From the Cerro Gordo county folks;
DATE: JANUARY 21, 2011
TOPIC: CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS
The Conservation Board staff continued their cross country ski trail grooming activities following the additional snow received. Bicyclists and horseback riders are reminded that effective immediately all designated multi-purpose trails at the Lime Creek Area are closed for the winter months.
Lime Creek Woodland (classical/diagonal stride) trails were groomed on Monday (1/17/11). Skiing conditions are good.
Lime Creek Prairie Loops (freestyle/skating) trails were groomed for skating on Monday (1/17/11).
Quarry Lake Trail was packed and groomed on Monday (1/17/11).
Wilkinson Park Loops were groomed for skating on Friday (1/21/11) with tracks set on outset edge. Trail conditions are good.
The trail around Quarry Lake has been re-packed and recreational walkers, snow shoe enthusiasts and dog walkers are asked to utilize that trail for their winter activities. Hiking and other foot-powered traffic on the groomed ski trails damages the trail for cross country skiing. If users do walk on any of the groomed ski trails it is requested that you please stay off to one side to limit damage to the grooming activities. Due to a very short winter ski season we strongly urge cooperation from all users, to respect the groomed ski trails when optimum conditions exist.
Updates will be provided on this website when necessary for those interested in trail conditions. As a guideline for ski trail users updates will appear on this site during the work week only, dependent on changes in general conditions. For any questions regarding winter trail use at the Lime Creek Conservation or Wilkinson Park Areas please contact our office at 641-423-5309.
