I skied the 13.4 K loop. However, it was not groomed beyond the 7 K loop. One or two skate skiers had gone before me but no classic skiers so I ended up breaking a diagonal trail for about 6 K. I would guess there was 10 - 12 inches of fresh snow on the trail. It was slow going but the scenery was awesome. The 2, 4, and 7 K loops had all been groomed for both classic and skate skiers. I would rate the classic track as good to very good other than frequent soft pole plants on the right side. The parking lot was packed when I arrived around 11:30 am.

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(Jim Gantz)

Mukwonago received 7 more inches of snow this week. I rolled and groomed the 2Km, 4 Km and 7.5 Km loops on Thursday. The conditions are soft, but hopefully firmed up overnight. Grooming plans: I'm going back out today to smooth out the skate deck, since there was a lot of use yesterday.

(Katie LeMoine)

Almost all fresh groom. Very soft Conditions.tracks set. Mostly sugar. Maybe will be better tomorrow.

(Scott Hoff)

Today I was able to get out with the groomer and did several swipes around each loop. I got the whole trail system packed and the skate ski lane flat and level. I did not set new tracks due to more snow in the forecast. Grooming plans are to roll trails first thing on Thursday, and then follow up with grooming Thursday afternoon. We will do our best to get the trails ready for Birkie racers who need to get that last minute ski in! Good luck racers!

(Katie LeMoine)

First time visiting this trail. It's a beautiful, flowing trail; however, the pole plants for classic skiing were really soft on the outside of the track. The pole sank several inches. I will visit again after it's re-groomed. Skate deck looked uneven.

(Suzann Mouw)

With a dusting of snow on top of fresh grooming from Friday, Joanie and I skied the 13k+ and 2k+ loops as the first skiers Saturday morning. Love the flow of this trail and the woods scenery is great. Unfortunately, the trail was not packed down firm, so we were both sinking down in the tracks and pole plants were soft. We were going to try skating, but the skate lane was uneven in many areas, even though it was much firmer than the tracks.

(Darren Blankenship)

Mukwonago was groomed today. The skate deck is a little uneven in a couple of places. The classic tracks are excellent, and will hopefully firm up more tonight. The skate deck is soft as well, but should firm up after tonight.

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(Katie LeMoine)

Ten more inches of snow this week! The trails were rolled today and all loops will be groomed first thing Friday! Should be a great weekend!

(Katie LeMoine)

Muk is open and partially groomed. The Thursday snowstorm brought about 10 inches of new snow. I rolled and packed the 2 Km, 4 Km, and 7 Km loops this morning. I was able to groom the 2 Km and 4 Km loops for skate and classic skiing. The 7 Km loop I only had time to groom it for classic skiing. The 13 Km is still untouched and would be a pretty neat backcountry ski right now. The snow base is about 11 inches. The trail was already firmly up nicely before I left today. The trail was packed and groomed today, so take caution with hard pole plants as they might push through further than expected. We will work on getting the whole trail system packed and groomed next week.

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(Katie LeMoine)

The trail head parking lot has been plowed. We appreciate your patience during the government shutdown, and we will work diligently to get the trails open and groomed as soon as we can. There is about 10-12 inches of snow out there. Mukwonago ski trails are planned to be groomed the week of February 3. For now, if you are feeling adventurous and are heading out there expect a backcountry experience.

(Katie LeMoine)