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Flathorn-Gegoka Trails
Isabella, MN
29k
Classic Only
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218-830-2457
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These classic single-tracked trails are set in the remote boreal forest of Isabella on Superior National Forest. The trails wind along lakeshores and through spruce/tamarack bogs and old pine, fir, aspen, and birch forests. Skiers can experience a wilderness character on mostly beginner to intermediate loops. Trailhead located at Flathorn Picnic area.
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Sunday, December 30, 2018
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Trails are in wonderful shape. Some of the best conditions I've seen in years. Woods are magical; every tree dusted with snow. Andy is working very hard to get them all groomed.
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(Vince King)
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Excellent conditions after a foot of snow. Still working the trails. About 50% tracked, including fat bike trails. Out this morning to hopefully finish up in time for more snow later today. Flathorn public access was not plowed as of yesterday, but the loop and adjacent trails are groomed. 10-18" packed base. 24" plus trail-side.
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(Andy Fisher)
Monday, December 24, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
2" snow accumulations this past weekend. Main trail groomed for skiing and fat biking. All eastern trails track set except 13 to 5. Western trails are packed but not track set. 10" settled snow on sides of open trails. Some tree litter on narrow routes.
(Andy Fisher)
Friday, December 21, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
1" of snow in past 24 hours has covered scattered pine needles. Less than ideal for skiing, but good base. We have some sections dual groomed for fat bikes this year. Great for biking, but short thaw last week has left things a bit hard. Snow in forecast.
(Andy Fisher)
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Fat biked the trails today (yes we have some sections dual groomed for fat bikes this year). Great for biking, but short thaw last week has left things a bit hard and icy. Less than ideal for skiing. A couple windy days have scattered pine needles around as well. Think snow!
(Andy Fisher)
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All ]
All trails combed and fat bike trails packed. No ski track set yet. Need more snow to do that. Very good early season ski opportunities. As much as 8" packed snow on open trails and 3-5" on narrow trails. Flathorn Lake loop is skiable.
(Andy Fisher)
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ B skis ]
Skied the loop around Flathorn Lake (based on Andy's grooming report). Good coverage--there was maybe one rock to avoid, and one bridge had an exposed edge. Saw one other car in the lot, assuming they skied more of the system? Apres ski at the Knotted Pine Christmas party, then camped at Little Isabella River.
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(Anne Flueckiger)
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
Out on the trails again today. Received 1" unforecasted fluffy snow. Packed and combed additional loops. No track set yet. A few more inches should do the trick. Very decent ski opportunities. As much as 8" unpacked snow on open trails and 3-5" on narrow trails. Flathorn Lake loop is skiable.
(Andy Fisher)
Monday, December 3, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
Out on the trails today. Packed and combed main trail and most east loops. No track set yet. A few more inches should do the trick. Very decent ski opportunities. As much as 7" unpacked snow on open trails and 3-4" on narrow trails. Flathorn Lake loop is skiable. Great start to the season!
(Andy Fisher)

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