Our Annual Women's Ski
Our Annual Women's Ski
Pincushion Chalet
Pincushion Chalet
Come Ski the Annual Winter Festival Race
Come Ski the Annual Winter Festival Race
Photo courtesy of Laurie Johnson-Cook County News Herald
Skiing has Begun this Year
Skiing has Begun this Year
Photo courtesy of Laurie Johnson-Cook County News Herald
Beautifully Groomed Trails
Beautifully Groomed Trails
Photo courtesy of Laurie Johnson-Cook County News Herald

Limited grooming has begun on the trails
See trail conditions to the right

Pincushion Trails
We think it’s the most spectacular view of Lake Superior anywhere– if you hike to the Pincushion Mountain overlook on a sunny day you will agree. If you like running through the woods, the hilly terrain will definitely hold your interest. Running, hiking, strolling and just plain ambling on Pincushion Trails are all encouraged – just keep an eye out for pine martens, wolves and deer. You may also encounter a high school cross country runner out training, an informal fall leaf hike in September, or you may find blissful solitude.
The trails have been developed by the NSSRC in conjunction with the USFS and Cook County. NSSRC was named Outstanding Volunteer Organization for 1999 by the US Forest Service. We invite you to join the NSSRC and be a part of this great trail system.
See you on the trails!

 



 

Trail Conditions

Grooming report for December 15, 2018:

Base 1-3 inches.  Skate lanes were groomed on our wider trails yesterday morning.  The North Advanced loop was combed and tracked for additional skate and classic skiing options.  Morris Maze and Hilfiger Hill were groomed for the first time this season.  These two circuits are in poor condition due to uneven terrain, bare spots and debris poking through thin snow cover.  They should be considered as back-country, classic style routes at this time.  Warming temperatures forecast for the coming week do not bode well for our system.  Although we expect skiing to continue, there will be more bare ground, wet spots and ice patches.  Use caution.

Charlie
 
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Pincushion Mountain Winter Festival Sunday February 17, 2019 08:00am-05:00pm

The Pincushion Mountain Festival Ski Races are scheduled for Feb. 17, 2019.  Online Registration will be available about one month before the scheduled events.  Please check back...more
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Celebrating 40 Years of Silent Sports at Pincushion in 2019
It was nearly 40 years ago that a few ambitious locals formed the North Superior Ski and Run Club and began creating ski and hiking trails around Pincushion Mountain.  Thanks to their vision and efforts, as well as many others, we have an amazing trail system of 25 kilometers, used by skiers, skijorers, hikers, runners, bikers, backpackers, and walkers.  To honor this historic event there will be a 40th Anniversary Celebration Fall of 2019 and we hope you join us! 
Starting now in 2018, there will be several events leading up to the fall 2019 gala celebration.  Our first event is a June Full Moon Hike to Pincushion Mountain and Trail Center Open House. We are planning anniversary celebrations at the Pincushion Winter Festival in February 2019, the Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Run in August 2019 and a big gala event in the fall of 2019. Watch this website and our Facebook site for more information on events and how you can participate.

Pincushion Trail Center Renovation Project
To complement trail improvements made in the last few years, we would like to give the Pincushion Trail Center a much-needed facelift, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere where trail users can gather and relax.  A complete description of the project and our wish list is at  THE TOP OF THIS PAGE UNDER THE TRAIL MAINTENANCE AND PROJECTS TAB
Just as Pincushion Trails and the Trail Center were built by community, we hope that the community will continue to come together to upkeep this treasure we share.  If you would like to be involved or have suggestions, contact us at pincushiontrails@gmail.com
 

Pincushion Trails Webcam
Pincushion Trails Webcam
Grooming report for December 15, 2018:

Base 1-3 inches.  Skate lanes were groomed on our wider trails yesterday morning.  The North Advanced loop was combed and tracked for additional skate and classic skiing options.  Morris Maze and Hilfiger Hill were groomed for the first time this season.  These two circuits are in poor condition due to uneven terrain, bare spots and debris poking through thin snow cover.  They should be considered as back-country, classic style routes at this time.  Warming temperatures forecast for the coming week do not bode well for our system.  Although we expect skiing to continue, there will be more bare ground, wet spots and ice patches.  Use caution.

Charlie