Trail Detail

Grand Marais, MN
25.0k
Skating/Classic
Yes
No
218-387-1276
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Well designed trail 2 miles north of Grand Marais. Dependable classical and skating grooming by dedicated ski club. Gentle rolling beginner and intermediate terrain through birch, aspen and pine forest with expert options. Nice overlooks of North Shore far below. Separate snowshoe trail. Public warming building. 1.6 K lighted xc trail on each night.
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Trail Reports

2018-2019 season
Reports 33 to 36 of 36    Month: Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec | Nov
Friday, November 30, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Rock skis ]
3-4 inches of new snow was combed and tracked today. Base now 1 to 4 inches. Classic skiing would be the better choice since the skate deck is lumpy and groovy. We don't have enough snow yet to smooth it out. Caution is advised as there are still a few bare spots, slushy areas and ice patches. The southwest corner of the stadium should be avoided as ice is prevalent there. Approximately one-half of our trail network has been groomed.
(Chas Curry)
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Morning
Grooming Scheduling 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Bare ground ]
Base 0 to 2 inches. Due to a recent period of above freezing temperatures our snow cover has thinned out. Following the re-freeze the trails have set up with a hard and uneven surface. Currently, there is not enough snow depth to deploy our tilling equipment, so skiing is not advised at this time. New snow is forecast and we are hoping to get enough to bring out the grooming equipment again soon.
(Chas Curry)
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Rock skis ]
Base 1 to 3 inches. Approximately 50% (12k) of the system has been compacted and combed. No tracks have been set due to limited snow depth. People are skiing, but caution is advised due to uneven surface conditions, thin snow cover and occasional ice patches. Rock skis recommended.
(Chas Curry)
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Morning
Observation 
Much of the trail is pretty rough (ruts and lumpy grass under scant snow), but a few sections looked like this. We had a lovely pole hike: 20F, blue skies, no wind.
Photos:
(Anne Flueckiger)

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