Summer like weather in place with rain to start the week. Nearly 2″ of rain the past five days. With slightly drier conditions this spring and summer, the rain most welcomed. We are back on the trails this week with summer grooming, mowing and clearing windfall etc.
Wildflowers have been popping out nicely this spring and early summer and really exploded when we had hot and warm conditions late May and early June. Many sights and sounds of nature including the frogs, birds and waterfowl in one of the most active times of year for wildlife. Eagles hatching in the eagles nest near the western trails. This spring we also planted trees and clearing on the trails along as part of our regular forest management.
The mountain bike trails are open for riding. There are no services in the main lodge. Meal service and lodging closed at this time. The Maplelag trails are closed to horse travel and motorized vehicles.
Skaters Waltz ski trail, June 28th, 2021. More mushrooms coming to life with recent moisture, June 28th, 2021.Wild Iris flower along North Star trail, June 26th, 2021. Just a handful of flowers blooming in this location every year.Fresh bear track on Twin Lakes, June 28th, 2021.Summer trail work, mowing and clearing deadfall, June 24th, 2021.Late afternoon scene at Twin Lakes crossing, June 21st, 2021.Super Solstice Strawberry moon over Sugarbush June, 21st, 2021.Another beautiful summer sunset over Sugarbush! June 12th, 2021.Skaters Waltz ski trail, June 10th, 2021. This of many unique sections of trail we do not mow until the first frost in the fall.Second mowing on Suicide Hill for the season, June 9th, 2021.Summer grooming on Sap Run, June 9th, 2021.Colorful sunset over Sugarbush, June 7th, 2021.Tranquil scene on Little Sugarbush, June 2nd, 2021.Loon on Little Sugarbush, June 2nd, 2021.Mowing on the ski trails, June 1st, 2021. We mow on the trails throughout the summer right up until the ground freezes and first snows!Rain droplets on a fallen maple leaf, June 1st, 2021. Overall has been a very dry spring and start to the summer.Fresh bloom along the ski trail, May 30th, 2021.Morning frost in the switchyard, May 28th, 2021.Tamarack trees budding in the local sloughs, May 26th, 2021.Loading logs! Clearing deadfall off the trails, May 26th, 2021.Clearing on the mountain bike singletrack, May 26th, 2021.Another Sugarbush sunset, May 26th, 2021.Ferns popping up this week as seen along Bootleg singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Beautiful morning scene across Bullhead lake, May 25th, 2021.Trail tuning on the mountain bike singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Yellow slippers blooming over the weekend, May 23rd, 2021.Woods have really filled out the past few days as seen along the mountain bike trail on Twin Lakes, May 23rd, 2021.Columbine flowers blooming this weekend, May 23rd, 2021.Sukkerbusk ski trail, May 19th, 2021. Woods have really come to life the past few weeks with lush green scenes.Maplelag “snow” tree active with bees the past few days, May 19th, 2021.“Pig’s feet” wild flowers blooming on the ski trails, May 17th, 2021.Another beautiful spring sunset over Suguarbush! May 16th, 2021.Maple seedling coming to life, May 13th, 2021.Marsh marigolds blooming in recent days, May 12th, 2021.Beautiful evening on the mountain bike trail, May 11th, 2021. Forest floor starting to come to life!Beautiful spring day hiking on the Twin Lakes singletrack, May 9th, 2021.Golden top morning! Sunlight hitting the top of the trees on the west side of Little Sugarbush Lake, May 5th, 2021.Creek scene along the “Bootleg” singletrack, May 2nd, 2021.Maple leafs starting to pop out, May 2nd, 2021.Moss covered rocks on the Bootleg creek, May 2nd, 2021.Potted pines ready to be planted at Maplelag! April 30th, 2021. We will also be planting numerous seedlings as well.Scene in the Ice skating rink, April 29th, 2021.Moon set, April 29th, 2021.Clearing large oak that fell recently from wind event, April 26th, 2021. Split wood to be used for the saunas and wood burning stoves at Maplelag.
Beautiful Sunday leading to rain overnight. Nearly 2″ of rain the past 24 hours. With slightly drier conditions this spring and summer, the rain most welcomed. We are back on the trails this week with summer grooming, mowing and clearing windfall etc.
Wildflowers have been popping out nicely this spring and early summer and really exploded when we had hot and warm conditions late May and early June. Many sights and sounds of nature including the frogs, birds and waterfowl in one of the most active times of year for wildlife. Eagles hatching in the eagles nest near the western trails. This spring we also planted trees and clearing on the trails along as part of our regular forest management.
The mountain bike trails are open for riding. There are no services in the main lodge. Meal service and lodging closed at this time. The Maplelag trails are closed to horse travel and motorized vehicles.
More mushrooms coming to life with recent moisture, June 28th, 2021.Wild Iris flower along North Star trail, June 26th, 2021. Just a handful of flowers blooming in this location every year. Fresh bear track on Twin Lakes, June 28th, 2021.Summer trail work, mowing and clearing deadfall, June 24th, 2021.Late afternoon scene at Twin Lakes crossing, June 21st, 2021.Super Solstice Strawberry moon over Sugarbush June, 21st, 2021.Another beautiful summer sunset over Sugarbush! June 12th, 2021.Skaters Waltz ski trail, June 10th, 2021. This of many unique sections of trail we do not mow until the first frost in the fall.Second mowing on Suicide Hill for the season, June 9th, 2021.Summer grooming on Sap Run, June 9th, 2021.Colorful sunset over Sugarbush, June 7th, 2021.Tranquil scene on Little Sugarbush, June 2nd, 2021.Loon on Little Sugarbush, June 2nd, 2021.Mowing on the ski trails, June 1st, 2021. We mow on the trails throughout the summer right up until the ground freezes and first snows!Rain droplets on a fallen maple leaf, June 1st, 2021. Overall has been a very dry spring and start to the summer.Fresh bloom along the ski trail, May 30th, 2021.Morning frost in the switchyard, May 28th, 2021.Tamarack trees budding in the local sloughs, May 26th, 2021.Loading logs! Clearing deadfall off the trails, May 26th, 2021.Clearing on the mountain bike singletrack, May 26th, 2021.Another Sugarbush sunset, May 26th, 2021.Ferns popping up this week as seen along Bootleg singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Beautiful morning scene across Bullhead lake, May 25th, 2021.Trail tuning on the mountain bike singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Yellow slippers blooming over the weekend, May 23rd, 2021.Woods have really filled out the past few days as seen along the mountain bike trail on Twin Lakes, May 23rd, 2021.Columbine flowers blooming this weekend, May 23rd, 2021.Sukkerbusk ski trail, May 19th, 2021. Woods have really come to life the past few weeks with lush green scenes.Maplelag “snow” tree active with bees the past few days, May 19th, 2021.“Pig’s feet” wild flowers blooming on the ski trails, May 17th, 2021.Another beautiful spring sunset over Suguarbush! May 16th, 2021.Maple seedling coming to life, May 13th, 2021.Marsh marigolds blooming in recent days, May 12th, 2021.Beautiful evening on the mountain bike trail, May 11th, 2021. Forest floor starting to come to life!Beautiful spring day hiking on the Twin Lakes singletrack, May 9th, 2021.Golden top morning! Sunlight hitting the top of the trees on the west side of Little Sugarbush Lake, May 5th, 2021.Creek scene along the “Bootleg” singletrack, May 2nd, 2021.Maple leafs starting to pop out, May 2nd, 2021.Moss covered rocks on the Bootleg creek, May 2nd, 2021.Potted pines ready to be planted at Maplelag! April 30th, 2021. We will also be planting numerous seedlings as well.Scene in the Ice skating rink, April 29th, 2021.Moon set, April 29th, 2021.Clearing large oak that fell recently from wind event, April 26th, 2021. Split wood to be used for the saunas and wood burning stoves at Maplelag.
Trails are open. Beautiful day of riding on tap! Light rain shower early Saturday morning making for great conditions today by keeping the deck tacky and fresh. More brushing, blowing out trail and dirt work this week as we continue to fine tune the course to provide the best riding conditions possible.
This spring we widened bridges on the Bootleg loop, added a few wooden features on the new trails, dirt work on select areas and planted a couple hundred trees along the course. We will continue tuning the trail throughout the spring and summer and blowing out trail as needed.
Great seeing new folks and the locals alike out this season. Rider traffic helps compress the deck and ride in the lines! Nice job to all the riders competing the LagChilada challenge so far this year.
Trail head is at flagpole near main lodge. Look for white signs that have “Beginner/Sport/Comp/Expert” or named singletrack segments. There are also red signs at key intersections and pink signs for the LagChilada loop challenge. We have also taped off most intersections. The two way “North Loup Gnar” trail can be accessed of county road 110 just to the east of Maplelag driveway. Bootleg loop accessed from county road 26 via the gravel road 110. Please park in the first parking lot where the recycling bins are located. The main lodge is closed, no services available. Park and ride! Any questions on riding etc., contact Jay at 218-849-7669.
The Maplelag trails are classic “old school” trails, first built in 1990, mirrored off the courses used for racing to provide training opportunities for local racers. and feature some of the more technical areas of cross country riding in the Midwest.
For first timers to Maplelag, best trails first to start on would be Sukkerwest at end of driveway and Feeling Lucky near main start area. Also the Citizen loop which provides options to try the more advanced singletracks segments.
Trails listed on TrailForks. (Please note some routes were added by riders not associated with Maplelag, in particular the lakeside areas but all trails and intersections are marked)
We have set a new course for the LagChilada mountain bike challenge, riding all the trails in one ride! Click here for more detail The course is marked at key intersections with pink “LagChilada” signs.
New season passes will be available in a few weeks. Trail fees are appreciated to help offset trail work, signage and hopefully a new map. These are major expenses and we receive no grants outside funding for the privately maintained trails at Maplelag. Click here for most recent map. (Note: There are a few reroutes on the map but everything will be tapped off. No riding allowed on AMA land and please stay on designated trails at all time. Assume all risk and take responsibility for your actions) We are working on a new trail map that will feature many new trails built last summer and fall.
Checking out the new trail tuning on “Bente’s Bump” singletrack, June 26th, 2021.Original lakeside singletrack, June 25th, 2021. Most of the drops/berms tuned this week. Nice work Keith!Recent rain bringing the mossy areas to life, June 21st, 2021.Twin Lakes singletrack, June 20th, 2021. Damp start to the day after rain on Sunday but drying out nicely. The rain on Sunday will make for great conditions this week!Twin Lakes rock garden, June 20th, 2021. Easier option around to the right before the rock garden. Also a easier line to the left. Twin Lakes singletrack, June 19th, 2021.Start of Moorhead singletrack, June 19th, 2021.Rolling through on Bootleg singletrack, June 19th, 2021.Rolling through on Bootleg singletrack, June 19th, 2021.Bear pass singletrack, June 19th, 2021. Lagchilada Sunday for Ben! Bjorp’s singletrack, June 13th, 2021.Wood feature on Bjorp’s, June 13th, 2021.Bridge crossing on “North Loup Gnar”, June 12th, 2021.Before brushing on North Loup Gnar, June 12th, 2021.After!!Twin Lakes singletrack, June 12th, 2021.Bootleg singletrack, June 10th, 2021.Berm action on Bootleg singletrack, June 10th, 2021.Mowing on Suicide Hill, part of ski trail segment on bike course. Mowing low and wide to keep bugs at bay! June, 9th, 2021.Brushing out “Pete’s Porkie” segment. This area has a natural tunnel effect!New trail “North Loup Gnar”, June 4th, 2021.Bullhead Bootleg, June 4th, 2021. Thick forest providing protection from the sun.Berm on Bullhead Bootleg, June 4th, 2021.Feature on North Loup Gnar, June 4th, 2021.Twin Lakes singletrack, June 4th, 2021.
Trails are open. Excellent riding conditions with a tacky surface. Gentle all day rain on Sunday really enhancing the deck and freshening the woods in general. More brushing, blowing out trail and dirt work on tap this week as we continue to fine tune the course to provide the best riding conditions possible.
This spring we widened bridges on the Bootleg loop, added a few wooden features on the new trails, dirt work on select areas and planted a couple hundred trees along the course. We will continue tuning the trail throughout the spring and summer and blowing out trail as needed.
Great seeing new folks and the locals alike out this season. Rider traffic helps compress the deck and ride in the lines! Nice job to all the riders competing the LagChilada challenge so far this year.
Trail head is at flagpole near main lodge. Look for white signs that have “Beginner/Sport/Comp/Expert” or named singletrack segments. There are also red signs at key intersections and pink signs for the LagChilada loop challenge. We have also taped off most intersections. The two way “North Loup Gnar” trail can be accessed of county road 110 just to the east of Maplelag driveway. Bootleg loop accessed from county road 26 via the gravel road 110. Please park in the first parking lot where the recycling bins are located. The main lodge is closed, no services available. Park and ride! Any questions on riding etc., contact Jay at 218-849-7669.
The Maplelag trails are classic “old school” trails, first built in 1990, mirrored off the courses used for racing to provide training opportunities for local racers. and feature some of the more technical areas of cross country riding in the Midwest.
For first timers to Maplelag, best trails first to start on would be Sukkerwest at end of driveway and Feeling Lucky near main start area. Also the Citizen loop which provides options to try the more advanced singletracks segments.
Trails listed on TrailForks. (Please note some routes were added by riders not associated with Maplelag, in particular the lakeside areas but all trails and intersections are marked)
We have set a new course for the LagChilada mountain bike challenge, riding all the trails in one ride! Click here for more detail The course is marked at key intersections with pink “LagChilada” signs.
New season passes will be available in a few weeks. Trail fees are appreciated to help offset trail work, signage and hopefully a new map. These are major expenses and we receive no grants outside funding for the privately maintained trails at Maplelag. Click here for most recent map. (Note: There are a few reroutes on the map but everything will be tapped off. No riding allowed on AMA land and please stay on designated trails at all time. Assume all risk and take responsibility for your actions) We are working on a new trail map that will feature many new trails built last summer and fall.
Twin Lakes singletrack, June 21st, 2021.Recent rain bringing the mossy areas to life, June 21st, 2021.Twin Lakes singletrack, June 20th, 2021. Damp start to the day after rain on Sunday but drying out nicely. The rain on Sunday will make for great conditions this week!Twin Lakes rock garden, June 20th, 2021. Easier option around to the right before the rock garden. Also a easier line to the left. Twin Lakes singletrack, June 19th, 2021.Start of Moorhead singletrack, June 19th, 2021.Rolling through on Bootleg singletrack, June 19th, 2021.Rolling through on Bootleg singletrack, June 19th, 2021.Bear pass singletrack, June 19th, 2021. Lagchilada Sunday for Ben! Bjorp’s singletrack, June 13th, 2021.Wood feature on Bjorp’s, June 13th, 2021.Bridge crossing on “North Loup Gnar”, June 12th, 2021.Before brushing on North Loup Gnar, June 12th, 2021.After!!Twin Lakes singletrack, June 12th, 2021.Bootleg singletrack, June 10th, 2021.Berm action on Bootleg singletrack, June 10th, 2021.Mowing on Suicide Hill, part of ski trail segment on bike course. Mowing low and wide to keep bugs at bay! June, 9th, 2021.Brushing out “Pete’s Porkie” segment. This area has a natural tunnel effect!New trail “North Loup Gnar”, June 4th, 2021.Bullhead Bootleg, June 4th, 2021. Thick forest providing protection from the sun.Berm on Bullhead Bootleg, June 4th, 2021.Feature on North Loup Gnar, June 4th, 2021.Twin Lakes singletrack, June 4th, 2021.
Summer like weather in place. A much welcome inch of rain on Sunday. The rain a nice refresh for the lush forest. Although it has been a bit drier than “normal” we have received enough precipitation to keep things green. We have started mowing on the ski trails in full force, constantly clearing deadfall from any wind events and tuning on the mountain bike course weekly.
Wildflowers have been popping out nicely this spring and really exploded when we had hot and warm conditions late May and early June. Many sights and sounds of nature including the frogs, birds and waterfowl in one of the most active times of year for wildlife. Eagles hatching in the eagles nest near the western trails. This spring we also planted trees and clearing on the trails along as part of our regular forest management.
The mountain bike trails are open for riding. There are no services in the main lodge. Meal service and lodging closed at this time. The Maplelag trails are closed to horse travel and motorized vehicles.
Late afternoon scene at Twin Lakes crossing, June 21st, 2021.Super Solstice Strawberry moon over Sugarbush June, 21st, 2021. Another beautiful summer sunset over Sugarbush! June 12th, 2021.Skaters Waltz ski trail, June 10th, 2021. This of many unique sections of trail we do not mow until the first frost in the fall.Second mowing on Suicide Hill for the season, June 9th, 2021.Summer grooming on Sap Run, June 9th, 2021.Colorful sunset over Sugarbush, June 7th, 2021.Tranquil scene on Little Sugarbush, June 2nd, 2021.Loon on Little Sugarbush, June 2nd, 2021.Mowing on the ski trails, June 1st, 2021. We mow on the trails throughout the summer right up until the ground freezes and first snows!Rain droplets on a fallen maple leaf, June 1st, 2021. Overall has been a very dry spring and start to the summer.Fresh bloom along the ski trail, May 30th, 2021.Morning frost in the switchyard, May 28th, 2021.Tamarack trees budding in the local sloughs, May 26th, 2021.Loading logs! Clearing deadfall off the trails, May 26th, 2021.Clearing on the mountain bike singletrack, May 26th, 2021.Another Sugarbush sunset, May 26th, 2021.Ferns popping up this week as seen along Bootleg singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Beautiful morning scene across Bullhead lake, May 25th, 2021.Trail tuning on the mountain bike singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Yellow slippers blooming over the weekend, May 23rd, 2021.Woods have really filled out the past few days as seen along the mountain bike trail on Twin Lakes, May 23rd, 2021.Columbine flowers blooming this weekend, May 23rd, 2021.Sukkerbusk ski trail, May 19th, 2021. Woods have really come to life the past few weeks with lush green scenes.Maplelag “snow” tree active with bees the past few days, May 19th, 2021.“Pig’s feet” wild flowers blooming on the ski trails, May 17th, 2021.Another beautiful spring sunset over Suguarbush! May 16th, 2021.Maple seedling coming to life, May 13th, 2021.Marsh marigolds blooming in recent days, May 12th, 2021.Beautiful evening on the mountain bike trail, May 11th, 2021. Forest floor starting to come to life!Beautiful spring day hiking on the Twin Lakes singletrack, May 9th, 2021.Golden top morning! Sunlight hitting the top of the trees on the west side of Little Sugarbush Lake, May 5th, 2021.Creek scene along the “Bootleg” singletrack, May 2nd, 2021.Maple leafs starting to pop out, May 2nd, 2021.Moss covered rocks on the Bootleg creek, May 2nd, 2021.Potted pines ready to be planted at Maplelag! April 30th, 2021. We will also be planting numerous seedlings as well.Scene in the Ice skating rink, April 29th, 2021.Moon set, April 29th, 2021.Clearing large oak that fell recently from wind event, April 26th, 2021. Split wood to be used for the saunas and wood burning stoves at Maplelag.
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