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30 km
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Rolling terrain, including some scenic sections along the Bad River.
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2022-2023 season
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Friday, February 17, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Very firm smooth trail. Classic tracks were freshly set this afternoon. Mostly deep set, a few thin spots but considering the thawing and freezing the past week, track is not icy. The skate deck looked firm and very smooth.
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(Deb Vomhof)
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Experienced very good conditions. Skate skied on a firm deck and the new snow (<1 inch) made it silky smooth today. Surprising after the rain and warm conditions earlier this week. Luckily the temps dropped a bit. The trails have not been groomed for about a week so classic track is just barely visible. Stay tuned for a grooming report from the staff this weekend --- lightly snowing as I type this!
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(Colleen Matula)
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
This trail is well cared for and frequently groomed. The skate/classic Pipeline and Meadow Trails were fantastic, flat, smooth, fast. The classic only Vahterra and Takesson trails have been packed and skied in but not recently groomed, definitely skiable for a single track in the woods experience.
(Deb Vomhof)
Friday, February 10, 2023
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Park staff groomed Friday evening. Meadow is in excellent condition; groomed for skate and classic. Pipeline Loop is in good to excellent condition; groomed for skate and classic. Red Granite is in good condition, groomed for skate and snowshoe. Ran out of time for classic-only trails. The combi trails should make some fantastic skiing depending on time of day. Happy Skiing!
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(James Enigl)
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skate skied this morning most of the beautiful Copper Falls network except the classic only. The skate deck is in perfect condition -- firm and smooth. The classic tracks looked good other than not being groomed the past few days. Best time to experience the trails this week would be in the morning since afternoon warm temps tend to slow things down. Thanks to CF staff for maintaining the trails! Don't forget Wed night ski from 6 until 8pm.
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(Colleen Matula)
Friday, February 3, 2023
Evening
Grooming Scheduling 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Groomed/tracked Meadow and Pipeline Loops on Friday. Some needle debris in the pines, otherwise very good to excellent. Tracks are a little iffy on the big hills on Pipeline East. Only groomed the first half of Red Granite due to Saturday's event, back half still pretty good. Skied-in tracks remain on Vahtera and Takesson classic-only trails. Saturday Feb 4th will be the Park's annual candlelight hike/ski held by Friends of Copper Falls State Park from 6-8pm. Snacks, chili, chili-dogs, and warm beverages will be available for purchase. The FOCFSP are fundraising to acquire new trail grooming equipment and make additional trail improvements.
(James Enigl)
Friday, January 27, 2023
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
The park received about 3-7" of new snowfall. Staff groomed Meadow, Pipeline, and Red Granite. Conditions for grooming started out very soft but was firming up like concrete shortly before sundown. Meadow Loops are excellent; groomed for skate and classic. Pipeline West is excellent; groomed for skate and classic. Pipeline East is fair to good, expect softer conditions on the big hills in open areas but otherwise very good; groomed for skate and classic. Red Granite is in fair condition, needs to firm up more; groomed for skate and snowshoe. Ran out of time for classic-only trails. Happy skiing!
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(James Enigl)
Friday, January 27, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
James was laying corduroy when I skied at 3pm. Incredibly scenic, like skiing in a snow globe with flocked trees. Also rolled the red Granite trail for hikers and snowshoeing, which is an incredible plus for this property. Love this park.
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(Michael McFadzen)
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
If you haven't tried this hidden gem, you're really missing something. Several feet of snow + 25 of gorgeous trails through both hardwood and conifer forests + easy trails + moderate trails, some with challenging hills, but nothing that is extremely technical. Pipeline West is very good and will be excellent when it firms up a bit. Same with Pipeline East. The portion of Vahtera that is wide and groomed for skating is excellent. Meadow is excellent. I didn't ski the classic only portion of Vahtera. Takesson has been rolled but not tracked yet. Granite Falls trail is good, with soft edges. Granite Falls is a multi-use trail, so there may be hikers, snowshoers or dogs sharing it with you.
(Charlie Dee)
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Pipeline, Meadow and Red Granite trails were groomed this morning. Trails were still somewhat soft this morning but should set up well. Pipeline and Meadow loops - good to very good for skate and classic. Red Granite - excellent for snowshoe and good for skate. Vahterra was not groomed but has good tracks set from Monday. Takesson has not been groomed due to low hanging trees and branches from heavy snow loads. Trail clearing is in progress.
(Tom Piikkila)

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