We're in the freeze/thaw part of the year. Please don't ride if you are leaving a rut in the trail. Thank you.

Battle Creek

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We have had enough cold weather and wind for the trail to dry enough to be in great shape for riding.  James cleared a bunch of fallen trees, and says it is "tacky goodness".  Get out and ride!

Forecast for Friday and Saturday indicates warmer midday temps, we may want to stay off the trail during the middle of the day and plan our rides for the morning/evenings for those days.

Bertram Chain of Lakes

Should call it closed.  With the wet weather was obviously closed.  With the continued drizzle/ flurries and near freezing temps will be subject to rutting and  be greasy and no fun anyway.

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(11.19.21) 1pm Trail is open, but has a few areas that may be susceptible to freeze/thaw issues.   If your tires are leaving s track (mud) please stop your ride and come back when the trail has refrozen.   

Carver Lake Park

Black and red DJ lines still closed. Red Slopestyle and the rest of the park open.

Cottage Grove Bike Park

Trails remain CLOSED to all users.  Trails will reopen on November 22nd, 2021.  Please respect the Crew & the deer hunters - DO NOT RIDE THE TRAILS. 

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All Trails are now CLOSED For the season.
Will open again when ready for snowsports-  XC Ski & Fat Bike.

It's been a great season, but we are entering the freeze/thaw cycle, which means the trails will be muddy any time the temperature is above freezing. Please limit use to when the ground is frozen to avoid damaging trails. Thanks all!

Elm Creek

Reminder trails are open when it’s below freezing and ground is frozen. Trails closed when ground is not frozen.

we got a good wollop of rain today.  Give 'er a day to dry up before heading out please.

The trail is good to ride.  It is currently 90% covered in leafs so it's a crazy adventure. 
We are still in the freeze thaw so please stay off the trail if it is muddy 

Hillside Park

Freeze/thaw cycle, so feel free to ride if the trail is hard, get off if you're leaving ruts.  We won't be updating daily, so please look at the temps before heading out and make good decisions! 

The Kinnickinnic trails are closed for Deer Hunting season from November 15 - December 15th 

Great news! Kiwanis has dried back and is open for riding....

It's that time of year for a freeze/thaw PSA. The trail is especially vulnerable to rut damage during freeze/thaw. 

Why? Because the top layer is thawed, while the ground is frozen beneath. The upshot is the the top layer is super soft if it's wet and prone to rutting. 

So what, you may ask. Won't the trail "heal itself" as people ride it more? That's tempting to think, but what will happen is that because this rut is now the lowest point on the trail tread, water will get trapped there. With more water, it'll stay soft, and get deeper as people ride through it. As it gets deeper, it'll become a permanent mud hole and people will start riding around it, making it wider. 

You may recall the mud holes on the third loop in recent years. Those started as ruts from people riding the trail when it was wet. Please don't be that person. Thanks!

Lake Rebecca

The trail is open but I expect the trail to get soft this afternoon.  Please be aware of soft conditions and turn back ASAP.  Freeze thaw can turn the trail to peanut butter very quickly.

Lebanon Hills

Open for riding during rifle season. Archery hunting is permissible. Wear orange.

Closed until further notice.  Closure likely to last until the trails are fully frozen.

We tried to open! Conditions are getting worse with today's warm up. Maybe Sunday? 

Lone Lake Park

Winter arrived @maplelagresort this past weekend and the fat bike season is here. Most of the 6" snow melted off the singletrack due to the clear deck with no leaf bed and warm ground, as we intended. Now the deck is frozen with a fresh dusting on top. Still need a few more inches before we can groom but there's some very good riding to be had until. Twin Lakes, Bootleg, SukkerWest and North Loup Gnar are open to riding. Please no riding on the ski trails as we prepare them for the ski season. 

Coating of wet snow…. Temps hovering around or just above freezing:.:: please stay off the trails until things freeze up or dry out a bit

Watchdog the freeze-thaw cycles and allow time for morning moisture to dry out before riding. 

Soft conditions. Should be a busy weekend. Please take care and respect all trail users. Thanks 

Minnesota River Trail

That's a wrap on fall riding, trails will be  CLOSED for a while until fully frozen.   Thanks for a great season!

Monarch Singletrack

This time of year, anytime the trail is frozen, you're good to go.  But if it's above freezing or the trail is melting, you should not be using the singletrack.  Remember the rules folks - - Never use the singletrack if it is soft, wet or muddy. The Edge Loop and access paths are always open, regardless of weather conditions. Part of the Edge Loop is currently closed due to the highway construction on the west edge of the park.

Mount Kato MTB Trails are now closed for the Season. Snow making Operations will start soon.
Thank you to all that came to enjoy our Trails. 

The trail will open at noon today.

If it seems too soft, muddy or you are leaving a rut or taking the dirt with you on your tires please turn back.

Please be aware of the freeze thaw cycle. We will be monitoring how the trail holds up during these temperature swings.

Thanks!

Murphy Hanrehan

All trails are close for the freeze thaw cycle.  If the trails are frozen in the morning they can be used until they begin to thaw out.

The system is still closed folks!!
Now, more than any other time PLEASE don’t sneak a ride. The rain and then snow received and the soft ground is a recipe for trail damage!! 


There are not many weekends left. Get it and enjoy the trails before snow flies!

Salem Hills

Use your best judgement. Sechler usually deals with rain ok. If anything, its going to be really greasy right now. A day of drying will be good for it!

Trail is riding great.  But, if the trail is wet with dew, stay off for two reasons.  Obviously it's not good for the trail,  but also it will be very greasy and you will not have an enjoyable ride.

The Split Rock Wilds trail system will close for Minnesota Rifle Deer Season Nov. 6-21

Sunfish Lake MTB trails are closed for the Freeze & Thaw season. Trails will be reopened when daytime temperatures stay below freezing.

Sunfish Lake Park

Closed for the season. Terrace Oaks is not groomed for winter riding.   Trail should reopen in April. 

Terrace Oaks

Closed for freeze/thaw. 

Gates are closed and locked. This closure applies to all users. It will be an extended closure. 

They will likely not reopen until the the temperatures go below freezing and stay that way and the trail tread is frozen solid. 

We are completely in Mother Nature's hands. Pavement will be your friend for the foreseeable future. 

Thank you TTY for getting the gates. 

Steve for Winter is coming. 

Theodore Wirth

Closed for rifle deer season November 6 to 21.

OPEN... Conditions will vary on a daily/ hourly basis... regardless of status if your tracking up greasy mud please exit and go ride the roads and come back another time... thx, LCA Trailcrew

All trails north of the river are closed for Deer Hunting season from November 15th - December 15th.  Bluegill and Perch trails, 1.5 mile loop, are open on the south side of the river, weather depending.  Current weather on 11/16 is damp, please ride only with fat bikes and when trails are not soft. 

We have snow on the ground in Woolly land but the sad part is the ground is not frozen yet so taking your fat bike out would be one big mess for the trails and your bike.  Remember trails are closed until we have consistent frozen ground to ride on.  The Woolly Crew.

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