Trail Report
Saturday February 19, 2022 4:34AM
Very Good overall conditions
Heavy lake-effect snow
2 general warnings
3 trail warnings
GREAT TRAILS with BLIZZARD CONDITIONS!
Heavy Lake Effect snow with high winds will have drifting on the trails which are in an overall very good condition. Groomer operators were again reporting great results finishing out their runs in blizzard conditions. This is typically the busiest weekend of the season so trails may get choppy in some areas throughout the day. Be sure to stop by the groomer building today (Saturday noon to 5pm) in Shingleton for our open house. Warm up with Free food and refreshments and see what’s behind the scenes of grooming trails. The U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race is in progress so please see general warning below for details. Get out and enjoy some really nice riding conditions. Keep doing the Cold Weather Snow Dancing and Stay Tuned for updates!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trail 8 from Trail 417 intersection West to 7 miles North of Shingleton, Trail 7 from CR440 North to Christmas, Trail 419, Trail 422, Wetmore Spur
Forecast: Lake Effect Snow Showers, 14º F, Winds NW 20 to 30 mph, 35 mph gusts, 1 to 2 inches accumulation.
Currently: Heavy lake Effect Snow, 15º F, Winds N 28 mph, gusts to 48 mph
Cover Photo: Trail 8
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CAUTION SLED DOG RACE IN PROGRESS
- The U.P. 200 Dog Sled Race will be going on this weekend, the 18, 19th and 20th. This Race crosses Trail 8 just east of 419 near Wetmore and again on Trail 422 between H-58 and M-28. Please watch for signs and slow down. Keep an eye out for teams crossing the trails and PLEASE give them the right of way and plenty of room to cross. (sample signs shown in gallery)
TRAIL 7 SOUTH HAZARD
- A trouble spot has returned again this year about 1/2 mile south of Doe Lake Road (roughly 2 1/2 miles south of Buckhorn) a large hole and bump develop from traffic through the day. PLEASE slow down in this area and ride with caution.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Very Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/18/2022
8 West - Chatham
Very Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/18/2022
7 South - CR440
Very Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/18/2022
TRAIL 7 SOUTH HAZARD! A trouble spot has returned again this year about 1/2 mile south of Doe Lake Road (roughly 2 1/2 miles south of Buckhorn) a large hole and bump develop from traffic through the day. PLEASE slow down in this area and ride with caution.
7 North - Christmas
Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/18/2022
419 East - Wetmore
Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/18/2022
419 West - Munising
Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/18/2022
418 - Au Train
Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/16/2022
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/17/2022
422 - Miners Castle
Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/18/2022
DETOUR IN PLACE Trail 422 has a small detour near Miners Castle Road. Please look at map below for clarification. A short section will be shared with Logging Trucks. PLEASE stay alert, give trucks the right of way and let them pass through before entering the shared section of trail.
Wetmore Spur
Good
Heavy Lake Effect Snow grooming flat with a good base. Expect drifting. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/17/2022
Ride with caution as moguls developed on long sweeping curve 2 miles east of Wetmore.
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