Get the latest trail conditions with the Willmar Lakes Area trail report so you can take advantage of the great trails in the area.
E-Z Riders Snow Club
Phone: Steve Lottman 320-235-7769 OR Mark Grindy 320-235-9625
Kandiezriders@gmail.com
Sno Skippers
Joe Shimota 320-979-4953
josephshimota@yahoo.com
West Central Snow Drifters
Dennis Evenson 320-894-1461
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Trail Reports
Trail Report for 4-22-26
Thanks to the recent stretch of warm weather, trail conditions across the Willmar Lakes Area have improved nicely—making it a great time to get outside! Walking & Hiking – Trails are open and in good shape. There could be a few damp or soft spots in shaded areas. Comfortable shoes recommended. Biking – Paved trails are clear and rideable. Gravel trails are improving but can still be soft in places. Friendly Reminder – Please stick to designated trails and avoid extra-soft areas to help keep conditions in great shape for…
Trail Report for 3-16-26
We finally received a decent amount of snow in the Willmar Lakes Area again. Enjoy it while it lasts by snowshoeing at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center or Sibley State Park (rentals are available at both locations). You could also enjoy the variety of sledding hills in the area including: the hills at Ridgewater College, the hill just up from the Flags of Honor Memorial, and at Sibley State Park.
Snowmobile Trail Report for 2-12-26
Even though we’re still waiting on some significant snowfall, we want to keep our riders in the loop! A temporary trail closure is currently in place from Hwy 12 (2 miles west of Kandiyohi) south to County Road 23 as a re-route is underway. We’ll share updates as soon as the new route is ready to ride.
Trail Report for 2-5-26
Sibley State Park – Local snow depth is 4 inches as of 2-5-26 Latest trail conditions Groomed Mt. Tom Road and was able to set track. Also was able to do some of the classic trails. Poor to fair skiing, but nice weather to get out. Skiing Ski conditions: poor Trail base: 2″ Difficulty: intermediate to expert Snowmobiling Trail conditions: fair Trail base: 2″ Sibley State Park Trail Description The trails consist of hilly, wooded terrain, with numerous wetlands and lakes. The park harbors a wide variety of wildlife and offers…
Trail Report for Sibley State Park 1-9-26
Sibley State Park – Local snow depth is 4 inches as of 1-9-26 Latest trail conditions Groomed Skate Ski loop on Friday 01/09/26. There are some bare and icy spots. The Mt. Tom Road section of the loop is in the best condition. Due to lack of snow did not groom the classic/traditional tails and no tracks set. I would put the Mt. Tom Road poor to fair condition but skiable. Skiing Ski conditions: poor Trail base: 2″ Difficulty: beginner to intermediate Snowmobiling Trail conditions: poor Trail base: 2″ Sibley State…
Trail Report for Sibley State Park 12-19-25
Sibley State Park – Local snow depth is 3 inches as of 12-19-25 Latest trail conditions Due to lack of snow, Sibley will not be grooming until we receive more snow. Skiing Ski conditions: poor Trail base: 1″ Difficulty: beginner to intermediate Snowmobiling Trail conditions: poor Trail base: 1″ Sibley State Park Trail Description The trails consist of hilly, wooded terrain, with numerous wetlands and lakes. The park harbors a wide variety of wildlife and offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape from the scenic overlooks through Sibley. You can snowshoe…
Trail Report for 12-15-25
The gates are open on the Barber trail. It has been groomed from New London to Hwy 2 (South of Hawick). There was good snow over most of the trail. We have a good base started, now we need some more snow systems to move through. Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center‘s Ski Trails have been packed but remain closed due to thin spots. Fingers crossed for more snow! Sibley State Park – Local snow depth is 8 inches as of 12-12-25 Latest trail conditions All trails have been rolled/packed. Some…
Snowmobile Trail Report for 12-12-25
The snowmobile trails are open with about 10 inches of snow. Local riders have done a great job packing in the base and no scrapes. The grassy areas and ditches are great towards the northern end of the county. The dirt/plowed fields are still very rough. The drag is packing in the low spots, hopefully we will get more snow to top off what we have.
Snowmobile Trail Report for 12-9-25
The Sno-Skippers Snowmobile Club was out rolling and packing trails yesterday. The low areas have good snow depth. Some plowed fields have minimal snow and are quite rough yet. The ditches have a lot of snow in most places, but it is quite variable. Be cautious of wetlands, as they are not very solid yet. The state trail (asphalt) seems to have had the most traffic so far. A few more inches and they’ll have the groomer sleds out.
Snowmobile Trail Report for 12-6-25
From the Sno-Skippers Snowmobile Club: There is a small trail change/re-route between Willmar and Kandiyohi. Due to some field drain tile work, we will re-route this section in the ditches for this year. We plan to use the previous trail route again next year. Please be careful around posts and guy wires in this new section.
Snowmobile Trail Report for 11-30-25
Just a reminder to local snowmobilers: A large section of the Barber Trail remains closed to snowmobile traffic until December 14th, the end of Muzzleloader hunting season. From New London near the CentraCare Clinic to SE of Hawick. Riding tip for Kandiyohi County snowmobilers: The Polaris “Ride Command App” has the most up-to-date representation of our local trails. The Glacial Lakes Trail Association can track and update the online trails as changes occur, as they have an approved trails manager for this app.
Trail Report for 11-25-25
The snowmobile trails have been prepped and we are ready and waiting for snow! All other trails are open and available for hiking and biking.