The drive up to Larson Lakes from the Twin Cities was definitely worth it. Snow coverage, while thin, was very good. On both the skate deck and the classic tracks there were scattered dirty spots, but nearly all easily avoidable. There were some uneven areas, and a little grass poking through here and there, but there was also a lot of really nice skiing - and good classic tracks. I used my best skate skis without regret. I also ran into the groomer who was out skiing the trails and had a chance to pass along my appreciation!

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(Dick Stardig)

Looking for tracks? Larson Lake has them! Light snows since last grooming was enough to set track. Bring your best friend and best (skate) skis and ski the trails. If light snow falls this weekend, that should cover some debris showing through the tracks in spots. See photos and new kiosk panels.

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(Bryan Pike, Crow Wing County Parks)

The groomed deck was firm with a little roll to it due to low snow conditions, some spots where dirt has been rolled to surface but no problem to step around. Trail skied fast making for a great day to be out!

(Clay Alexson)

Groomed 3 inches of fluffy snow that fell last night. Two inches of ungroomed snow on ground before last nights snow. 1.33 inches of base. No tracks set, but ok skate skiing. Upper-interior segments not groomed, but all others trails are groomed.

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(Bryan Pike, Crow Wing County Parks)

Nothing is groomed. Only 2 inches of snowfall on Sunday night. Need 4+ inches of snow for first grooming, otherwise many of the leaves under the snow get pulled up with grooming equipment.

(Bryan Pike, Crow Wing County Parks)