Classic tracks were very nice and firm. Relatively deep and clean. Used my B skis because of occasional thin spots and tree debris but I felt it was minimal. Not a skate skier so can only say that the skate deck did not appear to have been groomed in the last day. Skater appears to be gliding by me just fine. Not sure if I am ready to slap on green wax again with cold weather but if the tracks continue to be good.

(Kathy Bjornson)

The cross country ski trail was groomed this afternoon with a new classic track set. The skate deck is in good shape.

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(James Bezanson)

Groomer was taking a second lap as I started at 2pm. Skate was nice and wide. Classic was set and soft. Thin under the pine trees. Overall good.

(Mason Owen)

We long for the days when the trail gets groomed immediately after a snow fall. There were classic tracks all over the place and there were even a few people skating through the powder/chop. Lots of drifting.

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(Howard McCann)

Icy today but most of the trail is in good condition. Some dirt and grass on the classic track but it is easy to avoid.

(Julie Hart)

Very nice conditions at Phalen. At least three passed wide, flat skate deck, and very nice tracks. Just a few spots of grass in the tracks on the south end as you turn away from Arcade St.

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(Bill Stuber)

The cross country ski trail at Phalen golf course was groomed this morning. The skate deck is in great shape with a few spots with grass showing. The classic track has been set. Enjoy!

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(James Bezanson)

Went for a quick ski tonight and found the trail wind blown, no tracks set. The deck was rutted and hard packed with abrasive snow blown across most of the trail. Seems like plenty of snow, just needs a little grooming.

(Bill Stuber)

Awful. Rock-hard trail with very thin, washed-out tracks skied in for less than half the route. Blown in in places (which actually helped the striding). Almost unskiable. Skating did not look much better - boilerplate that really needs grooming before it's skiable. Not recommended!

(Pete Thurmes)

The trails were drifted over this morning making many areas soft and slow. There are a few icy patches and some grass poking through as well. Hopefully the groomer can make another pass to smooth things out.

(Ethan Knuti)