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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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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)
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Ancient One and Pixie Dust ran the light screens Thursday evening for your weekend skiing pleasure. They flattened some of the humpty-bumps and stirred up a few leaves. There is not enough snow to level the trails, as flat as we would like them to be. They encountered several skiers on the outer loop during their run. All had smiles on their faces. Again, skilled skiers with low expectations and not your best skis should have a fun skiing adventure. We are trying to conserve our ultra-thin base, so there will likely not be any grooming runs until we get more snow.
(Dave Anderson, Elk River Nordic Ski Club)
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Rock skis ]
The recent dusting has re-charged the snow level to "acceptable" for rock skis. (Where did the promised 2" go?)
(Gary Lindberg)
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Night
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Groomers made a late run last night and rolled the new powder. Perimeter 10k is in nice shape, but B skis would be your best bet. Trails with pavement below should be skied with caution or avoided.
(Mark Rathbun)
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Night
Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All ]
Swung by Woodlands and ran into a groomer. The rumor was true, outer perimeter trail was groomed last night. If your expectations can handle some oak leaves on the trail, your experience should be better than just ok. Get some before it turns into a squeak fest! Who'll make first tracks?
(Mark Rathbun)
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
Full, but thin, coverage with some stick and leaf debris, maybe a few very small dirt spots. A little wavy but overall another enjoyable ski in the woods. Other people to deer ratio today 2:2. If you have quick feet, a trip to Elk River would be worth your drive. I heard a rumor that the groomers are considering a touch-up run soon.
(Mark Rathbun)

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