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Flathorn-Gegoka Trails
Isabella, MN
29k
Classic Only
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218-830-2457
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These classic single-tracked trails are set in the remote boreal forest of Isabella on Superior National Forest. The trails wind along lakeshores and through spruce/tamarack bogs and old pine, fir, aspen, and birch forests. Skiers can experience a wilderness character on mostly beginner to intermediate loops. Trailhead located at Flathorn Picnic area.
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2023-2024 season
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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ B skis ]
First grooming - We sent the snow machine out to pack the trails after an estimated 8-inch base of snow fell over the past couple of days. The snow isn't deep enough to set tracks yet but since it isn't that deep, the setting of tracks as you go and skiing on the packed trail is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon in the forest. Rocks are still exposed in some areas and the wetland trails are undulating.
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(Nancy Schultz)
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Rock skis ]
We were hoping for more snowfall, but have to settle for 3.5 inches. Trails are ungroomed. This was our first ski of the season. Started on Lake Gegoka and then moved onto the trail system and found it easy to set my track because the snow wasn't that deep. Grooming plans: We will wait until there are at least 6 inches before packing of the trails occurs.
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(Nancy Schultz)
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Evening
Observation 
Walked out to trail post #19 from Boat Landing on Gegoka Lake. 2 to 3 inches of snow has fallen since Friday. We likely could have skied it but it was debatable so we opted to hike.
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(Nancy Schultz)
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Morning
Observation 
[ Trails: Closed, Bare ground ]
Though Isabella may be among the first and last to have good skiing, we are in the same boat as the rest the State. No snow. But a lot of local skiers are instead enjoying the miles of bug-free hiking!
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Morning
Observation 
Nope, we are not yet open because of inadequate snow. The good news is that we have had lots of very cold weather that has frozen down our many wetland bogs, so when we do get enough snow we should be able to open the trail (with exception of segments 9-10-11 that are closed due to logging activity).
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