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Trout Lake Recreation Area
Grand Rapids, MN
10.0k
Classic Only
No
No
218-832-3161
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Located in the Chippewa National Forest, semi-primitive. Contains Joyce Estate, a historic northwoods retreat with log and stone buildings of Adirondack architecture. Rated beginner/intermediate.
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2018-2019 season
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Friday, March 1, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Pulled out broken down snowmobile from north Trout. Picked up groomer and set track from north Trout back to south Trout parking lot. Track in good condition with snow falling.
(Boomer Moritko)
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Track set in 3" new snow. Snowmobile broke down midway on trail to north end, we'll try and get it out today or tomorrow, may need help.
(Boomer Moritko)
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
After 4" of new snow track has been set on Trout and Doan trails. Skiing should be very good for weekend.
(Boomer Moritko)
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
This is a "special report" on the Doan Lake loop that branches off of the main Trout Lake trail. Skiing was excellent today and this single-track trail gets very little use and is beautiful! This trail branches off the Trout Lake Trail about 3/4 mile from the Trout Lake parking area. Then the trail loops about 3.5 miles and eventually returns to the Trout Lake Trail at the same spot. There are some challenging hills, but most of the trail is gently rolling through a variety of wooded habitats. This gorgeous trail must be one of the best kept secrets in the county. Snow conditions continue to be outstanding. You will not be disappointed if you try this loop. This was my first time on this loop, though I have skied the main Trout Lake Trail many times.
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(Tim Goeman)
Friday, February 15, 2019
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Double classic track in excellent condition. Met the groomer on the trail. Absolutely, the best skiing of the year is now!
(Tim Goeman)
Monday, February 11, 2019
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Excellent skiing with a dusting of new snow on the double tracks. It doesn't get any better than this. Get out and enjoy this trail, which appears to be one of the best-maintained in the county!
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(Tim Goeman)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Four inches of new snow, Trout and Doan track set. Should make for great skiing. More snow falling. Keep on skiing.
(Boomer Moritko)
Friday, February 1, 2019
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
3" new snow track set, trail in very good condition, great skiing this weekend. Nice snow conditions.
(Greg Moritko)
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trout Lake 6" new track set yesterday and Doan Lake today. Trails in good condition. The snow was sparkling.
(Greg Moritko)
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The temps were subzero but the ski was very enjoyable. The track is fast but controllable. Some leaves do hang up the skis at times but the trail is holding up well with the groomers leaving an inch or so of soft snow outside the track.
(Pete Friedlieb)

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