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Rochester, MN
8K
Skating/Classic
No
No
507-285-7050
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This is a county park that contains 1300 acres. They groom about 5 miles of trails. The park is both wooded and hilly and the trails are well marked with maps at most intersections.
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Trail Reports

2018-2019 season
Reports 5 to 14 of 18    Month: Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The multi-use trails have been groomed and classic track was set. Conditions are fabulous!
(Celeste Lewis)
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The multi-use trails have been groomed and classic track has been set. Conditions are great!
(Celeste Lewis)
Monday, February 18, 2019
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trails were groomed this morning with a classical track being set on most trails. Conditions are nearly excellent.
(Tom Eckdahl)
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Ski trails were combed this morning. Classical tracks were set. Trail conditions are great and snow pack is firm.
(Tom Eckdahl)
Friday, February 1, 2019
Afternoon
Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All ]
The trails have been groomed today. The classic track was left alone. Conditions are great!
(Jessica Pustelnik)
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Morning
Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The trails were rolled and groomed and the classic track has been set as of this morning. Conditions are great!
(Jessica Pustelnik)
Monday, January 28, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The trails were rolled and groomed today, but no classic track was set. Conditions are great!
(Celeste Lewis)
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Our Chester Woods multi-purpose trails have been groomed and are in good condition. A few spots may be a little icy, but not bad at all.
(Jessica Pustelnik)
Monday, December 17, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
The warm temps and lack of snow have definitely taken their toll on the groomed trails at Chester Woods. The trail base is thin through many of the open areas that receive a lot of sun. In the more shaded areas the trail is better, but still a few places where leaf litter is poking through. The trail is firm during the morning hours after the colder nights, but by the afternoon it tends to soften up. We suggest best usage in the morning while it is still firm and temps are cooler. Grooming will not take place until we get more snow, as to not disturb the current trail.
The track machine has been run around the Chester Lake Trail as well as the Kisrow Trail for hiking/snowshoeing.
(Jessica Pustelnik)
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Surprisingly good coverage! There were many sections that looked like midwinter with full snow coverage and a good classic track, and then there were other sections that had a few bare spots. All bare ground was easily avoidable though, I am only listing B skis because it was quite warm while we were there, so I am guessing the bare spots grew a little after we left. Overall a fantastic ski in the woods!
Photos:
(Tyler Gilbert)

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