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Park Rapids, MN
10K
Skating/Classic
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Groomed classical/skate trails wind through a varied forest, ranging from baby aspen to mature balsam and pine. Trails vary from easy to advanced. There is also a one-mile blazed showshoe trail, warming house and outdoor toilet.
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Reports 1 to 5 of 5    Month: Mar | Jan
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
Lilly's loop was groomed Wednesday, 2.5 km skate and classic. Video from groomer looks excellent! We have 10' new snow, so should be good for a while, until the next meltdown.
(Deane Johnson)
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Rock skis ]
Trails were rolled to a 1-2" base, about 1" grass poking through but not really any dirt, rocks or sticks. Classic track was left where he could, except on Eagle, where it went all over. Skier-set track on the edge hold up better. Troll(advanced hills) was not done. Snowshoe trails are open for hikers and shoers. Come and enjoy the snow while it lasts!
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(Deane Johnson)
Monday, January 22, 2024
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Rock skis ]
We have 4" total snow, ungroomed. Classic skier tracks on Lily's, Lake, and Eagle, and a few skaters have been around Eagle. Troll is not being used, which is good with the steeps and turns in these conditions. But it was a nice day and enjoyable, relaxed ski.
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(Deane Johnson)
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
Conditions are marginal and ungroomed due to 4" snow cover and groomers under repair (just the machines, the guys are fine). Despite the lack of good snow, trails are skiable and were mowed short last fall. Skier-tracked classic is certainly usable and there have been a few skaters going around. Snowshoe trails are marked and mapped, nice for light snowshoes or just hiking.
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(Deane Johnson)
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Morning
Observation 
[ Trails Open: Most ]
We have had little snow up here, and after yesterday's inch or two have about 3-4" on the ground. Ski trails, chalet and snowshoe trails are all open, marked, but not groomed. Both grooming sleds are down, or they would have rolled it. Trails were mowed closely last fall so should be skiable on rock skis, with caution due to hidden sticks, etc. Will update when snowmobiles are back in operation and we have enough snow to groom. Best bet right now is to hike the snowshoe trails.
(Deane Johnson)