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Northern Minnesota
Snowmobile Conditions
"One of the
best snowmobiling destinations in the world"
- Supertrax International Magazine
"Unquestionably one of snowmobiling's great riding experiences"
- Minnesota Snowmobiling Destinations Magazine
"Trail system unequalled"
- Illinois Sno Rider Magazine
"Expert grooming…superior trails"
- American Snowmobiler Magazine
"Superior hospitality and premium trails"
- City Sledder
Snowmobiles are not allowed in
the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, but there are a large number of areas to
ride in surrounding areas, with over 22,000 miles of groomed trails in
Minnesota.
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Gunflint Trail,
Grand Marais, MN
Trail Conditions
Updated 1/27/12 |
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Features: Follows
the historic Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway and its lakes, with numerous
scenic loops and spurs that provide fun for hours or days.
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Fresh Snow: ?"
in last 48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 8-10" |
Woods: 14-18" |
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Comments: The
snow fall over the past weekend has really improved the snowmobiling
conditions along the Gunflint Trail. Just about the entire trail system
has been groomed. The groomers have been out the last 4 days grooming
the trails. Overall reports from snowmobilers that have been stopping
by, have been positive. There are still a few sections that are bumpy
but overall things are really shaping up. We have some light snow
forecasted for the next couple of days but it does not sound like
anything significant. Snow levels vary a little bit along the Gunflint
Trail from about 14” to 18” depending upon where you are at. The trails
have about a 8”-10”+ packed base. Temps yesterday were around 30 and
overcast, it was 14 here this morning at about 6 am. Today’s high is
supposed to be in the high 20’s. Our first riders of the day just pulled
in for some lunch.
Send your trail report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc
Report Courtesy of
Boreal, Hungry Jack Lodge, & Cook County Snowmobile Club
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Arrowhead State Trail
Trail Conditions
Updated 2/3/12 |
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Features: Watch for skiers! The 135 mile Arrowhead
State Trail extends from the intersection with the Taconite State
Trail (near Tower) to 3 miles south of International Falls. The
natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling.
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Fresh Snow: ?" in last
24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 1-2" |
Woods: 7-8" |
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Comments:
Conditions improving but.. The northern section from Blue Ox Trail to
Orr is in good to fair condition; Orr to Cook area fair condition. The
southern part of the Arrowhead from Cook to Tower has between 1-2" base
and 7" in the woods, overall condition of that stretch of trail is fair
to poor! Need cold weather to set up a base and more snow!
Send your trail report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc
Report Courtesy of DNR
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Taconite State Trail
Trail Conditions Updated 2/3/12 |
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Features:
The trail stretches one hundred
sixty five miles from Grand Rapids to Ely through many scenic vistas of
rolling hillsides, lakes, rivers and forests. There are several
shelters
along the trail located at popular stopping points offering scenic
vistas. |
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Fresh Snow: 2"
in last 48 hours, 3-4"
in last 7 days |
Base: 2-4" |
Woods: 8-10" |
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Comments:
The Taconite trail has been groomed, however we would rate it as
Fair to Poor There still are ruff areas as well as exposed rocks and
stumps.
Send your trail report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc
Lake
Vermilion
Lodging
Report Courtesy of DNR
and Ely Chamber of Commerce
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Bear Head Lake State Park, Ely
Trail Conditions
Updated 2/2/12 |
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Features: This park contains pristine lakes;
it is home to black bears, nesting eagles, timber wolves and moose.
Stands of white and red pine trees tower over the birch, aspen and fir
trees. Limited winter camping available. One mile trail.
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Fresh Snow: ?" in last
48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 0" |
Woods: 10.5" |
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Comments: A
great grey owl was spotted on several occasions at the boat launch on
Saturday, January 7. On the morning of January 1 an adult moose and two
calves crossed Bear Head Lake Road near Eagles Nest #3. The crappies are
biting at about 30 feet of water.
Extend your visit to Bear Head Lake
State Park by taking advantage of our Guest House and five camper
cabins.
Send your trail report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc
Report Courtesy of the DNR and Ely
Chamber of Commerce
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Bear Island State Forest -
Putnam/Fishing Lakes,
Ely/Tower
Trail Conditions Updated 2/2/12 |
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Features: The Putnam
and Fishing Lakes Trails traverse forested, rolling topography through
birch, ash, and pine stands. Several small lakes dot the landscape along
these scenic trails.
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Fresh Snow: ?" in
last 24 hours, ?" in last 7 days |
Base: 3-4" |
Woods: 9" |
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Comments:
Depending where you are "portions of the trail are in fair condition"
but other portions are poor. Light snow cover on the hills and in the
heavy canopy. Watch out for exposed rocks on portions of the Fishing
Lakes Trail. Putnam Trail is groomed.
Send your trail
report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc Share
photos from your Bear Island snowmobile trip on
BWCABoard.
Report Courtesy of the
DNR and Ely Chamber of Commerce
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Crane Lake Area Trails
Trail Conditions
Updated 1/23/12 |
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Features: Experience the soft powdery snow that blankets
area lakes and forests. Ride endless miles of well marked, groomed
snowmobile trails to what has been called one of the top ten snowmobile
trail rides in the world. The Crane Lake area and the
uncrowded Voyageurs National Park presents unmatched adventure and
excitement for everyone.
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Fresh Snow: ?" in last
48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: ?" |
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Comments:
HOOOOOOray we did get
snow this weekend and after riding we found anywhere from 8-12 inches of
fresh snow that fell over the weekend!! Groomers are out on normal
schedules this week getting ready for some fantastic riding. Over the
weekend we rode both lake and land trails, both were good, but the lake
riding was really good.....like a big pillow flat too! And guess what it
is still snowing!!! Our are is suppose to get another 2 inches today!
Head up North for what looks to be mild temps and no traffic!! Our Crane
Lake business's are open are ready to serve you!!
Send your trail report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc
Report Courtesy of
Crane
Lake Visitor & Tourism Bureau
and the Voyageur
Trail System |
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North
Shore State Trail
Trail Conditions
Updated 2/2/12 |
Features: 146 mile natural surface trail from Duluth to
Grand Marais. The trail winds its way through the forests behind the
outer bluffs that overlook Lake Superior, and provides access to some of
the most rugged and beautiful scenery in Minnesota. The trail also
connects to GIA trails in Silver Bay, Beaver Bay, Finland, Tofte and
Lutsen, as well as numerous local trails, created and maintained by
local snowmobile clubs.
For most of its length, the North Shore Trail provides a backcountry
experience and, in some areas, wilderness conditions. The great majority
of the trail is in a remote, natural and undeveloped setting, although
some logging and farms are included. Trail visitors may encounter moose,
deer, bear, fox, hawks, waterfowl and possibly timber wolves. |
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French River: |
Base:
1" |
Woods: 5" |
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London Crossing: |
Base:
2" |
Woods: 9" |
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Heffelfinger Road (Finland): |
Base:
2" |
Woods: 9" |
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Temperance
River: |
Base:
2" |
Woods: 6" |
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Sawbill
Trail: |
Base:
3" |
Woods: 10" |
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Barker
Lake: |
Base:
5" |
Woods: 12" |
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Pike
Lake: |
Base:
5" |
Woods: 14" |
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Gunflint
Trail |
Base:
6" |
Woods: 15" |
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Comments:
We groomed the trail from the Caribou Parking Lot north to the Cook
County trail junction just south of Grand Marais this week. There's
between a 3 & 6" base on this section of trail. Warm temperatures into
the 30's have prevented us to groom south of the Caribou. The trail
south of the Caribou parking lot was packed and groomed last week. If
you do go riding, please use caution. Warm temperatures are in the
forecast.
Report Courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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Tomahawk Trail, Isabella
Trail Conditions
Updated 1/30/12 |
Features: Trail is 86 miles long,
from Ely to the North Shore State Trail. As quoted from SuperTrax magazine:
“Typically accessed from the North Shore Trail, the Tomahawk starts off
zigzagging through the rugged highlands that stand in a miles-thick row
along the shore of the big lake. Then, crossing the ridgeline, the trail
begins a slow glide down into ancient rocky, river canyons full of
shadows and portent.” SuperTrax named the Tomahawk Trail as one of
the ten best snowmobile adventures. Only three trails in the
United States were featured. Want lodging right on the trail?
You can access the Tomahawk directly from the doors of the private
cabins at
Timber Trail (Click
here to book a cabin online). |
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Fresh Snow: 2" in last
48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 6" |
Woods: 6-8" |
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Comments:
This trail has been rolled but there is a problem with a beaver dam just
off the Kawishiwi Trail that is causing a fast flow of water over the
trail. It’s basically not passable at this time, however, the grooming
crew and the DNR are trying to find a solution to this problem. There is
a 6 inch base on the trails and they are listed in poor condition. This
trail is rideable but rough with a minimal base, but you may want to
slow it down a bit. If you looking to travel towards the North Shore,
you may want to detour across White Iron Lake, then across Birch Lake to
the Hidden Trail and then on to the Stony Spur. The trail between Mud
Creek and Vermilion Lake is passable, but go slow as it is rocky. Lake
riding is very good, but follow the staked trails for safety.
Send your trail report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc
Report Courtesy of Ely Chamber of
Commerce
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Lake Vermilion
State Park, Tower
Trail Conditions Updated 2/3/12 |
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Features: The
new state park has added some temporary snowmobile trails (trails may
change in future years) for this winter. The trails take you through
some of the best viewing areas on the property. It connects up with the
Lake Vermilion lake ice trail and a spur of the Taconite Trail that goes
through Soudan Underground Mine State Park.
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Fresh Snow: ?" in last
24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 4" |
Woods: 11" |
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Comments:
Use with caution as rocks are just barely covered and may become exposed
as trail use increases. Send your trail report to
trailconditions@bwca.cc
Report Courtesy of the DNR
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