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Sugarbush Trail Association - Cross Country Skiing Minnesota's North Shore

Sugar Bush / Britton Peak, Tofte

Trail Conditions Updated 2/2/10

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Fresh Snow: trace" in last 24 hours, 3-6" in last 7 days Base:  6-10" Woods:  ?"

Comments:  Reconditioned the skating lane on the Britton Peak loops. The snow dropping out of the trees is almost done, so the skating lane should stay in good shape.

Summit View, Wood Duck, Piece of Cake, Bridge Run, and Britton to Oberg groomed 2/1/10.

***85" of snow Winter 2006!, 76" for Winter 2008!, over 140" in Winter 2009!, 30" so far this Season***

Report Courtesy of the Sugarbush Trail Association

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Pioneer Trail / Deer Yard Lake, Lutsen

Trail Conditions Updated 1/24/10

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Fresh Snow:  ?" in last 48 hours, 4-15" in last 7 days Base:  2-12" Woods: ?"

Comments:  Wet snowfall over the weekend, & more expected on 1/25. Groomers will assess the trails on 1/26 & 1/27 & begin grooming when colder temperatures solidify the snow. Watch this space for updates.

 

Report Courtesy of Cascade Lodge, Norpine Trail Association, and the Lutsen-Tofte Trail Association

Onion River / Oberg Mountain, Tofte

Trail Conditions Updated 2/2/10

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Fresh Snow:  trace" in last 24 hours, 3-6" in last 7 days Base:  6-10" Woods:  ?"

Comments:    The snow dropping out of the trees is almost done, so the skating lane should stay in good shape.

Oberg Loop groomed 1/27 & 1/31, Britton to Oberg groomed 2/1/10.  Onion River groomed 1/31/10.

Reports Courtesy of & the Sugarbush Trail Association, & the Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association 

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Moose Fence & Picnic, Tofte

Trail Conditions Updated 2/2/10

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Fresh Snow: trace" in last 24 hours, 3-8" in last 7 days Base:  6-10" Woods:  ?"

Comments:    The snow dropping out of the trees is almost done, so the skating lane should stay in good shape.

Picnic groomed 1/28 & 29  Moose Fence groomed 1/28/10.  Connector trail groomed 1/28/10.

Report Courtesy of the Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association, Sawtooth Outfitters, Lutsen Resort, and Bill Lane.

Lutsen Nordic Center

Trail Conditions Updated 2/3/10

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Fresh Snow:  0" in last 48 hours, 8" in last 7 days Base:  ?" Woods:  ?"

Comments:  Cross country ski trails on Ullr Mountain Loop were groomed 1/14, but are rough.   Downhill is open with 78 runs and 24-48" base.

Lutsen Mountains cross country ski pass is required, and can be purchased at the ticket office.  The pass includes lift access to the cross country trailheads.  Lutsen Mountains has 4k of trails around Ullr Mountain.  Report Courtesy of the Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Association and Lutsen Mountains.

North Shore State Trail

North Shore State Trail

Trail Conditions Updated 1/28/10

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Temperance River: Base:  6" Woods:  16"
Sawbill Trail: Base:  6" Woods:  12"
Barker Lake: Base:  4" Woods:  10"
Pike Lake: Base:  4" Woods:  18"
Gunflint Trail Base:  4" Woods:  11"

Comments: 

The entire trail is being groomed this week. The snow and ice storm that occurred last weekend along the shore has made the trail narrow in spots due to frozen trees, branches and brush hanging over the trail. The trail will be groomed again on Friday & Saturday night.

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon starts in Duluth at 1:00pm on Sunday, Jan. 31st and runs the entire trail until Thursday, February 4th. The trail remains open to snowmobiling however extreme caution is needed while riding and trail conditions will vary.

Send your trail report to trailconditions@bwca.cc  - Use caution, this is a multiple use trail with snowmobile traffic.

Report Courtesy of the Minnesota DNR   -Click Here for Finland Area, or here for Snowmobile Conditions

Cascade River State Park - Cascade Lodge - Cross Country Ski Trails

Cascade River State Park, Lutsen

Trail Conditions Updated 2/3/10

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Fresh Snow:  ?" in last 24 hours, ?" in last 7 days Base:   3" Woods:  7"

Comments:  Park trails have been packed with a roller & inland trails are tracked. Park trails inland are in good condition, trails lakeside are poor. DeerYard & Pioneer loops groomed by Cascade Lodge are reported in good to excellent condition. Lutsen Mt. alpine ski area is open. Come on up to view the ice covered waterfalls and see all the wildlife in the park!

Send your trail report to trailconditions@bwca.cc

Report Courtesy of Cascade Lodge, Minnesota DNR, and the Lutsen-Tofte Trail Association

Temperance River State Park, Schroeder

Trail Conditions Updated 2/3/10

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Fresh Snow:  ?" in last 24 hours, ?" in last 7 days Base:  0" Woods:  6"

Comments:  Expect icy conditions on trails around the lake and river gorge. Ice cleats for your boots are a very good idea. Ski trails are not groomed at this park but are open to those who wish to use them and provide some excellent snowshoeing opportunities. The tubular type with the claw grips will work the best.

Book your lodging today!  AmericInn offers free breakfast, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, and all rooms have fridges and microwaves.  AmericInn is located in Tofte, near the Temperance trails, and is only 10 minutes from Lutsen!

Report Courtesy of Minnesota DNR

Judge Magney State Park, Grand Marais

Trail Conditions Updated 12/25/09

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Fresh Snow:  ?" in last 24 hours, ?" in last 7 days Base:  ?" Woods:  ?"

Comments: 

Ski season is just around the corner.  Keep watching for updates.  Trails are not groomed at Judge Magney.

Send your trail report to trailconditions@bwca.cc

Report Courtesy of Minnesota DNR

Massie, Hall, Whitesides, and Deertrack Loops & Trapper Pass

Trail Conditions Updated 2/3/10

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Fresh Snow:  trace" in last 24 hours, 8" in last 7 days Base:  2-8" Woods:  ?"

Comments:  Due to extensive damage incurred during the last wet snowfall, grooming on this system will be delayed until 2/4.

 

Send your trail report to trailconditions@bwca.cc

Report Courtesy of Solbakken Nordic Resort

 
 
   
 

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