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Blackwater Environmental Area
Cohasset, MN
3.5km
Skating/Classic
Yes
No
218-328-5711
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Blackwater Environmental Area was developed in 1999 by Minnesota Power and includes a warming shack and lighted trails groomed of skating and a single-track classic. Terrain is beginner-level and very gently rolling.
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2019-2020 season
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
City groomed this afternoon so it was as good as it is going to be this time of year with no new snow. Some areas had nice snow base, but there were several icy areas and lots of the oak leaves, pine needles and sticks. Just added to the challenge of balance, glide, avoid. Saw 4 of the 30 or so deer that live in the area. Girl Scout troop enjoyed their outing with hot chocolate in the warming house.
(Catherine McLynn)
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Afternoon
Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All ]
City of Cohasset groomed packed and tracked 3" new snow on both MN Power and Portage Park trails. Ski before high winds blow pine needles and oak leaves in the tracks!
(Catherine McLynn)
Monday, February 3, 2020
Evening
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Tried to ski trails after dark but all were very icy due to the warmer weather we had this weekend. Only skied first loop, did not finish try more.
(Dawn Schoonmaker)
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trails freshly groomed this afternoon. I skied all the loops. Excellent conditions--couldn't be better!
Photos:
(Tim Goeman)
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Excellent skiing. Trails are freshly groomed. Nice temps and little wind make for an enjoyable outing. Lots of deer in the area. You can ski close by them if you don't make noise and keep a steady pace. I passed within 15 yards of several and saw over a dozen--some in beds.
Photos:
(Tim Goeman)
Friday, January 24, 2020
Afternoon
Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All ]
As promised, city groomer did the entire system today so it is perfect for the weekend! City of Cohasset takes great pride in keeping the trails in tip top shape!
(Catherine McLynn)
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Conditions are good but the trail is in desperate need of grooming. 2-3 inches of new snow in the skate track, would make skate-skiing very difficult. I called the city Parks and Rec, they said they planb to be grooming this trail Friday.
(Tim Goeman)
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Afternoon
Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All ]
City groomer did the entire system on Sunday morning so it was picture perfect for Sunday and Monday kids day off from school. Today's winds dropping some leaves and debris in tracks.
(Catherine McLynn)
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Morning
Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All ]
Groomer did both MN Power and Portage Park this morning, but it has been snowing all morning with over 2 inches already. Go ski in the fun powder before it gets too deep!
(Catherine McLynn)
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Freshly groomed and tracked. Was a great day to ski! Wally and I, Mike and Cynthia from California had a great time!
(Kathy Krook)

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