Wondering about Minnesota conditions
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oldguy
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As of today in Tower MN we have around 10-15 inches on the ground. Grooming has not started yet because of the wet swamps. There are a few sled tracks on the trails and I see more tracks on the trails every day. I went out for a little ride by myself but didn’t want to get stuck alone in a swamp. There are sled tracks on the lake and I did see a risk taker driving a car out from the Fortune Bay Casino this afternoon. I think as we get to the end of the week more reports will be coming in.
dragon_700
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yep give things another week to set up!looks cold next week and give guys a chance to get out and straighten trails out!
duluthrider
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All the rail grades out of Moose Lake have been groomed, the other trails are very wet and the clubs are doing what they can, The deep freeze this week should help. 5" fresh snow today so far!
I live in Duluth and we're getting some more snow today. Maybe 5-6" so far overnight/this morning. I was out early this morning and it looked like trails 229 and 196 in the western part of the city (right near Interstate 35) have been groomed and, to me, they looked pretty good. Not sure if this helps.
SledTL
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I was a red Viper with 3 Poo's. Didn't run into any DNR but turned around in the state park because we thought that the special hunt closed the trail down. Learned that the trail was open later, but I had enough grade riding especially with the non-existent windshield on the Viper.
Just wait until its actually cold - grandpa windshields rule!
The DNR guy was actually riding, coming into Moose Lake from the south as I was headed back to Willow River.
MNBlizzard
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The snow conditions around Duluth are unreal. The plow banks are getting very tall and the snow keeps falling. We have picked up another 6" or so today. The trails are early season with many wet spots and with the amount of traffic over the weekend, are in fair to poor condition. That being said, if you are looking to get break-in miles or just get out and shake off the rust, I wouldn't wait. Duluth without question has the best snow on the ground and it gets thinner as you get out of town but all areas up here have rideable snow. That being said, you could easily head up the NSST to Silver Bay/Finland or up to the Pequaywan Inn for a great days ride.
Keep your eye on www.drifttoppers.com they have a trail conditions update going.
Keep your eye on www.drifttoppers.com they have a trail conditions update going.
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I thought this was a pretty good depiction of the snow in Duluth
This was Saturday, almost a full week of settling.
Nah, everyone goes to MI anyway! LOL
oldguy
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Bad things about Minnesota—
To cold-- 50 mph speed limit-- bad signage--to many lakes and rivers-- not enough bars--not enough gas stations--if you breakdown there will not be anybody to come by and help--we only groom a couple of times per week--expensive trail permits--Vikings-- nothing good in MN, no need to waste your time coming
To cold-- 50 mph speed limit-- bad signage--to many lakes and rivers-- not enough bars--not enough gas stations--if you breakdown there will not be anybody to come by and help--we only groom a couple of times per week--expensive trail permits--Vikings-- nothing good in MN, no need to waste your time coming
HAHA - I'm sure you and many others who ride in MI are!