Online Registration will be closed after 12:00 Noon on Friday August 4 for the Fisherman's Picnic Trail Run. We will be still accepting race day registration on Saturday, August 5 at the Pincushion trail head from 7:30-8:50 A.M.
Jim Shinners presents a new trail sign to Keith Morris at the annual groomers appreciation party
Thanks everyone for attending our annual groomers appreciation party. Please stay tuned for future announcements regarding trail projects this upcoming season!
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. The Cook County High School holds their fall cross country meet on these trails – if you like running through the woods the hilly terrain will definitely hold your interest. But running, hiking, strolling and just plain ambling are all encouraged – keep an eye out for pine martens, wolves and the occasional moose.
The annual Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Run and the Pincushion Family Ski Festival are the two big community gatherings each year, young kids ski on the weekends in the Y-ski league, the high school runners are on the trails a lot, you may encounter a high school cross country ski race in the winter or 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, be a part of this great trail system.
See you on the trails!
Trail Conditions
Firday morning, March 24, 2017
Yes, we’re still skiing…
Discussion: We received 1.5 to 2 inches of new snow at Pincushion mixed in with sleet and rain overnight. Conditions are soft today, but without the sun we may have a bit more skiing.
Grooming Report: All trails in the system except Ole Hyvaa and Hilfiker had new classic tracks set. They set amazingly well so classic skiing should be good just now. The same trails were combed for skating, and again, conditions are remarkably good. That being said, there are seeps on some trails and during the day today there will be some soft spots. Everything will freeze tonight making for icy and fast conditions. Late spring skiing, so please exercise caution.
See you on the trails,
Jim
Yes, we’re still skiing…
Discussion: We received 1.5 to 2 inches of new snow at Pincushion mixed in with sleet and rain overnight. Conditions are soft today, but without the sun we may have a bit more skiing.
Grooming Report: All trails in the system except Ole Hyvaa and Hilfiker had new classic tracks set. They set amazingly well so classic skiing should be good just now. The same trails were combed for skating, and again, conditions are remarkably good. That being said, there are seeps on some trails and during the day today there will be some soft spots. Everything will freeze tonight making for icy and fast conditions. Late spring skiing, so please exercise caution.
See you on the trails,
Jim
Firday morning, March 24, 2017
Yes, we’re still skiing…
Discussion: We received 1.5 to 2 inches of new snow at Pincushion mixed in with sleet and rain overnight. Conditions are soft today, but without the sun we may have a bit more skiing.
Grooming Report: All trails in the system except Ole Hyvaa and Hilfiker had new classic tracks set. They set amazingly well so classic skiing should be good just now. The same trails were combed for skating, and again, conditions are remarkably good. That being said, there are seeps on some trails and during the day today there will be some soft spots. Everything will freeze tonight making for icy and fast conditions. Late spring skiing, so please exercise caution.
See you on the trails,
Jim
Yes, we’re still skiing…
Discussion: We received 1.5 to 2 inches of new snow at Pincushion mixed in with sleet and rain overnight. Conditions are soft today, but without the sun we may have a bit more skiing.
Grooming Report: All trails in the system except Ole Hyvaa and Hilfiker had new classic tracks set. They set amazingly well so classic skiing should be good just now. The same trails were combed for skating, and again, conditions are remarkably good. That being said, there are seeps on some trails and during the day today there will be some soft spots. Everything will freeze tonight making for icy and fast conditions. Late spring skiing, so please exercise caution.
See you on the trails,
Jim