Trail Report
Saturday March 23, 2019 7:37AM
Very Good overall conditions
No snowfall
1 general warning
3 trail warnings
GREAT GROOMING RESULTS!
Temperatures dropped last night and grooming operations went great. There are a few areas of Trail 8 where the snow is getting “Sugary” but they are flat underneath. Overall very good late season trails. There is a substantial base with a soft top for some great riding conditions. We are starting to see a few icy corners and in towns trails are starting to get dirty with some bare spots. The entire system was groomed with exception of Trail 418 and our section of Trail 417. Some sections of Trail 8 were hard and rough but we cut it all out of there for great riding. Supposed to be very warm today so we will see what happens as far as groom-ability tonight. Bridges are starting to get narrow so slow down and ride with caution. The Pisten Bully was pulled to a location for pick-up yesterday. It is located on the side of Trail 8 right near M-94 in Shingleton so ride with caution in that area.
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations:
Trail 419 East and West, Trail 8 East and West, Trail 7 North and South to CR 440, Wetmore Spur and Trail 422.
Today’s Forecast: Sunny, 54 degrees, 5 to 10 mph Southwest wind.
Cover Photo: Trail 8 West – perfect ribbon.
Gallery: Trail 8 East, West and North of Shingleton.
PLEASE ride with caution, stay right and be respectful, stay on the trail and off the throttle when in the towns.
SOME ICY CORNERS
- The warm weather over the last few days have created a few icy corners on the narrower trails. Slow down, stay right and ride with caution.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Very Good
No new Snow, groomed Friday night. Smooth riding with light chop expected as warm day progresses.
WARNING - TRAIL HAZARD Pisten Bully is off to the side of Trail 8 waiting for a truck. It is just to the West side of M-94 in Shingleton.
8 West - Chatham
Very Good
No new Snow, groomed Friday night. Smooth riding with light chop expected as warm day progresses.
7 South - CR440
Very Good
No new Snow, groomed Friday. Smooth riding with light chop expected as warm day progresses.
7 North - Christmas
Very Good
No new Snow, groomed Friday night. Smooth riding with light chop expected as warm day progresses.
419 East - Wetmore
Very Good
No new Snow, groomed Friday night. Smooth riding with light chop expected as warm day progresses.
419 West - Munising
Very Good
No new Snow, groomed Friday night. Larger moguls between Wetmore and Munising as day progresses. Dirty snow along sides of M-28 with a few small dirt patches.
418 - Au Train
Good
No new Snow. Groomed west end from AuTrain to Trail 417 Monday night. Very light chop. WARNING AREA - see below:
TRAIL 418 NOTICE - VERY ROUGH HAZARD Location: 1 1/2 miles East of AuTrain. Recent heavy snow melt and use damaged a 1/8 mile section of trail. Slow down and Use caution when riding this area, it is passable. DETOUR: Take Trail 417 South from Brownstone Junction to Trail 8 East.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Good
No new Snow, Groomed Monday night. Light Chop.
422 - Miners Castle
Very Good
No new Snow, groomed Friday night. Smooth riding with light chop expected as warm day progresses.
Wetmore Spur
Very Good
No new Snow, groomed Friday night. Smooth riding with light chop expected as warm day progresses.
STAY ON TRAIL! When crossing railroad tracks near Timber Products you must go onto the shoulder of M-28. Do Not cross directly over the tracks behind the signal. Trail is clearly signed so please respect the railroad.
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