Trail Detail
Notes
These classic single-tracked trails are set in the remote boreal forest of Isabella on Superior National Forest. The trails wind along lakeshores and through spruce/tamarack bogs and old pine, fir, aspen, and birch forests. Skiers can experience a wilderness character on mostly beginner to intermediate loops. Trailhead located at Flathorn Picnic area.Trail Reports
2018-2019 season
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Morning
posted: 2019-03-28 19:51:56
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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There is a lot of snow on the FG system -- we skied approx 20 km and it fully covered. Snow had pretty much corned up so the glide was good. There was quite a bit of "wolf wax" on the trail so you had to stay nimble.
(Dan Murphy)
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Morning
posted: 2019-03-26 16:32:25
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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The snow spigot has been off for 2 weeks now. Still plenty of base and coverage, but trackset is shallow with lots of pine litter. Still decent fat biking in the morning after a cold night. At this point we will only be updating conditions here if there are significant changes.
(Andy Fisher)
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Morning
posted: 2019-03-20 11:52:51
Observation [ Trails Open: All ]
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Last groomed Monday March 11th. Plenty of base, but tracks will be either soft or icy depending on the temps. Got out on the fatbike trails yesterday morning and they were set up hard and very rideable. Last night we didn't get below freezing, so no fatbiking today. We will continue to groom the trails as long as the weather cooperates and update conditions here.
(Andy Fisher)
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Sunday, March 17, 2019
Morning
posted: 2019-03-18 07:27:15
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Some ice in a few spots but mostly great conditions. Sunshine, 20 degrees by 11am, and no crowds made for a really fun ski. Plus, two thumbs up for Andy and National Forest Lodge. Definitely going back next season.
(Pat Schmitt)
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Saturday, March 16, 2019
Morning
posted: 2019-03-16 15:59:00
Observation [ Trails Open: All ]
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Slight 1/2" dusting late Friday not enough to groom effectively, but should be nicer to ski on than the thawed and frozen track-set. The fatbike segments were awesome! The thaw and freeze this week got them to set up hard and it was like riding flat bare ground (except when I put my foot into a couple feet of snow off the path turning around). Last grooming was Monday March 11th. Still substantial base and we'll continue to keep things updated and groom if possible.
(Andy Fisher)
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Morning
posted: 2019-03-13 15:01:15
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Last groomed Monday. Hit mid 40s yesterday, so a little icy this morning. About 33F at 9am with not quite enough kick from mistakenly using Violet Special. Argh!
(Lura Wilson)
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Afternoon
posted: 2019-03-12 15:37:57
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Saturday, March 9, 2019
Afternoon
posted: 2019-03-12 15:33:06
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Afternoon
posted: 2019-03-07 17:54:25
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Morning
posted: 2019-03-05 13:12:13
Observation [ Trails Open: All ]
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