Minnesota Snowmobile and Cross Country Ski Trail reports for Becker County
Welcome to the Winter Wonderland Snowmobile Trails in Becker County of Minnesota! The trails are open December 1-March 31, depending on snow conditions.
The trails cover rolling prairie to secluded woodlands with opportunities to see wildlife. Enjoy more than 250 miles of snowmobiling fun! Winter Wonderland Trails connect with neighboring trails in all directions so you can continue your adventures by snowmobile. Pick up a free snowmobile map at the Detroit Lakes Chamber office or download the city and county maps.
Ultra Trails: 1-15-21
Trail conditions continued to deteriorate this past week with more riding, sunshine and warm weather. Trail conditions are getting tough with considerable bare spots. The snow on Thursday and Friday wasn’t enough to make much difference. We are not grooming yet and will not groom until there is more snow.
There is 4” of snow on the ground with a trail base of 0”-2”. No trails have been groomed yet.
Trail conditions are variable and poor in many places. Watch for rocks and bare patches. Many trails that ride on minimum maintenance roads or road shoulders are bare.
Fresh snow of 1” in the last 24 hrs, 1” of snow in the last 7 days.
Keep doing snow dances!
The Northwoods Trail Reapers: 1-15-21
Trail conditions have deteriorated this past week with the warm weather. We are not grooming yet and will not groom until there is more snow.
There is 4″ of snow on the ground and the trail base is 0”-4”. All trails are open for use.
Trail conditions are very rough and we encourage extreme safety when riding at this time. Beware of slush on our lakes due to the warm weather.
Zero snow fall in the last week.
Midnight Riders: 1-15-21
Trail conditions continued to deteriorate this past week. The groomer ran a few trails but have stopped until we receive more snow.
There is 4” of snow on the ground, trail base is 0’-2’ of snow. No trails have been groomed yet
Trail conditions are variable and poor in many places. Watch for rocks and bare patches. Many trails that ride on minimum maintenance roads or road shoulders are bare.
Fresh snow 1” in the last 24 hrs, 1” in the last 7 days
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS: The Detroit Lakes Nordic Ski Club grooms trails at Mountain View Rec Area, East Frazee, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Pine Lake, Pickerel Lake and Detroit Mountain Rec Area. See their website for maps and grooming updates.
MAPLELAG RESORT: Ski nearly 70 km of maintained trails, with most groomed double wide classical (traditional) style. Ski 13 km of skating trails on Skaters Waltz, Skaters Extension and North Loup. Skaters Waltz can be skied in either direction. See Maplelag’s trail map and trail updates.
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