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Northern Minnesota
Snowmobile Conditions
"One of the
best snowmobiling destinations in the world"
- Supertrax International Magazine
"Unquestionably one of snowmobiling's great riding experiences"
- Minnesota Snowmobiling Destinations Magazine
"Trail system unequalled"
- Illinois Sno Rider Magazine
"Expert grooming…superior trails"
- American Snowmobiler Magazine
"Superior hospitality and premium trails"
- City Sledder
Snowmobiles are not allowed in
the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, but there are a large number of areas to
ride in surrounding areas, with over 20,000 miles of trails in
Minnesota.
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Gunflint Trail,
Grand Marais, MN Trail Conditions
Updated 3/31/08 |
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Features: Follows
the historic Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway and its lakes, with numerous
scenic loops and spurs that provide fun for hours or days.
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24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: 24" |
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Comments: All
Minnesota snowmobile trails close April 1st. Plan your 2009
snowmobile vacation today!
Report Courtesy of Gunflint Trail
Association, Cook County Snowmobile Club
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Arrowhead State Trail
Trail Conditions
Updated 4/14/08 |
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Features: Watch for skiers! The 135 mile Arrowhead
State Trail extends from the intersection with the Taconite State
Trail (near Tower) to 3 miles south of International Falls. The
natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling.
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24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 0-2" |
Woods: 14" |
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Comments: Poor.
Grooming has ended for this season. Some shaded stretches of trail are
still in fair shape, but many areas are bare.
Report Courtesy of DNR
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Taconite State Trail
Trail Conditions Updated 3/31/08 |
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Features: The trail stretches one hundred
sixty five miles from Grand Rapids to Ely through many scenic vistas of
rolling hillsides, lakes, rivers and forests. |
| Fresh Snow: ?" in last
48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 0-4" |
Woods: 8-12" |
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Comments:
All Minnesota snowmobile trails close
April 1st. Plan your 2009 snowmobile vacation today!
Report Courtesy of DNR
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Bear Head Lake State Park, Ely
Trail Conditions
Updated 4/17/08 |
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Features: This park contains pristine lakes;
it is home to black bears, nesting eagles, timber wolves and moose.
Stands of white and red pine trees tower over the birch, aspen and fir
trees. Limited winter camping available. One mile trail.
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| Fresh Snow: ?" in last
48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 0" |
Woods: 0-6" |
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Comments: The
trails are closed for snowmobiling for the season. Plan your 2009
snowmobile vacation today!
Report Courtesy of the DNR and Ely
Chamber of Commerce
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Crane Lake Area Trails
Trail Conditions
Updated 4/3/08 |
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Features: Experience the soft powdery snow that blankets
area lakes and forests. Ride endless miles of well marked, groomed
snowmobile trails to what has been called one of the top ten snowmobile
trail rides in the world. The Crane Lake area and the
uncrowded Voyageurs National Park presents unmatched adventure and
excitement for everyone.
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48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: ?" |
Woods: ?" |
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Comments:
Snowmobile trail maintenance in
Voyageurs National Park has ended for the winter season and all trail
markers are being removed. Ice conditions are rapidly deteriorating and
snowmobile travel is no longer recommended. The Rainy Lake ice road is
also closed for the season.
Report Courtesy of
Crane
Lake Visitor & Tourism Bureau
and the
Voyageur
Trail System |
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North
Shore State Trail
Trail Conditions
Updated 3/27/08 |
Features: 146 mile natural surface trail from Duluth to
Grand Marais. The trail winds its way through the forests behind the
outer bluffs that overlook Lake Superior, and provides access to some of
the most rugged and beautiful scenery in Minnesota. The trail also
connects to GIA trails in Silver Bay, Beaver Bay, Finland, Tofte and
Lutsen, as well as numerous local trails, created and maintained by
local snowmobile clubs.
For most of its length, the North Shore Trail provides a backcountry
experience and, in some areas, wilderness conditions. The great majority
of the trail is in a remote, natural and undeveloped setting, although
some logging and farms are included. Trail visitors may encounter moose,
deer, bear, fox, hawks, waterfowl and possibly timber wolves. |
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French River: |
Base:
2" |
Woods: 12" |
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London Crossing: |
Base:
4" |
Woods: 24" |
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Heffelfinger Road (Finland): |
Base:
4" |
Woods: 15" |
| Temperance
River: |
Base:
6" |
Woods: 23" |
| Sawbill
Trail: |
Base:
6" |
Woods: 22" |
| Barker
Lake: |
Base:
6" |
Woods: 22" |
| Pike
Lake: |
Base:
6" |
Woods: 22" |
| Gunflint
Trail |
Base:
6" |
Woods: 24" |
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Comments: The trail from Finland
to the Caribou parking lot was groomed for the last time this season on
Saturday, March 22. Scattered bare spots & areas are on the trail from
the Alger parking lot to just north of Finland. Our groomers made their
way from Finland to the Alger parking lot on Wednesday, March 26 so we
could get our equipment back to the shop. The trail from Two Harbors to
just south of Tofte is in fair condition and the trail from Tofte north
towards Grand Marais is in good condition. Expect spring riding
conditions.
Report Courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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Tomahawk Trail, Isabella Trail Conditions
Updated 3/31/08 |
Features: Trail is 86 miles long. As quoted from
SuperTrax magazine:
“Typically accessed from the North Shore Trail, the Tomahawk starts off
zigzagging through the rugged highlands that stand in a miles-thick row
along the shore of the big lake. Then, crossing the ridgeline, the trail
begins a slow glide down into ancient rocky, river canyons full of
shadows and portent.” SuperTrax named the Tomahawk Trail as one of
the ten best snowmobile adventures. Only three trails in the
United States were featured. Want lodging right on the trail?
You can access the Tomahawk directly from the doors of the private
cabins at
Timber Trail (Click
here to book a cabin online). |
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48 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 0-4" |
Woods: 8" |
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Comments: All Minnesota snowmobile
trails close April 1st. Plan your 2009 snowmobile vacation today!
Report Courtesy of Ely Chamber of
Commerce
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Bear Island Lake Trails,
Ely Trail Conditions
Updated 4/14/08 |
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Features: The Putnam and Fishing Lakes Trails
traverse forested, rolling topography through birch, ash, and pine
stands. Several small lakes dot the landscape along these scenic trails. |
| Fresh Snow: ?" in last
24 hours, ?"
in last 7 days |
Base: 0" |
Woods: 14" |
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Comments:
Grooming operations have ceased for the season. The trails are still
open, but the base is gone in many areas and conditions have
deteriorated. Rocks are showing through and the trail may be icy or
rough. Please ride with caution.
Report Courtesy of the DNR and Ely
Chamber of Commerce
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