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Battle Creek Regional Park East
Maplewood, MN
6.0k
Classic Only
No
No
651-748-2500
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Rated easy to difficult. Parking located along Lower Afton Road, east of McKnight Road.Trail Reports
2017-2018 season
Monday, January 1, 2018
Evening
posted: 2018-01-01 18:24:04
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Evening ski as the full moon was rising. Surprisingly good trails. Only a very few spots that looked iffy, and most people just skied around those.
(Will Schroeer)
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Monday, January 1, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-01-01 16:14:12
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Classic only on this trail. Two tracks were set over a thin base. I took the B skis. Rock skis would not be a wrong choice. I stayed on the green loop just to get a sampler. Track varied from worn to very good. There are thin spots in the pines and at some junctions. The skied in track with fresh powder ran a brisk speed where I tried it. Barred Owls were calling. I heard at least two calling mid afternoon. I saw two other skiers. It was reasonably sheltered. The track is variable until more snow allow a new cut. Overall, I was thankful to have track to ski in. There are some huge Cottonwood trees along the Green loop. The one hill of any size was good. It was a cold but enjoyable easy tour.
(Jeff Bolte)
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Sunday, December 31, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-12-31 17:27:19
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Classic tracks have been set. There was no bare ground but in a few spots squirrels or deer were digging around. It was good skiing but bitter cold.
(Bruce Montgomery)
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Saturday, December 30, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-12-30 09:46:37
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied all trails. Classic track done yesterday. It was much better than I thought. Some sections very good. Also good wind protection.
(Ahvo Taipale, Finn Sisu)
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