Skied Hyland this morning with v35 hard wax. Couldn't have asked for more perfect conditions. Surprised that the temp at the loop was only 25 degrees. Perfect kick - almost perfect glide. Looked like the skate skiers were just flying around the donut.

(Scott Greymont)

Great firm skate deck that's free of ice. A little chewed on the climbs but holding up really well despite the warm temps. Classic tracks looked ok but are washing out in a few of the corners and intersections of the hill climb with the flat loop. Star Loop is all that's groomed but there looks to be good blown snow depths heading further north.

(David Uber)

Really great for the synthetic snow loop - skate deck was packed, solid and fast even with the warm temps.

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(Charlie Puttonen)

Skied at sunrise and there were only a handful of other folks on the loop. The snow was quite soft. Beautiful morning.

(Matt Frantzen)

Skied around mid-morning, not nearly as busy as Elm Creek the day before. Just the one loop (Star), so lots of circles -- but you can alternate between the hill and the bypass to mix it up. Snow was in good condition, with one short section just a little icy/harder than the rest. Tracks were glazed on the downhills.

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(Bruce Adelsman)

Come and enjoy skiing a quick short loop. How many times can you ski the 0.8 K Star loop that has been packed/tracked and in good conditions.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

Very nice. Great snow. Skate deck and classic tracks set. Not too crowded for such a small loop. Well worth it!

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(Kevin Wendland)

Yes! We have a loop open! Manufactured snow trail, 0.8K Star Loop, is packed, tracked and in good conditions. Notes: Ski rentals are not available.  Day and Annual Passes available online.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

Great to have the star loop open. Surprised how many people were out at 6:30. Nice 1.6k circuit (doing both loops).

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(Scott Greymont)

Great conditions today at Hyland mid morning. Amazing how much snow they’ve made, tracks were perfect!

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(James Gaul)