Looks like our base survived really well with the overnight rain, which means more snowy adventures are on the horizon! That said, it is pretty slushy today so current conditions are better suited to knee boots than bikes or skis.. We'll see how it looks when things freeze up overnight. Stay tuned!
Snow has fallen and the forecast continues to look good!! HVNC has seen almost 7 inches of snow in the last week and conditions are good. With the warmer temps towards the end of the last storm the snow is a little sticky but still great. We continue to groom Pond Trail and a loop from Couch Hill back around Kidney Pond Trail. Follow the corduroy road! or not…fresh tracks to be had everywhere else. We will be out grooming over the weekend as well as we see more snow! Happy Skiing!
Welp, we finally have the fluffy stuff! We saw about 4 inches of snow and has made for great conditions! We have groomed Pond Trail and Kidney Pond around and down Couch Hill leaving lots of fresh tracks to be had. Enjoy!
We hope everyone enjoyed this recent blast of wintery weather. Midcoast Conservancy is closed for the holidays from 12/25 - 1/1, but Hidden Valley Nature Center is always open to the public for skiing, snowshoeing, and other activities.
We received about 4-5 inches of snow so the coverage is light - watch for rocks and roots and note that since we are closed no trails are currently groomed.
Come on out and enjoy the snow before that four letter r-word hits in a few days and washes our fun away until the next snow.
(Note - photo is not of current conditions.)
Winter is still on its way, with the warmer temps we are watching the weather with great anticipation. We are still clearing trails from last weeks blustery rain, and the ground thawing has made for muddy conditions on the trails. Cross our fingers that with colder temps coming we will see some of the white fluffy stuff soon. Check out HVNC Ski Club starting up in the new year if you’re looking for a folks to talk snow with!
We are gearing up for our winter season and look forward to welcoming skiers, snowshoers, and sledders. Check back here for regular updates on trail conditions and grooming reports. See you on the trail!
It is a slushy, winter wonderland out here, but the trails are a bit of a mess. We have about 8 inches of wet snow covering muddy trails with lots of blowdowns and saplings overhanging into the trails. We won’t be grooming this storm due to the consistency of the snow and rain in the forecast. Trail cleanup will likely be a multi-day event.
Just when we thought the ski season was over! We will assess snow conditions after the storm. Our hope is to lay out some nice groomers to enjoy for the weekend. If conditions look good we will also try and be open for ski rentals at the Welcome Center Sat./Sun. Stay tuned, we will send out an update Friday!
Now that the ice is gone, we have MUD! Mud season is a little early this year so if you venture out for a walk, be prepared for sloppy trails.
Trails are still icy, but may start to soften up with the warm weather expected over the next week. Microspikes are highly recommended.
