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Contact: Tawnya Shoewe, (218) 283-6670
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota: With the addition of new snow, all snowmobile trails, ski trails, and snowshoe trails in the park are open and in excellent condition. Snowmobile Trails- see trail status list at end With the addition of new snow, almost all snowmobile trails, ski trails, and snowshoe trails in the park are open and in excellent condition. The Chain of Lakes Trail will be closed on Wednesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 14, 2013, due to the moose capture-collar program. If a closure is in progress, signs will be posted. The trail will be reopened by the weekend. The snowmobile trails in the park have been groomed and continue to be groomed on a regular basis. Please use caution when travelling off trail on the lake surface trails because you may encounter pockets of slush. A reminder that the snowmobile speed limit in the park is 45 mph on lake surfaces and 25 mph on the land trails. Ice Roads- see trail status list at end The Kabetogama Lake Ice Road is open from the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center to the Ash River Visitor Center. The Rainy Lake Ice Road is open from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center to Dove Bay, and to the north side of Dryweed Island. The speed limit on the ice roads are 30 mph. To reduce hazards to snowmobile users, all ice blocks are to be immediately chopped up, submerged, or hauled to land. Placement of equipment or any type of structure must be greater than 50 feet off the center of all ice roads and snowmobile trails. Written authorization from the park is required for individuals to plow any lake surfaces within the park. Snowshoe Trails- see trail status list at end All snowshoe trails in the park are open. Snowshoes are available for loan at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center near International Falls, Arrowhead Lodge in Kabetogama, and Ash Trail Lodge in Ash River. Take advantage of this opportunity to try this winter activity. Cross-Country Ski Trails - see trail status list at end The Echo Bay, Tilson Connector, and Black Bay Ski Trails are open and tracked. The Rainy Lake Visitor Center near International Falls has adult-sized skis available for rent and children's skis available for loan during business hours. The visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 4:30pm. Snowmobile Trails International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) - Open and staked Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) - Open and staked Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) - Open and staked Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) -Open and staked but Closed on Wednesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 14, 2013 Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) - Open and Staked East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) - Open and Staked Ice Roads Rainy Lake Ice Road - Open to Dryweed Island. Kabetogama Lake Ice Road - Open between the Kabetogama Lake and Ash River Visitor Centers Ski Trails Echo Bay Ski Trail - Open, packed, and tracked Black Bay Ski Trail - Open, packed, and tracked Tilson Connector - Open, packed, and tracked Snowshoe Trails Sullivan Bay Trail - Open "STAKED TRAILS MAKE SAFETY SENSE" ORANGE IDENTIFIES HAZARDS |
Last updated: November 1, 2023