Iron Range Snow & Trail Conditions

UPDATED (by the DNR) 1-30-10

Arrowhead State Trail             
Condition: FAIR
Groomed Miles: 128
Snow Depth: 8"
Trail Base: 2+"
Groomed: Yes

Need snow and cold weather to set up a good base!

Taconite State Trail                  
Condition: FAIR
Groomed Miles: 165
Snow Depth: 8-10"
Trail Base: 2-4"
Groomed: Partially

Recent 3-4" of snow has improved conditions. Tower to Ely groomed but rough.

McCarthy Beach State Park   
Condition: POOR
Groomed Snowmobile Trail Miles: 12
Snow Depth: 10"
Trail Base: 0"
Groomed: No

Ski trails were groomed on January 25th. We've received about 4" of fresh snow since then, with more predicted. There are user-made tracks in the new snow with good conditions reported. We plan to regroom by the weekend. The snowmobile trail groomer will be out on January 31st.

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