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Trout Lake Recreation Area
Grand Rapids, MN
10.0k
Classic Only
No
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218-832-3161
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Located in the Chippewa National Forest, semi-primitive. Contains Joyce Estate, a historic northwoods retreat with log and stone buildings of Adirondack architecture. Rated beginner/intermediate.
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2025-2026 season
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Reports 1 to 3 of 3    Month: Dec | Nov
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
I rolled and feathered Doan Lake trails this morning. Bumps are slowly smoothing out. Then I set new Classic tracks. I did not set new tracks on Trout Lake trails. It's better to ski in the pretty good tracks from yesterday and cover over some rocks and leaves.
(Carl Nordgren)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
Rolled and set tracks on all trails. Base is a bit thin for tracks but fair to good in most places. Still a bit bumpy until there is enough snow for groomer.
(Carl Nordgren)
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Rock skis ]
I rolled all the Trout Lake and Doan Lake trails late afternoon. About 4+ inches of pretty dense snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. The ground wasn't frozen yet so there was some slush below the snow on Wednesday. Frozen hard by today. Base is thin but Doan Lake trails are skiable. Trout trails have some gravel in places so not as good.
(Carl Nordgren)