Cooler and damp weather in place. Just under a half inch of rain the past 24 hours. 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!
Leaf clearing on Mother North Star ski trail, October 12th, 2026.Tamarack trees stating to change along Mother North Star trail, October 12th, 2026.Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz, October 9th, 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.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.
Trails are open. Damp conditions this morning after rain last night. Rain was welcomed and should dry out decent by mid afternoon. Stay wide or on the upside. Leaf drop is occurring so the deck is getting covered again but the main layer of leaves are off and nice Autumn riding. We will be clearing on the entire LagChilada this week, mostly on Wed-Fri.
Fall colors just past their peak 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!
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!)
Trails are open. Cooler weather in place after a very warm Saturday. Another great Fall day to ride! We cleared on about 20 miles of the LagChilada loop Thursday and Friday except North Loup Gnar and first part of twin lakes original singletrack. Leaf drop is occurring so the deck is getting covered again but the main layer of leaves are off and nice Autumn riding. We will be clearing on the entire LagChilada this week, mostly on Wed-Fri.
Fall colors just past their peak 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!
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!)
Trails are open. Cooler weather in place after a very warm Saturday. Another great Fall day to ride! We cleared on about 20 miles of the LagChilada loop Thursday and Friday except North Loup Gnar and first part of twin lakes original singletrack. Leaf drop is occurring so the deck is getting covered again but the main layer of leaves are off and nice Autumn riding.
Fall colors just past their peak 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!
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!)
Start of the LagChilada, October 9th, 2026.Rolling on fresh cleared singletrack, October 8th, 2026.Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.
Trails are open. We cleared on about 20 miles of the LagChilada loop Thursday and Friday except North Loup Gnar and first part of twin lakes original singletrack. Leaf drop is occurring so the deck is getting covered again but the main layer of leaves are off and a great day to ride!
Fall colors just past their peak 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!
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!)
Start of the LagChilada, October 9th, 2026.Rolling on fresh cleared singletrack, October 8th, 2026.Headed out for a leafy LagChilada! October 4th, 2026.Fall riding, October 3rd, 2026.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.
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