The trails are still in pretty good shape. The deer activity (on the outer loop) is noteworthy, but no reason to stay away. More snow would certainly be helpful, but the regular gooming during the past few weeks has kept these trails very enjoyable.

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(Paul Lohmann)

Most sections are good condition. Deer have been rutting up acorns heavy in some areas. The cut-over area (so sad to see those big pines harvested) is rough and I picked a few rocks off. Need more snow, but still enjoyable and worth the trip.

(Sharon Pike)

Reset track on all trails. When the snow base was too thin in areas (like Old Pine Loop) I raised the track setter and gave the trail sections smooth corduroy but with some debris showing through.

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(Bryan Pike)

Skied all trail sections today. Track is fair overall considering usage and lack of snow. Deer are digging up acorns for food on Shelter trail on two or three short sections but one can easily ski over the churned up snow and leaves that have been dug up. My plans are to re-track all trails on Friday.

(Bryan Pike)

I could see that the trails had been well-groomed recently, but the deer apparently weren’t impressed. Halfway through the shelter trail, there was a section about 1 km long that had hosted about 10 deer bedding areas. As a result, the tracks were thickly strewn with oak leaves and, in two areas, holes were dug about 4–5 inches deep. I wouldn’t recommend skiing that trail until we get more snow and it’s groomed again.

(Julie Guth)

4-5 inches of new snow. Groomed all trails and set track. Surprisingly, a few areas with debris showing through the track still. Overall, very good.

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(Bryan Pike)

4 inches of wind blow snow fell yesterday. Rolled all trail segments with 6 foot wide roller. No tracks set since base is 2 inches or less. Freestyle ski the trails.

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(Bryan Pike)