Time to Think Spring? (Gear Rentals Suspended)

Written By Tim Trumbauer

We hope everyone got out to enjoy the amazing conditions over the past few weeks. Due to the recent warming and rains, we are suspending rentals until mud season ends OR if we (fingers crossed!) get a big snow we will reopen. Check in here and on the Hidden Valley Nature Center social media page for updates.

Since mud season photos are kind of depressing, enjoy this preview pic of summer and spring…

Recent Trail Conditions Updates
4/5/24 Wet Snow on Muddy Trails & Lots of Blowdowns
4/5/24 Wet Snow on Muddy Trails & Lots of Blowdowns

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.

No April Fools!
No April Fools!

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!

3/9/24 Mud season!
3/9/24 Mud season!

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.

2/28/24 Very Icy
2/28/24 Very Icy

Microspikes are a must. The trails are treacherous right now!

2/23/24 Still icy
2/23/24 Still icy

Trails are still icy, but may start to soften up with the warm weather expected over the next week. Microspikes are highly recommended.

2/16/24 Thin layer of snow over icy trails
2/16/24 Thin layer of snow over icy trails

We received a thin layer of snow overnight that has blanketed our icy trails making conditions VERY treacherous. Microspikes and studded tires on bikes are highly recommended. Conditions are not good for skiing.

2/12/24 Icy conditions
2/12/24 Icy conditions

The trails are very icy today! Be sure to bring microspikes and tread carefully!

2/7/24 Time for micro spikes
2/7/24 Time for micro spikes

Time for micro spikes! The trails have become quite icy so be careful out there!

1/30/24 Fantastic conditions!
1/30/24 Fantastic conditions!

We have been rolling trails this morning and will continue to groom throughout the day. Things are looking fantastic so far!

1/29/24 Fresh tracks today!
1/29/24 Fresh tracks today!

Fresh tracks today! We received about 4 inches of wet snow overnight. We may try and groom a few trails tomorrow morning depending on temps.

Tim Trumbauer
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