We appreciate your visit to our area! Thank You! Happy Trails!
ARROWHEAD
STATE TRAIL - thanks to the MN DNR 3/3/2010: Conditions:
good Trail groomed? yes Trail base: 0-4" Local snow depth is
12-14"
The snow base and trail conditions are
deteriorating due to warm temperatures and sunshine. Open areas and south
facing slopes have really lost snow. Grooming has ceased pending additional
snow. Conditions should be fair to good on
most stretches for the weekend, but expect some bare patches, exposed rocks and
dirt. Please use caution, especially on corners and hills. UPDATED ARROWHEAD TRAIL REPORT?
ASH
RIVER/KABETOGAMA AREA - thanks Phil & Ellen at Gateway Store, Kabetogama 3/1/2010 -
Snowmobile trails still very ride-able on land, compliment the lake trail system
which is still in great shape.
If any snow comes our way soon, your best riding might still be in March.
VTSI
UPDATED - 3/4/2010:
Warmer weather over the next few days is the
making of spring. Trails will be groomed
and temps during the evening and night are going to be perfect. Come enjoy the
perfect weather for riding and the
Crane Lake Challenge on Saturday in Crane Lake. If you have questions please email David Dill, rep.david.dill@house.mn.
UPDATED KAB/ASH RIVER REPORT?
INTERNATIONAL
FALLS AREA - thanks to Int'l
Voyageurs Snowmobile Club 3/1/2010:
The trails are in fair/good shape at
this time. The warm weather might be a little rough on them but
hopefully we have a little more cold and snow in the future forecast. Don't want
the season to end quite yet. UPDATED
FALLS REPORT?
CRANE LAKE AREA -
thanks to Crane Lake Visitor & Tourism Bureau 1/23/2010:
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!
UPDATED CRANE LAKE REPORT?
CRANE LAKE WEB CAM
THANK YOU VOYAGAIRE LODGE
VOYAGEURS NAT'L
PARK 3/4/2010: The best
snowmobiling of the winter season is now occurring in Voyageurs
National Park and the surrounding community. All snowmobile trails in the
park, including the Chain of Lakes Trail, are open and in excellent
condition. With the addition of the new ice road that circumvents Dryweed
Island, Voyageurs National Park staff would like to remind visitors that
the intent of the ice road is for day use enjoyment of the area.
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. Weekly
winter trail conditions reports are available on our website at www.nps.gov/voya.
Snowmobile Trails
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) – Open
& Staked
Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River – Open, Staked & Groomed
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) – Open, Staked & Groomed
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Open & Staked
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) – Open, Staked & Groomed
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) – Open, Staked & Groomed UPDATED VNP REPORT?
FYI - riders born
after December 31, 1976 are required by law to hold snowmobile safety
certification.
Persons 16 years of age and older, resident or
non-residents are eligible for adult certification. Adults
can complete
and pass an independent study CD or a youth snowmobile certification
class.
Children 11yr – 15yr are eligible to attend, complete and
pass a youth snowmobile safety certification
class with the certificate
valid at age 12. SEE
SAFETY
We suggest that all snowmobiler, residents and non residents, become
familiar with the laws and
regulations and pass it on to friends or
customers that may be planning on riding in Minnesota.
Please don’t forget
to purchase a Minnesota state “trail permit” for your sled.
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The Ash River/Kabetogama Snowdrifters and
sponsors endorse this site but assume no
liability for the trails maintained by the VTSI, MN DNR, NPS and other area clubs.