Snow was mostly crusty. Someone had broken trail on the McKinley Lake loop. I broke tracks on the rest of the loops. I had skied there a week ago, as well, breaking trail on the still visible groom depressions left from before at least two snow periods ago. Parking lot was not plowed, but was wheel-tracked in enough to enter with my two wheel drive small pickup.

(Brad Bensen)

Freshly groomed and shallow track reset but not much snow to work with, so not firm set. Nice ski regardless with temps finally above zero. Nice system to ski with kids since there is a shortcut across the middle. The double track through the middle is level and easy skiing for beginners. Takes off from the left side of parking lot. It is an out and back that cuts through the big single track loop that takes off from the right side.

(Catherine McLynn)

Finally, a day in the 20s, light wind, and bright blue skies contrasting beautifully against the stately pines. Parking lot plowed, trail groomed and deadfalls cleared today. Some small brush sticking through snow here and there but overall a very pleasant experience. Plenty of snow, ground is completely covered.

(Steve Schultz)

Again disappointing that parking lot not plowed and no grooming done by DNR on this scenic trail just south of GR. No skiers had broken trail although many were out on the other non-groomed trails at Cowhorn on this sunny above zero afternoon.

(Catherine McLynn)

Grooming plans: Groomer Tracy Foix plans to groom Saturday morning so trails may be good for skiing Saturday afternoon. 6" new snow.

(Catherine McLynn)

Has not yet been groomed. People have skied it though. I did not. Just checked to see if it had been groomed.

(Wally Krook)