Summer-Fall Use
Trails are open for summer-fall uses. Please comply with "No Motorized Vehicle" trail signs and report any violations. Larson Lake trail was mowed on 9/9/2011 and Wolf Lake trail was mowed on 9/13/2011.

Winter Use
We will post the grooming conditions for skiing here once there is snow fall.

Larson Lake Trail Conditions:  Skating lanes ONLY groomed with fair to poor results, leaves and trail debris exposed in areas. (Comments made 1-25-2012)

Wolf Lake Trail Conditions:  No grooming performed to date.  Users are skiing on the 2 to 3 inches of non-groomed trails. (Comments made 1-25-2012)

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Larson Lake Trail is a multi-purpose trail system; hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding.  The terrain is rolling hills.  Trails go through a predominately oak forest.  Many trail segments encircle tamarack and black spruce bogs.  Large diameter red and white pines are also present in several areas.  Intermediate skiing ability is suggested.  You will need a DNR ski pass for this trail. Map/Additional Info
Directions:  Larson Lake Trail is located south of Deerwood.  Follow State Hwy 6 south, turn left on Co. Rd. 10.

Wolf Lake Trail is a multi-purpose trail system; hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding.  The terrain is level to hilly.  The forest is a mixture of hardwoods and mature pines.  Map/Additional Info
Directions:  South of Deerwood Shortcut turn south on Tower Road, turn right onto N Nelson Road OR follow State Hwy 18 east from Brainerd, turn left on Co. Rd. 159, stay straight onto N. Nelson Road.

            Other Ski Trails
            French Rapids Ski Trails
            Pequot Lakes Ski Trail
                                            

• On some trails you need a Minnesota Ski Pass.  You can go to the DNR website for more ski pass information.
• Please report any damage or persons doing damage to the above trails to Crow Wing County Land Services at (218) 824-1115.

Other Area Trails

• Brainerd Area Recreational Trails
• Paul Bunyan Scenic By Way
• Skinnyski