This past week we received 5–6 inches of fresh snow in the area. International Voyageurs groomed many of the trails in their area yesterday. Our groomers are out tonight, and will be out again tomorrow and possibly Saturday. Our groomers may start earlier than usual due to the wind chills - please watch for them as you ride!

It. Is. Cold. 🥶
But that’s exactly what we want! These temperatures are helping freeze up the swamps and stabilize trail conditions.

Earlier this week we shared a Thank You, and it’s worth emphasizing again: riders are a huge part of trail conditions. When you ride respectfully—especially during limited snow conditions—it truly helps us maintain great trails. Thank you all! 🙌

🟢 DNR Update – David Dill Arrowhead State Trail
The trail is reported to be in good condition. The additional snow this week may allow for more grooming runs before this weekend, but riders should still watch for bumps, rocks, and low spots. The southern portion near the Taconite has less snow than the northern section. You may encounter logging activity in several areas throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail systems. 
➡️ Please keep right, slow down, and give logging trucks and equipment plenty of space.

🟢 Voyageurs National Park Update
Groomers have been out and most trails in the Park are open, partially or mostly groomed, and the vistas on the lakes are beautiful! 
🚫The Blue Trail from east Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake remains closed due to a pressure ridge.
There is also a reroute in front of the Kabetogama Visitor Center due to a pressure ridge along the ice road. Please be aware of snowbanks and ice road traffic.
With the very cold temperatures, the ice is hard. Be alert for refrozen slush, ruts, and solid drifts. Use caution when going off-trail. Crews are monitoring and cutting pressure ridges where needed—watch for re-routes.  Please remember ice is never 100% safe. 
📌 For the latest updates, keep an eye on the Voyageurs National Park conditions page.
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It may be cold this weekend but the sun is making the snow sparkle ✨, the trails are in beautiful shape, and our local businesses are ready to welcome you in for a warm-up.
👉 Come up and enjoy Voyageur Country!

Thanks for your patience—Mother Nature delivered a few more inches late Thursday and again overnight, with flurries still flying! We’re sitting on about 10–12" in the woods and trail reports have been fantastic. 🌲✨

Our groomers were out last night and conditions are looking great across the system. The MN DNR has groomed the David Dill Arrowhead State Trail, and Voyageurs National Park trails are in good and improving shape—just stay alert for reroutes, bumps, refrozen slush, and changing conditions.  There is also active logging in our area - watch for equipment, keep right and go slow in these areas.

⚠️ Quick Trail Notes:

• Blue Trail from East Namakan Lake to Crane Lake is closed due to a pressure ridge. Park staff hope to cut that down and install the trail next week.
• Yellow Trail (Ash River to Kettle Falls) - Be alert to the open water and bridge to use at the Mica Bay Creek crossing.
• The Chain of Lakes Dashed Black Trail is open, staked but rough. More snow is needed to be able to groom. Ride slow and enjoy the scenery!
• Snowshoe & ski trails, sledding hill, and portions of ice roads are open (Kab entrance now at Gappa Landing)

📍 New! Groomer Tracker is Live
We’ve partnered with Groomer Tracker to give you real-time grooming updates!

• Green: groomed within 12 hrs
• Yellow: 12–24 hrs
• Red: 24+ hrs

The app is free to download from the Apple Store or Google Play, with a small fee to view live club data. Select "Voyageur Trail Society Inc" to see the latest on the trails we groom. Trail mapping is still in progress, but it’s already a great new tool to plan your rides!

Come up and enjoy the snow! ❄️🛷  Ride safe... Stay right... and enjoy Voyageur Country!

Several trails were groomed for the first time this week after we received over 6 inches of snow, and the timing couldn’t be better! With sunny skies and warm temps, the trails are glistening, riders are out enjoying them, and the feedback has been great — good trails and beautiful scenery are the theme of the week.
While we could certainly use more snow, conditions are improving and there’s plenty to enjoy if you ride smart and take it in.
⚠️ Important Trail Notes & Safety Reminders:

• Active logging on the Ray Spur and north of the Ray Spur on the Dill/Arrowhead Trail.
  👉 Watch for logging equipment, slow down, stay alert, and keep right.
• Bill Morgan Trail: Watch for orange stakes marking an area near the turtle mounds and go slow through this section.

Voyageurs National Park – Lake Trails:

• More lake trails have opened! With fresh snow and warm weather, expect pressure ridges, slush pockets, and rough stretches. When slush freezes it becomes rough and can cause unexpected jolts.
• 🚜 Ice road work has started, so be alert when riding near these areas.
• Green Trail: Rerouted near the Kabetogama Visitor Center due to a pressure ridge.
• Black Trail (Chain of Lakes): Staked, but still rough — recommended to go slow.
• Yellow Trail to Kettle Falls: Staked and open, but stay alert for slushy areas.
  A bridge has been built at the Mica Bay Creek crossing; the creek is still flowing.
• Blue & Purple Trails: Not yet open and are being monitored.
  

Dill/Arrowhead State Trail:
The DNR is finally reporting some base, but riders should stay alert for bumps, beaver dams, and the occasional hole that isn’t fully smoothed out.

🔎 Always check conditions for yourself before heading out, and remember: ice is never 100% safe.

With less snow than we’d like, it’s a great time to slow things down a bit — which just means you get to enjoy more of the incredible scenery along the way.
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If you haven’t booked your visit yet, now is the time! Come on up and enjoy the weather, great food, and the camaraderie that makes Voyageur Country so special. 🛷