Trail Report
Sunday February 20, 2022 5:14AM
Very Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
2 general warnings
3 trail warnings
HIGH TRAFFIC with GREAT TRAILS!
The new Lake Effect snow from last night was making for some great grooming results tonight. The trails which are in an overall very good condition. Definitely the busiest weekend of the season so trails are expected to get choppy throughout the day. Pretty much all trails are in the same condition. Thank you to everyone that stopped by for our open house yesterday, we really enjoyed the conversations. The U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race is still 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 Buckhorn Road North to Christmas, Trail 417, Trail 418, Trail 419, Trail 422 to H-58, Wetmore Spur
Forecast: Scattered Snow Showers, 33º F, Winds S 15 to 20 mph, 35 mph gusts, 1/2 inch accumulation.
Currently: Clear, 15º F, Winds S 13 mph, gusts to 26 mph
Cover Photo: Trail 8
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Today’s Trail Report brought to you by: Team Sting, Lansing, MI
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 7 at stop sign just South of Trail 8, 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
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
8 West - Chatham
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
7 South - CR440
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
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
Very Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
419 East - Wetmore
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
419 West - Munising
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
418 - Au Train
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
422 - Miners Castle
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022 to H-58
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
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 2/19/2022
Ride with caution as moguls developed on long sweeping curve 2 miles east of Wetmore.
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