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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 20,000 miles of trails in
Minnesota.
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Gunflint Trail,
Grand Marais, MN
Trail Conditions
Updated 2/3/10 |
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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 24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: ?" |
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Comments: Currently
the trails around and near Gunflint Trail are in great shape. There is a
good solid base and all the trails are getting regularly groomed during
the week. It really couldn't get any better so head out and have a great
ride. The Beargrease Race has come and gone so the major concerns for
dog teams on the trail are greatly reduced but remember, you could
encounter them anytime, anywhere, so always ride with caution and be on
the look out. The trail to Grand Marais is still icy in areas and there
is a minimal amount of snow in the down town area. You can use it but
you may consider trailering up a ways for good conditions.
Send
your report to trailconditions@bwca.cc
Report Courtesy of
Boreal & Cook County Snowmobile Club
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Arrowhead State Trail
Trail Conditions
Updated 2/1/10 |
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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: 6" |
Woods: 18-22" |
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Comments:
The entire trail has been opened up. Due to the recent snow storm
there is a considerable amount of brush and trees over-hanging on trail.
Width of trail will be much narrower. Please use extreme caution and
slow speed as some areas are dangerous. Trail users should be aware that
the Arrowhead Ultra Marathon is taking place on the trail Monday, Feb. 1
- Wednesday, Feb. 3. This is a race with 100 bikers, skiers and runners.
Use caution on the trail.
Report Courtesy of DNR
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Taconite State Trail
Trail Conditions Updated 2/1/10 |
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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. |
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Fresh Snow: ?" in last
48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 4" |
Woods: 12-14" |
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Comments:
The entire trail has been opened up. Due to the recent snow storm
there is a considerable amount of brush and trees over-hanging on trail.
Width of trail will be much narrower. Please use extreme caution and
slow speed as some areas are dangerous.
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 1/30/10 |
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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: 4" |
Woods: 15" |
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Comments: The
woods are covered in snow! It is a great time to visit the park. Due to
recent heavy snowfall, there are still a few overhanging trees and brush
over the trails.
Report Courtesy of the DNR and Ely
Chamber of Commerce
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Crane Lake Area Trails
Trail Conditions
Updated 2/1/10 |
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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: 6-11" in last
48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: ?" |
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Comments:
All trail reports from the weekend
were excellent. The temps are great for riding. Expect more of the same
in the coming week.
Grooming tractors will begin grooming
twice weekly beginning this week.
Lake travel is excellent.
Report Courtesy of
Crane
Lake Visitor & Tourism Bureau
and the
Voyageur
Trail System |
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North
Shore State Trail
Trail Conditions
Updated 1/28/10 |
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:
8" |
Woods: 20" |
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London Crossing: |
Base:
8" |
Woods: 22" |
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Heffelfinger Road (Finland): |
Base:
8" |
Woods: 18" |
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Temperance
River: |
Base:
8" |
Woods: 18" |
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Sawbill
Trail: |
Base:
6" |
Woods: 12" |
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Barker
Lake: |
Base:
4" |
Woods: 10" |
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Pike
Lake: |
Base:
4" |
Woods: 10" |
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Gunflint
Trail |
Base:
4" |
Woods: 11" |
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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.
Report Courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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Tomahawk Trail, Isabella
Trail Conditions
Updated 2/3/10 |
Features: Trail is 86 miles long. 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: ?" in last
48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 4" |
Woods: 14" |
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Comments:
After a great weekend of riding, trails are in fair condition. Mud Lake
to Lake Vermilion was groomed Sunday night. Expect fair conditions with
about a 4 inch base. The trail between Birch Lake and White Iron Lake is
impassable. A backhoe is working to clear away the brush on that trail.
The Hidden Trail from the Stony Spur to Birch Lake is passable but not
groomed. Local trails are a little rough but will be groomed today. The
trail from Ely to Knotted Pine is groomed and in fair condition with at
least a 4 inch base. Knotty Pine to the North Shore was groomed Tuesday
night. As always, all trails will be groomed by the weekend, with a
regular twice a week schedule to be in place soon. Please watch for low
hanging boughs and debris on the trail from the recent heavy snowfalls.
Use caution, slow down on corners, and ride safe! Area lakes are staked.
Please follow the staked trail when choosing lake travel.
Report Courtesy of Ely Chamber of
Commerce
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Bear Island State Forest -
Putnam/Fishing Lakes,
Ely/Tower
Trail Conditions Updated 2/1/10 |
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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: 4" |
Woods: 10" |
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Comments:
The entire trail has been opened up.
Due to the recent snow storm there is a considerable amount of brush and
trees over-hanging on trail. Width of trail will be much narrower.
Please use extreme caution and slow speed as some areas are dangerous.
Report Courtesy of the DNR and Ely
Chamber of Commerce
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