Trail Reports

22 12, 2021

Winter is Here!

2021-12-22T11:37:15-05:00December 22nd, 2021|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Snow cover is still thin around the region, but there is plenty to explore. At our three nordic hubs, we've begun to pack in the base with the snowmobile and roller, but will need more snow to commence full grooming operations. You can stay tuned to conditions via Trail Hub, or on our website. Email ski@northwoodscenter.org for more information. Visiting NorthWoods?  Please wear skis or snowshoes. We are not offering equipment rentals this year, except for group reservations. The NorthWoods Lodge is closed over the Holiday Season, but as always, the trails are [Read More...]

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10 11, 2021

Winter Ahead! Trail News & Updates

2021-11-10T12:59:36-05:00November 10th, 2021|Education, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Winter Ahead: Here’s to the woolly bears, Farmers Alamanac and La Nina forecasters – we join you in predicting / hoping for a bountiful winter ahead! Cue up the snow, and the winter magic… Trail access is open to the public, by donation. Brighton, Charleston and Morgan residents are encouraged to use our trails for free. Our lodge will not be open to the public, as it is busy for school groups throughout the week and closed on weekends, except for special events. However, trail users are welcome at any time; [Read More...]

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6 01, 2020

Campus & Westmore Trails Open for Season

2020-07-14T13:53:40-04:00January 6th, 2020|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

The cross-country ski season has been a bit slower to start than usual at our campus in East Charleston, with low snowfall and warm temperatures, but as of January 5th, our on-site trails are groomed and ready for visitors! As the season progresses, make sure to bookmark and check our Trails page to keep up to date on the latest trail conditions on our campus at at the neighboring Willoughby State Forest which we groom. Enjoying the trails? Tag us on Facebook or Instagram with your latest ski and snowshoe photos. [Read More...]

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29 03, 2018

Grooming Season Comes to a Close

2018-03-29T13:05:10-04:00March 29th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

With the end of the 2018 ski season fast approaching, trail grooming has been suspended for the Willoughby State Forest and NorthWoods Stewardship Center trails. Thank you so much for your support this season and a special thanks to the NEKBC for bringing a new user group to the Willoughby State Forest trail system. Trails will remain open until mud season begins, so enjoy the last of the skiing while you can! If you have enjoyed the use of these trails this season, please consider making a donation to support their [Read More...]

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21 03, 2018

Ski Trail Reports Move to TrailHub

2018-03-21T11:48:21-04:00March 21st, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

You spoke, we heard you! The email and Facebook trail report updates just weren't cutting it, so we've updated our system to use the slick graphics and easy entry system of TrailHub - used by many other trail systems in the region. Now you'll find the latest trail conditions straight from the groomer's still-chilly hands! If you aren't a TrailHub member, you can view the latest updates by favoriting this page: ski.northwoodscenter.org where you will see trail conditions for both the NorthWoods and Willoughby State Forest trail systems. Although the end of [Read More...]

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16 03, 2018

March 16th Trails Update

2018-03-16T19:08:38-04:00March 16th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Things are looking super on the ski trails after this recent storm (which buried our 'thin cover' signs!)!  All NorthWoods ski trails are groomed, (not track set) on packed powder. Willoughby State Forest was groomed today (3/16) with 3 plus inches of fresh powder. The cold this weekend means the conditions are beautiful and it shouldn't get sticky. Great time to head out for a St. Patrick's Day ski! Enjoy your weekend! View the full trail maps and purchase a trail pass here: https://goo.gl/ydHRyx    

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14 03, 2018

March 14th Trails Update

2018-03-14T13:11:09-04:00March 14th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update Trails were last groomed on Friday March 9th. Grooming will not occur until this storm is passed, so expect unpacked powder conditions until tomorrow or Friday. Unfortunately, we are down to the last of our funds in our grooming budget and are unable to get out as often as we would like. We are hoping to pack the trails down tomorrow and groom this Friday, though it could be the last run of the season. Check back here for updates. SNOW REPORT: Willoughby State Forest Nordic Trails Conditions: Unpacked powder PLEASE [Read More...]

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2 03, 2018

March 2nd Trails Update

2018-03-02T17:38:35-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update All the trails have been groomed as of 2/28/2018, which include the Little Loop, Middle Loop, Bartlett Loop, the Connector trail, the CCC road and the Bartlett Mountain rd. Tracks are set on Middle loop along with the two roads. As of Wednesday the trails were in wonderful shape. Even with the warm temperatures there is still a lot of snow left on the groomed trails. SNOW REPORT: Willoughby State Forest Nordic Trails Conditions: Packed powder where groomed. PLEASE SKI SAFELY! AND HAVE FUN! [Read More...]

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23 02, 2018

2/23 Trails Update – Poor snow conditions :(

2018-02-23T13:09:54-05:00February 23rd, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

As this photo from our lodge webcam will attest, snow conditions have not been the best! Trails at NorthWoods and at the Willoughby State Forest have NOT been groomed this week, due to poor weather conditions and snowmobile repairs. Keep your fingers crossed for more end of season snow!

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16 02, 2018

February 16th Trails Update

2018-02-16T13:56:52-05:00February 16th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update All the trails have been groomed as of 1/13/2018, which include the Little Loop, Middle Loop, Bartlett Loop, the Connector trail, the CCC road and the Bartlett Mountain rd. Tracks are set on the Little and Middle loops along with the two roads. As of Tuesday the trails were in wonderful shape with an additional 6-8 inches of powder after the weekend storm. The trails were pristine after the grooming. We are still having issues with the state machine and our machine. If everything [Read More...]

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