Monday’s Trail Report

December 22, 2025

Ski trails are in good condition with a firm base, solid tracks and combed skate lanes.  The Homestead wetland crossing is improving but is still a bit rough with no tracks set.  In areas of the system, there still is tree litter from the earlier winter storm.  Going forward, groomers will routinely renovate and comb the skate lanes and re-set tracks when they become icy.

Saturday, 12-20-2025 Trail Report

December 20, 2025

MECCA Trails received two inches of moisture starved snow early this morning adding to the light snowfall from yesterday.  Ski trails are shaping up!  With a solid base and new snow, groomers are working this morning setting track and renovating and combing skate lanes.  With the new snow, the skate lanes and poles plant will be a bit soft for a day or two.  Overall, trails are in good condition.  Please be aware of yesterday’s post regarding the Homestead Trail wetland crossing, it’s still rough skiing over it.

Friday, 12-19-2025 Trail Report

December 19, 2025
Temperatures in the Mercer area yesterday were above freezing with light occasional drizzle. The trail took a slight hit but overall very little base was lost.  Overnight the area received approximately a little over an inch of wind driven snow.  Skiers today will experience a hardening surface with wind blown snow, some icing and tree litter. Groomers will hold off until after the second round of light snow passes through early tomorrow morning to groom. An update on grooming and conditions will be posted tomorrow morning. Note, all trails have been cleared of trees.
The Homestead Trail wetland crossing is struggling to freeze solid.  Until this crossing becomes more solid, grooming will be limited in this area.  Skiing is possible across the wetland however it is rough.  The west side of Homestead to the intersection of Homestead and Moose will not be groomed routinely until the wetland becomes more solid for grooming equipment to cross.

Tuesday, 12-16-25 Trail Report

December 16, 2025

Volunteers have continued to work clearing trees on the MECCA Trail System.  Hundreds of trees have been removed; a short stretch on the Voss Lake Loop is the last segment to be cleared.  The system is rated in fair to good condition.  On Tuesday, groomers will work on leveling the trail surface which will result in the tracks being removed.  On Thursday, tracks will be reset and skate lanes combed.  On Thursday a couple inches of snow is predicted. The Mercer Springs Snowshoe Trail is in great shape; the Klondike and Donnor Loops are partially opened; volunteers are still removing trees.

Wednesday’s Trail Report

December 10, 2025
As of Tuesday, 12/9, Wolf and Moose Loops have been groomed for classical and skate skiing and are rated in fair to good conditions – it’s a bit of a mixed bag on conditions because of the tree litter left behind from all the windfalls that have been cleared.  Bluebird has been groomed for classical and skate skiing over the flowage and is in very good condition. As of 12/9, all windfalls have been cleared on Osprey, surface has been rolled and combed, no tracks set.  Conditions are a bit rough with some sections very nice.   Volunteers will be clearing trees on Homestead on Friday, 12/12, with the hope of finishing and then rolling and combing the surface.
All trails will be groomed on Thursday and Friday night for weekend skiers.
Mercer Spring Snowshoe Trail is open.
Klondike and Donner Trails still have many windfalls that need clearing.  This trail was hit especially hard with a large number of down trees.  In fact, volunteers are having a challenging time locating the trail because of the deep snow, markers covered with snow and the high volume of windfalls.
Chalet will be opened for the season starting on Friday, 12/19.  Stove and chimney maintenance is currently being performed.

Monday’s Trail Report

December 9, 2025
MECCA Trails are gradually coming to life again after last week’s snowstorm which resulted in hundreds of trees falling across the ski and snowshoe trails.  Here is the latest:  Wolf – skiable, trees cleared, rolled, limited tree debris, tracks set and skate lanes combed, re-grooming tomorrow.  Warmup Loop – skiable, trees cleared, rolled, limited tree debris, tracks set and skate lane combed, re-grooming tomorrow.  Moose – skiable, trees cleared, rolled, moderate tree debris, grooming plans tomorrow to set track and comb skate lanes. Homestead – not skiable, planning to remove trees later this week, wetland packed today by snowshoers to promote freezing. Osprey – skiable but rough, trees cleared but additional cleanup required, rolled, moderate tree debris.  Bluebird – skiable, trees cleared, rolled, very little tree debris, grooming plans tomorrow is to set track and comb skate lanes. Voss Lake, Otter. Birch – portions of Otter skiable however the majority of the loops need tree removal and grooming which is scheduled later this week.
Mercer Springs Snowshoe Trail – open, a winter wonderland!
Klondike and Donner Snowshoe Trails – not open, numerous trees down, tree removal later this week or next.
Volunteers have been amazing working in harsh conditions removing hundreds of trees. The plan is to continue to schedule work bees until the work is finished.  Check our webpage to see when the next workday is scheduled.  Thanks for your patience.

Saturday’s Trail Report

December 6, 2025

Warmup and Wolf Looped trails were groomed and track-set this morning.  Conditions are mostly good, but a little rough in the areas that had numerous windfalls.  Use your ‘B’ skis.  Snowshoers reported the Mercer Springs trail is in great shape, with some snow-covered trees bent over the trail. The Flowage Trailhead has not opened for skiing.  MECCA is 20% open from the Chalet Trailhead.  Grooming team and volunteers put in over 75 hours this week removing windfalls and are scheduled for a work bee on Monday.

 

Wednesday Trail Report

December 3, 2025

Wolf and Warmup loops are rolled but in rough conditions.  The Flowage trailhead is closed due to trees down near the parking lot.  Groomers and Volunteers will be out for the next few days to prepare other trails and remove downed trees.

Storm Update, Live at 5, Toy Drive & Maintenance Building Open House

November 28, 2025

Wow, did the Mercer area get hit with a major snowstorm, approximately 25″ fell over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  Currently we are experiencing lake effect snow with more coming this weekend.  It’s all good but it will be very challenging for MECCA Groomers to get the trail in shape for skiing because of the snow depth coupled with the many trees that came down in the storm – we are asking for your patience.  We have not yet determined if our equipment is large enough to get through the deep snow but we will come up with a solution!  We are hoping by the end of next week trails will be skiable, we will keep you posted. Snowshoe trails are open however we have not seen any hearty souls breaking trails as of yet! 

On Wednesday, December 3rd, MECCA and the Mercer FIre and EMS Departments are co-sponsoring the Mercer Chamber of Commerce “Live at 5” event at the Chalet Trailhead.  The event is in conjunction with the Iron County Fire Association annual toy drive, attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped holiday gift for kids ages infants through teens.

The evening should be invigorating with an outside bonfire, snacks and refreshments and an “open house” of the club’s new heated equipment building. See you there MECCA supporters!