Groomer Update – First of the Season

Happy New Year everyone!
​Our groomers have been out shaping trails and packing potholes as conditions allow. The trails are rideable, but coverage is limited.
General Trail Conditions

• Snow cover is light on all trails, and hidden rocks are possible.  Ride with caution: reduce speed, stay alert, and keep right.
• A groomer will be working the trail between Crane Lake and Ash River.

Trail-Specific Notes

• Bill Morgan Trail: Good riding conditions from Ash River to the Dill/Arrowhead Trail, except near the Turtle Mounds area, which is marked with orange stakes.
• Dill/Arrowhead Trail:
  • From Bill Morgan north, the Dill/Arrowhead Trail is clear to the Ray Spur.
  • There is active logging on the Ray Spur and north of the Ray Spur on the Dill/Arrowhead Trail. These areas are rough - watch for logging equipment, slow down, stay alert, and keep right!
• Rat Root Snow Bridge has not been built yet. Use extreme caution in this area; more snow is needed.
• Woody’s Trail: Recently cleared and packed by snowmobile. Snow cover is currently insufficient for grooming due to rocks.
• Crane Lake: there is a marked pressure ridge use caution in the area.
• Ice is still forming in some trail areas. We are ready and waiting for the next big snowfall!

DNR Advisory
The Minnesota DNR reports that the David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail is rough throughout the system. Riders should watch for hazards and proceed with caution.

Voyageurs National Park Update

• The Green Trail from Rainy Lake through Black Bay, Kabetogama, Ash River, and on to Crane Lake is fully staked and packed, but not yet groomed.
  • Portages are rough—slow down and use caution.
  • Lake surfaces have a crust from recent rain and snowfall.
  • Drifting snow is beginning to fill chatter ice and pressure ridges; watch closely for hazards and marked areas!
• The Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black) Trail is now open but remains rough and rocky due to minimal snow cover.

Ride smart and stay safe!  Our area resorts, restaurants and venues are ready to help you ring in the new year!

​For the latest info, visit:

• VTSI:  https://www.snowmobilevacation.com and https://www.facebook.com/VTSIGrooms
• Crane Lake Voyageurs Snowmobile Club:  www.facebook.com/groups/a723936869357904
• International Voyageurs: http://www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html and https://www.facebook.com/IVSClub
• VNP Trail Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
• DNR Trail Conditions: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html
• Buyck Portageurs: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057218389432
• Ash River/Kabetogama Snowdrifters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068157102512

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