With warmer weather in the forecast for later next week we are moving into “spring-like conditions”. Now is a great time to get out and enjoy the trails!

Call us direct at 218-834-5557 and ask about our current snowmobile discounted rates.

Here is the latest report from the MN DNR

Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions

Snow depth guide (in inches):

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Groomed Trail Conditions

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Trail snow conditions for: C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail

Comment details: (updated March 8, 2018)
The entire trail has been groomed this week and the entire trail is slated to be groomed again on Friday & Saturday night. There is a 2-6″ base from Duluth to Finland and between a 4-6″ base from Finland to Grand Marais. Please slow down & use caution especially where logging operations are occurring & when meeting a groomer. Please be aware of icy areas along the trail. Trail conditions will change due to use and the weather. Warmer temperatures are in the forecast which could interrupt our grooming schedule.

Skiing	Snowmobiling
Conditions:	Conditions: Good
Trail groomed?	Trail groomed? groomed
Trail base:	Trail base: 6-8 inches
Groomed mileage: none	Groomed mileage: 146
Difficulty:
Information shown in blue* was updated on March 8, 2018. Local snow depth is 8-30 inches.*

The trail:
The trail winds its way through remote, wooded areas behind the bluffs that overlook Lake Superior. From there you can see some of Minnesota’s most rugged and beautiful scenery.Facilties:

Finland to Grand Marais section: Rentals available at Gunflint Pines Resort, Hungry Jack Lodge, and Steve’s Sports & Auto.
Duluth to Finland section: Snowmobile rentals available at Beaver Bay Sports

Location	Mile	Date	Depth	Base	Condition	Groomed?
DULU – Jean Duluth Road	6	8-Mar-18	8	2	Good	Groomed
FRRV – French River	13	8-Mar-18	9	2	Good	Groomed
FXFM – Fox Farm Road	22	8-Mar-18	18	4	Good	Groomed
WSTO – Westover	28	8-Mar-18	23	4	Good	Groomed
ALGR – Alger Park Lot	37	8-Mar-18	30	6	Good	Groomed
LOND – London Crossing	45	8-Mar-18	24	6	Good	Groomed
TRKS – NS RR Tracks	53	8-Mar-18	16	5	Good	Groomed
FH11 – Forest Highway #11	58	8-Mar-18	18	6	Good	Groomed
HFFG – Heffelfinger Road	71	8-Mar-18	18	6	Good	Groomed
SONJ – Sonju Lake Road	82	8-Mar-18	19	6	Good	Groomed
LCR8 – Lake County #8	91	8-Mar-18	20	6	Good	Groomed
TEMP – Temperance Road	101	8-Mar-18	18	6	Good	Groomed
SAWB – Sawbill Trail	108	8-Mar-18	19	6	Good	Groomed
BARK – Barker Lake	117	8-Mar-18	33	8	Good	Groomed
MTOE – Mistletoe Road	125	8-Mar-18	27	8	Good	Groomed
PIKE – Pike Lake Road	130	8-Mar-18	25	8	Good	Groomed
GUNF – Gunflint Trail Junct.	140	8-Mar-18	27	8	Good	Groomed

Getting there

Duluth: From I35, take the 21st Ave. east exit to Woodland Ave. Turn right on Woodland Ave, follow to the Martin Rd., turn right. Parking is half mile down on the right.
Normanna Road: From Duluth take Cty. 37 north to Cty. 44, turn right, proceed for 1.2 miles, right on Cty. 38, lot is 1 mile east on left.
Two Harbors: From Hwy. 61 go north on Cty. 2 for 7 miles, right on Twp. 25, lot on right.
Beaver Bay: From Hwy. 61 go north on Cty. 4 which turns into Forest Highway 11, 9.5 miles on right.
Finland: From Highway 61, take Highway 1 to Finland, turn right on County Road 7, trail is one and one half miles on the right.
Lutsen: From Hwy. 61 take Cty. 4 north for six miles, lot on right.

Contact

Phone: (218) 834-1430

Email: info.dnr@state.mn.us

Contact hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.