Beautiful Memorial day weekend. Great temps and dry conditions. Warming this week but remaining dry and low humidity. Great time of year to be in the woods with the forest really coming to life and pleasant temps with no bugs to speak of. We have started mowing on the ski trails as we are constantly clearing and preparing for the winter season.
Wildflowers have been popping out the past four weeks and the underbrush and new saplings exploding to life as well. Leaves are expanding daily and near full circle. Many sights and sounds of nature including the frogs, birds and waterfowl in one of the most active times of year for wildlife.
We have been working on the trails, clearing deadfall and tuning the mountain bike trails.This spring we are also planting trees and clearing on the trails along with regular forest management. Now with the grass growing strong, mowing on select ski trails has begun.
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.
Ice off the area lakes April 3rd. True to form, the loons returned. The lake is busy with waterfowl enjoying the solitude before summer lake activity.
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.
Happy Memorial Day! Trails are open. Another night of a few sprinkles overnight basically settling the dust and keeping the deck in great riding condition with a hardpack/tacky surface. A great Memorial day of riding is in place! Good seeing the new faces out on Saturday and the local riders on Sunday! We cleared and blew out on most of the course this week after wind earlier in the week.
The woods have really filled out the past week making for lush green deep woods forest scenes. A few trees and organic forest matter coming down from wind earlier in the week we have been clearing this week. We have also blown out select segment of trail this week along with a little dirt work.
We have been clearing out singletrack segments as needed after the entire course was cleared out earlier this year. We also 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.
Great seeing new folks and the locals alike out this season. Rider traffic helps compress the deck and ride in the lines!
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 are also on TrailForks.
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.
Sunday Funday! Great riding conditions in place for Memorial Day weekend, May 30th, 2021.Ski trail segment, May 30th, 2021.Twin Lakes rock garden, May 30th, 2021. Twin lakes loop is rougher with roots and rock segments. Twin Lakes, May 30th, 2021.“Bente’s Bump” singletrack, May 26th, 2021.Fargo singletrack after clearing, May 26th, 2021. Twin Lakes singletrack loop, most of the inner system cleared so far this week. As always, be heads up for any deadfall!Ferns popping up along Bootleg singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Beautiful morning scene across Bullhead lake, May 25th, 2021.Dirt work on the Twin lakes return singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Deep woods singletrack! May 23rd, 2021.Twin Lakes lakeside, May 23rd, 2021.Yellow slippers blooming along the trail this weekend, May 23rd, 2021.Woods lush and green, May 22nd, 2021.
Beautiful Memorial day weekend in place. Great time of year to be in the woods with the forest really coming to life.
Wildflowers have been popping out the past four weeks and the underbrush and new saplings exploding to life as well. Leaves are expanding daily and near full circle. Many sights and sounds of nature including the frogs, birds and waterfowl in one of the most active times of year for wildlife.
We have been working on the trails, clearing deadfall and tuning the mountain bike trails.This spring we are also planting trees and clearing on the trails along with regular forest management. Now with the grass growing strong, mowing on select ski trails has begun.
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.
Ice off the area lakes April 3rd. True to form, the loons returned. The lake is busy with waterfowl enjoying the solitude before summer lake activity.
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. Riding surface is hardpack/tacky and a great Memorial day weekend of riding on tap! We have been clearing and blowing out on most of the course this week.
The woods have really filled out the past week making for lush green deep woods forest scenes. A few trees and organic forest matter coming down from wind earlier in the week we have been clearing this week. We have also blown out select segment of trail this week along with a little dirt work.
We have been clearing out singletrack segments as needed after the entire course was cleared out earlier this year. We also 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.
Great seeing new folks and the locals alike out this season. Rider traffic helps compress the deck and ride in the lines!
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 are also on TrailForks.
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.
“Bente’s Bump” singletrack, May 26th, 2021.Fargo singletrack after clearing, May 26th, 2021. Twin Lakes singletrack loop, most of the inner system cleared so far this week. As always, be heads up for any deadfall!Ferns popping up along Bootleg singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Beautiful morning scene across Bullhead lake, May 25th, 2021.Dirt work on the Twin lakes return singletrack, May 25th, 2021.Deep woods singletrack! May 23rd, 2021.Twin Lakes lakeside, May 23rd, 2021.Yellow slippers blooming along the trail this weekend, May 23rd, 2021.Woods lush and green, May 22nd, 2021.Rock feature on new trail “Feeling Lucky”, May 19th, 2021.Ski trail segment, May 19th, 2021.Berm action on Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, May 18th, 2021.Another beautiful spring evening for riding! May 13th, 2021. Leaves filling out more and more each day, forest floor coming to life and the deck is dry and hard. Usually we don’t see the clay turn white until August!“Hudson’s Hula” segment on the Twin Lakes singletrack, May 11th, 2021. Incredible early season riding continues!Moss lined singletrack, May 11th, 2021.Turning a corner on the new loop “Feeling Lucky”. May 10th, 2021. It has been great having all the early season riders to help ride in lines and help us make adjustments to improve the trail after identifying rider patterns.Signs for the LagChilada mountain bike challenge loop are being placed at the key intersections. May 10th, 2021. Start at the new loop “Feeling Lucky”.
Beautiful day to kick off Memorial day weekend. A chilly start with frost on the ground! Warming up nicely with brilliant sunshine.
Wildflowers have been popping out the past four weeks and the underbrush and new saplings exploding to life as well. Leaves are expanding daily and near full circle. Many sights and sounds of nature including the frogs, birds and waterfowl in one of the most active times of year for wildlife.
We have been working on the trails, clearing deadfall and tuning the mountain bike trails.This spring we are also planting trees and clearing on the trails along with regular forest management. Now with the grass growing strong, mowing on select ski trails has begun.
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.
Ice off the area lakes April 3rd. True to form, the loons returned. The lake is busy with waterfowl enjoying the solitude before summer lake activity.
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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