Word from the Birch Hill Groomers

Still working on removing downed trees on some of the trails, but we did groom the White Bear out to Sonot Jct. Because of downed powerlines for the trail lights, the Army has shut off the trail lights on the White Bear. Tower Loops lights are still off as well.   ...

Word from the Birch Hill Groomers

Thursday morning we groomed and tracked the Lighted Loops and Blue Loop. The low hanging power line on the Tower Loop is still propped off the the trail. The Outhouse and Competition Loops have been groomed only (no tracks). Be aware we’ve encountered a cow and...

Word from the Birch Hill Groomers

Currently, Birch Hill Rd. from the Steese Highway to the Birch Hill Recreation Area is one lane, with a 5-foot drift covering most of the right lane heading back to town. The rec area road has not been plowed yet!  Wind is blowing 12 to 15 mph with higher gusts to...

Word from the Birch Hill Groomers

Tuesday we groomed and tracked Lighted Loops and Blue Loop.  Be advised there is a low power line on the Tower Loop. It is currently propped out of the way, but might fall back. Lights for Tower Loop are shut off until that line can be properly repaired.

Word from the Birch Hill Groomers

Hope everyone is safe and sound at home. Definitely has been an interesting couple of days.  Like all of you, the grooming crew has things we need to take care of at our own homes. Plus, the current condition of area roads are horrible. And the word I got from the...