Trail Report for Saturday, 2/21/2026

MECCA Trails held up well during the recent freeze/thaw cycles over the past week.  Groomers were out over the past couple of days renovating the icy trail surface.  Recent light snowfalls coupled with the colder temperatures has created a very nice skiing surface.  Classical tracks were reset yesterday along with the skate lane being groomed.  Conditions are very good to excellent.

Trail Report for Sunday, 2/15/2026

The recent freeze/thaw cycles have made grooming difficult.  Skate lanes on the trails east of the bridge were renovated however they have scattered icy spots.  Icing will increase with the rising temps during the day.  Classical tracks were left in place.

Trail Report for Saturday, 2/14/2026

This morning one of MECCA’s lead groomers renovated and combed the skate lanes throughout the entire trail system.  The surface is reported to be level and firm.  Classical tracks were left in place and will likely remain a bit icy until temps warm up throughout the day.  Overall, the trails are in very good condition!  Don’t miss this opportunity to come out on this beautiful day to enjoy all of the scenic trails that MECCA has to offer!!

 

Trail Report for Friday, 2/13/2026

Solo groomer was out early this morning and renovated all skate lanes; new tracks were set on Homestead and Spruce hills.  Currently conditions are the best!  Ski early and enjoy the fast conditions, warm temps are coming.

Trail Report for Thursday, 2/12/2026

Groomers are out this morning resetting classical tracks and renovating and combing in corduroy on the skate lanes.  Groomers are reporting the skiing surface as level and firm with great glide.  It’s a late winter bluebird day, clear skies with little to no wind, don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a ski or a snowshoe hike at MECCA.

Trail Report for Monday, 2-9-2026

Groomers were out Monday evening (2/9/26) renovating and combing the skate lanes; classical tracks were left in place.  Skiing conditions are rated excellent with classical tracks firm and not icy.  Skate lanes are level with nice corduroy.

Saturday, 2-7-2026 Trail Report

MECCA groomers were out early this morning mixing the recent light snowfalls with the older, cold snow base creating a great ski surface.  Classical tracks were reset and skate lanes were combed creating very nice corduroy.  Classical track and skate lanes have set-up quickly with the cold temperature.  Conditions are excellent.

Trail Report for Thursday, February 5, 2026

Skate lanes were renovated and combed yesterday; classical tracks were left in place.  Over night the Mercer area received a light dusting of snow adding to the ten inch trail base.  Overall ski trails are in excellent condition with firm classical tracks and level skate lanes.
On Friday, groomers will level, reset classical tracks and renovate and comb the skate lanes on the 21-kilometer trail system.
 

Trail Report for 1/30/2026

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

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.