Was surprised (but understood) that due to the very poor condition of the road, it was closed just before the Stewart Creek bridge. Walked in no problem. The trail was in excellent shape for spring skiing. Very happy I chose to skate ski. Temp was perfect for one layer and no hat. A great workout. The connector to Spirit was also in fine condition. Any earlier in the day and it would have been rocket fast due to low temps at night.

(William Humes)

4pm start. 35F. The skate lane was glazed in areas and soft in areas, overall fantastic. The classic track was perfect. There's no subsurface water flow yet, so all parts of the trail were fully covered and skiable. In my ideal ski fantasy world, the skate lane would be groomed again tonight after the temperature dips below freezing.

(Louise Levy)

Magney was groomed earlier this morning. At 11am and 28F, it was absolutely spectacular for skating--pretty much the best I've ever seen it. I noted some leaf litter in the classic tracks here and there, but I'd still think classic skiers could do worse in the latter half of March. Note: Skyline Drive as you approach the trailhead is in terrible shape. Navigate carefully--I'd advise getting in and out early before the road thaws, as parts are clearly super-soft.

(Erik Riker-Coleman)

Groomed before the rain and warmth, and needs another grooming. The tracks were poorly set with the light equipment and are usable but not very good. In many places the track was set directly on the old tracks and there are three or four grooves. The base is over 2 feet so there is no reason not to groom again, so let's hope that happens a few more times!

(Bruce Bauer)

The good news is they finally groomed Magney! Other positives are the tracks are almost completely clear of tree debris! I saw the groomer leaving early afternoon, temps were already at least 30 by then. The trail is very soft and skaters left deep grooves throughout. The classic track is impeccable from the grooming, unfortunately some skaters went right over it and since it was so soft it collapsed in throughout much of the start and the Bardon's loop leaving a pile of snow in the left track, which is all I did due to the conditions. Timing will be key as those ruts are deep and will freeze!

(Eve Graves)

We were disappointed to see that Magney has still not been groomed since last week. The skate lane is very well used and like concrete with an edge due to warmer temps. The classic tracks are in good shape, with lots of leaves in them. It was a beautiful day out there with the sun making the snow look like diamonds. There is about 3 feet of snow in the woods, hopefully they will groom soon!

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(Eve Graves)

The trails were groomed and in good condition. Lots of leaves in the classic ski tracks though. Great day for a ski.

(Debra Bergstrom)

Very Ggood conditions for classic skiing! Grooming was excellent as the tracks were about perfect. A good number of oak leaves in the tracks, but today's green hardwax wasn't sticky enough to pick many of them up. This was my first time at Magney and I was very impressed!

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(Brian Markes)

Magney has gotten quite a bit of use since the last grooming. The trail from the start to the entrance to Ely's Peak has a concrete like skate deck with little edge from all the use. I had a tough time herringboning up the hills I didn't want to ski up. Once I turned to the bypass, the rest of the skate deck was in much better shape. The classic track is a different story however. The tracks were really firm and fun, except for the excessive tree debris in them. Going up the hills was easier from all the additional "grip" but down I chose to get out of the tracks for fear of instant stoppage. I'd go elsewhere until this is groomed again.

(Eve Graves)

Came here after poor conditions at Spirit. Freshly groomed skate and classic. Very good over all. Road to get here is a little rough.

(John Jereczek)