Paul Laney has driven his snowmobile all over the country, but he hasn’t found anything that quite compares to the trails along the North Shore. “To snowmobile up here is like snowmobile heaven on Earth.” He says.
The landscapes here are truly one of a kind. Dramatic cliffs, rolling hills, and deep forests border the largest freshwater lake. And thanks to the efforts of area snowmobile clubs, the trail access is vast.
“We’ve been praying for snow and we got our prayers answered this year.”
Paul Laney, President Lutsen Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club
The North Shore is having a good old-fashion Minnesota winter. As of this writing, temperatures have stayed below freezing, keeping the groomed trails smooth, firm, and powdery. Check the current snow depth and trail conditions here
Update! Now, there is more snowmobiling near Odyssey Resorts. With Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort as the newest addition to our family, our guests can explore the beautiful trails and nature in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Details below.
As president of the Lutsen Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club, Paul Laney says the plentiful snow has kept them grooming like crazy this year. “From the rider’s standpoint with the trails and the snow, it has been phenomenal, some of the best riding I’ve had in years.”
While the trails are remote, there are shelter cabins scattered along the way. They are a great place to get a campfire fire going and have a winter picnic. Laney says the snowmobile club gets together at one nearly every Sunday to roast hotdogs and chat with other riders.
Caribou Highlands
Located at the base of the Lutsen Mountains Ski Area, Caribou Highlands has lodging options ranging from a standard hotel room to 5 bedroom townhomes. On-site Moguls Grille and Taproom offers salads, burgers, wings, specialty cocktails, and a huge local beer selection. There’s direct groomed trail access.
Grand Superior Lodge
Just north of Two Harbors, with direct snowmobile trail access, Grand Superior Lodge offers standard hotel rooms for 2-4 people and fully-appointed lake homes for large groups. Grand Superior Grill offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Snowmobile Resources
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort, with its perfect accommodations for everyone, is close to the Crow Wing County trail system and the Cuyuna Hills snowmobile trail. And after a long, exciting day out in the snow, the White Oak Grill is just the right place to replenish.
Snowmobile Resources:
North Shore Snowmobile Map
You don’t want to miss out on one of the Midwest’s most premier trail systems. With hundreds of miles to be shredded, you’ll want to start planning for the ride of your life!
Crow Wing County Snowmobile Trail Map
Crow Wing County is a snowmobiler’s paradise. The trail network offers almost unlimited options to enjoy the Brainerd Lakes Ares on your sled. So, download this map, fill up your tank, and go for a ride!