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)

Star Loop is in perfect condition. Classic skied the man-made 1k using VR50N (good luck). Inside hill and outside loop, fully tracked.

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(Michael Garrity)

Hyland is opening 0.8 K of cross country ski trails at 5 am today. Rentals will not be available. Day and Annual Passes available online.

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

Ran over to Hyland this afternoon. The Piston Bulley had been out pushing snow around, so I'm hoping that they might try to have the Star loop and the first hill ready to go by Saturday, but that is just a guess.

(John Shirriff)