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Ed's Lake National Recreation Trail
Crandon, WI
6K
Classic Only
No
No
715-674-4481
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The trail follows several early 1900's railroad grades through a variety of forest types. Tracked and groomed for classic skiing, the three loops provide excellent skiing for beginner and intermediate skiers. An Adirondack-style shelter overlooking Ed's Lake is located along the Birch loop.
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2025-2026 season
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Reports 1 to 6 of 6    Month: Feb | Jan
Monday, February 23, 2026
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Fresh snow has rejuvenated the trails, leaving a base which is at 6 inches. All sections have been combed and groomed and tracks have been set.
Photos:
(Blake Rouzer)
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
All trail sections have been groomed, tracked, and cleared of trees. 4 - 5 inch trail base which may be thinner on some step sections.
Photos:
(Blake Rouzer)
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skied the main loops this morning. Found grooming and snow conditions excellent at this classic skiing trail.
(Dan Hegland)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Trails combed and tracks have been set. Trails have been cleared of trees with about 6" of base snow.
Photos:
(Blake Rouzer)
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
Trails have been cleared of downed trees and brush with 4-6" of snow base. Trail has been compacted with UTV tracks but no groomer, as that machine is still out of service at this time.
(Blake Rouzer)
Monday, January 5, 2026
Morning
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
Trails are open for use but have not been groomed due to equipment failure. We hope to have this resolved as soon as possible and will post and update as soon as the trails have been groomed. The trailheads will continued to be plowed in the meantime.
(Blake Rouzer)