The area received 4 to 6 inches of snow this week. North of Vermilion up to 11 inches fell. The trails have been groomed and are in fair condition. A lot of grass is showing, but everything is froze solid. The DNR groomed the Taconite Trail from Lake Vermilion to Ely and groomed the Arrowhead Trail from Lake Vermilion to Cook. We have seen groomers heading north, so the trails North may also be groomed. All of the Lake Vermilion spur trails are groomed and the Iron Ore Trail is groomed.
Follow the trail signs near “The Y Store”. This trail was re-routed this year between The Y Store and the Taconite Trail. Also use caution on the Iron Ore Trail. This trail also has a new re-route around private property.
Respect people’s property and maintain quiet exhausts. It gets harder every year to maintain our easements. When you see a land owner, don’t be afraid to slow down, stop and thank them for their generosity.
Ride safe! Lake Vermilion still has many tall and small pressure ridges!