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10km
Skating/Classic
No
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651-438-4671
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Schaar's Bluff offers groomed ski trails wind through the woods and along the bluffs overlooking the scenic Mississippi River valley.
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2019-2020 season
Reports 3 to 12 of 13    Month: Feb | Jan | Dec
Friday, January 31, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skied Spring Lake park today at Scharr's Bluff. Found the trails to be in good condition with the tracks firm. There had been walkers on trails but fortunately they stayed out of the tracks. There was a bit of leaf debris in the woods and some of the tracks were sticky and some others were icy but mostly tracks were good. Looking forward to the upcoming Trails by Candlight.
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(John Gamlin)
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We did the short west loop and the groomed double tracks were in great shape. Only one short section where someone and their dog had been on the tracks. Plenty of snow. It was just cold enough that the snow conditions were perfect. Neither icy nor sticky. Just right!
(Jackie Northard)
Friday, January 24, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Skied the double tracked 5.4 KM classic trail. About 1/4 inch new snow over groomed/tracked trail. Nice place to tour through wooded sections with scenic overlooks of Mississippi River. Kick waxing a challenge today, very sticky snow. From my view, it looks like Spring Lake Park has less snow than Lebanon Hills Park. Did not ski the 2.6 KM skate only trail in the prairie.
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(Ken Kuznia)
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Skate ski trails were packed and classic trails re-tracked today. The groomer is reporting excellent conditions - get out and enjoy these great conditions!
(Steve Hart, Dakota County Parks)
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Good skis ]
The trails are freshly groomed after new snow yesterday. I skied classic cross country track Scharr's Bluff. Beautiful!
(Christine Stepan)
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trails were groomed, with classic tracks set on Saturday morning. Conditions are good - Enjoy the fresh snow!
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(Steve Hart, Dakota County Parks)
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trails were packed with the snowmobile roller on Tuesday - no classic tracks set. Trails are in fair condition.
(Steve Hart, Dakota County Parks)
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Ski trails were packed with the snowmobile roller on Tuesday. No tracks set, trails are in fair condition with new snow on top of the old icy base.
(Steve Hart, Dakota County Parks)
Friday, December 20, 2019
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Did both loops with my old waxless skis. Classic track throughout, but shallow. East loop through the woods was very, very "leafy". Bring your waxless skis and leaf blower. West loop was better with a few spots with leaves and pine needles. A few scattered thin spots with a little dirt showing but easily avoided.
(Dave Gardner)
Monday, December 16, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Classic tracks were laid on Monday. Overall good coverage, with a few bare spots and leaf litter to avoid in the wooded areas.
Photos:
(Steve Hart, Dakota County Parks)

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