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Trout Lake Recreation Area
Grand Rapids, MN
10.0k
Classic Only
No
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218-832-3161
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Located in the Chippewa National Forest, semi-primitive. Contains Joyce Estate, a historic northwoods retreat with log and stone buildings of Adirondack architecture. Rated beginner/intermediate.
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2022-2023 season
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Reports 4 to 13 of 22    Month: Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Started at around 11am. With recent warm days expected some icy conditions, hoping for a little softening. Temp was 30 and the trail skied very well, fast but controllable. Had to take a ski out of the track to control my speed on a couple of downhills. Lots of wolf and other tracks. Great to be out, hopefully a few more ski days left.
(Peter Friedlieb)
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Night
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
4" light fluffy snow. Rolled and set new classic tracks on all Trout Lake and Doan Lake Trails. It was dark and no rear facing lights but it looked like some roller wake might have splashed onto the first set of tracks in places. Really nice conditions overall.
(Carl Nordgren)
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The tracks were rocket fast just like Suomi Hills. However, the gradual turns and grades of the Trout and Doan Lake Trails are much more forgiving. Skins provided decent kick and also avoided the red oak leaves occasionally present.
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(Jeff Pesta)
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Set new classic tracks on all Doan Lake and Trout Lake trails. Soft conditions but overall very nice skiing.
(Carl Nordgren)
Monday, February 20, 2023
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All Trout Lake and Doan Lake trails rolled this afternoon and new classic tracks set. More snow fell later today. Grooming plans: I'll groom and set new tracks Tuesday.
(Carl Nordgren)
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
I skied the Doan Trails and the Trout Trails to the north Trailhead. 1/2" heavy wet snow Monday night was frozen and fast. Much of the leaf debris was covered and the tracks were solid. Overall excellent conditions.
(Carl Nordgren)
Friday, January 27, 2023
Night
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Groomed and set new classic tracks on Doan lake trails tonight. Multiple light drifts along the lake but I think they groomed out ok. Premium conditions overall. JC set new tracks on Trout Lake trails earlier today. Great skiing out there.
(Carl Nordgren)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All Trout Lake and Doan Lake trails groomed this morning with new classic tracks set. Excellent conditions and perfect temperatures. Enjoy the snow.
(Carl Nordgren)
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Track still in very good shape and fast. Skied to the N lot. Broke off a few face slapper branches.
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(Pete Friedlieb)
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Joyce estate main trail to north gate and Doan lake are groomed, tracked and in excellent condition. Enjoy!
(Jim Christmas)

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