Beautiful fall day! Fall colors around Maplelag spectacular right now. A wet start to the week with just under an inch of rain Monday night/Tuesday morning. Total rainfall in September at 5.5″. We are at 20.45″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Beautiful time of year at Maplelag with fall color really starting to shine with Autumn beauty. Trees are changing a bit each day and one of our favorite times of year at Maplelag.We are in our peak of Fall color at Maplelag and should have autumn scenes for another 3-4 weeks.
Fall wildflowers popping up and the usual colorful mushrooms decorating the forest floor. 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!
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.Fall grooming on Sukkerbusk, 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 near the MapleHus, September 21st, 2026.Fall color along the Maplelag driveway, September 21st, 2026.Clearing trees on Sukkebusk, September 20th, 2026.Lumi the spotter! Fall color scene over Little Sugarbush lake, September 20th, 2026.Maples around cabooses starting to turn color, September 20th, 2026.Early color near the scenic sauna, September 20th, 2026.Touches of fall color, September 13th, 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.Helping clear on the trails today for WanderFest this weekend! September 10th, 2026. Thanks Glenn! Family hike on the singletrack! September 7th, 2026.Mushrooms and lichens popping up everywhere after Sunday night rain, September 7th, 2026.Wildflowers along side of trail at Twin Lakes crossing, September 2nd, 2026.Clearing a dead top from a blow down/widow maker…keeping the trails safe as possible! August 25th, 2026.Dirt work on the singletrack, August 25th, 2026.Ready for a morning of hiking! August 22nd, 2026.Mowing on “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, August 20th, 2026.Summer grooming on Mother North Star trail, August 13th, 2026.
Trails are open. Rain continues. Wet conditions. Best bet for riding today be later afternoon/early evening. Slow down and use a little extra caution. We have spent a lot of time working on drainage on the entire 25 mile LagChilada course so the track tacks up quickly. Takes bit longer with leaf covering now. More leaf/acorn clearing planned later in the week.
Fall colors really starting to emerge and a beautiful time of year to ride. Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….just another month or so remaining in the dirt season…keep the wheels moving!
We usually blow out segments of trail the beginning and later part of the week during the Fall.
A great day Sunday 9/6 for the 36th Laddies Loppet mountain bike race! Thanks everyone that came to race and all that helped make it another special day. (few photos from the race below) Dry, dusty and fast conditions on race day.
This summer we hosted a four day MTB camp with local HS team “Wolves” based out of Moorhead/Detroit Lakes/Perham area. 45 riders with many first year riders on the trail….awesome to see! Also over 30 riders completed the “LagChilada” challenge Saturday…good job everyone! If you are part of a team in the MCA and interested in holding a camp at Maplelag, please reach out to Jay at 218-849-7669.
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!)
Rolling down ski trail segment of bike course, September 27th, 2026.Riding along Bullhead Lake trail, September 27th, 2026.Near the end of Twin Lakes singletrack, September 27th, 2026.Fall riding, September 26th, 2026.Clearing on “Feeling Lucky”, September 25th, 2026. 8 of 25 miles of the LagChilada cleared today! Rolling down the ski trail, September 25th, 2026.Fresh cleared singletrack, September 25th, 2026. Leaves are falling fast covering the deck but quickly!Fall scene along side of trail, September 25th, 2026.Clearing on the ski trail, September 25th, 2026.Last HS mtb practice of the season for the local team “Wolves”, September 22nd, 2026. Always great having the kids on the trails! Beautiful view along Twin Lakes singletrack on “Pete’s Pork” segment, September 20th, 2026. Anything possible with a good attitude and smile! LagChilada in action! September 20th, 2026. Making the family membership count! Nice job on the LagChilada…..and thanks for the support! September 20th, 2026.Fall color scene along the trail, September 20th, 2026.Saturday in the singletrack, September 19th, 2026.Beautiful night for mtb practice, September 15th, 2026.Fall is a great time to “LagChilada”! The challenge remains until dirt season closes early November. Another LagChilada finisher! September 13th, 2026.Taking a break on the bridge to Twin Lakes! September 12th, 2026.Members of the local HS MTB team “Wolves” out for evening practice, September 8th, 2026.Laddies Loppet on Sunday, LagChilada on Tuesday! Nice work Jim! September 9th, 2026. Start of the Kids Comp class, September 6th, 2026.Wave 1 Sport class climbing “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, September 6th, 2026.Citizen riders on course, September 6th, 2026.Elite riders weaving through the course, September 6th, 2026.Maplelag team rider Bryan finishing up his race in the Comp class, September 6th, 2026. Thanks to all the Maplelag riders waving the flag!!
A wet start to the week with just under and inch of rain Monday night/Tuesday morning. Coming on the heels of an incredible Sunday on the trails. The fall color exploding around Maplelag, accentuated by the sunshine in the afternoon and calm conditions. Rain on Saturday with just under 1″ bringing out total rainfall in September just over 5″. We are at 20.45″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Beautiful time of year at Maplelag with fall color really starting to shine with Autumn beauty. Trees are changing a bit each day and one of our favorite times of year at Maplelag.We are in our peak of Fall color at Maplelag and should have autumn scenes for another 3-4 weeks.
Fall wildflowers popping up and the usual colorful mushrooms decorating the forest floor. 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!
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.Fall grooming on Sukkerbusk, 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 near the MapleHus, September 21st, 2026.Fall color along the Maplelag driveway, September 21st, 2026.Clearing trees on Sukkebusk, September 20th, 2026.Lumi the spotter! Fall color scene over Little Sugarbush lake, September 20th, 2026.Maples around cabooses starting to turn color, September 20th, 2026.Early color near the scenic sauna, September 20th, 2026.Touches of fall color, September 13th, 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.Helping clear on the trails today for WanderFest this weekend! September 10th, 2026. Thanks Glenn! Family hike on the singletrack! September 7th, 2026.Mushrooms and lichens popping up everywhere after Sunday night rain, September 7th, 2026.Wildflowers along side of trail at Twin Lakes crossing, September 2nd, 2026.Clearing a dead top from a blow down/widow maker…keeping the trails safe as possible! August 25th, 2026.Dirt work on the singletrack, August 25th, 2026.Ready for a morning of hiking! August 22nd, 2026.Mowing on “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, August 20th, 2026.Summer grooming on Mother North Star trail, August 13th, 2026.
Trails are open. Tacky dirt with thin leaf covering, some areas a bit thicker. Overall great Fall riding conditions. Leaves are falling fast now…..use a little extra caution with the leaf coverage and hidden acorns.
Fall colors really starting to emerge and a beautiful time of year to ride. Nice job to the riders completing the LagChilada challenge this month….just another month or so remaining in the dirt season…keep the wheels moving!
We usually blow out segments of trail the beginning and later part of the week during the Fall.
A great day Sunday 9/6 for the 36th Laddies Loppet mountain bike race! Thanks everyone that came to race and all that helped make it another special day. (few photos from the race below) Dry, dusty and fast conditions on race day.
This summer we hosted a four day MTB camp with local HS team “Wolves” based out of Moorhead/Detroit Lakes/Perham area. 45 riders with many first year riders on the trail….awesome to see! Also over 30 riders completed the “LagChilada” challenge Saturday…good job everyone! If you are part of a team in the MCA and interested in holding a camp at Maplelag, please reach out to Jay at 218-849-7669.
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!)
Rolling down ski trail segment of bike course, September 27th, 2026.Riding along Bullhead Lake trail, September 27th, 2026.Near the end of Twin Lakes singletrack, September 27th, 2026.Fall riding, September 26th, 2026.Clearing on “Feeling Lucky”, September 25th, 2026. 8 of 25 miles of the LagChilada cleared today! Rolling down the ski trail, September 25th, 2026.Fresh cleared singletrack, September 25th, 2026. Leaves are falling fast covering the deck but quickly!Fall scene along side of trail, September 25th, 2026.Clearing on the ski trail, September 25th, 2026.Last HS mtb practice of the season for the local team “Wolves”, September 22nd, 2026. Always great having the kids on the trails! Beautiful view along Twin Lakes singletrack on “Pete’s Pork” segment, September 20th, 2026. Anything possible with a good attitude and smile! LagChilada in action! September 20th, 2026. Making the family membership count! Nice job on the LagChilada…..and thanks for the support! September 20th, 2026.Fall color scene along the trail, September 20th, 2026.Saturday in the singletrack, September 19th, 2026.Beautiful night for mtb practice, September 15th, 2026.Fall is a great time to “LagChilada”! The challenge remains until dirt season closes early November. Another LagChilada finisher! September 13th, 2026.Taking a break on the bridge to Twin Lakes! September 12th, 2026.Members of the local HS MTB team “Wolves” out for evening practice, September 8th, 2026.Laddies Loppet on Sunday, LagChilada on Tuesday! Nice work Jim! September 9th, 2026. Start of the Kids Comp class, September 6th, 2026.Wave 1 Sport class climbing “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, September 6th, 2026.Citizen riders on course, September 6th, 2026.Elite riders weaving through the course, September 6th, 2026.Maplelag team rider Bryan finishing up his race in the Comp class, September 6th, 2026. Thanks to all the Maplelag riders waving the flag!!
An incredible Sunday on the trails. The fall color exploding around Maplelag, accentuated by the sunshine in the afternoon and calm conditions. Rain on Saturday with just under 1″ bringing out total rainfall in September just over 5″. We are at 19.65″ of rain since April 1st. Normal rainfall for the year is around 30″.
Beautiful time of year at Maplelag with fall color really starting to shine with Autumn beauty. Trees are changing a bit each day and one of our favorite times of year at Maplelag.We are in our peak of Fall color at Maplelag and should have autumn scenes for another 3-4 weeks.
Fall wildflowers popping up and the usual colorful mushrooms decorating the forest floor. 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!
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.Fall grooming on Sukkerbusk, 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 near the MapleHus, September 21st, 2026.Fall color along the Maplelag driveway, September 21st, 2026.Clearing trees on Sukkebusk, September 20th, 2026.Lumi the spotter! Fall color scene over Little Sugarbush lake, September 20th, 2026.Maples around cabooses starting to turn color, September 20th, 2026.Early color near the scenic sauna, September 20th, 2026.Touches of fall color, September 13th, 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.Helping clear on the trails today for WanderFest this weekend! September 10th, 2026. Thanks Glenn! Family hike on the singletrack! September 7th, 2026.Mushrooms and lichens popping up everywhere after Sunday night rain, September 7th, 2026.Wildflowers along side of trail at Twin Lakes crossing, September 2nd, 2026.Clearing a dead top from a blow down/widow maker…keeping the trails safe as possible! August 25th, 2026.Dirt work on the singletrack, August 25th, 2026.Ready for a morning of hiking! August 22nd, 2026.Mowing on “Eira Bikwadinaa” hill, August 20th, 2026.Summer grooming on Mother North Star trail, August 13th, 2026.
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