Trail Report
Friday January 25, 2019 7:49AM
Very Good overall conditions
Medium snowfall
1 general warning
6 trail warnings
TRAILS IN GREAT SHAPE!
With another 4 inches of blowing snow, overall trail conditions are very good still bordering on excellent. High winds, bitter cold with drifting snow in open areas so if riding, be sure you are dressed properly and be alert. Operator’s Tyler and Dave groomed Trail 7 South to CR440, 8 West to 417 and 7 North into Christmas yesterday. Last night Operator Kris groomed with the Bully on Trail 8 West, 417, 418, 7 North and back. Operator Jim groomed 8 East to 7 miles North of Shingleton, Trail 422 up to H-58 and the Wetmore Spur. All runs were getting very good grooming results with blowing snow at night.
Great News – our new machine arrived yesterday. It should be out on the trails in a few days. Check out our “NEWS” for details.
Today’s Forecast: Winter Storm Warning Snow Showers and Blowing Snow, 6 degrees and 15 to 20 mph West wind. 1 to 3 inches accumulation. -7 degrees tonight.
Welcome and thank you to the North Star Hotel for their Trail Support as the latest addition to our list of sponsors.
PLEASE ride with caution, stay right and be respectful, stay on the trail and off the throttle when in the towns.
Keep Snow Dancing with your friends and stay tuned for updates!
(Today’s photo’s are Trails 8 East and West, Trail 7 North and South & Trails 417, 418)
WATCH FOR GROOMERS
- We have machines running both daytime and nighttime grooming runs. Please stay alert for grooming equipment on the trails.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Very Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow, groomed very good Thursday night. The 7 mile section north of Shingleton is a high traffic section so may get rough between runs.
1 Mile West of the Doty Bridge a large depression and bump keeps appearing as the day progresses - RIDE WITH CAUTION!
8 West - Chatham
Very Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow, groomed very good Thursday night.
3/4 Mile West of H-13 a series of large depressions keep appearing as the day progresses - RIDE WITH CAUTION!
7 South - CR440
Very Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow, groomed very good full length Thursday and to Buckhorn Road Thursday night.
1/4 mile South of Doe Lake Road a large depression and bump keeps appearing as the day progresses - RIDE WITH CAUTION!
7 North - Christmas
Very Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow, groomed very good Thursday night.
419 East - Wetmore
Very Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow. Groomed multiple times daily. High traffic trail so it may get choppy between grooming runs.
419 West - Munising
Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow, groomed perfectly Wednesday night.
418 - Au Train
Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow, groomed very good Thursday night. Drifting in open areas.
Watch for drifting along the Lake Superior shoreline in Au Train area.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow. Trail groomed very well Thursday night. May be a bit choppy in areas
422 - Miners Castle
Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow. Trail groomed very well Thursday. Trail is flat but does get a little choppy in areas between M-28 and H-58.
STAY ON TRAIL! Follow Trail onto M-28 shoulder at Railroad Crossing near Timber Products. Do not cross the railroad tracks!
Wetmore Spur
Good
4 inches of fresh blowing snow, groomed very good Thursday night.
Use Caution in areas of steep side hill conditions near East end.
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