MECCA Trails

04/29/2026

The Mercer Bike Trail Cleanup is Saturday, 9-11am.
Let's meet at the Mercer Garden Center, 4772 US-51
Safety vests and garbage bags will be provided.
A few teams will scrape and sweep the roadway/driveway intersections (using a flat shovel and stiff broom)

Please let me know if you can make it, either send me a Facebook message or txt me, no need to reply if you can't make it. I'll create teams and give out assignmentsat the Mercer Garden Center @ 9am.

Wear gloves, be safe, check for ticks.

Mike
612 309 4359

03/18/2026

The Mercer students left us a nice note after we provided skiing lessons.

03/17/2026

MECCA groomers were out yesterday rolling trails. This morning they groomed and set tracks on Wolf, Moose, Homestead, Spruce Hills and Osprey.
Trails are groomed for Classic skiing only. The wind is still blowing and so use caution in open windy areas.
Cabin is open and cozy warm.

03/14/2026

Major winter storm forecasted 12am Sunday through 12am Monday. 12-20" snowfall possible. Stay tuned for trail reports.

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03/13/2026

Grooming team was out today after Mercer got 6-8” snow in the past 12 hours. New trail reports out soon.

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03/12/2026

Mercer area received a few inches overnight which provided an opportunity for groomers to set track on Wolf, Moose, Bluebird and Otter. Classical skiing is currently very good, skate skiing is a little rough. Going forward the weather predictions are calling for more snow going into the weekend. If temps stay cold groomers may be able to produce some nice skiing surfaces.

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03/05/2026

Spring weather conditions are upon us which have created icy conditions throughout the MECCA Trail System. The Mercer area weather calls for moderating daytime temperatures above freezing with some rain and no significant snow in the ten day forecast. Because of these factors the chalet will be closed for the season and no grooming will be scheduled. However, if a significant storm delivers enough snow to groom followed by cold temperatures the club will reevaluate opening the chalet.

It's been a great ski and snowshoe season at MECCA Trails; early skiable snow, successful Winterfest Ski Race and Candlelight Ski/Hike events; and solid attendance with local and regional support. The grooming team recorded 80 days of grooming for the season. Thanks for your support!

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03/02/2026

The MECCA Trails are very icy. Groomers were unable to break up the ice which developed during the overnight single digit temperatures. Grooming was attempted on the Wolf Loop skate lanes with limited success after multiple passes. Going forward the weather predictions are calling for an extended period of freeze/thaw conditions which makes it very challenging to groom. We will keep you posted if there is a window to some grooming.

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02/26/2026

MECCA Trails were groomed up today. New tracks were set corduroy layed down on the skate lanes. All is good, excellent conditions.

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02/23/2026

Groomers are out this morning mixing the moisture starved lake effect snow the Mercer area received over the past 36 hours into the trail base. Classical tracks will be reset and skate lanes combed. Skate lanes may be a bit soft however overall skiing should be quite enjoyable - conditions are rated very good to excellent.

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