Trail Detail

Mercer, WI
20k
Skating/Classic
No
No
1 Cabin 1 Little Turtle
715-600-1196
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Trails are on rolling glacial terrain through pine, spruce and tamarack forests. A heated chalet with a vault toilet, wax bench, and changing room is located at the Cabin trailhead. There is a second trailhead at the Little Turtle Flowage parking lot.
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Trail Reports

2017-2018 season
Reports 15 to 24 of 28    Month: Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Great conditions on all the skating trails at Mecca (freshly groomed this morning). The classic tracks also looked like they were well groomed. These trails are beautiful, running mostly through the forest and but also along a nature preserve. The warming house had a cozy wood burning stove and sold homemade cookies that supports the local association. Thanks to Gary and all the other volunteers!
(Mary Loven)
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trail was groomed this morning in preparation for the warm weather on Friday and the Candlight on Saturday. Trail is in excellent condition so get out and enjoy the warm weather and the great skiing. We deserve this after Dec and early Jan. See you on the trails. Candlelight is on Saturday the 27th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the Chalet trailhead.
(Gary Mears)
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Morning
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All ]
Finally a real snow event to report! The trail was groomed this morning. We went over the trail twice to get it to firm up for you freestyle skiers. Track set great and we will be going over it again on Thursday to get ready for the warm up the next day. Should be great weather for the Candlight on Saturday evening so we will see you there. 5pm - 8pm
(Gary Mears)
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
It was a groomers sunrise this morning. All the trails have been groomed in anticipation of the heat wave coming over the next few days. Trail is in excellent condition and should stay that way with the freezing temps at night. Get out an enjoy the outdoors, it don't get no better.
Photos:
(Gary Mears)
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Morning
Grooming Scheduling 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trails were completely groomed Monday evening after our little snow storm of the week. Track was reset so classical should be solid. Deck with the new snow should be a little soft with a solid deck under. Conditions are excellent and the temps couldn't be better. We are having a night ski tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 from the Chalet. Everyone is welcome, and we usually go out for a sandwich and a libation afterwards. See you on the trails.
(Gary Mears)
Friday, January 12, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We just finished grooming the trail for the Holiday weekend. The new snow was just enough to get the trail in excellent condition. Deck looks level and firm, and the track should firm up great with the cold temps. Dress warm, stay out of the wind, and get out and enjoy the Great Outdoors.
Photos:
(Gary Mears)
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Complete trail was groomed Tuesday afternoon. The track is great and the deck is firm and level. Best shape we have been able to get it in this year. There is a little bit of litter from the wind but not much. Come enjoy.
(Gary Mears)
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We combed the trail again Saturday evening to clean it up for Sunday. Without more snow it is difficult to get a clean track set, so pray for more snow and we will get out there to make the skiing excellent again.
(Gary Mears)
Friday, January 5, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful trail systems in Wisconsin. I pretty much skied the entire trail system, about 25k. The track was a bit slow with temperatures only a few degrees above zero.
Photos:
(Jim Gantz)
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trail was groomed this morning even with the little bit of new snow we had. Conditions are very good and any snowcover we get after this will be groomed in again. Base has held up good, and deck is firm. Come out and enjoy the warmer conditions this weekend.
(Gary Mears)

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