Trail Report
Saturday February 15, 2020 9:50AM
Very Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
2 general warnings
3 trail warnings
GREAT TRAIL RIDING!
Overall trail conditions are very good. Another dusting fresh snow with single digit temperatures it has helped with grooming conditions. We have a great flat base with trails a bit sugary in areas. North of Shingleton is surprising great, here snow was making a nice hard ribbon and was fairly flat to begin with, lets see how long it lasts though with high traffic. More light snow forecast with cold temperatures sticking around. Dog Sled Races are this weekend so watch for signs like shown in the gallery, slow down in those areas and give right-of-way to the teams racing. We also have the Munising Ice Fest this weekend which will have increased traffic and vehicles out by Miners Castle. Keep the cold weather snow dancing going, Enjoy the Trails and Ride Safe!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations:
Trail 7 from Christmas to CR440, Trail 8 from 7 miles North of Shingleton west to Trail 417, Trail 417, Trail 418, Trail 419, Trail 422 and Wetmore Spur.
Forecast: Snow Showers, High 27ºF, Winds SW 10 to 15 mph with 25 mph gusts
Currently: Clear, 13ºF, Winds S 13 mph with 22 mpg gusts
photos: Cover – Trail 8 North of Shingleton Gallery – Trail 8 from north of Shingleton to Trail 7 West w/ Dog Sled Crossing
DOG SLED RACE
- Slow down and give right-of-way to the teams racing. Trail crossings are signed as shown in the gallery. Trail 7 South toward Buckhorn, Trail 8 just East of Trail 419, Wetmore Spur, Trail 422 north of M-28 all have crossings
ICE FEST
- Watch for vehicles and pedestrians on Miners Castle Road, 3 miles of trail from overlook south.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, groomed Friday night.
8 West - Chatham
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, groomed Friday night.
7 South - CR440
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, groomed Friday.
DOG SLED CROSSING - Slow down and watch for Dog Sleds just south of Trail 8
7 North - Christmas
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, groomed Friday night.
419 East - Wetmore
Very Good
Light new snow, very soft and a good flat base, groomed Friday night. High traffic area so expected to get rough between grooming runs.
419 West - Munising
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, thin closer to Munising, groomed Friday night.
418 - Au Train
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, groomed Friday night.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, groomed Friday night.
422 - Miners Castle
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, groomed Friday.
DOG SLED CROSSING - Slow down and watch for Dog Sleds crossing a few miles north of M-28 ____ ICE FEST - Watch for vehicles and pedestrians on Miners Castle Road
Wetmore Spur
Very Good
Light new snow, soft and flat with a very good base, groomed Friday.
DOG SLED CROSSING - Slow down and watch for Dog Sleds near Hiawatha Log Homes and Cherrywood Lodge
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