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Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Bookmark this page for weekly updates throughout the winter. But keep in mind that conditions often change faster than we can update them.
With more snow in the forecast, Voyageurs winter trail conditions are beginning to shape up. We need more snow to start grooming activities, but we are beginning to stake the trails. There is adequate ice in some areas on our lakes, but everyone should be aware that the conditions are changing quickly. We have found chatter ice in some places, which is previously thin ice that refroze into a rough, uneven surface. These conditions can be jarring to riders and may pose a hazard. There are some areas of bare ice with no snow cover. Be prepared for unpredictable conditions that change quickly.
The Green Trail has been partially staked, and riders should be aware of a pressure ridge forming along the trail on Kabetogama Lake. Be alert and pay attention to signage on the trail. Land portages still have minimal snow cover. We have packed the portages where possible, but they have not been groomed.
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
Purple Trail (International Falls to Kettle Falls): CLOSED
Green Trail (Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River): Open not groomed
Green Trail (Ash River to Crane Lake): CLOSED
Dashed Black Trail Chain of Lakes: CLOSED
Yellow Trail (Ash River to Kettle Falls): CLOSED
Blue Trail (East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake): CLOSED
ICE ROADS
Rainy Lake Ice Road: CLOSED
Rainy Lake Dryweed Loop: CLOSED
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road: CLOSED from Kab VC to Ash River VC (10 miles)
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road West and East Spur Roads: CLOSED
SKI TRAILS
Echo Bay Ski Trail: Open - not groomed
Rainy Lake Rec Trail: Open - not groomed
Black Bay Ski Trail: CLOSED
Tilson Connector Trail: Open - not groomed
SNOWSHOE TRAILS
Rainy Lake Recreation Trail: Open
Oberholtzer Trail: Open
Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail: CLOSED
KabAsh Trail: Open
Blind Ash Bay Trail: Open
Sullivan Bay Trail: CLOSED
KABETOGAMA LAKE RECREATION AREA
Sledding Hill: CLOSED
