Trail Conditions: No Snow
Snow Cover: No Snow
Date of Report: January 4, 2024
Area Report:
Minnesota snowmobile trails officially opened Friday, Dec. 1, but the lack of snow cover means the trails aren’t yet usable, the Department of Natural Resources said in a reminder.
Several conditions must be met before trails are open, groomed, and ready for travel, the DNR said:
* The ground must be frozen. Where trails cross wetlands, 15 inches of ice are needed to support the weight of trail groomers.
* Adequate snow cover of about 12 inches must be on the ground to allow for trail packing and grooming.
* Trails must be cleared of fallen trees, signs put in place, and gates opened.
While snowmobilers await the arrival of snow and groomed trails, now is a good time to ensure current registrations and snowmobiles are in good operating order, review safety training, and check local trail maps for route changes or new trails.