Skate deck in Bunker Hills Park, Bunker Hills Golf Course, and Skijor groomed today. Generally good conditions for skating, with some icy stretches. Due to ice and insufficient base we are unable to set fresh classic track. The existing track is icy with some shallow and bare areas, and in poor condition.

(Joe Baker, Anoka County Parks)

Good conditions (skate deck a little soft, of course) and classic tracks set on most trails. Started from north end and skied as much as I could in 2 hours. I only saw one other skier between 4 and 6 pm but had multiple deer sightings.

(Miles Kraines)

The Skijor trail was combed and tracked today. The skate deck and classic track are in good condition, except along the the railroad tracks north of the dog park, where we are still short of base where there had been some utility work. In this area there is some dirt worked into the base, which can be seen and avoided, but B skis recommended. Bunker Hills Park and Bunker Hills Golf Course were combed and tracked yesterday and remain in good, firm condition.

(Joe Baker, Anoka County Parks)

Bunker Hills Park and Bunker Hills Golf Course combed and tracked today. Skate deck and classic track in good condition.

(Joe Baker, Anoka County Parks)

Skated the golf course and part of the campground. Wind blown on open areas, soft everywhere, a few icy/bare spots. Can tell there's been a lot of traffic through! With temps dropping I would bet it firms up quickly. Classic tracks looked good from what I could see.

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(Michael Bieber)

Classic tracks are nice and firm. Drifted over in a few places. A few leaves, footprints, and deer tracks. Saw a pileated woodpecker.

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(Kal Perry)

Skated campground, full golf course, and skijoring loop at about 2:30 this afternoon (about 20K). Very well groomed, skate deck flat in most spots, newly combed and in good shape. Golf course was the slightly soft, but I needed a workout anyway. Trail was slightly wind blown in a few areas, good skis not a problem (the few thins spots on north skijoring and under trees on golf course were easily avoidable). Tracks set and seemed firm on a couple of my downhill rides; going back tomorrow for a classic run!

(Jeff Gillberg)

Bunker Park and Bunker Golf Course were combed and tracked today. Skijor was groomed today. The skate deck throughout is in very good condition. Classic track in good condition with a few icy stretches.

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(Joe Baker, Anoka County Parks)

Skied the Bunker Hills Skijoring trail (South Loop) and the trails was in very good shape, the groomer did a very good job with the ice. I would stay away from the north loop until we get more snow, there are some dirt patches on the north loop from an earlier utility project that took place in November/December. Thanks to Bunker Hills and the great job on the trail.

(Paul Anderson)

Bunker Hills Park was groomed today. We were able to break up the ice pack pretty well, with the Rice Lake Legend leading with the Pisten Bully and the Martin St. Marvel detailing behind with a Tidd-Tech. The trails are far from perfect, but about as good as you can get in these tough conditions with minimal base. Skate deck in good condition and getting hard fast. The classic track is fresh and in good condition, with a few shallow and icy stretches. Bunker Golf Course was groomed yesterday. The ice pack was tilled, with the skate deck and classic track much improved, but in general trails are hard and glazing up. Skijor was also also groomed yesterday with similar results, except the old track remains and is very icy.

(Joe Baker, Anoka County Parks)