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Flathorn-Gegoka Trails
Isabella, MN
29k
Classic Only
No
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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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2021-2022 season
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Morning
Grooming Scheduling 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Yesterday we had 7” of fresh cold snow on top of about the same - plenty of snow now! Status of grooming: Trails are not yet packed or trackset. We just got “the Beast” - our snowmobile - back from the mechanic all repaired, tuned up and ready to go for the winter. Grooming plans: Tomorrow our first-time groomer will be out to learn and pack the trails. Hope to then track-set before the weekend. In the meantime, conditions are similar to ‘backcountry skiing’ - beautiful, with perfect cold snow.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Morning
Observation 
Trails are open and skiable, but not yet groomed. Note: This year there are a couple changes when you come to ski these beautiful boreal forest trails: 1) there is no longer a trail access at the old National Forest Lodge (due to change in ownership) and 2) several kilometers of trails near the old lodge, including the segment across Lake Gegoka, have been eliminated. Access is now at Flathorn Picnic Area only (see new trail map). A new group has formed to manage the trails, the Friends of Flathorn-Gegoka Trails, and will soon be establishing a website to provide more info.
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Fresh snow made for a great ski. Beautiful backcountry. Good snow around Flathorn Lake and trails just off the lake. Had to remove skis to get around a few downed trees and had to clear a couple others. There were a couple spots under dense pines with thin snow but no bare ground.
(Andy Martinson)

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