Starlaker 1
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curious if anyone has been riding there this past week or so.
LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON PIERCE COUNTY CONDITIONS 1/29/23
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Starlaker 1
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Thanks Pclark, we!!ve always wanted to ride over there but everytime we make a plan we get a warmup and rain so heading over this am to check it out, If I have service will report back, Happy Trails, Stay warm.
pclark
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Have a great ride, -14 degrees currently in MW this morning, heading out about 10am.
Need that to set up trails up there ! Missed some old fashioned hard pak
firefighter1
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I live across the river in Red Wing and trails are great hear so I would assume they are good as well on that side of the river.
firefighter1
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Straight west of Eau Claire and slightly south, along the Mississippi River.
Starlaker 1
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Thanks, pclark, arrived in Elsworth early afternoon hit the trails put on a quick 60 miles, all trails had been recently groomed, the scenery is awesome, and trails are fast and fun, only saw 3 sleds total today, plenty of snow and great base, just got checked in and now plotting our ride tomorrow, so glad we decided to head west this time, will add to have to come back someday list.
Starlaker 1
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firefighter, every year usually in January we attend a buying show at the treasure island casino and would always be in awe of the terrain and the trails we would see on our way over from Rapids, we would always comment that someday we have to go riding over here and finally all the stars aligned. Pretty sure we will both be smiling plenty the next few days hitting these trails.
Starlaker 1
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Yes they are Thank you!
firefighter1
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Our club in Red Wing usually grooms on Tuesday or early Wednesday so they should be in great shape. I am probably riding tomorrow as well. May ride again Friday also.
Starlaker 1
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Firefighter1 rode all day today every trail is either groomed or in the progress of grooming can't get over how awesome the trails are over this way, loving the hardpack, may have to stay a few days longer then originally planned! Didn't really take a look at getting in to MN just curious where would you cross? again 3 other sleds all day, 1 groomer just no traffic around either which is also cool. Heading bay city direction tomorrow I think!
firefighter1
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Usually people trailer across the river. You can sometimes cross down by Pepin, Wisconsin on Lake Pepin. Across the lake is Lake City, Minnesota. With the weather this season I don’t think I would try the river/lake crossing. Glad you are enjoying the trails in this area, when the snow is good we have excellent riding and scenery.
Starlaker 1
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Firefighter1, maybe we will try crossing into MN next time because we will definitely be back some day. Today was another great day, just can't get over the low traffic, the flat awesome trails and scenery. Today 8 sleds and one groomer in 80 miles of super sweet trails, got a little late start this am had to have a tire fixed on the truck this am before hitting the trails. Couldn't be more impressed with the local clubs and the trail system.
firefighter1
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Glad you enjoyed it. I rode 110 miles and passed 5 sleds and three groomers. All trails were smooth and fast. Great day to ride.
Starlaker 1
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Love that groomer to sled ratio, heading north today out of pierce, pretty much covered pierce cty but will probably ride some of the same trails later this week in reverse, they always look different coming from the other direction
Looks like snow days festival this weekend so traffic might pick up on Friday! Either way trails should hold up, plenty of snow and looks to be a little warmer, sure got spoiled with these flat hard trails, gonna miss this!
SledTL
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Western WI is truly a gem that people just don't know about. They will have significantly better trails with less snow than other parts of the northern portion of the state. The traffic you saw is pretty normal, so not a surprise. I have no desire to ride in places anymore where there is thousands of sleds on the trails and its down to dirt.
Starlaker 1
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Sled TL, it sure is a hidden Gem. Now that we have this place checked off the list, I think we are going to head to Cooke MN Next. Have been hearing good things about that destination as well.