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 19 to 28 of 28    Month: Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec
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.
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(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.
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(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)
Friday, December 22, 2017
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We regroomed the trails for the weekend in anticipation of the cold weather to come over the Holiday. Deck should be good and firm and a good track was set. Conditions should be very good. If it gets windy stay in the trees for protection from the cold temps. Snowshoe trail is packed down and should be easy to follow. Happy Holidays, and see you on the trails.
(Gary Mears)
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ B skis ]
This is the first week the Mecca trails were open, and they have pretty decent coverage. I skated the moose loop, but did notice that the tracks had some grass and debris showing through. The surface is soft and a bit uneven, it needs a few more passes and a little more snow. Overall I'd say the conditions were good for the early season. It was awesome that they allow dogs, and the warming hut was incredibly cozy!
(Kate Ullman)
Monday, December 18, 2017
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We were out and re-groomed the trails this morning in anticipation of some snow before the Holiday weekend. Track was set and hopefully the freestyle surface will set up a little harder than after the last snow. Still watch for ice on the swamp crossings but everywhere else seems to have come out as good as can be expected at this time of the season. See you on the trail.
(Gary Mears)
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Afternoon
Secondhand 
[ Trails: Closed ]
Officially we are not opened yet, but have rolled the surface and will try to comb by the weekend.
(Gary Mears)

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