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Rice Creek Trails - Irondale Unit
New Brighton, MN
5K
Skating/Classic
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Trails flow on hilly terrain along Rice Creek on Ramsey County open space land. Maintained by Irondale high school ski team and volunteers. Access from Irondale athletic fields or Poppyseed Drive. Also known locally as Irondale Nordic Ski Trails.
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2018-2019 season
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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Retired guy YTS groomed everything yesterday and today! Tracks set as well - some of the best conditions ever on the trail! Should be some great skiing before more snow!
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(Chris Torvi)
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trail groomed this morning but no tracks set due to mechanical problems with the track setter. Beautiful conditions. The deck has set up nicely and is firm. Very few leaves and sticks.
(Keith Gilbert)
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails were rolled this afternoon - after the snow stopped. Plan is to YTS groom tomorrow - will probably be a little soft till the snow sets up.
(Chris Torvi)
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Lots of kids enjoyed trails this afternoon from the Irondale ski sparks group! Skate lane was groomed late afternoon - classic track was holding up pretty good. Should be a great day of skiing Monday!
(Chris Torvi)
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Beautiful classical skiing! Great for skating, too! Great to such a "gem" in our neighborhood. Thanks to all who help with this trail!
(Dick Ashland)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Full coverage on the ~3k system, a little soft in sections (which is a great problem to have). Fantastic work getting this north metro gem ready for all us road weary skiers. Six cars in the "parking lot".
(Ben Creagh)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
The new groomer (aka Recently Retired Guy) YTS groomed this morning - tracks set! Trail looks awesome! Should be great this afternoon!
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(Chris Torvi)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails rolled and combed yesterday - the classic attachment has been fixed! Look for classic tracks soon.
Trail was soft yesterday, but cool overnight temps and continued grooming should have firmer course today!
Photos:
(Chris Torvi)
Friday, February 8, 2019
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trails are in great shape - the Intern is turning into the Master groomer! Packed/rolled last night and YTS groomed this morning! Only downside is our classic attachment is not working - no classic track at this time. Enjoy!
Photos:
(Chris Torvi)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Night
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Nice evening for a ski at Irondale Trails. They were rolled after all but an inch of the fresh snow fell, so a good base covered by an inch of fluff. We also enjoyed the new solar powered motion sensitive lighting. Thanks to the groomers for rolling the trail.
(David Knight)

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