Trail Detail
Notes
Mix of woods and open prairie over rolling terrain. All trails are groomed skate and classic. Almost 9K of lighted trails.Trail Reports
2022-2023 season
Friday, January 13, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-01-13 10:41:56
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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The groomer went out and repacked the trails on the East and the West side this morning and the tracks set on the east side yesterday have set nicely with the colder temperature. Things are in pretty good condition overall!
(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Night
posted: 2023-01-15 10:35:42
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Conditions were fantastic. A bit chilly from the wind but skate deck was phenomenal. Surprised there wasn't any ice anywhere. Can't beat the lights at Lake Elmo at night. Get out there!
(Peter Johnson)
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-01-12 18:54:33
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied all outer loops. Skate deck appeared to have been groomed this morning. Plenty of snow. Firm and fast but smooth and not at all icy. Overall, great conditions - thanks groomers!
(Jess Holle)
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-01-12 17:05:57
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Did a classic ski at Lake Elmo this afternoon, approx. 2-3pm. Started on the green trail, turned off on Brown's Pond, and then turned right onto the mile long Flats section. Tracks to that point were decent, a bit icy here and there, but on the Flats section with the wind blowing a little some of the tracks were filled with some drifting snow, but not a real problem skiing. Went through the woods on the green trail and turned onto the yellow prairie trail. I finished with a loop around the savanna trail. Nice and quiet on the trails, the skate deck looked to be in good shape, downhill sections were not icy so skiing downhill not a problem. Nice afternoon of skiing.
(Harlan Jones)
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-01-12 14:42:36
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Nice work groomers! Although the park's own rating was fair and B skis recommended, it was prime skiing in the afternoon and fine for good skis. Fresh corduroy in the skate lane, a little soft in places but good edging and very fast. Excellent classic tracks as well, nice and crisp and fast, with plenty of grip for both skins and fish scales. No sign of the ice that other trails had been reporting. Very little traffic in early afternoon, though I believe a high school meet is happening in late afternoon.
(David Zarkower)
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-01-12 10:04:29
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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The groomer started early this morning and is repacking and resetting tracks on the east side trails. Things are a bit soft and still a little icy in some sections of the trail but things are still in fair/good condition.
(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-01-11 11:15:42
Grooming Scheduling [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Icy conditions on the west and the east trails due to the freezing rain we experienced last night. Grooming Plans: East side trails are being repacked right now and are expected to finish up by this afternoon. There is a Ski Meet this today from 3pm-5pm that will take place on the Prairie and Hills loops. All the trails will remain open to the public but expect there to be a lot of traffic on the trails and in the park.
(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-01-10 10:57:33
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Groomer was able to get an early start this morning and do a pass packing the West side trails. The tracks on the east side remain in fair condition, a little thin in a few areas and the hills remain untracked. The skate deck was rolled again this morning making great conditions for skate skiing. There are a few spots with debris from the trees/leaves but overall it should be a great day to get out skiing.
(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)
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Monday, January 9, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-01-09 14:19:05
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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This morning I skied the Savanna and North trails. The trails were newly groomed and in excellent condition with almost no debris. The classic tracks looked good too. It's a winter wonderland out there right now.
(Dana Smith)
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Sunday, January 8, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-01-08 18:40:10
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Firm and fast conditions at Lake Elmo on the skate deck. Borderline icy but enough snow on top to hold an edge. Rode Cold liquid used to good effect with the fastest day of the year on natural snow.
(Craig Agney)
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