A very wet and welcomed 24 hours with 1.25″ of rainfall. Cold weather being ushered in as we keep eye on the next weather event….SNOW!! Anywhere from 1-5″ possible with cooler temps to follow. We are ready to groom any snow if it makes sense and have a few km of trail ready for early season skiing. Stay tuned!
Note: The trails remain closed and will open when consistent cold weather with frozen ground and hopefully snow! Season passes can be purchased here.
We completed the clearing of the trail system with Bullhead Lake trail and Bootleg extension being cleared before deer hunting. Overall it has been a great fall for trail work and we will continue working on the trails near the Maplelag property until the ground freezes and snow flies for good and stays! We try to have the trails as cleared as possible so the frost can set when cold temperatures come and we can groom and open the trails on minimal snow.
November rainfall total at 2.35″. 2.55″ rainfall in October. Total rainfall in September at .44″. August rainfall at 3.2″. Rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 29″ of rain.
Thin layer of ice on the smaller ponds, November 18th, 2024.Floating bog pieces on Bullhead Lake thanks to a easterly wind, November 18th, 2024.Sap Run trail ready for cold weather and snow, November 17th, 2024.“Mac’s Mess” at Twin Lakes crossing, November 17th, 2024.Sun lighting up the trees across slough on Mother North Star trail, November 17th, 2024.Eagles nest at start of Island Lake trail, November 17th, 2024.Work of a beaver along Island lake, November 17th, 2024.The charm of late Autumn, November 6th, 2024.Clearing on Bullhead Bootleg ski trail, November 4th, 2024.Fall grooming on Bullhead Bootleg, November 4th, 2024.Mushrooms on a oak tree, November 4th, 2024.Tamarack sapling hanging on to its needles, November 4th, 2024. Only coniferous tree the needles change color and sprout new in the spring.Fall grooming in the back bowl/sledding area, October 31st, 2024.Fall grooming on”Eagle’s View” on the western trails, October 30th, 2024.Mowing on Island Lake Trail, October 29th, 2024.“Mac’s Mess”, October 29th, 2024.Not much color left in the woods, a few areas catching attention. October 28th, 2024. Fall grooming on Bullhead lake trail, October 23rd, 2024.Sunset over Little Sugarbush lake next to Maplelag, October 21st, 2024.
The bike trails remain closed . We hope to open again later this month, weather permitting. We need consistent frozen ground to allow for winter riding even if no snow. Once again we plan to groom and have 25km of fat bike riding. If conditions allow, we also open up the skate ski trails for fat biking.
Thanks everyone that came to Maplelag this season to ride, race and support the trails making it another great season of riding in the dirt…year 34 in the books!
Nice job to everyone riding the LagChilada challen this season as well!
A beautiful start to the week with mostly clear skies and calm conditions. Morning low checked in at 29 degrees with thick layer of frost. Although the Fall has been slightly above average in temperatures, we have been cooling down at nights at Maplelag which is good for lowering the soil temperature. Looks like winter weather could move in later this week….stay tuned!
Note: The trails remain closed and will open again Thanksgiving week, weather permitting. (consistent cold weather with frozen ground and hopefully snow!) Season passes can be purchased here.
We completed the clearing of the trail system with Bullhead Lake trail and Bootleg extension being cleared before deer hunting. Overall it has been a great fall for trail work and we will continue working on the trails near the Maplelag property until the ground freezes and snow flies for good and stays! We try to have the trails as cleared as possible so the frost can set when cold temperatures come and we can groom and open the trails on minimal snow.
November rainfall total at 1.25″. 2.55″ rainfall in October. Total rainfall in September at .44″. August rainfall at 3.2″. Rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 29″ of rain.
Sap Run trail ready for cold weather and snow, November 17th, 2024.“Mac’s Mess” at Twin Lakes crossing, November 17th, 2024.Sun lighting up the trees across slough on Mother North Star trail, November 17th, 2024.Eagles nest at start of Island Lake trail, November 17th, 2024.Work of a beaver along Island lake, November 17th, 2024.The charm of late Autumn, November 6th, 2024.Clearing on Bullhead Bootleg ski trail, November 4th, 2024.Fall grooming on Bullhead Bootleg, November 4th, 2024.Mushrooms on a oak tree, November 4th, 2024.Tamarack sapling hanging on to its needles, November 4th, 2024. Only coniferous tree the needles change color and sprout new in the spring.Fall grooming in the back bowl/sledding area, October 31st, 2024.Fall grooming on”Eagle’s View” on the western trails, October 30th, 2024.Mowing on Island Lake Trail, October 29th, 2024.“Mac’s Mess”, October 29th, 2024.Not much color left in the woods, a few areas catching attention. October 28th, 2024. Fall grooming on Bullhead lake trail, October 23rd, 2024.Sunset over Little Sugarbush lake next to Maplelag, October 21st, 2024.
The bike trails are now closed for deer hunting . We hope to open again later this month, weather permitting. We need consistent frozen ground to allow for winter riding even if no snow. Once again we plan to groom and have 25km of fat bike riding. If conditions allow, we also open up the skate ski trails for fat biking.
Thanks everyone that came to Maplelag this season to ride, race and support the trails making it another great season of riding in the dirt…year 34 in the books!
Nice job to everyone riding the LagChilada challen this season as well!
We’ve returned to a wet cycle with off on on rain showers. No snow. Most recent rainfall Wednesday evening 11/13 with .68″ of rain.
Note: The trails are closed deer hunting season and will open again Thanksgiving week, weather permitting. (consistent cold weather with frozen ground and hopefully snow!) Season passes can be purchased here.
We completed the clearing of the trail system with Bullhead Lake trail and Bootleg extension being cleared before deer hunting. We will continue touching up trails until the snow flies and stays for good!
It has been a great fall for trail work and we will continue working on the trails near the Maplelag property until the ground freezes and snow flies for good and stays! We try to have the trails as cleared as possible so the frost can set when cold temperatures come and we can groom and open the trails on minimal snow.
November rainfall total at 1.25″. 2.55″ rainfall in October. Total rainfall in September at .44″. August rainfall at 3.2″. Rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 29″ of rain.
The charm of late Autumn, November 6th, 2024.Clearing on Bullhead Bootleg ski trail, November 4th, 2024.Fall grooming on Bullhead Bootleg, November 4th, 2024.Mushrooms on a oak tree, November 4th, 2024.Tamarack sapling hanging on to its needles, November 4th, 2024. Only coniferous tree the needles change color and sprout new in the spring.Fall grooming in the back bowl/sledding area, October 31st, 2024.Fall grooming on”Eagle’s View” on the western trails, October 30th, 2024.Mowing on Island Lake Trail, October 29th, 2024.“Mac’s Mess”, October 29th, 2024.Not much color left in the woods, a few areas catching attention. October 28th, 2024. Fall grooming on Bullhead lake trail, October 23rd, 2024.Sunset over Little Sugarbush lake next to Maplelag, October 21st, 2024.Leaf clearing on Wavy Gravy ski trail, October 21st, 2024.Fall color scene on Mother North Star trail, October 20th, 2024.Tamarac trees starting to change color, October 17th, 2024. The only coniferous tree to change color and lose their needles.Clearing singletrack, October 17th, 2024.MEA mountain biking! October 17th, 2024. Clearing deadfall and leaves on Sukkerbusk, October 16th, 2024. Wood on sides will be cut up for firewood next spring.Maple near the Big Dipper cabin at fall color peak, October 15th, 2024.Fall grooming, October 15th, 2024.Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz, October 15th, 2024.New welcome sign day! Another great sign by our painter Pat! October 15th, 2024.
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