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Hoyt Lakes, MN
18 km
Classic Only
No
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218-453-8650
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Trail meanders through northwoods country with black spruce bogs and hills of aspen and birch. Most of the trail is for beginners and intermediate skiers. Two trailheads offer access.
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Reports 1 to 7 of 7    Month: Feb | Jan | Dec
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
First tracks on precision groomed, classic only trails! Soft and snow dusted lanes, made the trip to Hoyt Lakes and back extra casual, but the solitude of this old trail system is just the best. Many thanks to the Laurentian U.S. Forestry for maintaining this local gem.
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(Cheri Johnson)
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trail is in great shape after grooming other than the open areas that got drifted in from the high winds Thursday. Grooming plans: we hope to get back out again next week again and groom over the drifted areas.
(Dave Coy)
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
I started at the trail access south across from the Bird Lake picnic area on St. Louis County Highway # 110. I skied to the shelter loop and back to the parking lot. The trails were excellently packed and groomed. Thanks to the Forest Service crew who did the work.
(Mark Roalson)
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Finished grooming the rest of the trail (East of Hoyt Lakes parking lot to the St.Louis River Rd). Trail groomed nicely leaving a good track, still some rocky areas, over all good. Hopefully snow soon. Enjoy!
(Dave Coy)
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Rock skis ]
Set tracks on most of trail system except loop 5 to 4 to 8. Trail groomed up poorly as there's still not enough snow and there is exposed rocky areas. Use caution and use older skis if you have them. Scenery is beautiful though.
(Dave Coy)
Friday, December 20, 2024
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, Rock skis ]
We groomed the North loop of Bird Lake, the track was set but some rough areas yet, some spots are ok. We definitely need more snow to set a good track.
(Dave Coy)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
We cleared all downed trees and packed the trail with snowmobiles from Hoyt Lakes trailhead to Bird Lake trailhead including the loop. Grooming plans: We plan to groom and set a track as soon as we get more snow.
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(Roxanne Tea)