Lime Creek Conservation Area Winter Trail Changes
Effective immediately, the Lime Creek Conservation Area (LCCA) trails will be closed to horses and non-snow bikes for the remainder of the winter/ski season. Trails will reopen to horses and all types of bikes in the spring of 2025.
Cerro Gordo County Conservation would like to inform all LCCA users of trail guidelines during the winter season.
LCCA offers nearly 8 miles of groomed trails to accommodate diagonal stride/traditional skiing and skate style skiing when snow conditions permit. An initial base of 6”-8” of snow is required to cover all trail irregularities and provide a base for grooming activities. Normal grooming will typically follow any additional snowfall. If a dusting of snow is received it is recommended to simply ski over the existing groomed tracks.
Hikers, dog walkers, and other winter trail users are encouraged to use either the Quarry Lake Loop or the Easy Access Trail. The Quarry Lake Loop is located on the west side of the area and is packed to facilitate a hard-surfaced snow trail. The Easy Access Trail is located adjacent to the Nature Center and when conditions permit the trail is cleared of snow.
Snow bike users are restricted to the designated trails on the Quarry Lake Loop and the Wild Turkey Loop. Access to LCCA will be allowed from the south along the River Bluffs Trail and the Easy Access Trail during the winter season. Snow bike users must stay on the designated route and avoid traveling in the groomed ski tracks set on the River Bluffs Trail section described above.
Non-skiers who use any of the groomed cross country ski trails are directed to walk to the far right or outside of the groomed area. Skiers with pets are also directed to keep pets from walking/running in the groomed area. (All pets must be kept on a 6’ leash)
Ski grooming updates are posted on the Conservation Board website. If you have any questions regarding winter trail use, contact the conservation office @ 641- 423-5309 or visit our website at www.cerrogordo.gov.
