Trail Report
Monday January 14, 2019 8:42AM
Good overall conditions
No snowfall
1 general warning
5 trail warnings
HIGH TRAFFIC WEEKEND RECOVERY IN PROGRESS
The team is working to recover from the busiest weekend of the season – so far. The trails have been kept as flat as possible through the weekend but we need to take time for serious cutting to get the rock hard base of the moguls removed. Overall the trail system is in good condition, by Alger SORVA standards more snow is needed to bump the rating up. Our Pisten Bully is expected to be back on the trails this Tuesday night at the latest which will be nice. The Spare has thankfully kept us going but the narrower tracks just don’t have the pulling power. Other good news is our New Deere is getting the tracks installed this week so delivery should be soon.
Remember these Operators are working these trails and fixing grooming equipment for you voluntarily – Thank an Operator when you see one.
Today’s Forecast: Wintry Mix, 32 degrees and 5 to 10 mph SW wind.
PLEASE follow the trail onto the shoulder of M-28 at the railroad crossing. DO NOT cross directly over the railroad tracks.
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 is Trail 8 and repeat of Wetmore Trail 419 counter report)
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
Good
No fresh snow. Groomed well Sunday night. The 7 mile section north of Shingleton is rough in a few areas.
8 West - Chatham
Good
No fresh snow. Groomed well Sunday night.
7 South - CR440
Good
No fresh snow. Groomed well to Buckhorn Road Sunday.
1/8 Mile South of Doe Lake Road a large depression develops in the trail as the day progresses. Slow down and stay alert!
7 North - Christmas
Good
No fresh snow. Groomed well Sunday night.
Logging operations in effect near Christmas - watch for trucks and give right-of-way.
419 East - Wetmore
Good
No fresh snow, Groomed multiple times daily. High traffic so trail will get rough between grooming runs.
419 West - Munising
Good
No fresh snow. Some larger hills are icy and a few wet spots develop closer to Munising.
Watch for a few wet spot with that may develop closer to Munising. Use caution crossing culvert between Wetmore and Munising. Logging operations also in effect near Christmas - watch for trucks and give right-of-way.
418 - Au Train
Good
No fresh snow. Groomed well Saturday. A bit choppy in areas. A two mile section just West of AuTrain is thin with a gravel mix. High traffic so trail will get rough as day progresses.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Good
No fresh snow. Groomed well Saturday. Trail is choppy in areas.
422 - Miners Castle
Good
No fresh snow. Groomed well Saturday night. Trail is 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
No fresh snow. Groomed well Sunday night.
Use Caution in areas of steep side hill conditions near East end.
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