Trail Report
Wednesday December 29, 2021 6:30AM
Fair to Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
0 general warnings
2 trail warnings
SLEDS EVERYWHERE!
Light snow conditions and heavy sled traffic has our trail system in overall fair to good condition, poor in towns and near roadways. There are some icy corners and ice patches in the outlying areas so ride with caution. The Trail 419 culvert washout between Munising and Wetmore has been repaired. Last night we received an inch or 2 of new snow with with good grooming results. Per Chum’s inspection even Trail 8 just North of Shingleton cleaned up well. Trails are expected to get choppy throughout the day so ride safe and stay right. Keep doing the Cold Weather Snow Dancing and Stay Tuned for updates!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trail 8 from 7 miles North of Shingleton West to Trail 7 North, Trail 7 from Buckhorn Road North, Trail 419 from Wetmore South, Trail 419 West Bladed and Trail 419 East culvert washout repaired.
Forecast: Snow Showers, 30º ↓ 23º F, Winds S 10 to 15 mph becoming NW with Gusts to 20 mph, less than 1/2″ accumulation
Currently: Cloudy, 29º F, Winds S 9
Cover Photo: Trail 7 North
Gallery Photos: Chum inspecting Trail 8, Trails 419 (fixed culvert), 8N and 419E
Be sure to patronize and thank your Trail Sponsors!
Today’s Trail Report brought to you by: The Brownstone Inn – AuTrain, MI
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Fair to Good
An inch or so of new snow with a decent base. Last Groomed: 12/27/2021
8 West - Chatham
Fair to Good
An inch or so of new snow with a decent base. Last Groomed: 12/27/2021
7 South - CR440
Fair to Good
An inch or so of new snow, thin base in open areas. Thinner as you head south toward CR440. Last Groomed: 12/28/2021 South to Buckhorn Road
7 North - Christmas
Fair to Good
An inch or so of new snow with a fair base. Thinner base closer to Christmas with icy corners. Last Groomed: 12/28/2021
Watch for Icy Corners near closer to Christmas and ride with caution.
419 East - Wetmore
Fair
An inch or so of new snow with a fair base from Trail 8 North into Wetmore, Thin and and dirty snow along M28 entering Munising, may be icy and soft in water hole areas. Last Groomed: 12/28/2021 From Wetmore South to Trail 8
419 West - Munising
Fair
An inch or so of new snow, may be icy and soft in water hole areas. All open but the 2 mile Frog Hollow section off of Brook Street is POOR, rough with soft wet areas and thin, dirty mixed snow. Last Groomed: Bladed 12/28/2021 from Christmas to Munising
418 - Au Train
Poor
An inch or so of new snow, minimal base to the East. West 5 miles are very thin sand/gravel/rocky trail especially along Lake Superior near AuTrain with bare sections. Last Groomed: 12/27/2021 East end to 1 mile East of AuTrain.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Poor
An inch or so of new snow, minimal base on the North end which is rough and very rocky. Last Groomed: 12/22/2021
422 - Miners Castle
Fair to Good
An inch or so of new snow, fair base, a few large and deep water holes north of H58, may be icy in wet areas. very little snow cover on 2 mile section of H58. Watch for ruts on Miner Castle Road as some vehicles are attempting to drive it. Last Groomed: 12/27/2021 to H-58, 12/23/2021 to Miners Castle overlook.
Ride with extreme caution on Trail 422 heading to Miners Castle about 3.5 miles North of M28. There is a very deep washout that cuts into the trail about 2 feet along the east edge. This will be present until we get more snow to pack it in.
Wetmore Spur
Fair to Good
An inch or so of new snow, fair base. Last Groomed: 12/27/2021
Copyright © 2021 – SORVA of Alger County