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Ski Trail

Trail Report

Happy May 1st! Beautiful morning after another night below freezing. Has been a cooler week in place after a much welcomed rain shower overnight with just over an inch of rain. Before the rain, the surface soil was getting very dry as there had been no significant precipitation since the snow melted off. Even with the dry conditions, there is good moisture deep in the soil and the wildflowers have exploded, in particular hepatica flowers. Bloodroot flowers emerging from the forest floor and should bloom with some sun and heat in the afternoons. Maplelag moss coming to life from the recent rain.

 The mountain bike trails are open for riding. Sights and lot of sounds of spring echoing through the woods. A special time of year as we transition from winter to spring/winter. Ice going off on Little Sugarbush early Saturday morning 4/19. 

Thanks to over a foot of new snow, and grooming on select trails, we had a great run of special late season skiing the first 10 days of April.Thanks everyone that came to ski and all the skiers and fat bikers that supported us this season. Can’t wait for next season! Just Ski

72″ of snow this season from November 15th-April 4th. We began grooming on November 17th and groomed daily on the entire trail system, only missing a few days on the last grooming April 10th.  

Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails with season pass purchases and day passes . A MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. 

Snowfall YTD at 72″ April snowfall 13″. March snowfall 7″. Total snowfall in February at 11″. January at 15″. December: 17″. Snowfall in November: 7″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Skaters Waltz ski trail, April 28th, 2026.
Load of ash blocks to be split for firewood, April 28th, 2026. We continue to clean up deadfall from last summers Solstice storm. 
Ice free Little Sugarbush lake, April 21st. Ice went off on April 19th.
Thousands of early wildflowers popping up along the trail, April 21st, 2026, in particular hepatica flowers. 
Trail side scene, April 21st, 2026.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

All 25 miles of mountain bike trails are open. Happy May 1st! Tacky/loamy surface conditions. Freezing down overnight, best riding will be from noon until sunset. A crisp morning but relatively calm conditions and brilliant sunshine making for a great day to ride in the woods. 

Recommended trails are all the inner trails and the Twin Lakes race loop to the west. Sukkerwest and Bullhead Bootleg rolling good as well. For first time riders to Maplelag, a good beginner loop is the Citizen loop and Sukkerwest at the end of the driveway. A intermediate to advance loop is the Sport Comp Expert loop. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open. Reference or download course from Strava for reference until all the LagChilada signs are out. 

Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!) 

Sauna will be going through the end of May on the weekends for season pass holders. (Advance notice please to Jay 218-849-7669)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks.

We have blown out select segments on the inner trails, and will blow out more trail once underbrush comes up. Not having underbrush, the windy days blow leaves back on the trail. Overall the trails are relatively clear thanks to late season clearing last Fall. All major trees have been cleared from the entire 25 mile LagChilada loop but be aware trees can fall at any time and assume full responsibility!!

Start of the LagChilada and Feeling Lucky loop, May 1st, 2026.
“Feeling Lucky” singletrack, April 29th, 2026. A good starter loop at Maplelag. Starts at the “LagChilada” sign.
Maplelag singletrack, April 19th, 2026.
Rock garden on “Moorhead” singletrack, April 29th, 2026.
Original lakeside singletrack, April 28th, 2026.
Tacky and damp riding, April 27th, 2026.
Rolling through Bulhead Bootleg loop, April 26th, 2026.
Post ride sauna! Sauna available Saturday and Sundays through May ( with advance notice) to season pass holders in the afternoons! 
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

All mountain bike trails are open. Tacky/loamy surface conditions. A crisp morning but relatively calm conditions and sun cloud mix making for a great day to ride in the woods.

Recommended trails are all the inner trails and the Twin Lakes race loop to the west. Sukkerwest and Bullhead Bootleg rolling good as well. For first time riders to Maplelag, a good beginner loop is the Citizen loop and Sukkerwest at the end of the driveway. A intermediate to advance loop is the Sport Comp Expert loop. The entire 25 LagChilada loop is open. Reference or download course from Strava for reference until all the LagChilada signs are out.

Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!) 

Sauna will be going through the end of May on the weekends for season pass holders. (Advance notice please to Jay 218-849-7669)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks.

We have blown out select segments on the inner trails, and will blow out more trail once underbrush comes up. Not having underbrush, the windy days blow leaves back on the trail. Overall the trails are relatively clear thanks to late season clearing last Fall. All major trees have been cleared from the entire 25 mile LagChilada loop but be aware trees can fall at any time and assume full responsibility!!

“Feeling Lucky” singletrack, April 29th, 2026. A good starter loop at Maplelag. Starts at the “LagChilada” sign.
Maplelag singletrack, April 19th, 2026.
Rock garden on “Moorhead” singletrack, April 29th, 2026.
Original lakeside singletrack, April 28th, 2026.
Tacky and damp riding, April 27th, 2026.
Rolling through Bulhead Bootleg loop, April 26th, 2026.
Post ride sauna! Sauna available Saturday and Sundays through May ( with advance notice) to season pass holders in the afternoons! 
Ski Trail

Trail Report

A cooler week in place after a much welcomed rain shower overnight with just over an inch of rain. Before the rain, the surface soil was getting very dry as there had been no significant precipitation since the snow melted off. Even with the dry conditions, there is good moisture deep in the soil and the wildflowers have exploded, in particular hepatica flowers. Bloodroot flowers emerging from the forest floor and should bloom with some sun and heat in the afternoons. Maplelag moss coming to life from the recent rain.

 The mountain bike trails are open for riding. Sights and lot of sounds of spring echoing through the woods. A special time of year as we transition from winter to spring/winter. Ice going off on Little Sugarbush early Saturday morning 4/19. 

Thanks to over a foot of new snow, and grooming on select trails, we had a great run of special late season skiing the first 10 days of April.Thanks everyone that came to ski and all the skiers and fat bikers that supported us this season. Can’t wait for next season! Just Ski

72″ of snow this season from November 15th-April 4th. We began grooming on November 17th and groomed daily on the entire trail system, only missing a few days on the last grooming April 10th.  

Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails with season pass purchases and day passes . A MN State trail pass is NOT required to ski at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. 

Snowfall YTD at 72″ April snowfall 13″. March snowfall 7″. Total snowfall in February at 11″. January at 15″. December: 17″. Snowfall in November: 7″. October precipitation (rain) at 2.7″ and around 1″ in September. Total precipitation ytd (rain) at Maplelag is at 25.12″.

Skaters Waltz ski trail, April 28th, 2026.
Load of ash blocks to be split for firewood, April 28th, 2026. We continue to clean up deadfall from last summers Solstice storm.
Ice free Little Sugarbush lake, April 21st. Ice went off on April 19th.
Thousands of early wildflowers popping up along the trail, April 21st, 2026, in particular hepatica flowers. 
Trail side scene, April 21st, 2026.
Bike Trail

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Trails are open. Tacky/loamy surface conditions. Early morning temperatures below freezing but soil is warm enough to not freeze. A crisp morning but calm conditions and sun cloud mix making for a great day to ride in the woods! Overall very good early season riding. Entire 25 LagChilada loop is open. Recommended trails are all the inner trails and the Twin Lakes race loop to the west. Sukkerwest and Bullhead Bootleg rolling good as well.

Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!) Sauna will be going through the end of May on the weekends for season pass holders. (Advance notice please to Jay 218-849-7669)

We are in the process of putting out secondary signage, Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks. Enjoy the early season dirt! More updates to come!

We have blown out select segments on the inner trails, and will blow out more trail once underbrush comes up. Not having underbrush, the windy days blow leaves back on the trail. Overall the trails are relatively clear thanks to late season clearing last Fall. All major trees have been cleared from the entire 25 mile LagChilada loop but be aware trees can fall at any time and assume full responsibility!!

Twin Lakes singletrack, April 28th, 2026.
Original lakeside singletrack, April 28th, 2026.
Tacky and damp riding, April 27th, 2026.
Rolling through Bulhead Bootleg loop, April 26th, 2026.
Post ride sauna! Sauna available Saturday and Sundays through May ( with advance notice) to season pass holders in the afternoons! 
Inner singletrack “Moorhead” segment rolling great, April 24th, 2026.
Inner singletrack rolling good, April 24th, 2026
Twin Lakes singletrack, April 24th, 2026.
Wildflowers (Hepatica) along the trail, April 24th, 2026.