I went down to the trail to put the equipment away for the year but after looking at the new snow, I decided to groom as the snow looked to good to pass up. Trail is groomed with two classic tracks from Menomonie to Irvington, one track with a wider skate lane from Irvington to Downsville and it looked very nice. Enjoy.

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(Bill Kryshak)

The Red Cedar trail was groomed for skating and classic from Menomonie to Downsville. A few inches of new snow and a firm base made for good results. Very good conditions.

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(David Gorman)

The Red Cedar is groomed and tracked from Menomonie to Downsville. We had about 16 inches so I rolled the trail numerous times the last few days and finished grooming today. Two tracks are set from Menomonie to Irvington and one track with a much wider skating lane is set from Irvington to Downsville - expect it to be a bit soft. 26 deer crossed the trail in one group yesterday, the eagles are out daily and there is a pair of swans hanging close to the start in Menomonie so I hope you can get out to ski and enjoy the wonderful scenery.

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(Bill Kryshak)

The skating lane on the Red Cedar trail was groomed from Menomonie to 1/4 mile north of Downsville Thursday. Classic tracks could not be set. Classic tracks are icy and somewhat deteriorated. Skate skiing is best from Irvington to Downsville. There is no snow under the bridge at Irvington. I skate skied from Irvington to just north of Downsville today and the track was fast and a bit rough in spots, but certainly skiable. A few spots of moderate debris.

(David Gorman)

Trail between Menomonie and Irvington was fair for skating because of foot and deer traffic and bark and seed litter and very good for classic. South of Irvington skate deck rated good although there was heavy seed litter in a few spots. It was 30 degrees and sunny. I used FastWax Blue LF. Still a nice albeit tiring 14 mile ski with great scenery.

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(Keith Carlson)

Groomed the Red Cedar from Menomonie to Downsville. Set two classic tracks from Menomonie to Irvington and one track with a wider skating lane from Irvington to Downsville. Trail looked very good.

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(Bill Kryshak)

Out skating with the groomers this morning south of Irvington. Plenty of snow down. With it coming in heavy, it will take a bit to settle in and work out the lumps. Classic track looked great!

(Ben Larson)

The Red Cedar trail was rolled yesterday and groomed and tracked today from Menomonie to Downsville. Conditions are good for both skating and classic.

(David Gorman)

The Red Cedar Trail was groomed and tracked today from Menomonie to Downsville. Snow conditions are very good.

(David Gorman)

The Red Cedar Trail was groomed and tracked from Menomonie to Downsville. Snow conditions are good although there are leaves and twigs in some stretches.

(David Gorman)