Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 20"
Date of Report: February 7, 2019
Area Report:
Taconite/David Dill State Trail
Snow: 15-26”
Base: 2-5”
Groomed: Yes
Condition: Very Good
The entire Taconite is groomed and in good to very good condition. Be aware of logging operations on and around the trail just west of Hwy 1, south of Ely.
The spur trail leading from the Taconite to the Oasis Bar and Grill in Britt has been rerouted due to landowner issues. The reroute goes from the Taconite east of Hwy 53 (opposite side from the Oasis) to Peppard Rd, crosses Hwy 53 at the Peppard Rd Jct, and follows the ditch south to Peel Rd and to the Oasis.
Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trail – is groomed and in very good condition. Be aware of an open spring just off the trail as you go around Putnam Lake. There is also an ice flow going across the trail about 2.5 miles west of Putnam Lake (this spot is signed with caution signs).
Lake Vermilion- Soudan Underground Mine State Park Trail- are groomed and in good condition.
Tomahawk Trail – From Ely to Knotted Pine is partially groomed and groomers are hoping to have the trails completely groomed before the weekend. Knotted Pine to the North Shore is groomed and in good condition. Burntside to Mud Lake is groomed and so is Mud Lake to Vermilion. Teams hope to have everything groomed within the next week.
Arrowhead State Trail
Snow: 15-26”
Base: 2-6”
Groomed: Yes
Condition: Very Good
The entire Arrowhead is groomed and in very good condition. Be aware of logging activity on and around the trail going north from Hwy 1 toward Lost Lake swamp and also going north from the Orr North GIA Trail (south of Elephant Lake).
News and Reports:
Ely Winter Festival – February 7-17
Ely Northwoods Medallion Hunt – February 7-17
Pink Ribbon Riders 2019 Snow Run Tour – February 22-23