15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking. Deck is rock solid and rolling good. Watch for a few slick spots is all. Please plan to ride before 1PM today to maintain the integrity of the riding surface for the next day. Best time to ride is sunrise to 11am. Thank you and enjoy! We have a deep base of snow and should have decent riding well into March.
Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km.
To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.
Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. With 2-3 feet of snow covering the recent grooming we don’t plan to groom for a week or so. Hopefully mid to late February we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag!
Twin Lakes singletrack, February 14th, 2026.Start of this years “Special Edition FagLagchilada, February 9th 2026Flatland Cycling club group ride, February 7th, 2026. (T.Steen photos)
Trails are open. Another beautiful day of spring conditions! Hard deck and fast skiing in the morning before softening and slowing in the afternoon. 10am to 2pm recommended times to ski. Great to see so many people out this weekend….thanks for the support, we appreciate it very much! Saturday late afternoon classic grooming on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Bullhead Bootleg Loop, Loon Return and Twin Lakes. Evening skate grooming on Skaters Waltz and North Loup. All other trails groomed Friday afternoon/evening.
The trails have a solid base of nicely seasoned snow. On average 6″ of compacted base on trail. Snow depth in woods on average 18″.
During “spring conditions” we groom later in the day which sets up the trails a bit harder after a hard freeze, but that is with intention and purpose. Harder tracks will last and take longer to soften when it warms up and sun is beating down. During “spring” conditions, we welcome the warmer temps in the afternoon to soften up the trails for skiing and grooming later in the day and evening.
We will continue grooming daily, as conditions dictate, working on select trails each day to have fresh tracks and always try to have the main trails Sukkerbusk and Sap Run in best condition possible.
Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.
We have also have a loop on Little Sugarbush Lake “Lumi’s Loop” with a skate lane and track on each side. This is a fun 1.2km loop that makes for a fun ski at sunrise and sunset and under the full moon! Groomed 2/11
43″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.
Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased here. 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. 18 and under day pass is $15, use the summer trail pass option.
Ski rentals are available at a rate of $25 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Snowshoe rental is $10 a person. There is no charge for children 6 and under.
Snowfall YTD at 43″ Compacted base on trail 5-8″. Total snowfall in February 4″. 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″.
Late afternoon on Bullhead Lake trail, February 14th, 2026.Skaters Waltz, February 14th, 2026.New track cut on Bullhead Lake, February 14th, 2026. This is the most we have groomed Bullhead Lake trail in a season, probably, in the history of Maplelag.
Trails are open. Another beautiful day of spring like skiing. Hard deck and fast skiing in the morning before softening and slowing in the afternoon. Looks to be the same for Sunday. 10am to 2pm recommended times to ski. Great to see so many people out today….thanks for the support! Late afternoon classic grooming on Sap Run, Sukkerbusk, Bullhead Bootleg Loop, Loon Return and Twin Lakes. Evening skate grooming on Skaters Waltz and North Loup.
The trails have a solid base of nicely seasoned snow. On average 6″ of compacted base on trail. Snow depth in woods on average 18″.
Entire trail system groomed Friday afternoon and evening. Grooming later in the day set the trails up a bit harder after last nights hard freeze, but that is with intention and purpose. Harder tracks will last and take longer to soften when it warms up and sun is beating down. During “spring” conditions, we welcome the warmer temps in the afternoon to soften up the trails for skiing and grooming later in the day and evening.
We will continue grooming daily, as conditions dictate, working on select trails each day to have fresh tracks and always try to have the main trails Sukkerbusk and Sap Run in best condition possible.
Skating on Skaters Waltz, the extension loops, North Loup, Single Green, Kristin’s Kutoff and Eira Bikwadinaa Hill. All other trails are tracked for classic skiing. (Please no skating on classic trails) Sukkerbusk is a great starter trail for classic which feeds the outer trails and crosses most of the inner trails providing a good “lay of the land”.
We have also have a loop on Little Sugarbush Lake “Lumi’s Loop” with a skate lane and track on each side. This is a fun 1.2km loop that makes for a fun ski at sunrise and sunset and under the full moon! Groomed 2/11
43″ of snow so far this season. We have been grooming daily on the entire trail system since mid November, only missing a few days.
Thank you to everyone that comes to ski and supports the trails with season pass purchases. Day passes can be purchased here. 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. 18 and under day pass is $15, use the summer trail pass option.
Ski rentals are available at a rate of $25 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Snowshoe rental is $10 a person. There is no charge for children 6 and under.
Snowfall YTD at 43″ Compacted base on trail 5-8″. Total snowfall in February 4″. 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″.
Late afternoon on Bullhead Lake trail, February 14th, 2026.Skaters Waltz, February 14th, 2026.New track cut on Bullhead Lake, February 14th, 2026. This is the most we have groomed Bullhead Lake trail in a season, probably, in the history of Maplelag. Bullhead Lake trail, February 13th, 2026. Excellent skiing from 10am to 1pm.Sukkerbusk trail, February 13th, 2026. Trumpeter swans back on Little Sugarbush lake, February 13th, 2026.Evening grooming on JibFly, February 13th, 2026.Evening grooming on Skaters Waltz, February 13th, 2026. Skate lane grooming on the lake loop “Lumi’s Loop, February 13th, 2026. Track also reset. Night grooming on Sap Run, February 13th, 2026.Swan in flight, February 12th, 2026. Very bright white and clean during the winter!Sunset groom on Sukkerbusk, February 12th, 2026.Sunset groom on Bullhead Bootleg loop, February 12th, 2026.Early afternoon ski on JibFly, February 11th, 2026.
15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking. Deck is rock solid and rolling good. Watch for a few slick spots is all. Please plan to ride before 2PM today to maintain the integrity of the riding surface for the next day. Thank you and enjoy! We have a deep base of snow and should have decent riding well into March.
Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km.
To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.
Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. With 2-3 feet of snow covering the recent grooming we don’t plan to groom for a week or so. Hopefully mid to late February we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag!
End of Twin Lakes singletrack, February 12th, 2026.Twin Lakes singletrack, February 10th, 2026.Start of this years “Special Edition FagLagchilada, February 9th 2026Flatland Cycling club group ride, February 7th, 2026. (T.Steen photos)
15km of trail open and groomed for fat biking. Beautiful morning to ride with “spring” conditions. Watch for a few slick spots is all. Please plan to ride before 1PM to maintain the integrity of the riding surface for the next day. Thank you and enjoy! We have a deep base of snow and should have decent riding well into March.
Groomed trail includes segments Feeling Lucky, Winter Bjorps, SukkerWest, North Star extension, Twin Lakes Bridge loop, and Twin Lakes “Race Loop” which includes the Hudson’s Hula loop. The Twin Lakes loop includes the ski trails of Twin Lakes (start of) and Wavy Gravy. Follow the FatLagchilada or fat bike signs to enter Hudson’s Hula. This is a more rider friendly loop and combined with the groomed trail on the inner system, makes for a nice loop of 15km.
To begin the “Special Edition” loop, head to the main trail head and follow signs to the big LagChilada sign to enter Feeling Lucky. After Feeling Lucky loop, head counter clockwise on Skaters Waltz to ride the other segments.
Bullhead Bootleg loop is not groomed. With 2-3 feet of snow covering the recent grooming we don’t plan to groom for a week or so. Hopefully mid to late February we have it groomed out for riding in March and April….some of the best months of fat biking at Maplelag!
End of Twin Lakes singletrack, February 12th, 2026.Twin Lakes singletrack, February 10th, 2026.Start of this years “Special Edition FagLagchilada, February 9th 2026Flatland Cycling club group ride, February 7th, 2026. (T.Steen photos)
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