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January 31, 2010
They say "A picture is worth a thousand words."
January 23, 2010
Warmer temps last week compacted the trails nicely.
Local clubs are still grooming land trails on a normal schedule
of at least three times per week. It rained last night
which made things a bit slippery, but the rain has turned to
snow and we are expected to get 4-10 inches of snow.....that's
what the folks who "know" are saying. Everyone in the
business hopes they are correct. Lake riding remains in
good condition, and the trails have deteriorated a bit, but are
in good shape, and there are few complaining about them. Area
resorts are here ready to serve you!
January 7, 2010
Conditions remain excellent throughout our trail
systems. Where conditions are adequate local clubs have
begun to groom the frozen lake surface!! Groomers were
able to run from Crane lake to Sand Point, smoothing out some
rough portages. The lake surface is really nice riding
even off the states. There is a normal amount of slush,
but the -30 temps late last week firmed things up quite a
bit. Normal grooming is taking place on all trails in our
area. Clubs are grooming 3-4 times per week, and most
businesses are open and happy to serve you! There are a
couple of spots where beaver dams are a bit slow to develop ice
so take care to watch for areas which re-route traffic. Make
plans to visit the Northland!!! Not as much traffic as the
UP and twice as much fun! Have a great time!!
December 27, 2009
WOW, what a snow! A fresh foot or so arrived with the
last storm that came through MN. The groomers have now just
begun to groom the land trails. My family and I rode the
lakes all the way to Ash River today and had fantastic
ride. There are some areas of slush beginning to develop
which is expected with the extra weight of the fresh snow, but
nothing out of the ordinary. Come on up and enjoy our
winter wonderland!!
December 22 2009
The entire trail system (green trail) from Crane Lake to
Rainy Lake staked, safe and open!!
Ice conditions are the best they have been in years this
early. It snowed yesterday about 2" so our total on
the ground is about 9". Area resorts are mostly open
starting the day after Christmas so make your plans early and
come up and enjoy our unique area!! All we are missing now
is you!
December 21, 2009
Voyageurs National Park News Release
December 21, 2009
For Immediate Release
Park Headquarters (218) 283~6600
VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK
WINTER ICE AND TRAIL CONDITIONS REPORT
Park staff has continued monitoring rapidly improving ice
conditions over the weekend. Early season ice and snow
conditions have developed in a favorable manner. As a result,
park staff is counting on the weather to allow most snowmobile
trails to be open several weeks earlier than they have in many
years. The remaining section of the Green Trail is now staked
and the entire trail from Crane Lake to Rainy Lake is open. Snowmobile
conditions are smooth on lake surfaces with the
presence of 6 to 10 inches of snow. Overland portages have
adequate snow for traveling but conditions are occasionally
rough. Ice checking efforts will continue today on Rainy Lake
from Kettle Falls west to the park boundary and tomorrow between
Ash River and Kettle Falls.
Please remember that the snowmobile speed limit within
Voyageurs National Park is 45 mph on frozen lake surfaces and 25
mph on all overland portages.
Speed limit signs are posted at trailheads and overland
portages. Regular weekly winter trail conditions reports will be
available on our website at www.nps.gov/voya.
Snowmobile Trails
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail)
Not Open Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River
Open & Staked Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail)
Open & Staked Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail)
Not Open Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail)
Not Open East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail)
Not Open
Rainy Lake Ice Road
CLOSED
Ski Trails
Echo Bay Ski Trail
Open
Black Bay Ski Trail
Closed
Tilson Connector Trail
Open and Packed KabAsh Trail
Open
Snowshoe Trails
Blind Ash Bay Trail
Open
Sullivan Bay Trail
Open
Oberholtzer Trail
Open
~ REMEMBER ~
STAKED TRAILS MAKE SAFETY SENSE
ORANGE IDENTIFIES HAZARD
Stay tuned to this website for the latest
trail conditions.
Feel free to check out our web
cam, and visit our site frequently for trail condition
updates!!
Regular weekly
trail reports will be available from Voyageurs National Park
beginning sometime in early December. Reports will be
posted on the park website at:
http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/trails.htm
Here is a link to a webcam (sponsored
by Voyagaire Lodge) that is in
the Crane Lake area; follow the link to:
http://cranelkcam.lutefisktech.com/images/cranelakecam.jpg
A
TRAIL MAP of the area is available.
Keep checking our website for current information on
snowmobile trail conditions.
For further information on Lake
conditions call Voyageurs National Park at 218-283-9821 or visit
www.snowmobilevacation.com, http://ridetheborder.com/trailrep.htm,
or
Arrowhead Trail
Always check with area resorts for
trail conditions when you arrive in Crane Lake. Remember to
stay on marked trails.
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