Snowmobiling Trails Grand Rapids Minnesota

Itasca County/Grand Rapids Area Snowmobile & Cross Country Trail Conditions

Source: DNR Staff & Area Snowmobile Clubs

Snowmobile Trail Conditions

3- 21 - 08

The winter snowmobile season appears to be over for this year. (But what a great season it was!) Grooming efforts in the area are now halted unless there is a significant snowfall. Thank you to the area snowmobile clubs for the great job you do in maintaining this beautiful trail network and for sending in your grooming reports.

See specific trail reports below.

Be sure to bookmark this page and check back with us often. This page is updated frequently during the season with honest snow conditions.

Always remember that 85% of Minnesota snowmobile and ski trails are maintained by volunteers. Be courteous and don't forget to thank them for keeping the trails open for you to enjoy.

DNR Maintained Trail Reports - Updated Thursdays

Taconite Trail - Northeast out of Grand Rapids toward Ely: 3-19-08
Condition:POOR Base: 0-1 inches.
Trails are no longer being groomed unless there is significant snowfall. Base is melting quickly. Expect rough trails and bare spots.

Bear Lake Trail - Nashwauk Area NE of Grand Rapids: 3-19-08
Condition: POOR Base: 0-1 inches
Trails are no longer being groomed unless there is significant snowfall. Base is melting quickly. Expect rough trails and bare spots.

Scenic State Park Trail - Bigfork:
Condition: poor Base:
Trails are no longer being groomed unless there is significant snowfall. Base is melting quickly. Expect rough trails and bare spots.

Tim Corey Trail: 3-19-08
Condition: POOR Base: 0-1 inches
Trails are no longer being groomed unless there is significant snowfall. Base is melting quickly. Expect rough trails and bare spots.

Circle L&T Trail: 3-19-08
Condition: POOR Base: 0-1 inches
Trails are no longer being groomed unless there is significant snowfall. Base is melting quickly. Expect rough trails and bare spots.

Local Club Trails - Updated as groomers call in with reports

Driftskipper Trails: 3- 20- 2008

No additional grooming is planned unless it snows.

Itasca Snow Rangers:

Haypoint Jackpine Club: No report

38'ers Club Trails:

Swampsiders Club Trails: no report

Bushwackers & Squaw Lakers: no report

Lawron Snowmobile Club: no report.

Cross Country Ski Trail Conditions

3 - 20 - 2008
Nordic Ski Trails

No new trail grooming reports to post. See individual trail reports below for the most recent known grooming date and individual conditions.

Conditions may change as new snow falls on the trails. Please refer to the most recent grooming report for the trail you wish to ski and be advised that conditions may change depending on new snowfall or melting since the last grooming or report.

As always, carry your ski trail pass with you and enjoy your time on the trails.

Alder Pond
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: about 6 inches
Condition: GOOD - groomed and track set
Last reported grooming: 3- 05-08

Amen Lake
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base:
Condition: GOOD, groomed and track set
Last reported grooming: 3- 05- 08

Big Ridge
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: about 4 inches
Condition: GOOD - groomed and track set
Last reported grooming: 3- 03- 08

Blueberry Hills
Snow Depth: 14 inches off the trail
Base:
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last Reported grooming: 3-05-08 Trails are groomed and in great shape! Groomed regularly, at least weekly.

Boomer_Blue Multipurpose Trail
Snow Depth: 14 inches
Base: 3-4 inches
Condition:
Last Reported grooming: 2-14-08

Cowhorn
Snow Depth: 10-12 inches
Base: 4 inches
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 2-20-08

Forest History Center
Snow Depth: 14 inches
Base: about 4 inches
Condition:
Last reported grooming: 2-01-08

River Road
Snow Depth: 10-12 inches
Base: 4 inches
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 2-11-08

Legion Trails
Snow Depth: 14 inches
Base: 4-6 inch base
Condition: VERY GOOD
*Lighting system for evening skiing.
Last reported grooming: 2-20-08

McCarthy Beach
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: 5 inches
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 1-11-08

Minnesota Power
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: groomed and tracked
Condition: GREAT
Last reported grooming: 2-22-08

Mount Itasca
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: 8 inches
Condition: EXCELLENT
Last reported grooming: 2-29-08 the trails are groomed and tracked and are in great condition.

Portage Park
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: groomed and tracked
Condition: GREAT
Last reported grooming: 2-22-08

Scenic State Park
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: 3-5 inch base
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 3- 06- 08

Simpson Creek
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition:
Last reported grooming:

Stony Ridge
Snow Depth: 14 inches
Base: unknown
Condition: not specified, groomed and track set
Last Reported grooming: 3- 06- 08

Sugar Hills
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: 4 inches or more
Condition: EXCELLENT
Last reported grooming: 3-03-08 Entire system is groomed. All trails have new track and the skate lane is combed.

Suomi Hills
Snow Depth: 12 inches off the trail
Base: 4 inch base on the trail
Condition: GOOD
Last Reported grooming: 3- 05- 08

Thistledew
Snow Depth: 10 inches
Base: 4 inches
Condition: FAIR
Last Reported grooming: 2-11-08

Trout Lake Joyce Estate & Doan Lake
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: 4 inches
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 2-03-07

University of MN North Central Exp. Station
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition:
Last reported grooming: 2-01-08

Wabana Trails
Snow Depth: 12 inches
Base: about 4 inches
Condition:
Last reported grooming: 3-05- 08



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