Once again, this hidden gem of a XC ski trail delivers! Pine Point groomers must've been out this morning or midday, as the skate deck was primed for skiing! Perfect corduroy, snow coverage excellent (obviously some debris in spots, ) but all navigable. Classic tracks in tip top condition too! No one was out there around 1:30pm this afternoon. Big thanks to the groomers for keeping these trails well-groomed and cared for, for us skiers.

(Liz Westerhaus)

Ski trails were groomed for classic and skate skiing. Some thin spots with dirt showing and debris on the skate deck. Classic track is in good condition with some thin spots. Over all trails are in fair to good conditions. Multi-use trails were also groomed.

(Carolyn Friedrich, Washington County Parks)

Trails were groomed for skate skiing today. Existing tracks are still in place. Trails have coverage but may have drifting due to heavy winds. Debris is present.

(Carolyn Friedrich, Washington County Parks)

A perfect choice for a cold windy day. Although we've biked through Pine Point many times, and I've been trail running there once, it was our first time skiing it. I found the pines even more beautiful on a sunny crisp winter day than in summer. Green, blue, white, and black were the colors there today. Oh, and the snow was great too! The classic tracks were deep and solid and the skate deck looked smooth and firm too. When we got there at 3 pm it still didn't look like many people had skated since it had been groomed.

(Lois Braun)

All trails freshly groomed, nice soft new snow. Classic tracks set on most trails but there were a few sections missing tracks. Some oak leaves already but overall nice conditions at Pine Point today. Some occasional sticks, cones, snow/dirt mix but could use good skis if careful.

(Chuck Nelson)

All ski trails were packed and new tracks were set. There is good coverage with minimal debris throughout all ski trails. Multi-use trails were packed as well.

(Carolyn Friedrich, Washington County Parks)

It was such a fun morning skiing at Pine Point Park. With the dusting of snow last night, it appeared the firm skate deck provided enough edging for a sure push off. The classic tracks were very firm and well set under the fluffy white stuff. Skins, green hard wax and whatever was on my vintage Skilom woodies worked great, as long as you maneuvered around the fallen chunks of bark, some leaf debris and small pine cones. I love natural snow skiing. Thanks groomers!

(Doug Schumacher)

Conditions were mostly very good for skating. Staff did a good job of creating an approachable and a very edge worthy skate deck. The only difficulty occurred on the short up hill portion under the spruce trees on the pond trail west of the parking lot and north of the Gateway trail. The classic tracks were solid, but gripable, with short sections of leaves in the usual spots. A nice hour plus ski. All the parking lot skier tailgaters I encountered were smiling and happy with their time on the trails. Cold northwest winds were mostly a non-issue at this heavily tree protected system.

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(Michael Wilke)

Ski trails were groomed for skate skiing. No new classic track reset due to thin snow. Some dirt showing through and debris is present. Current classic tracks may be icy.

(Carolyn Friedrich, Washington County Parks)

I was fortunate to be the first to ski the freshly groomed tracks this morning. While the classic tracks were thin in a few spots on the south loop, the conditions were exceptional. No debris and clean grooming. I love Washington Cty Parks. Go east side!

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(Glenn Hansen)