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Pincushion Mountain, Grand Marais, MN
Trail Conditions Updated 4/14/13 |
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Fresh Snow: 6" in last 24 hours, 6"
in last 7 days |
Base: 4-8" |
Woods: 8-16" |
Comments: Fresh snow with some sun melted
refrozen snow mixed in. Ungroomed.
82" So far this season
104" 2008, 126"
2009, 43" 2010, 120" 2011, 50" Winter 2012
Send your trail report to trailconditions@bwca.cc
The Pincushion Mountain Trail System is a
25 kilometer silent sport trail system perched high above Lake
Superior, 2 miles north of Grand Marais, Minnesota. Because of its
varied terrain, excellent trail design and spectacular vistas of
Lake Superior and Devil Track River canyon, this trail system is
enjoyed by thousands annually for cross country skiing, snow
shoeing, hiking, running and mountain biking. With annual average
snowfall of 110", Warming Chalet, Pisten Bully grooming for classic
and skate skiing, Pincushion Mountain is a great Nordic skiing
destination!
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Upper Gunflint Trail System, Grand Marais
Trail Conditions
Updated 4/14/13 |
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in last 24 hours, ?" in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: ?" |
Comments:
We're pretty
much done grooming for the season and skis are put away - Though the
trails are still skiable - just not groomed.
Total snowfall this season:
?" (54.25 in 2012)
Cast your guess to when the ice will go out on
Gunflint Lake
Send your trail report to trailconditions@bwca.cc
45 miles north of Grand Marais.
Large system near Canadian border and BWCA. Good mix of terrain with
lots of overlooks. Many trails for classical with limited skating (~
30K). A very good trailside restaurant! 3 trailside lodges.
These trails are not state funded and the MN SKI pass does not
apply. Upper Gunflint Nordic Trail Passes can be picked up at
Gunflint Pines Resort,
Gunflint
Lodge, and Heston’s Lodge. All ticket sales go to
trail leases, equipment, and maintenance.
View the Gunflint Lodge Webcam
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Central Gunflint Trail System, Grand Marais
Trail Conditions Updated 4/15/13 |
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3" in last 24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: ?" |
Comments: Grooming is
done for the season.
Total snowfall this season:
67.59" (65.95" Winter 2012, 87.95" 2011, 42.1" 2010)
Send your trail report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc
27 miles north of Grand Marais.
Well groomed trail system near Minnesota's BWCA. Good mix of terrain
for all levels of skiers. Grooming caters to classical skiers but
skating available (~ 25K). 1.5-2K lighted sections at two trailside
lodges. Lodging available at
Bearskin and Golden Eagle Lodge.
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Banadad Trail System, Grand Marais
Trail Conditions Updated 5/13/13 |
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Lace Lake Map (PDF)
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| Fresh Snow: ?"
in last 24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: ?" |
Comments:
It may not be great skiing, but after all
it is May 13. There is still snow in the woods and the lakes,
with the exception of the small ponds are still frozen.ban
Send your trail report to trailconditions@bwca.cc
Groomed single track backcountry trail in BWCA Wilderness that
connects Central Gunflint Trails with Upper Gunflint Trails. Yurt to
Yurt skiing available. free public parking is available at the
Banadad’s eastern and western trailheads. The eastern trailhead is
twenty-eight miles up the Gunflint Trail turn left on the Lima Grade
drive one mile turn right on the Little Ollie Road and drive one
mile to the eastern parking area. The western trailhead is on the
left one-quarter of a mile before the Loon Lake Public Access (45 miles from
Grand Marais) - for 4-6 cars only. Minnesota Ski Pass
required.
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George Washington Memorial Pines Trail, Grand
Marais, MN
Trail Conditions
Updated 3/19/13 |
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| Fresh Snow: 5" in last
24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: 25-30" |
Comments: 5" of new
snow last night.
Send your trail report to trailconditions@bwca.cc
The trail
runs through the George Washington Memorial Pine Plantation and
along Elbow Creek. Parking available at Gunflint Trail.
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