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Last Updated: December 11, 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 cold weather predicted this coming weekend, the ice is definitely growing out on the lakes at Voyageurs! Our staff are busy checking depths to see when snowmobile trails can be staked and set.
Remember ice can be unpredictable. Even on the same lake and on the same day, it can vary drastically. Conditions often change faster than we can report them. Always confirm ice safety for yourself before you travel on it. Keep yourself and those exploring with you safe!
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
Purple Trail (International Falls to Kettle Falls): CLOSED
Green Trail (Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River): CLOSED
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
