Trail Detail
Notes
The Piedmont trail has 5k of trail for beginning and intermediate skiers. This double-tracked trail leads you through both aspen, birch, and hardwood forest. Handmade signs made by a skier in the Piedmont neighborhood and a beautiful overlook of the St. Louis River Valley are the unique features of this trail.Trail Reports
2021-2022 season
Friday, April 1, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-04-01 08:52:34
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Classic trails have well-set tracks with icy patches. Conditions improve away from the trailhead. I used classic skis with stickier wax under the foot and had an enjoyable time. The short, 1.2 k. skate loop is in freshly-groomed, new-snow condition. The west hillside of Duluth received rain, then 3 to 4 inches of snow on Wednesday morning, so the new snow was wet underneath when trails were groomed on Thursday. Coverage is 100%. The only reason not to use good skis might be the ice in the classic tracks at the start.
(Tim Larson)
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-03-31 14:52:27
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Monday, March 21, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-03-21 13:21:20
Firsthand: Classic [
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We skied Piedmont midday today and it is still 100% covered. Tracks are 100% intact, deep, and about 98% debris free. Thanks to the person who chose to walk on the ski tracks with a large dog, we could tell by the depth of their footprint, that we have at least an 8 inch base left if not more. Luckily the destructive walk ended at the first puff puff hill. You can easily use your good skis!
(Eve Graves)
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Friday, March 18, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-03-18 15:32:02
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Monday, March 14, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-03-14 16:34:56
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-03-11 13:34:56
Firsthand: Classic [
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The classic tracks at PIedmont are in amazing midwinter shape! Firm, deep, shape is retained, little to no debris! Drifting has occured towards the end but it is easy to ski it in each lap. The areas between where the track ends and the new one begins in some areas are like slippery concreted but the skate deck is firm cord in most spots. If you want a good classic ski, I'd suggest Piedmont...but dang it is super duper windy!
(Eve Graves)
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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-03-09 16:34:04
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Icy conditions at Piedmont with the freeze/thaw cycle recently. Our scale skis had a hard time gripping on some slight uphill sections. I'm sure skins or wax skis would work better!
(Ellie Sin)
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Sunday, March 6, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-03-07 13:57:40
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Light snow on top of ice tracks made for surprisingly good classic skiing. Oslo Purple was a little sticky but kicked well in the mixed snow conditions. Most tracks were skied in but not too fast. Very little leaf litter - nice clean trail!
(Ketzel Levens)
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Friday, March 4, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-03-04 10:51:17
Firsthand: Classic [
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15F. Overcast, no wind. The tracks couldn't be more perfect. It's like xc skier heaven. Tracks are super solid all the way around everywhere.
(Louise Levy)
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Thursday, March 3, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-03-03 23:45:06
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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