First time there in a lot of years base is thin but ski-able, very icy, and was freshly groomed (looked like maybe early Friday). But half way thru ran in to snowmobilers on trail. I reminded them this was a ski trail. They chewed it up pretty good, now 2/3rd needs new grooming to get tracks set. Icy but still a good ski, watch out on hills! Some bare patches near the lake along the ridge. Some roots exposed. Hard base, maybe 8".

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(Robert Johnson)

A bit of snow arrived! A couple inches of snow was enough to get the groomers out Sunday morning. All trails groomed with two sets of classic tracks. Conditions are fair.

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(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)

With the rain and freezing temperatures, the trails are in poor condition. There are dirt spots in some areas and icy in other areas. Groomers will not be going out.

(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)

The trails have only been packed and no classic tracks have been set. Snow depth: 1". The trails poor. Some areas have dirt spots, some areas become icy, and unfortunately the trails have been walked on.

(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)

After receiving about 3 inches of new snow, the groomers went out and packed all the trails. Good for skate skis. Classic tracks will not be set until there’s more snow.

(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)