The green trail is open but be alert for pressure ridges. They are continuing to be observed on the frozen lakes, with standing water frequently found nearby. Land portages have lost much of their snow cover and can be slow. Adequate snow to provide lubrication for snowmobiles may be limited, so be prepared for less-than-ideal conditions if you travel in the park. Use caution while riding around shorelines and in shallow water areas around sand bars, as ice can be much thinner than expected. We encourage everyone to remember that ice is never 100% safe. Be aware of conditions and ride in response to them.
You can find the most current winter trails conditions on our website: Alerts & Conditions - Voyageurs National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Snowmobile Trails:
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) - Closed, Staked
Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) - Open, Staked not Groomed
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) - Open, Staked not Groomed
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) - Closed
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) - Closed not Staked
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) - Closed, Staked
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
Ski Trails:
Kabetogama Area:
Echo Bay Ski Trail - Packed not tracked
Rainy Lake Area:
Rainy Lake Rec Trail - Packed not tracked
Black Bay Ski Trail - Closed
Tilson Connector Trail - Closed
Snowshoe Trails: Hiking allowed on trails
Rainy Lake Area:
Rainy Lake Recreation Trail - Open
Oberholtzer Trail - Open
Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail - Closed
Ash River Area:
KabAsh Trail - Open
Blind Ash Bay Trail - Open
Sullivan Bay Trail - Open
Kabetogama Lake Recreation Area:
Sledding Hill - Closed
Ice Rink - Closed
For further information on land trails in communities surrounding the park check out these links:
Voyageur Trail Society - Trail Updates Voyageur Trail Society - Trail Updates (snowmobilevacation.org)
Trail Report http://www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html
Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions | Minnesota DNR Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us)
Buyck Portageurs Snowmobile Club https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057218389432
Ash River Kabetogama Snowdrifters - Ash River Kabetogama Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068157102512
Polar Polers Ski Club: Polar Polers | International Falls MN | Facebook
Photo: Green snowmobile trail at the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center on 2/22/2024. Photo credit: NPS/C. Nevalinen
