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Mountain Bike Trail Report

All 25 miles of mountain bike trails are open. Conditions about as good as it gets with primo “hero” dirt. Warm weather the past week has really brought the forest to life with leaves full circle and the forest floor decorated with wildflowers. The thick forest canopy keeping the dirt tacky and tight and woods a bit cooler.

We have been leaf blowing on the entire course the past few weeks and touch up segments as needed and also try to clear any new deadfall as soon as possible but be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding. 

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!

Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Twin Lakes singletrack, May 27th, 2026. Thick canopy keeping the dirt in prime condition. 
Ski trail segment of Twin Lakes loop, May 27th, 2026.
Hackensack family ready for a day of LagChilada, May 25th, 2026.
Beautiful summer like conditions in the woods. Trees have filled out providing nice shade in the forest. 
Twin Lakes singletrack, May 24th, 2026. Primo dirt and riding this weekend.
Woods have filled out this weekend, beautiful riding! May 24th, 2026.

Mountain Bike Trail Report

All 25 miles of mountain bike trails are open. Conditions about as good as it gets with primo “hero” dirt. Warm weather the past few days has really brought the forest to life with leaves full circle and the forest floor decorated with wildflowers. The thick forest canopy keeping the dirt tacky and tight and woods a bit cooler.

We have been leaf blowing on the entire course the past few weeks and touch up segments as needed and also try to clear any new deadfall as soon as possible but be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding. 

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!

Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Twin Lakes singletrack, May 27th, 2026. Thick canopy keeping the dirt in prime condition.
Ski trail segment of Twin Lakes loop, May 27th, 2026.
Hackensack family ready for a day of LagChilada, May 25th, 2026.
Beautiful summer like conditions in the woods. Trees have filled out providing nice shade in the forest. 
Twin Lakes singletrack, May 24th, 2026. Primo dirt and riding this weekend.
Woods have filled out this weekend, beautiful riding! May 24th, 2026.

Trail Report

Summer like weather in place after a much welcomed rain shower Friday evening with around 3/4th inch of rain. The woods have exploded with flora with leaves mostly full circle and a good variety of wildflowers on the forest floors. Great seeing all the riders out on the mountain bike trail this Holiday weekend. Most trail work the spring is focused on tuning and clearing the trail and also continue cleaning up deadfall from last summer’s storm, using the blocks to split for firewood.

The ponds and sloughs active with waterfowl and loons have been numerous on Little Sugarbush. Ice went off on April 19th. 

 The mountain bike trails are open for riding.

Thank you to everyone that comes to Maplelag and supports the trails with season pass purchasesA 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. 

Beautiful summer like conditions in the woods. Trees have filled out providing nice shade in the forest. May 25th, 2026.
First yellow slippers emerging from the forest floor, May 24th, 2026.
Spring riding at its finest, May 23rd, 2026.
Leaves filling out around the new sauna, May 19th, 2026.
Calm water on the pond, May 15th, 2026.
Marsh margigolds emerging this week, May 15th, 2026.
Poplar leaves “popping” this week, May 15th, 2026.
Mother’s Day hike on Sap Run, May 10th, 2026.
Loons on Little Sugarbush, May 3rd, 2026. One of the best times of the year for loon activity.
Skaters Waltz ski trail, April 28th, 2026.
Load of ash blocks to be split for firewood, April 28th, 2026. We continue to clean up deadfall from last summers Solstice storm. 
Ice free Little Sugarbush lake, April 21st. Ice went off on April 19th.
Thousands of early wildflowers popping up along the trail, April 21st, 2026, in particular hepatica flowers. 
Trail side scene, April 21st, 2026.

Mountain Bike Trail Report

All 25 miles of mountain bike trails are open. Conditions about as good as it gets with primo “hero” dirt. Nice seeing all the riders out over the Holiday weekend and good work to everyone completing the LagChilada challenge. Warm weather the past few days has really brought the forest to life with leaves nearly full circle and the forest floor decorated with wildflowers. 

We have been leaf blowing on the entire course the past few weeks and touch up segments as needed and also try to clear any new deadfall as soon as possible but be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding. 

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!

Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Hackensack family ready for a day of LagChilada, May 25th, 2026.
Beautiful summer like conditions in the woods. Trees have filled out providing nice shade in the forest.
Twin Lakes singletrack, May 24th, 2026. Primo dirt and riding this weekend.
Woods have filled out this weekend, beautiful riding! May 24th, 2026.

Mountain Bike Trail Report

Happy Memorial Day! All 25 miles of mountain bike trails are open. Conditions about as good as it gets with primo “hero” dirt. Warm weather the past few days has really brought the forest to life with leaves nearly full circle and the forest floor decorated with wildflowers.

We have been leaf blowing on the entire course the past few weeks and touch up segments as needed and also try to clear any new deadfall as soon as possible but be aware trees/organic forest matter can fall at anytime and assume full responsibility when riding. 

Good seeing all the riders out this spring which helps ride in the trail. Nice job to riders completing the LagChilada challenge this past weekend! 

Recommended trails are all the inner trails and the Twin Lakes race loop to the west. Sukkerwest and Bullhead Bootleg rolling good as well. 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!

Day trail passes can be purchased here. and Season passes now available. Thanks for the support of the Maplelag trails and maintenance. Riders 18 and under no charge. (Maplelag is privately family owned and operated resort with no outside funding. We are happy share the dirt and appreciate the support!)

 Click here for Maplelag trail map. Also reference Strava or Trailforks

Maplelag Cycling Community on Strava

Twin Lakes singletrack, May 24th, 2026. Primo dirt and riding this weekend.
Woods have filled out this weekend, beautiful riding! May 24th, 2026.