Soft and lumpy conditions. The skate deck is a bit tore up from skijoring/dogs and runners that must have mistaken the ski trail for the multi-use trail. No classic tracks set as of 2:00 p.m., but skier-made tracks all around. Skating is possible, but you'll get a workout. All of this being said, Hiawatha has great conditions for recreational touring on natural snow!

(Brian Aas)

Yow! We got a lot of snow in the last few days. Our crew has been out taming and sculpting all that snow into functional trails. As of this morning we have been able to roll out all the skiing trails, the 1k and 2k cutoffs, and the walking trail. I was not able to get the classic tracks down this morning as the snow is too soft and the groomer would have gotten stuck.
Grooming plans: We need the snow to firm up just a little bit more, so we will be out there tonight with the groomer to get the nice cord on the skate deck and classic tracks down. Thanks for your patience on this. Enjoy the snow!

(Mike Guild)

Skate deck was a bit icy tonight. More snow should help with that! Classic tracks looked good all the way around, but I didn't have time to employ both disciplines tonight.

(Mark Wagner)

Great conditions continue. Groomed the 4k loop plus the 2k and 1k cutoff. Laid down fresh classic tracks, as well as tried to keep expanding the width fo the overall trail. Also rolled out the walking trail (on the left). Enjoy the snow!

(Mike Guild)

Skate deck has firmed up very nicely now! Update from Friday night: fresh groom on the skate deck, fresh classic tracks, and freshly rolled out walking/dog/biking path. Everything looks good. No bare spots, no ice, no issues. Enjoy the fresh snow!

(Mike Guild)

Hiawatha is groomed with classic tracks. Skate deck is wide and firm. Wind is blowing hard so there will be drifts. Enjoy!

(John Saunders)

All trails still good. We rolled the ski trail and hiking trail. Good coverage all around. Was not able to put down fresh machine-made classic tracks. Working on getting the machine fixed.

(Mike Guild)

Disappointed no classic tracks set yet. The skier made tracks are pretty poor. Skied the entire loop.

(Jane Stewart)

The full 4k trail was freshly groomed overnight with the usual two turnoffs. The skate deck was firm and in great shape. No classical tracks set, but it looks like there is enough depth for them to be set soon.

(Jamie Brand)

Hiawatha is groomed, and I am hoping the skate deck sets up overnight. We are having issues with our groomer, so there is no classic track set. We will get that resolved ASAP. Enjoy!

(John Saunders)