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Leelanu Trail - XC Ski & Parallel Fat Bike Trail
Leelanau Trail Grooming - February 21, 2021, 10:30 am
Good Morning Ski Badgers,
The crews put in over 12 hours yesterday grooming the trails! Trails should be in good shape today, catch them while the sun is still out.
South Section - Shady Lane to DeYoung
Jeff was out early grooming with roller and skirt.
Shady Lane Vineyard Trail
Andy groomed the trail yesterday afternoon so should still be in good shape. Always check their website for the latest conditions.
https://www.shadylanecellars.com/
North Section - Suttons Bay to Shady Lane
Michael did two runs yesterday with roller then Ginzu. Dave is out this morning preserving the classic tracks and refreshing the rest with roller & skirt.
The Parallel Trail
Chad groomed twice on Saturday, will still be soft but useable.
Good Morning Ski Badgers,
The crews put in over 12 hours yesterday grooming the trails! Trails should be in good shape today, catch them while the sun is still out.
South Section - Shady Lane to DeYoung
Jeff was out early grooming with roller and skirt.
Shady Lane Vineyard Trail
Andy groomed the trail yesterday afternoon so should still be in good shape. Always check their website for the latest conditions.
https://www.shadylanecellars.com/
North Section - Suttons Bay to Shady Lane
Michael did two runs yesterday with roller then Ginzu. Dave is out this morning preserving the classic tracks and refreshing the rest with roller & skirt.
The Parallel Trail
Chad groomed twice on Saturday, will still be soft but useable.
45 North Fat Bike and Nordic Trail
Most recent updates click here
Feburary 19, 2021
Corduroy is back too! Trail is groomed wider, great for skate skiing
Enjoy.
Snowshoe trails are always open. Enjoy a beautiful hike through the woods with snow covered trees and vineyards. And stop by for a glass of wine outside by the heaters or firepit
Feburary 19, 2021
Corduroy is back too! Trail is groomed wider, great for skate skiing
Enjoy.
Snowshoe trails are always open. Enjoy a beautiful hike through the woods with snow covered trees and vineyards. And stop by for a glass of wine outside by the heaters or firepit
Nortport Leelanau State Park Fat Bike/Nordic Trail
Last groom 2/20/21
Will finished grooming around 3pm. Trails are accessible from both Purkis Rd and Densmore Rd Trail Heads. Conditions are nearly perfect!
Will finished grooming around 3pm. Trails are accessible from both Purkis Rd and Densmore Rd Trail Heads. Conditions are nearly perfect!
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail and Palmer Woods
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Ski Conditions – Posted 2/20/21
Summary
Heritage Trail has a base of about 4-5″ on all trail segments. Groomers were out Friday grooming from Empire to Glen Arbor. They were out today grooming from Crystal View trailhead to Port Oneida Road. Conditions are EXCELLENT.
Palmer Woods received 4-6″ of fresh powder. There is a base of over 12″. The trail was groomed for corduroy and classic tracks. In some places there is only one set of classic tracks where the trail is narrow, but other areas where it is a bit wider, there are two sets of classic tracks. Conditions are EXCELLENT!
Conditions are the same on backcountry hiking trails. Great snowshoeing and backcountry skiing with about 4-6″ of fresh powder.
If you are hiking on rustic trails in the park (like Empire Bluff or Pyramid Point) your best bet is walking with good tread shoes or micro-spikes or Yak Tracks. You might also want to use trekking poles. As these trails get more use, they will become slippery and icy, so enhanced traction with spikes will be helpful.
If you hike rustic trails with boots or snowshoes PLEASE stay off the ski tracks. Our skiers will thank you!
Ski Conditions – Details
Ski Conditions – Posted 2/20/21
Summary
Heritage Trail has a base of about 4-5″ on all trail segments. Groomers were out Friday grooming from Empire to Glen Arbor. They were out today grooming from Crystal View trailhead to Port Oneida Road. Conditions are EXCELLENT.
Palmer Woods received 4-6″ of fresh powder. There is a base of over 12″. The trail was groomed for corduroy and classic tracks. In some places there is only one set of classic tracks where the trail is narrow, but other areas where it is a bit wider, there are two sets of classic tracks. Conditions are EXCELLENT!
Conditions are the same on backcountry hiking trails. Great snowshoeing and backcountry skiing with about 4-6″ of fresh powder.
If you are hiking on rustic trails in the park (like Empire Bluff or Pyramid Point) your best bet is walking with good tread shoes or micro-spikes or Yak Tracks. You might also want to use trekking poles. As these trails get more use, they will become slippery and icy, so enhanced traction with spikes will be helpful.
If you hike rustic trails with boots or snowshoes PLEASE stay off the ski tracks. Our skiers will thank you!
Ski Conditions – Details
- Empire to Dune Climb – GROOMED – One set of classic tracks.
- Dune Climb to Glen Haven – GROOMED – One set of classic tracks.
- Glen Haven to Glen Arbor – GROOMED – Two sets of classic tracks.
- Crystal View Trailhead to Port Oneida Road – GROOMED – One set of classic tracks.
- Port Oneida Road to Bohemian Road – NOT GROOMED – 6-8″ of fresh powder.
- Backcountry Park hiking trails – NOT GROOMED – 6-8″ of fresh powder.
- Palmer Woods – GROOMED – Corduroy and classic tracks set.
