Trail Detail
Notes
The Balsam Branch trails are open to the public for no charge. When there is snow, tracks are set by Polk County Park and volunteers. The trailhead parking area is always well plowed. Toilet facilities are available at the nearby Kennedy Environmental center but no coffee shop or warming facility. Roughly 4K of lighted trails added in 2010.Trail Reports
2021-2022 season
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-01-04 18:09:47
Firsthand: Freestyle [
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Snow was pretty fast today, a few easily avoidable rocks but all around decent with the amount of snow we have. The lights were not working on majority of lighted loop though, which made it dangerous and ended my ski early.
(Kelli Lester)
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Morning
posted: 2021-12-30 11:41:27
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Classic on just the inside loops [knee re-hab in progress] and not the middle or outer loop. Some grass and infrequent root but overall very nice conditions given the limited snow to work with. Used waxless fish scale rock skis and probably the right choice. Thanks Greg H for making the most of the trails. Some skate areas looked quite nice but some thin areas too. Don't forget to donate please.
(Steve Mccormack)
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Morning
posted: 2021-12-29 13:43:32
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Just groomed this morning. All trails are groomed and tracked. We have large rocks through-out the system. On occasion leaves were brought up. Worth while getting out to ski. Suggesting rock skis.
(Greg Hoelscher)
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Monday, December 13, 2021
Night
posted: 2021-12-14 07:21:12
Firsthand: Freestyle [
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Skated under the lights. Trails have been rolled but are soft and rough. No classic track have been set, except for what others have skied in.
(Kevin Rogers)
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