We groomed the trail from Menomonie to Downsville after getting a couple of inches of new snow. Skate lane turned out well especially from Irvington to Downsville. Tracks are a little icy in a few spots but overall not bad. The candlelight ski is on for tonight from 6:00 - 9:00.

(Bill Kryshak)

Skied from the trailhead south for 20 mins and back. Tracks were starting to get soft at about 10 am and with the additional drizzle and warm temps it may be softer on Saturday. Go very early if you go so as to not sink too far into the base. Skate deck looked good but was also very soft. Some minor debris to ski around in a few spots, and walkers got into the tracks in numerous spots but could ski over them.

(Bob Little)

The tracks for classic were in good condition. Their base was hard packed and made for good kick and glide. This trail is absolutely nothing but scenic. Great for skaters!

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(Kurt Zuppke)

Beautiful conditions! Thanks so much for getting the trail groomed so quickly after the fresh snow. Skied to the 2-mile mark and back, saw lots of other skiers this evening.

(Paul Verdon)

Rolled the Red Cedar from Menomonie to the 9 mile mark - about 8 inches of new snow. Went back over trail with Tidd Tech and set tracks on both sides of trail from Menomonie to Irvington and on one side of trail from Irvington to Downsville. Everything should set up nicely with cold night and be in great shape for the weekend.

(Bill Kryshak)

Tracks are OK, great to get outside and ski! Started in the park off State Road 29 in Menomonie. I went a couple miles out then returned. Not a lot of extra snow but there are skiable tracks on both sides of the trail and enough room for a small area for skating between the tracks.

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(David Gorman)

We rolled the Red Cedar from Menomonie to about the 9 mile mark on Saturday - about 8 inches of new snow. The plan is to set track early Tuesday morning.

(Bill Kryshak)

Snow about 4" to 5" deep. The Red Cedar Trail has been rolled flat for freestyle skiing. Skied both classical and freestyle. The trail has been groomed wider than it normally has been in past years. Expect an occasional small branch in the trail. No bare spots except under the County Road D bridge. Beautiful alongside the river!

(Jeff Pitman)

Rolled the trail from Menomonie to Downsville. About 6 inches of light snow so it packed down nicely but still quite soft.

(Bill Kryshak)