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Elm Creek Park Reserve
Maple Grove, MN
15.8k
Skating/Classic
Yes
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763-694-7894
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Some of the best ski trails in the metro area. Fantastic night skiing on their lighted trails! New in 2003, a 2.5K man-made snow loop.
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Thursday, December 14, 2017
Night
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Conditions on the ~2km man made loop were good. They are blowing snow and appear to be about to open the final ~0.5km of the man made loop. Apart from some blowing snow and few spots of the classic track where the piston bully had to travel across to work on the new area the skiing was very good. Was there from 6:00 to 7:30-ish and it wasn't overly busy by any means.
(Erik Erickson)
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle Observation 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Skied the manmade snow loop after this mornings light snow...very nice....very quiet. Looks like they may be getting ready to open the last segment?
(Mike Flynn)
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Evening
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Good skis ]
Very good. Classic tracks set. Quite a few high schoolers out but plenty of room to spare. About 2km worth.
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(Kevin Wendland)
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Great skiing today. Kick wax worked and there is hope for the body coming around. There's a pile of snow...ready to go...for the lower dough(nut) - see photo.
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(Mark Lahtinen)
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Conditions at Elm today were perfect. Couldn't tell it was man-made snow. Skied classic. Tracks were in great shape. The skating deck was in good shape also. Lots of skiers, but not too crowded. The tubing hill isn't open yet, so parking was plentiful.
(Mark Waldoch)
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Elm Creek wa a popular choice today! Still plenty of room for everyone. Snow was soft and slow and quite fun for skating. Didn't try the track but it looked like it was holding up well. New expanded 2k felt Birkie-like after burning my lungs on La Squadra on Friday. Can't wait for more to open everywhere!
(Joe Dolan)
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Stopped in for the Nordic Opener on Saturday. Wow, huge crowds! Even the beach parking lot was 3/4 full. The trail has been expanded to 2K -- just missing the final loop down by the bridge. Skiing was still quite good as of 11:30 am, amazing given all the traffic. And great to see so many vendors and demos.
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(Bruce Adelsman)
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Good skis ]
Approximately 2K of trails is open and in good condition. Celebrate cross-country skiing at the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener on Saturday, December 9th from 9am - 4pm.
(Bruce Bolduan, Three Rivers Park District)
Friday, December 8, 2017
Morning
Observation 
[ Trails: Closed ]
Photos of Elm Creek before it reopens tomorrow for the Nordic Opener. Thanks TRPD!
Photos:
(Mark Lahtinen)
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Afternoon
Grooming Scheduling 
[ Trails: Closed, Bare ground ]
A section of the Valley trail will open for skiers at 5am on Saturday, December 9th. The distance opening is yet to be determined.
(Bruce Bolduan, Three Rivers Park District)

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