after heavy winds and light snow yesterday. Trail system is in good shape!
(Ryan Blaisdell)
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
All trail segments on the most current map (A through V) were rolled and tracked with the fresh powder from Monday's storm. Portions of the unplowed road were also double-tracked. There were a few down trees that were cleared so there might be some tree debris in a few select spots, but overall the trail conditions are great.
Photos:
(Kris Rich)

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