Trail Report
Monday December 23, 2019 8:33AM
Good overall conditions
No snowfall
1 general warning
3 trail warnings
GOOD TRAILS
Still overall good trails but one machine still down. If all goes well the Bully will be back up and running today. Contract work is underway with Trail 417 cleared and 418 expected to be completed Monday. The Big Deere (Sasquatch) ran from Shingleton on Trail 8 to Trail 419, up into Wetmore, along the M-28 Wetmore spur then Trail 8 North of the Tanglewood and back last night with great results. Operators continue to report new down-fall and tree clearing needed on their runs so ride alert.
We will continue to do the best we can and groom as much as possible over Christmas around Family Celebrations – Enjoy the Trails and Ride Safe!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations:
Trail 8 from Shingleton to Trail 419 into Wetmore, Wetmore Spur, Trail 8 segment North of Shingleton, Trail 422
Today’s Forecast: Sunny, High 34ºF, Winds N 10 to 20 mph with 25 mph gusts
Currently: 30ºF, Winds SW 3 mph
Cover Photo: Another tree down, cleared by Groomer Operator
WORK IN PROGRESS ON TRAILS 417 & 418
- Trees down. broken and/or leaning across the trails on Trail 418. Ride with caution and watch for machines and volunteer crews out there clearing the trails. Trail 417 has been cleared but NOT groomed yet. Areas that are being worked on are extremely rough with big holes in the trail.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Very Good
No new snow, Groomed Sunday night.
8 West - Chatham
Good
No new snow, Groomed Saturday night.
7 South - CR440
Good
No new snow, Groomed Saturday night to Buckhorn Road and Thursday night to CR440.
7 North - Christmas
Good
No new snow, Groomed Saturday night.
419 East - Wetmore
Good
No new snow, Groomed Sunday night from Trail 8 to Wetmore. Remainder groomed Friday night.
419 West - Munising
Fair to Good
No new snow, Groomed Friday night.
418 - Au Train
Poor
No new snow, Trees Down, Clearing in process. Clear from Brownstone intersection East to Au Train but not groomed, very rough. Watch for equipment and workers.
Trees down with clearing in process - ride with extreme caution and watch for volunteer workers and equipment.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Poor
No new snow, Cleared but Not groomed, very rough. Was on schedule for grooming Saturday night but Pisten Bully broke down and had to limp back to Christmas.
Trees cleared but NOT groomed - ride with extreme caution.
422 - Miners Castle
Good
No new snow, Groomed Friday night.
STAY ON TRAIL AND OFF THE RAILROAD TRACKS - near the south end, follow Trail 422 groomer path onto the shoulder of M-28 when crossing the railroad tracks.
Wetmore Spur
Very Good
No new snow, Groomed Sunday night.
8 North - Shingleton
Good
No new snow, Groomed Sunday night.
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