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Chain of Lakes
Minneapolis, MN
8K
Skating/Classic
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This trail is groomed across the chain of lakes in Minneapolis: Brownie, Cedar (including Cedar Lake Park), Lake of the Isles, and Bde Maka Ska. Usually not groomed until mid-winter, once the ice is safe for vehicles.
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2022-2023 season
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Sunday, March 19, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Good skis ]
It was great to get out and ski Lake of the Isles after the grooming this morning. Very minor icy patches and a great day to be out. Thank you for grooming the trails so well.
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(Brian Hartz)
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Isles was groomed for skate and classic. The skate deck is smooth and firm, should provide for some fast conditions. Classic tracks are good some places and thin in other places. There are potentially icy spots mostly on the north end. The track was set more towards the center of the lake (looking for more snow) and I added a few more curves just for fun.
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(Michael Gotzsche)
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Isles groomed for fun in the sun with your skinny ski or skate setup. Enjoyed B+ tracks and snow soft enough that I could blaze my own start from NE corner by episcopal church.
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(Stephen Tannen)
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Isles was groomed this morning. Had gotten quite windblown in the last days. New non-icy classic tracks set. Lots of folks out enjoying the city lakes.
(Michael Gotzsche)
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Lake BMS: Ungroomed but firm enough for skate, OT, BC, or touring skiers Do: Enjoy the sunshine, adventure and bring off track setup or skate. Do not wear your sleek smooth svelte sassy neon spandex ski suit.
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(Stephen Tannen)
Monday, March 13, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Back again today for a couple more laps and there was fresh corduroy and two sets of classic tracks. Classic tracks weren't super firm but they were better today than yesterday. Not setting any land speed records but for this late in the year, it was delightful. Thanks again groomers!
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(Dylan Nesvig)
Monday, March 13, 2023
Evening
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Good skis ]
Isles was great tonight at 5:30 pm. Solid for skate skiing and plenty of corduroy left. The classic tracks look deep. Thank you to the groomers for helping us enjoy this late season skiing!
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(Melanie Sorensen)
Monday, March 13, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
Fantastic conditions at Isles. Perfect tracks for classical skiing and the skate deck looked great. Thanks for grooming Mike.
(Tom Amundson)
Monday, March 13, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Isles is looking good. Great snow for grooming and setting tracks. Skate deck is a little soft but should set up nicely. Can't get over to Bde Maka Ska because of open water under the Lake Street bridge.
Photos:
(Michael Gotzsche)
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Just groomed Isles and it even got better with the new snow. Very little slush under classic tracks compared to Friday. Soft still on skate deck. Warning: Remember do not go through the lagoon, there was open water.
Photos:
(Peter Leugers)

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