Trail Report for 1/30/2026

January 30, 2026
Groomers are out this morning leveling trails followed by setting classical tracks and combing skate lanes.  Skiing platform is level and firm.  Snowshoe trails are firm.  Conditions for all trails are rated excellent. Snow trail base 15″, off trail 30″ plus.  Doesn’t get any better!
On Saturday, January 31st, from 5 to 8 pm, MECCA is holding their 30th annual Candlelight Ski / Hike / Shoe Event at the Chalet, 4686N Fierick Road, Mercer! Illuminaries will be placed along the one mile Wolf Loop which starts at the Chalet.  The public is welcome to either ski, hike or snowshoe the loop trail.  There will be a bonfire greeting folks along with snacks and warm drinks inside the Chalet.  

Trail Report for Wednesday, 1/28/2026

January 28, 2026

Groomers were out yesterday renovating and combing the 21 Ks of skate lanes.  Classical tracks were left in place.  The Bluebird Causeway over the flowage was heavily drifted.  Groomers were able to open up the trail however additional leveling work will be required to obtain a flat skiing platform – it’s not pretty but skiable.  Overall skiing conditions are very good.  Prior to the weekend, the entire system will be leveled, new tracks set along with combing in fresh corduroy on the skate lanes.

Trail Report for Friday, 1-23-2026

January 23, 2026

Because of the extremely frigid temperatures over the next 24 to 36 hours grooming operations will be very limited.  Trails are in very good condition with the classical tracks in place and firm.  The skate lanes have about 2 inches of loose lake effect snow on the surface.  Tentatively, groomers will be out on Sunday.

Trail Report for Monday, 1-19-2026

January 20, 2026

MECCA groomers were out midday today resetting track and renovating and combing skate lanes.  Both the classical tracks and the skate lane’s corduroy are setting up nicely.  Most likely groomers will take Wednesday off because of the firm skiing platform and limited number of skiers venturing out because of the frigid temperatures.  Conditions are very good to excellent.

Trail Report for Sunday, January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026

The 15K race course skate lanes were renovated and combed producing firm corduroy.  The classical tracks were left in place; a dusting of lake effect snow lightly sprinkled into the tracks.  Ski conditions are very good to excellent.

 

Trail Report for Friday, 1-16-2026

January 16, 2026
Early morning lake effect snow continued until mid afternoon resulting in an additional seven inches of light fluffy snow.  Groomers were out all day rolling and packing the new snow in advance of the Winterfest ski races on Saturday morning.  Later tonight the race courses will receive their final groom.  Course conditions should be near perfect on Saturday however because of the new snow pole plants and skate lanes will be a bit soft.
Ski race registration is open until Saturday morning til 9 am.  The races are geared towards the beginner skier to the more advanced.  Additionally, there are three miles of snowshoe trails to be explored.
MECCA Ski Trails will be open to the general public later on Saturday afternoon after the ski races.

Trail Conditions, Thursday, 1-15-2026

January 15, 2026
This morning groomers are setting classical tracks. Classical and skate skiers will enjoy very good to excellent conditions today.
Skiers will notice additional signing and pine boughs placed at intersections throughout the trail system in preparation of the Winterfest Ski Races scheduled for Saturday, 1/17, starting at 9:30 am.  Groomers will be working on the course starting later this afternoon and most likely up to race time depending on the amount of snow we are predicted to receive.  The public is welcome to ski MECCA Trails the next two days however we ask the public not to use the course on Saturday morning until after the race which will be around 1:30 pm.
Skiers can register for the MECCA 30K, Skiathlon 20K, Flowage 15K and Claire d’ Loon 5K upto 9 am on Saturday.  Course conditions will be near perfect. Refreshments, snacks and a light lunch will be provided to participants in the ski club’s new heated equipment building.  Come on out!

Trail Report for 1/14/2026

January 14, 2026

The grooming team is out this morning renovating the entire trail system while breaking up the crust created by recent freeze/thaw conditions.  In addition, the process will mix in the light snow from last night.  This will leave the trails firm, but not icy.   All trails are open for skiing but at this time there are no plans to reset the classical tracks until just prior to the Winterfest Race on Saturday 1/17/26.  The snowshoe trails are in very good condition while firm with a cover of fresh snow.

 

 

 

1-11-26 Sunday’s Trail Report

January 11, 2026

Groomers refreshed the skate lanes this morning, mixing in the dusting of snow from overnight.  Skate lanes are level firm and combed; classical tracks were left untouched as skiers are experiencing a nice kick and glide with the light snowfall.  Snowshoe trails are firm, not icy.  All is good at MECCA Trails with the sun attempting to poke out in the afternoon.

Saturday 1-10-26 Trail Report

January 10, 2026

The Mercer area received a light dusting of snow early this morning which mixed in well with the ice crystals from yesterday’s grooming.  Classical tracks were left in place, the dusting of snow eliminated any left over icy spots.   Skate lanes were renovated and combed producing a great skating platform.  Overall skiing is very good at MECCA!