Skied the southern loop from the Visitor center. Trails were in very good condition (except the few road crossings) until I got near Holland lake - then there were at least 3 areas where I had to take my skis off and walk because they were completely dug up by tree removal vehicles. Also covered with sticks, tree shavings, etc. Still a beautiful day!

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(Lynne Nelson)

Parked at Jensen Trailhead and headed out towards the Western portion. Due to the windy conditions of the previous day, I was pleasantly surprised by all of the snow under the bridge. Thus I didn't need to take my skis off at that usual bare spot! The tracks were in great condition for 95% of the trail. A couple of the fair spots had excess moisture and melt. The western portion, being down in a valley, was sheltered from the wind and beautiful as the snow was still coating the trees. Great to have March skiing on natural snow!

(Julie Anderson)

Grooming all the trails in Lebanon Hills today with tracks set. Conditions are good with some places fair with wet and dirty sections but most areas are turning out nice. Trail access for both skiing and hiking/snowshoeing from the Holland Lake Trailhead is closed this week due to natural resource restoration work. Skiers are encouraged to use the Visitor Center Trailhead. The Jensen Lake Trailhead is open, though skiing access from there heading east will be limited. Western ski trail access from the Jensen Lake Trailhead (under Pilot Knob Road) is open with no trail closure issues.

(Katie Pata, Dakota County Parks)

Tracks holding. No bare spots. Spring skiing; some slush, soft snow, glazed tracks. What is sometimes known as changing conditions. I did not go the area with hills.

(John Couch)

On freestyle trails, great conditions. Found lunch time is great for snow being between icy and sloppy. Not too hard getting up the hills and not too slick going down the tricky turns.

(Laura Beaty)

Skied the East Side fairly close to the visitor center. Did not go to the hills. Tracked and holding. No bear spots or ice, small segments of slush. Not much debris, but some. No doubt as nightfall and temperatures fell the track would glaze and the slush turn to ice; but soften up again tomorrow.

(John Couch)

Great ski today. My wife and I took our grandson on his second cross country ski from 1:30 to 4. Conditions were great. Lots of people our enjoying the new snow and fresh groomed trails.

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(John Gamlin)

Trails groomed with tracks set. Classic and skate trails are in good condition all around. Should be a busy weekend. Intermediate and advanced skiers can enjoy the center section to avoid the beginner skiers that tend to start at the Visitor Center Trailhead. Park at the Jensen Lake Trailhead and ski under Pilot Knob Road via a tunnel to access the center section.

(Katie Pata, Dakota County Parks)

Outstanding conditions at Lebanon. Best ski of the season. Well-groomed. A small number of icy areas but barely noticeable given the overall excellent quality of trails.

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(Kari Thompson)

Excellent trail condition. Get out and enjoy the trails. Groomer did a great job setting tracks. Skied middle section between Pilot Knob and Johnny Cake ridge. Few skiers were out as of 5:00 pm, maybe they were all on the east side.

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(Paul Kraus)