Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

Ski trail is open, still in very poor condition, and not groomed.  The warm temps have created sticky conditions—be careful and check the bottom of your skis occasionally!  There are bare areas and grass and leaves showing.    However, the light dusting of snow is great for spotting animal tracks!   Look for fox, deer, turkey, and raccoon tracks along the trail.

Reminder to hikers: once the trail is groomed, PLEASE DO NOT walk on groomed track.

Even though we received a few inches of snow last Friday, the ski trail is in very poor condition.  There are bare areas with leaves and grass in the groomed track.   Keep hoping for new snow!

Reminder to walkers—please do NOT walk on the groomed ski track as it ruins the trail for skiers–thank you!

The ski trail has disappeared, due to the warm temperatures and lack of snowfall.    Be careful walking, as some sections are icy and some areas are wet and slushy.

Reminder to walkers—when the snow falls again, please do NOT walk on the groomed ski track as it ruins the trail for skiers–thank you!

Trails are still only in fair condition.  The dusting of snow covered some of the bare areas, but more snow is needed!   The new snowfall allowed fresh animal tracks to be seen.

Trails were groomed for skiing Friday morning, Jan 13.   Conditions are fair to poor.   Grass and leaves are showing in some areas, there are a few bare spots due to drifting.   We need a few more inches of snow to fall and conditions will be great!  

A Pileated Woodpecker has been hanging around our Hussong Trail area along with many other woodpeckers and songbirds.  Bald Eagles are circling daily, as well as Cooper’s Hawks and Red-tailed Hawks.  Red Fox tracks are visible on the trail most days.  Even if snow conditions are poor–it’s a great time to be outdoors!

Trails are dry.