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- 16 - 2009

Groomers were out late last week getting the new snowfall groomed out and it looked like it would be a good weekend to ride. Then the 50+ degree temperatures arrived on Saturday and Sunday. The temperatures are expected to stay above freezing for the next few days and may reach 60's for daytime highs. This is probably the end of the season for grooming. The through town trail is now down to the dirt wherever the sun reaches it. There may be some late season riding on remote, wooded trails, but the major connector routes are in tough shape. All in all, it was a great season and we had lots of visitors this year enjoying the trails around Grand Rapids.

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 from the DNR website

Taconite Trail - Northeast out of Grand Rapids toward Ely:
Condition: GOOD Base: 1-4 inches
Last Reported Grooming: 3-12-09

Bear Lake Trail - Nashwauk Area NE of Grand Rapids:
Condition: FAIR Base: 1-4 inches
Last Reported Grooming: 3-12-09

Scenic State Park Trail - Bigfork:
Condition: FAIR Base: 1-4 inches
Last Reported Grooming: 3-12-09

Tim Corey Trail:
Condition: FAIR Base: 1-4 inches
Last Reported Grooming: 3-12-09

Circle L&T Trails:
Condition: FAIR Base: 1-4 inches
Last Reported Grooming: 3-12-09

Local Club Trails - Updated as groomers call in with reports

Driftskipper Trails: 3-12-09

The Driftskipper trails are in GOOD condition. The trails are getting groomed on Thursday and Friday after the new snowfall and should be in good condition for the weekend. Warm temperatures are expected over the weekend.

Itasca Snow Rangers: 3-12-09

The Snow Rangers groomed the Keystone Trail & Diamond Lake Trails again on Wednesday night after the new snowfall. There is approximately a four-inch base and the trails should be in good shape for riding this weekend.

Marcell Club: 3-12-09

Our trails were groomed Thursday night after receiving 5-6 inches of snow on Tuesday. The trails are in good to excellent condition. However, they won’t last because of the warm weather expected over the weekend. Our local forecast is for temperatures 45 degrees and warmer on Saturday and Sunday, with continuing warm weather during next week. We plan to groom the main trail, Marcell North, again on Saturday.

38'ers Club: No current report from the club

Nashwauk Stump Jumpers: 1-26-09 ***There is recent logging activity on the Day Brook Trail that has disturbed about 3 miles of trail from just south of County Road 53 between 53 and 65 going east. Avoid this section of trail if you can - it is about 3 miles of bare dirt.

Swampsiders Club Trails: no recent report from the club

Deer River Bushwackers: no recent report from the club

Lawron Snowmobile Club: no recent report from the club

Cross Country Ski Trail Conditions

3 - 12 - 2009
Nordic Ski Trails

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:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 3/11/09 groomed and track set

Amen Lake
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 2/19/09 groomed and track set

Big Ridge
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 3/12/09 groomed and track set (advanced trail closed due to logging)

Blueberry Hills
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last Reported grooming: 3-11-09 ****this trail is consistently groomed weekly or as conditions dictate, but not consistently reported****

Boomer_Blue Multipurpose Trail
Snow Depth:
Base: 6
Condition: EXCELLENT
Last Reported grooming: 1-8-09

Cowhorn
Snow Depth:
Base: 6
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 3/11/09

Forest History Center
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 12/26/08

River Road
Snow Depth:
Base: 6
Condition: POOR
Last reported grooming: not groomed recently

Legion Trails
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: VERY GOOD
*Lighting system for evening skiing.
Last reported grooming: 3/11/09

McCarthy Beach
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 1-13-09 **Groomed weekly or as conditions dictate

Minnesota Power
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 1/12/09

Mount Itasca
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 3-12-09 groomed and tracked on 80% of the system

Portage Park
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 1/12/09

Scenic State Park
Snow Depth:
Base: 9 inches
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 2-25-09

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

Stony Ridge
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last Reported grooming: 2-13-09 groomed and track set

Sugar Hills
Snow Depth: 14
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 3-12-09 some short loops are groomed

Suomi Hills
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: no getting groomed after this snowfall 3-11-09 due to the short remaining season and the large size of this trail system.
Last Reported grooming:

Thistledew
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last Reported grooming: 1-13-09 groomed and track set

Trout Lake Joyce Estate & Doan Lake
Snow Depth:
Base: 8
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 1-06-09

ICC/University of MN North Central Exp. Station
Snow Depth:
Base: 8
Condition: VERY GOOD
Last reported grooming: 1-13-09 groomed and new track set

Wabana Trails
Snow Depth:
Base:
Condition: GOOD
Last reported grooming: 3/12/09 groomed and track set



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