Trail Detail
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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, December 30, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-30 16:08:40
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Excellent conditions at Lake Elmo! Apart from some pine needles and oak leaves in a few of the woodland stretches where you would expect them, the rest of the east side trails were firm and fast. We are so lucky to have so many great ski trails--and such good groomers, who wake up early and stay out late to keep them well-maintained.
(Ernie Ogot)
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Friday, December 30, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-30 09:17:18
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Trails on the East side of the park were freshly groomed early this morning and everything has set up beautifully. The trails are in great condition for the weekend. The West side trails were also repacked today.
(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)
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Thursday, December 29, 2022
Night
posted: 2022-12-29 21:21:11
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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After a disappointingly slow ski at Elm Creek yesterday that caused me to lament that maybe old age had caught up with me; that maybe I couldn't ski that fast anymore, the very good conditions at Lake Elmo acted to restore my faith in my abilities by allowing me to do my fastest skate of the season so far. Same temperature - 36 to 37 degrees, same skis and wax as yesterday but the harder packed surface allowed me to ski 30% faster and for me to completely skate nearly all the uphills transitioning to a walk just before the summit on only the highest ones. I skied Browns Pond, the "old" Lake Elmo portion of Hills, Prairie and Savanna in just over 40 minutes. An added benefit was that despite a 4:15 start, it was still light until the very end of my ski. Sunset is already 9 minutes later than it was since its earliest on Dec. 15. There were less than 20 cars in the parking lot when I arrived and it was practically empty when I left. That's a shame because it was great skiing.
(Keith Carlson)
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Thursday, December 29, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-29 09:08:05
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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First time at Lake Elmo and my first time going out for a quick ski this year (I know I'm late), and this place was perfect! My route did have a lot of tracks and some debris on it, but I am not a serious skier and didn't mind because the trail was still packed down. I was the one in lala land enjoying the woods, and looking like a penguin out there. Thanks to all of the parks crews for taking care of the trails.
(Chelsea Dummer)
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-27 12:18:36
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Trails were freshly packed this morning and the tracks on the East Side remain in tact from getting set yesterday. A little more debris in the heavily wooded areas from trees shedding leaves but overall the trails are in fair/good condition! Another loop was tracked around the Swim Pond in the North loop. West side trails were also repacked for multi-use.
(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)
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Monday, December 26, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-12-26 16:16:40
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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The best it's ever been! Nice deep tracks, okay a couple leaves and pine needles, but 95% clean, deep tracks like frosting on a wedding cake! Lots of skaters also and the couple times when tracks ended and I jumped on the skate deck, it was solid with good footing.
(Carol Fitzgerald)
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Monday, December 26, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-26 14:01:53
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Freshly groomed trails and in very good shape for both skating and classic. Skins performed well with Fast Wax Artic for glide and my daughter got good performance with Universal Grip Tape and Blue glide. One of our skiers rented their rock skis for $10 but very short and only strapped to boots so unless you are desperate to ski, not recommended. Rentals are available at park entrance. Great day to get out, and Happy Holidays!
(Scott Ford)
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Monday, December 26, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-26 10:20:05
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Both the East and West side trails at Lake Elmo were groomed this morning as of 10:15am. The Nordic Center trails were all packed and tracked and are in pretty good condition, although there still might be some light debris in a few areas. Eagle Point Trails were also packed with tracks set on the main loop around the lake.
(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)
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Friday, December 23, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-23 10:41:48
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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The East Side trails have been rolled this morning but there is a decent amount of debris from trees. There is also heavy drifting in open areas leaving the trails in fair condition but icy in some spots. It is still too windy to lay track today but we will attempt again once weather conditions improve. West side trails have also been packed.
(Jen Garcia, Washington County Parks)
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-12-22 16:46:41
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Electronic sign screams "Trails Now Open". Well, I guess they made no claims about classic grooming: no grooming at all for classic. Parts of the park, the trails had been cleared. Beautiful snow-covered trees, and a great base for the first time in years!
(Gary Jade)
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