No new snow this far north, but regroomed all skating lanes and north inside trail segments with tracks set (not groomed previously). Foot prints by the hikers have been groomed out on the skating lanes.

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(Bryan Pike, Crow Wing County Parks)

Conditions: Good for needing more snow.
Trails very ski-able. Tracks thin in places. I skated Monday and it was very good given the conditions. The skate lane is uneven but this is because of lack of snow. The grooming is excellent for the conditions. Lots of hiker tracks unfortunately. Probably not worth a drive from the Twin Cities at this point. But with a little more snow it could be!

(David Taylor)

2.5 inches of new snow groomed. Tracks set in many areas. All skating lanes groomed for skating. Tracks set on outer loop and southern inside trail segments.

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(Bryan Pike, Crow Wing County Parks)

Conditions: Good early season.
Skated mostly outer loop very nice to be out on our local system. Groomer did a nice job everything was firm and wide. I would not use your best skis but easy to get in a long ski either skate or classic.

(Clay Alexson)

Groomed the 4 inch snowfall. 1.5 inch base ok for skate skiing with rock skis. Outside loop has two passes and is 12-13 feet wide.

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(Bryan Pike, Crow Wing County Parks)

Conditions: 3-4 inches of fresh, wet and melting snow.
No plans to groom due to the difficulty of grooming the melting snow. Make your own tracks and pray for more snow and cooler temps!

(Bryan Pike, Crow Wing County Parks)