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Isabella, MN
29k
Classic Only
No
No
218-830-2457
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These classic single-tracked trails are set in the remote boreal forest of Isabella on Superior National Forest. The trails wind along lakeshores and through spruce/tamarack bogs and old pine, fir, aspen, and birch forests. Skiers can experience a wilderness character on mostly beginner to intermediate loops. Trailhead located at Flathorn Picnic area.
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Trail Reports

2015-2016 season
Reports 1 to 10 of 31    Month: Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec
Monday, March 14, 2016
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ B skis ]
Conditions: Dirty snow melted out tracks but lots of snow.
Twigs and seeds everywhere. Tracks were full of debris-surprisingly we were able to get an OK glide. We both were skiing no-waxers. There were quite a few piles of light green "wolf wax" that needed to be avoided--I was speculating what they were going to do to the Skin-tecs but that crisis didn't happen.
(Dan Murphy)
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
Conditions: Surprisingly good!
Skied about 10 k before noon today. A little slow especially in sun baked areas but overall great base and well groomed. It was an awesome morning of skiing!
(Kari Anderson)
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Grooming 
[ Good skis ]
Conditions: Should be excellent skiing today. Fresh 2" and just groomed!
About 2" light fluffy snow Friday. Tracks being set as I type. Get out today and enjoy some spring skiing (high of 35F today).
(Andy Fisher)
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Grooming 
[ B skis ]
About an inch and a half on snow Sunday was blown considerably on Monday. Not quite enough to effectively groom. Tracks may have drifted over in open areas. More snow late Friday could allow for early morning grooming on Saturday.
(Andy Fisher)
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
I was surprised at how much snow there was up here. Good grooming on these classic only trails and the little bit of snow on Sunday made them fast but not icy.
(Eleanor Eskuri)
Friday, February 26, 2016
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
Conditions: Fantastic! Freshly groomed, deep base, snow was a bit heavy due to warmer weather but trails sped up later in the day with less direct sun.
Hard to believe that there could be this much snow up here, but pole plants off the groomed trail go down 1/2 a pole! Hats off to Andy and the team from NFL for outstanding grooming. Trails in great shape, trees still frocked with snow, abundant sunshine and warm enough for lightweight gear. Narrow trails surrounded by tall pines, many elevation changes, light use and a semi-wilderness feel, make this the best classic only trail system that we have skied in the Upper Midwest.
(Kevin Sullivan)
Friday, February 26, 2016
Grooming 
[ Good skis ]
Conditions: Tracks set up great on Thursday so it should be a great weekend of skiing.
More snow later this weekend and colder temps should provide great skiing the weekend of March 4th!
(Andy Fisher)
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Grooming Scheduling 
[ Good skis ]
Conditions: 6.5" fresh snow and more accumulating today. Not tracked. 12-16" base and 28-44" in the woods.
Grooming scheduled for early Thursday morning. Should be a great weekend of skiing with temperatures in the upper 20s and partly sunny skies.
(Andy Fisher)
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Grooming 
[ Good skis ]
Conditions: Trails groomed Thursday. Set up great with 3" of new snow. 10-14+' base with up to 3.5 feet in the woods.
Friday? Not so great. Been raining. El Nino giveth and El Nino taketh away. Here's hoping for colder temps and more snow this coming week. Update: Half inch of snow Friday evening will greatly improve the icy tracks from Friday's rain.
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(Andy Fisher)
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
Conditions: Great coverage and deep tracks.
Lots of snow and excellent grooming. We skied most the the trails and found them all to be in great shape. The narrow winding classic only trails are quite a challenge compared to the wide skate/classic dual use trails found in many other locations so making the turns as the trees whip by is a challenge. Lots of fun!
(Jim Carlen)

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