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Grooming the Diamond Island portage on the Purple Trail
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Winter Trails and Frozen Lakes Report
Winter Trails and Frozen Lakes Report
Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Bookmark this page for weekly updates throughout the winter. But keep in mind that conditions often change faster than we can update them.
We have had very cold temperatures this week at Voyageurs, so be ready for some hard ice out on the lakes. We received about 1 inch of snow this week, which was enough to plow but has made little impact on the trails. Be on the lookout for frozen ruts and slush pockets that can make rough riding conditions for snowmobilers. Snow drifts can be rock solid, so be careful if you ride off trail. Pressure ridges are still being monitored, and we are cutting them down where necessary. The trails crews are out with the large groomers this week.
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 to Lost Bay portage
Green Trail: Open all portages have been groomed. Reroute in front of Kab visitor center due to pressure ridge and runs along the ice road in that location. Be aware of snowbanks.
Dashed Black Trail Chain of Lakes: Open- groomed to Locator Lake
Yellow Trail Ash River to Kettle Falls: Open- groomed
Blue Trail East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake: CLOSED- pressure ridge has prevented trail from opening
ICE ROADS
Rainy Lake Ice Road Open to Cranberry Bay
Rainy Lake Dryweed Loop CLOSED
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road Open
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road West and East Spur Roads CLOSED
SKI TRAILS
Echo Bay Ski Trail: Open packed and tracked
Rainy Lake Rec Trail: Open packed and tracked
Black Bay Ski Trail Open Novice loop packed and tracked. Figure 8 not packed or tracked
Tilson Connector Trail: Open packed not 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 groomed
