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Woodland Trails
Elk River, MN
15km
Skating/Classic
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Maintained by Elk River Nordic Nordic Ski Club, these trails have become a hot-spot for fantastic skiing in the North Metro. Trails are largely wooded over rolling terrain, but some sections have good climbs and descents. Trails consist of several interconnected loops and are aptly named--be sure to check out the "Top-of-the-World" and "Gravity Box" as well as "Wash Pond Flats" to the NE of the biathlon range. There is not a warming shack, but at least one port-o-potty at the main parking lot. Primarily groomed for skate (not always tracked for classic).
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2017-2018 season
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Friday, January 19, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
98% coverage but thin pole plants on the paved sections. "Pretty good" is a pretty good description. Looked like ~25 high school team skiers on the course. I skied the classic easy trails west of the tracks with 3-pin, no wax which was just fine for the warm conditions. As always Woodland Trails is the go-to location in NW Metro. Is there an award for best signage and sharing with hikers? I nominate Woodland Trails -- the foot trails are well marked and well used; the ski trails only occasionally trod.
(Gavin Watt)
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Both 
[ Good skis ]
Had an enjoyable afternoon skiing at Woodland Trails. When heading from my homebase Brainerd to the Twin Cities, this is my favorite place to ski. And I could not agree more with others who commented on the best signage for walkers and skiers. I did take pictures the day I skied to share with my own ski club being walking on the ski trails is becoming more of an issue every year. Thank you groomers!
(Laura Beilke)
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Great skiing today along Terminal Moraine. Fun outing with four instances of crossing trail with deer in front of me, reminding me I am in their home! Full coverage. Plenty easy to hold an edge. The classic tracks are set today, looked great!
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(Dean Kleinhans)
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Snow was plentiful and well rolled. It's not the freshly groomed corduroy of Hyland and Elm Creek, but rather slow, real snow criss-crossed by deer. I used my B-skis, but didn't feel anything other than twigs and leaves on the trail. 5 degree out when I started at sunrise, so I hope it stays cold enough there to survive the forecast thaw.
(Andor Langski)
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Ancient One asked me to pass along that the "surf is up at Woodlands". He and Taxi scooted around the trails with the light screens this evening "like their pants were on fire"! Expect a very enjoyable ride for your Wednesday ski.
(Dave Anderson, Elk River Nordic Ski Club)
Monday, January 15, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Three new inches rolled and ready to ski. Ancient One and The Blooming Onion headed out with the rollers last evening after the football celebration at the Grooming Cave ended. Expect good conditions on all trails. Most skiers have switched over to their number ones.
Grooming plans: We will be out with the screens Tuesday evening, so with warming temps, Wednesday and Thursday may even earn the rare "plenty-good" rating. It is so good to have some snow to work with! Enjoy!
(Dave Anderson, Elk River Nordic Ski Club)
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Enjoyed the new fallen snow at Woodlands, which accumulated to a strong 3 inches. Had the place to myself this afternoon around 3:30, weird. Used B skis.
(Mark Rathbun)
Monday, January 8, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
It was above freezing, not bad coverage but definitely have to ski a flat ski on those trails with asphalt under the snow. Cannot push hard either. But that is alright. The local animals all like having everyone come out to ski. I think still a B ski rating, especially on the grass trails such as Terminal Moraine and Scouring Rush Run, North Mickey. If you have trouble keeping skis flat, bring your rock skis.
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(Dean Kleinhans)
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
Pretty good rock ski conditions. Trail is a bit bumpy in spots, but there's a nice hardpack base and the coverage is pretty good overall. Only a handful of dirt spots are now showing that are easy to avoid. I skied here a few times in the last couple weeks, and today definitely had much better glide than that styro-foam snow during the deep freeze. Always a pleasure to ski one of my favorite trails in the area!
(Dan Inderieden)
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Such incredible coverage and good skiing on all trails. There is caution necessary on those trails that have asphalt under them, but easy to avoid the few scrapped spots. Really nice outing in afternoon with friends. Great for skating, no diagonal tracks yet.
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(Dean Kleinhans)

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