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Slushy conditions on Green Trail on Kabetogama Lake
NPS / C. Nevalainen
Winter Trails and Frozen Lakes Report
Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Bookmark this page for weekly updates throughout the winter. But keep in mind that conditions often change faster than we can update them
Recent warm weather and rainfall has significantly impacted winter trails throughout Voyageurs National Park. All ice roads are now closed for the season. Snowpack has been greatly reduced on the frozen lake surfaces, allowing little to no snow for snowmobiles. Due to these conditions, snowmobile trails are not being monitored or maintained. Riders should use extreme caution if you ride on the trails.
Ski trails in wooded or shaded areas are still retaining snow, but the freeze/thaw cycle have left these trails very icy. Be prepared for hard, slick conditions and use caution.
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
Green Trail (Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River): Open
Green Trail (Ash River to Crane Lake): Open
Dashed Black Trail (Chain of Lakes): Open
Yellow Trail (Ash River to Kettle Falls): Open
Blue Trail (East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake): Open
ICE ROADS Rainy Lake Ice Road: CLOSED
Rainy Lake Dryweed Loop: CLOSED
Kabetogama Lake Ice Road: CLOSED
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 –
Black Bay Ski Trail:CLOSED (not accessible due to ice road closure)
Tilson Connector Trail: Open
Echo Bay Ski Trail: Open
SNOWSHOE TRAILS
Rainy Lake Rec Trail: Open
Oberholtzer Trail: Open
Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail: CLOSED
Kab/Ash Trail: Open
Blind Ash Bay Trail: Open
Sullivan Bay Trail: Open
KABETOGAMA LAKE RECREATION AREA
Sledding Hill: CLOSED
