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Forest History Center
Grand Rapids, MN
4.5k
Classic Only
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218-327-4482
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Interpretive Center, ski through 1900's Logging Camp and virgin timber. Rated beginner. Maintained by Northern Lights Nordic Ski Club.
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2021-2022 season
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Monday, March 7, 2022
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All ]
The trail was packed last week, and it looks like they groomed Sunday or Monday. Looks like it would be a nice ski.
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(Bob Conzemius)
Monday, March 7, 2022
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails were groomed this morning. I groom twice on most trails once to break up the crust and then to set a track. Still lots of snow in the woods. Trail conditions are very good.
(John Beltman)
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
February weather is providing cold nights and sunny days which are making for firm packed trails. All trails were groomed yesterday, lots of snow, conditions are excellent. At the North end of the Forest History Center Trails, we have packed a trail that is dedicated to fat tire bikes.
Photos:
(John Beltman)
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
Fresh snow to break on the swamp trail and river trail. Forest of Today and other portions were broken with fresh boot and snowshoe tracking. Plenty of snow, practically no debris. Dozens of redpolls at the visitor center feeders.
Photos:
(John Schroeder)
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails were groomed Tuesday, have now set up and are quite firm. All trails have tracks set for classic skiing.
(John Beltman)
Friday, January 7, 2022
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails were groomed today in anticipation of great skiing weather tomorrow. The gates will be left open for the duration of the ski season to allow for parking. Trails can also be assessed at the 14th street trail head.
(John Beltman)
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trails were all groomed on Monday and are in very good condition. I skied to Sylvan point this afternoon. Nice weather. The walkers, snowshoers, and hikers have been respectful of the classic ski track and have kept to the side of the trail.
Photos:
(John Beltman)
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Plenty of snow, trails have all been packed and groomed. Trails are in excellent conditions and may firm up overnight. No tracks are set at this point.
Photos:
(John Beltman)
Friday, December 24, 2021
Morning
Firsthand: Both 
[ B skis ]
Trails packed but not tracked. I was hesitant to go out due to warm weather (35F+) but other than a little bit of sticking/drag, it wasn't too bad. Some trail debris, especially from the summer’s blowdown. Sylvan Point: freshly groomed, freshly trampled. Packed but full of boot and dog tracks. Trail was also a bit sticky at 37F.
Photos:
(John Schroeder)
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ B skis ]
Trails have been rolled, but not groomed from the Visitors center all the way to Sylvan point. Ski condition exceeded my expectation. Not sluggish.
(John Beltman)