Trail Detail
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The most popular trail is the Pike Island loop offering views of the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.Trail Reports
2021-2022 season
Friday, February 25, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-02-25 16:46:27
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-02-24 21:55:46
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Good conditions all around Pike Island. To and from Island the tracks are washed out. Surprising little trail liter. More deer were on the Island than people.
(Tom Eckstein)
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-02-23 16:34:27
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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The course is groomed and in good shape, though there is a surprising amount of tree debris given the recent snow. And the only icy section is on the south west part of the island, parallel to the Mendota bridge. The skiing is great. The spring calls from the birds are a good reminder that we probably don't have many great days left.
(David Glaser)
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-02-23 10:44:48
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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I skied in from Minnehaha Park and found some pristine double track on the east end of Pike Island. The groomer was out working while I was there. Some of the track base goes nearly all the way to the icy base but still very skiable! Nice job groomers! Noted tons of bird noise out there!
(Sara Brokaw)
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-02-23 10:46:58
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied the Pike Island loop in the evening after the storm had mostly moved out of the metro area. The trails had not been groomed but the several inches of fresh snow covered the trails nicely with only a few areas with thinner coverage due to the wind. Should be in excellent condition once the trails get a pass by the groomers.
(Tim Gillard)
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Friday, February 18, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-02-18 19:13:43
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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The high winds today caused a lot of debris to cover the trails, primarily the Minnesota River side of Pike Island. There were also downed trees laying clean across the path. I could not get any sort of significant glide because of it. The tracks were still intact, but between the debris and presence of walkers ignoring the signage, I don't think they will be there for long unless we get one more significant snowfall. The one saving grace was a bald eagle sighting. Always a treat on Pike Island.
(Kara Greshwalk)
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-02-15 19:18:22
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-02-15 09:02:02
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Monday, February 14, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-02-14 17:04:03
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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The Pike Island loop was great today after an overnight snowfall. The feeder trail from the visitor's center was a mess, but Pike proper was meticulously groomed and a delight to use. Watch out for deer feces, but there was little debris. I saw the grooming machine at work on the nearby Fort Snelling trails but I didn't ski those. If you've been thinking about Fort Snelling, now's the time. It may never be this good again until the fall.
(Julio Ojeda-Zapata)
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Monday, February 14, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-02-14 15:54:38
Firsthand: Classic [
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A little choppy on the path leading to Pike Island, but the island itself was freshly groomed and glorious. A couple small icy spots where the tracks were shallow, but otherwise a beautiful day to ski.
(Nora McDonald)
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