Trail Report
Sunday January 24, 2021 9:40AM
Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
1 general warning
4 trail warnings
SLOW BUT STEADY SNOWFALL
Again not a big change from yesterday’s report. Overall groomed trail conditions are good. We received an inch or so of new snow last night with more falling as we speak. Trail 419 was cut and froze in with the Bully yesterday and in fair condition. A bit more snow and regular grooming of Trail 419 can start. Trail 417 had a groom attempted last night but much more snow is still needed before we try again, very rocky. Trail 7 heading South starts thinning South of Doe Lake Road with reports of some gravel mix closer to CR440. Trail 422 has vehicles still driving on Miners Castle Road. More snow is still needed to fill in underlying trail defects in a few areas so keep an eye out for that surprise hole in the trail. If out riding please avoid hard throttle starts and digging holes so we can continue to build a clean flat base that will hold. Continue the snow dances and Stay Tuned for updates!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trail 8 from 7 miles North of Shingleton West to Campground Road, Trail 7 North, Trail 417, Trail 422, Trail 419 from Munising to Christmas. (reference map below for trail locations)
24 hour Forecast: Light Snow, 29º F, Winds S 5, 1 to 2 inch accumulation
Currently: Light Snow, 19º F, Winds S 5 mph
Photos: Trails 7, 8, 417, 419 & 422 (cover : cutting in Trail 419)
IMPORTANT National Forest Closure Notice!
- STAY ON GROOMED TRAILS in the Stevens Lake F-16 crash site area. These are Trails 7 to the North and East, Trail 2 to the South and Trail 411 to the West. Order in effect through September 30, 2021. Notice from the National Forest important for those who venture off-trail: "Just a heads up to remind riders to stay on trails especially around or near the crash site they can be fined or imprisoned if caught inside perimeter thanks" (Order and Map in images below shows area) Trail Conditions 8 East - Shingleton
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Good
A few inches of new snow, fairly flat with 3 to 4 inch base. Groomed 1/23/2021
8 West - Chatham
Good
A few inches of new snow, fairly flat with 3 to 4 inch base. Groomed 1/23/2021
7 South - CR440
Good
A few inches new snow to the North, fairly flat. 3 to 4 inch base thinning as you head South. Groomed to Buckhorn Road 1/22/2021
7 North - Christmas
Good
A few inches of new snow, fairly flat with 3 to 4 inch base. Groomed 1/23/2021
419 East - Wetmore
Fair to Good
A few inches of new snow, minimal base, More snow needed to fill and shape trail between Munising and Wetmore. Groomed from Trail 8 into Wetmore 1/22/2021, Trail setting started with tractor only between Wetmore and Munising on 1/21/2021.
Open Creek crossing between Munising and Wetmore. Not enough snow for culvert yet. Trail setting started between Munising and Wetmore - ride with caution, especially along M-28.
419 West - Munising
Fair to Good
A few inches of new snow, fairly flat with 3 to 4 inch base. Cut in with tractor only 1/23/2021
Watch for depressions in trail from underlying holes - ride with caution.
418 - Au Train
Fair to Good
A few inches of new snow, fairly flat with minimal base. Groomed 1/22/2021
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Fair
A few inches of new snow, very rocky with minimal base. Attempted a groom but much more snow is needed to return with grooming equipment. Groomed 01/23/2021
Very rocky - needs more snow.
422 - Miners Castle
Good
A few inches of new snow, 3 to 4 inch base. 2 mile stretch along H-58 has minimal snow cover along guard rail sections. Groomed to Miners Castle Road 1/23/2021
WATCH FOR CARS/TRUCKS With low snow conditions vehicles are still traveling out the the Miners Castle overlook. Stay alert for vehicles once you enter the groomed section of Miner Castle Road.
Wetmore Spur
Good
A few inches of new snow, fairly flat with 2 to 3 inch base. Groomed 1/23/2021
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