Trail Report

Classic November weather in place, albeit a bit warmer than average. We’ve returned to a cycle with moisture with around 2″ of much welcomed precipitation the past two weeks. (no snow) This week we finished the clearing of the trail system with Bullhead Lake trail and Bootleg extension being cleared. We will continue touching up trails until the snow flies and stays for good! 

Note: The trails are closed for the upcoming deer hunting season and will open again Thanksgiving week, weather permitting. (consistent cold weather with frozen ground and hopefully snow!)

It has been a great fall for trail work and we will continue working on the trails near the Maplelag property until the ground freezes and snow flies for good and stays! We try to have the trails as cleared as possible so the frost can set when cold temperatures come and we can groom and open the trails on minimal snow.  

November rainfall total at .75″. 2.55″ rainfall in October. Total rainfall in September at .44″. August rainfall at 3.2″. Rainfall the month of July at 5.71″. Total rainfall in June at 7.56″. It was also a very wet month of May with right around 8″ of rain. Since January 1st, we have received almost 29″ of rain.                

 Mountain bike trails now open. (click here for updates)

The charm of late Autumn, November 6th, 2024.
Clearing on Bullhead Bootleg ski trail, November 4th, 2024.
Fall grooming on Bullhead Bootleg, November 4th, 2024.
Mushrooms on a oak tree, November 4th, 2024.
Tamarack sapling hanging on to its needles, November 4th, 2024. Only coniferous tree the needles change color and sprout new in the spring.
Fall grooming in the back bowl/sledding area, October 31st, 2024.
Fall grooming on”Eagle’s View” on the western trails, October 30th, 2024.
Mowing on Island Lake Trail, October 29th, 2024.
“Mac’s Mess”, October 29th, 2024.
Not much color left in the woods, a few areas catching attention. October 28th, 2024. 
Fall grooming on Bullhead lake trail, October 23rd, 2024.
Sunset over Little Sugarbush lake next to Maplelag, October 21st, 2024.
Leaf clearing on Wavy Gravy ski trail, October 21st, 2024.
Fall color scene on Mother North Star trail, October 20th, 2024.
Tamarac trees starting to change color, October 17th, 2024. The only coniferous tree to change color and lose their needles.
Clearing singletrack, October 17th, 2024.
MEA mountain biking! October 17th, 2024. 
Clearing deadfall and leaves on Sukkerbusk, October 16th, 2024. Wood on sides will be cut up for firewood next spring.
Maple near the Big Dipper cabin at fall color peak, October 15th, 2024.
Fall grooming, October 15th, 2024.
Fall grooming on Skaters Waltz, October 15th, 2024.
New welcome sign day! Another great sign by our painter Pat! October 15th, 2024.