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Last Updated:March 5, 2026 Bookmark this page for weekly updates throughout the winter. But keep in mind that conditions often change faster than we can update them
Warm weather and recent rainfall have had a significant impact on the conditions of our winter trails throughout the park. If you are on the snowmobile trails, expect mixed conditions depending on terrain and exposure to sun. Shaded areas are mostly still rideable but exposed sections may not have any snow on the ground at all. Slush is present in scattered areas on the frozen lake surfaces. At this time, there is still enough snow on the lake trails to provide adequate lubrication for snowmobiles. As always, be prepared for changing conditions and adapt as necessary.
Always check conditions for yourself before heading out and remember ice is never 100% safe
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
Purple Trail (International Falls to Kettle Falls): Open - groomed
Green Trail (Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River): Open - groomed
Green Trail (Ash River to Crane Lake): Open - groomed
Dashed Black Trail (Chain of Lakes): Open - groomed
Yellow Trail (Ash River to Kettle Falls): Open - groomed, frozen slush ruts can be rough
Blue Trail (East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake): Open - groomed
ICE ROADS Rainy Lake Ice Road: Open to Cranberry
Rainy Lake Dryweed Loop: CLOSED
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road: Open *Leaves from Gappa Landing boat launch instead of the Kabetogama Visitor Center*
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road West and East Spur Roads: CLOSED
Campsite Spur Roads R111 Dove Bay West, R26 Sunrise Point Open K31 Sphunge Island East CLOSED
SKI TRAILS
Rainy Lake Rec Trail: Open – packed and tracked
Black Bay Ski Trail: Open – Birch Trail (beginner loop) packed and tracked, Figure 8 and Ridge Trail packed not tracked
Tilson Connector Trail: Open – packed and tracked
Echo Bay Ski Trail: Open – both loops packed and tracked
SNOWSHOE TRAILS
Rainy Lake Rec Trail: Open
Oberholtzer Trail: Open
Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail: Open
Kab/Ash Trail: Open
Blind Ash Bay Trail: Open
Sullivan Bay Trail: Open
KABETOGAMA LAKE RECREATION AREA
Sledding Hill: Open and groomed
