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Trail Conditions Good Despite Melting

From the National Park Service, 3/24/08:

VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK WINTER ICE AND TRAIL CONDITIONS REPORT

Snowmobile trail conditions remain good in Voyageurs National Park. All grooming operations have ceased for the winter season. Lake trail conditions are good. The overland trail snow base has been reduced due to warm daytime melting, but is still adequate for good snowmobiling. Some icy spots are also developing due to below freezing night time temperatures. Off trail areas are very rough with large snowdrifts.

Please remember that the snowmobile speed limit within Voyageurs National Park is 45 mph on frozen lake surfaces and 25 mph on all overland portages. Speed limit signs are posted at trailheads and overland portages. Regular weekly updates are available on the Park website.

Snowmobile Trails
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) – Open & Staked
Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) – Open & Staked
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) – Open & Staked
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Open & Staked
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) – Open & Staked
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) – Open & Staked

Rainy Lake Ice Road – OPEN TO WEST OF DIAMOND ISLAND

Ski Trails
Echo Bay Ski Trail – Open
Black Bay Ski Trail – Open
Tilson Connector Trail – Open
KabAsh Trail – Open

Snowshoe Trails
Blind Ash Bay Trail – Open
Sullivan Bay Trail – Open
Oberholtzer Trail – Open

~ REMEMBER ~
“STAKED TRAILS MAKE SAFETY SENSE”
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