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Isabella, MN
29k
Classic Only
No
No
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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2019-2020 season
Reports 11 to 20 of 37    Month: Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec | Nov
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Amazing place to ski. Absolutely beautiful! Skied 38k over 2 days. Classic only. Trails blew in some from strong winds, but most of the trails were protected by the woods.
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(Robyn Keyport)
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Lots of snow on the ground and still coming down. Beautiful snow laden tree trails that are well groomed.
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(Jan Gustafson)
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Night
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Love some snow this valentine weekend! Got about half an inch Wednesday. Trails were groomed last Friday and in excellent shape. Poll plants may be soft in areas (too much snow!?) and a little drifting in the open. We've got openings at the NFL in February so come on up and enjoy the most snow in 20 years!
(Andy Fisher)
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Loved skiing the Flathorn / Gegoka trails. Excellent trail system with extensive trails for all levels. Very well marked with clear signage every kilometer. Natural setting, lots of evidence of wildlife and excellent snow. Challenging turns and dips on some of the green trails but very accessible to a new skier. Stay at the National Forest Lodge on weekends for an amazing apres-ski experience. Three meals served daily, all-inclusive, and live music on Saturday nights. All fellow skiers. Your choice of rustic accommodations or traditional housekeeping cabins and vacation rentals. No better value anywhere!
(Sandy Mumm)
Friday, February 7, 2020
Evening
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Got about 3" overnight. Trails groomed and in excellent condition. Save on our remaining Winter Adventure Weekends at National Forest Lodge.
(Andy Fisher)
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
No significant additional snow in the past 2 weeks. Trails remain excellent. Poll plants will be soft. Our narrow trails make it very difficult to groom until we receive 2-3 inches of fresh snow. In fact, grooming over the old tracks typically does more damage than good. Enjoy the deepest snow in 20 years!
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(Andy Fisher)
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Gorgeous, soft, silent, single-track trails thru classic northwoods terrain: cedar swamps to mature pine ridges. Closest to heaven I'll ever see.
(Mark Fickes)
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Stopped at the Flathorn-Gegoka Trails on the way to the Ely High School Race. Trails have loads of snow on them, but were not recently groomed. Lots of skied in tracks, but lots of snow nonetheless. Pole plants are really, really deep. If you want to ski fast this might not be your place, but if you want a pretty place to ski with loads of snow, right on.
(Kristin Riker-Coleman)
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All ]
Been fairly quiet since the big MLK storm. Added another inch this past week. Trails remain excellent. We've got openings at the National Forest Lodge in February so come on up and enjoy the most snow in 20 years!
(Andy Fisher)
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Very enjoyable classic single track and double track trails. Trails looked to be groomed several days ago with several inches of light powder on top made for smooth silent skiing in the woods. Pole plants were a little soft but kick was great.
(John Jereczek)

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