Trails are open. Thanks everyone that came to “Maplelag Day” yesterday. About as good as it gets day to ride and we appreciate all the support with purchases of Maplelag Membeships
Entire 25 LagChilada course was cleared Wednesday-Friday. Trails cleared Wednesday have a thin leaf covering otherwise the deck is about as good as it gets everywhere else with perfect dirt and great sight lines. A great weekend of riding in place..enjoy!
Fall colors just past their peak and a beautiful time of year to ride with great sight lines. Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….couple more weeks to complete the challenged before trails closed for deer hunting season…keep the wheels moving!
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.
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 and all the LagChilada signs are out.Click here for more about the challenge!
Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
North Star singletrack, October 17th, 2026.A great week of clearing on the 25 mile LagChilada course, October 16th, 2026.Feeling Lucky singletrack, October 16th, 2026.Original lakeside singletrack, October 16th, 2026. Moorhead singletrack rock garden, October 11th, 2026.Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
A beautiful weekend in place! Gorgeous weather for the weekend and Maplelag Day today, after a damp start to the week. Not a ton of precipitation but rainfall almost every day with just under a half inch Monday and .13 Wednesday and .06 Thursday. The trails are “dry” however and the moisture has been welcomed. It’s been a bit slower going with Fall grooming because of the dampness but we have been working on trails for hiking and walking for Maplelag Day. Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to walk on.
We are past our “peak” of Fall color but still beautiful Autumn scenes as the oaks, poplar, birch and remaining maples still providing fantastic color. Tamarack trees, the only coniferous tree to change color and loose needles, are starting to change now. First frost of the year last week which always gets us excited for the next season to come as we fully appreciate the one now!
We have been leaf clearing on the trails when possible, preparing for the upcoming winter season. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.
Total rainfall in October up to 1.5″. We are at 20.95″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails to experience the Fall magic.
Recommended hiking loops include Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Skaters Waltz on the inner trails and Twin Lakes ski trail for west side. Bike course singletrack loops also open for hiking. Be aware there might be riders on the course. The bike courses have tape but if hiking, just go under the tape.
Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails!
A great week of trail work clearing on the trails, October 16th, 2026.Pocket of Fall color on Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.Fall color scene along Mother North Star trail, October 16th, 2026.Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. Fall grooming on Single Green trail, October 13th, 2026.Autumn scene near Bullhead lake, October 13th, 2026. Leaf clearing on Mother North Star ski trail, October 12th, 2026.Tamarack trees stating to change along Mother North Star trail, October 12th, 2026.Calm scene along Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, October 8th, 2026. Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
Start of the Maplelag driveway, October 4th, 2026.
Beautiful morning on Sukkerbusk ski trail, October 4th, 2026.Exploring the singletrack at Maplelag, October 4th, 2026.Morning scene across Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, September 30th, 2026.Six Swedes cabin at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.Fall color scene at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.Fall grooming at start of JibFly trail, September 28th, 2026.End of Maplelag driveway, September 27th, 2026.Patio area to the left, September 27th, 2026.Scenic sauna at Maplelag, September 26th, 2026.Caboose area, September 27th, 2026.Mountain bike trail near Bullhead Lake, September 27th, 2026.Twin Lakes, September 27th, 2026.Parking area at Maplelag near Hygge building. September 27th, 2026.Hygge building at Maplelag, September 27th, 2026. Park here and stop in for restrooms, snacks and shopping! Fall color around the cabooses, September 26th, 2026.Fall color along Mother North Star trail, September 25th, 2026.“Puffballs” emerging in the woods after recent rain, September 25th, 2026.Scene along the rock wall old lodge site, September 25th, 2026.Fall color scene over Little Sugarbush lake, September 20th, 2026.Early color near the scenic sauna, September 20th, 2026.Great day on Saturday for the “WanderFest” hiking event. Nice job to all the participants that completed the courses of 5, 10 and 20 miles! Each distance was one lap utilizing both singletrack and ski trail.On the singletrack, September 12th, 2026.Finishing up the 10 mile lap at WanderFest hiking event, September 12th, 2026.
Trails are open. A great day for Maplelag Day today Saturday October 17th! Entire 25 LagChilada course was cleared the past three days. Trails cleared Wednesday have a thin leaf covering otherwise the deck is about as good as it gets everywhere else with perfect dirt and great sight lines. A great weekend of riding in place..enjoy!
Fall colors just past their peak and a beautiful time of year to ride with great sight lines. Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….couple more weeks to complete the challenged before trails closed for deer hunting season…keep the wheels moving!
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.
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 and all the LagChilada signs are out.Click here for more about the challenge!
Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
A great week of clearing on the 25 mile LagChilada course, October 16th, 2026.Feeling Lucky singletrack, October 16th, 2026.Original lakeside singletrack, October 16th, 2026. Singletrack riding, October 15th, 2026.Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes loop, October 13th, 2026. Hudson’s rolling good for fall conditions. Moorhead singletrack rock garden, October 11th, 2026.Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
Trails are open. Damp conditions after a very light rain last night. Should dry out fine by mid morning and be a good day of riding. This week we have been clearing on the entire 25 mile LagChilada course. Today we will finish up on the inner trails and Hudson’s Hula to the west. Everything else has been blown out the past few days. Leaf drop is near the end so a few leaves falling after clearing. Should be a great weekend of riding and for Maplelag Day on Saturday October 17th!
Fall colors just past their peak and a beautiful time of year to ride with great sight lines. Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….couple more weeks to complete the challenged before trails closed for deer hunting season…keep the wheels moving!
Be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding.
Maplelag trails can be described as as “old school” or classic style mountain biking.
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 and all the LagChilada signs are out.Click here for more about the challenge!
Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance.(Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)
Singletrack riding, October 15th, 2026.Hudson’s Hula segment on Twin Lakes loop, October 13th, 2026. Hudson’s rolling good for fall conditions. Start of the LagChilada, October 11th, 2026.Moorhead singletrack rock garden, October 11th, 2026.Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
Cooler and damp weather in place. It’s been a wet week, not a ton of precipitation but rainfall almost every day with just under a half inch Monday and .13 Wednesday and .06 Thursday. The trails are “dry” however and the moisture has been welcomed. It’s been a bit slower going with Fall grooming because of the dampness but we have been working on trails for hiking and walking for Maplelag Day. Sap Run, Sukkerbusk and Twin Lakes recommended trails to walk on.
We are past our “peak” of Fall color but still beautiful Autumn scenes as the oaks, poplar, birch and remaining maples still providing fantastic color. Tamarack trees, the only coniferous tree to change color and loose needles, are starting to change now. First frost of the year last week which always gets us excited for the next season to come as we fully appreciate the one now!
We have been leaf clearing on the trails when possible, preparing for the upcoming winter season. We try to have the trails completely clear of leaves before frost and snow arrives so we can open for winter activities on minimal snow.
Total rainfall in October up to 1.5″. We are at 20.95″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Great time of the year to be mountain biking, hiking and walking on the trails to experience the Fall magic.
Recommended hiking loops include Sukkerbusk, JibFly and Skaters Waltz on the inner trails and Twin Lakes ski trail for west side. Bike course singletrack loops also open for hiking. Be aware there might be riders on the course. The bike courses have tape but if hiking, just go under the tape.
Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails. A MN State trail pass is not required to use the trails at Maplelag. The Maplelag trails are self funded by operations with no grants or state funding. Consider a Maplelag Membership to support the trails!
Autumn scene at Twin Lakes crossing, October 15th, 2026. Rare moment of sunshine highlighting the poplar trees. Fall grooming on Single Green trail, October 13th, 2026.Autumn scene near Bullhead lake, October 13th, 2026. Leaf clearing on Mother North Star ski trail, October 12th, 2026.Tamarack trees stating to change along Mother North Star trail, October 12th, 2026.Calm scene along Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, October 8th, 2026. Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 4th, 2026.
Start of the Maplelag driveway, October 4th, 2026.
Beautiful morning on Sukkerbusk ski trail, October 4th, 2026.Exploring the singletrack at Maplelag, October 4th, 2026.Morning scene across Little Sugarbush Lake next to Maplelag, September 30th, 2026.Six Swedes cabin at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.Fall color scene at Maplelag, September 29th, 2026.Fall grooming at start of JibFly trail, September 28th, 2026.End of Maplelag driveway, September 27th, 2026.Patio area to the left, September 27th, 2026.Scenic sauna at Maplelag, September 26th, 2026.Caboose area, September 27th, 2026.Mountain bike trail near Bullhead Lake, September 27th, 2026.Twin Lakes, September 27th, 2026.Parking area at Maplelag near Hygge building. September 27th, 2026.Hygge building at Maplelag, September 27th, 2026. Park here and stop in for restrooms, snacks and shopping! Fall color around the cabooses, September 26th, 2026.Fall color along Mother North Star trail, September 25th, 2026.“Puffballs” emerging in the woods after recent rain, September 25th, 2026.Scene along the rock wall old lodge site, September 25th, 2026.Fall color scene over Little Sugarbush lake, September 20th, 2026.Early color near the scenic sauna, September 20th, 2026.Great day on Saturday for the “WanderFest” hiking event. Nice job to all the participants that completed the courses of 5, 10 and 20 miles! Each distance was one lap utilizing both singletrack and ski trail.On the singletrack, September 12th, 2026.Finishing up the 10 mile lap at WanderFest hiking event, September 12th, 2026.
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