Trails are now closed. Cooler weather on the move after a warm start to the week. Looks to be cold on Sunday and cooler through the week with chance of snow middle of the week.

It has been an up and down “spring” so far with temperatures. We continue to freeze at nights which is slowing the drying process but certainly not unusual consider how snowy March typically is. Little Sugarbush lake still ice covered with 6-8″ of ice depth with not much open water on edge. Most ponds are still frozen over.

The bike trails are now closed until the frost is completely out of the trails, hopefully early to mid April. A good indicator is when the ice is off the lake.  Latest update on the Bike Trail Report.

Although this year was one of the lowest snow years to date on record, it was an opportunity to learn more about grooming, preparing the trails for winter and being prepared for future low snow years. For as long as we have been grooming, every year is different and what makes it interesting and enjoyable! 

Thank you to everyone that has visited us this past year from the overnight guests to the day users. We appreciate it very much! 

We will continue to update daily as we enjoy sharing what is happening on the trails, weather and nature. 

On a side note, this winter with low snow and frozen ground has been favorable for cutting deadfall and windblown trees from storms and wind. Most of the woods we use for the wood fire stoves and campfires at Maplelag but bigger logs that have are not rotten we use for shelving, tables and other projects!