Wow, what a day to be on the trails here. Perfectly still, lots of sun, and pristine snow and tracks. We went out from the SE corner, and did the loop B to C, counter clockwise. If the conditions had been icy at all, the hill coming down to C would have been unmanageable (adult length skis could not negotiate the turns). However, the snow was soft so it was fun. And doing it clockwise would make it more doable in worse conditions. Coming back S across the bridge was also a spot to take a little carefully. We saw some animal tracks on the B to C loop as well.

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(Dan Boody)

I skied the trail and loops on the east side of Beaver Brook. Since the last grooming the trail has been skied some and the tracks are a little beat-up because the snow is soft. Still, it was a nice day out. I give it a 6.

(Don Quick)

After the Spooner area received about 4-6 inches of new snow yesterday, Kevin Myers set a new track out at Beaver Brook Wildlife Area. The trails have plenty of coverage and enough snow for good control on the corners and downhills. Bundle up and enjoy! Dogs are allowed on the trails as well.

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(David Martin)

For the East trail system: all trail open and the cut across and extra loops recently groomed. Full snow coverage with some scattered leaves and sticks that could be navigated around usually.

(Beth Emerson)

I did classical from the parking lot east to the road and back and it was really nice today. Very little debris on the trail and the tracks are very good too. You can run all the downhills in the tracks because the snow is soft and most up hills can be climbed with a good kicker wax in the tracks too.

(Daniel Fern)

I skied the trail on the west side of the brook, going south from Wild Life Road. There were a few leaves and the tracks were a little beat-up on the hills, but overall the trail was in very good condition and I would give it a 7.

(Don Quick)

After the Spooner area received over six inches of new snow, the trails out at Beaver Brook have been tracked. Skiers will find great kick with the new sharp snow crystals and good glide. The deep and firm tracks offer great control and there is plenty of snow for you to use your good skis.

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(David Martin)

Kevin Myers recently groomed the Beaver Brook Trails southeast of Spooner. The track is firm and offers good control. The trails are level, have good coverage, and provide solid pole plants. Dogs are allowed on the trails. Happy New Year!

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(David Martin)

Skied from J up the west trail 1.5 miles and turned around. Grooming is really nice. This section of the trail with rolling hills was a little challenging for the beginner and young skiers in our group.

(Mark Bushinski)