Trail Report
Thursday January 2, 2020 9:28AM
Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
1 general warning
2 trail warnings
FLAT BASE RE-ESTABLISHED
Overall trail conditions are good. Groomer Operators were able to get the soft wet snow shaped in and set flat over the last few days. We still need a good snowfall to further improve trail conditions and keep the current snow from getting over-processed. There are a few thin areas on Trail 419 near Munising and water flowing in sections of Trail 418 just east and west of Au Train. Other than that pretty nice riding conditions. There were a few rider incidents over the holidays on Trail 419 due to snow, terrain and ice conditions, please slow down. Make sure everyone arrives at your next destination and don’t let others push or pull you beyond your riding abilities.
Do a cold weather snow dance – Enjoy the Trails and Ride Safe!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations:
Trail 8 from 7 miles North of Shingleton to Trail 417, Trail 7 North and South to CR440, Trails 417 and 418
Today’s Forecast: Chance of Rain and Snow, High 37ºF, Winds S 5 to 10 mph
Currently: Light Snow, 33ºF, Winds S 3 mph
photos: Cover – Both Groomers meeting at Trail 7/8 Intersection, Gallery – Trails 8 and 7 North.
WARNING - TRAIL 419
- We have received reports of two separate injury incidents in different parts of Trail 419. For 2 miles from Munising heading toward Christmas, underlying rough terrain is creating bumpy conditions. Combing this with a thin base, little fresh snow and ice, corners are challenging. PLEASE SLOW DOWN and RIDE WITH CAUTION in that area.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Good
Dusting of new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Wednesday night.
8 West - Chatham
Good
Dusting of new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Tuesday and Wednesday.
7 South - CR440
Good
Dusting of new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Wednesday.
7 North - Christmas
Good
Dusting of new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, dirty snow near Christmas, groomed Wednesday night.
419 East - Wetmore
Good
Dusting of new snow, decent re-established base, groomed Wednesday.
419 West - Munising
Fair to Good
Dusting of new snow, bumps from underlying terrain in 2 mile area from Munising toward Christmas, remaining trail has decent re-established base, groomed Monday night.
We have received reports of two separate injury incidents in two different parts of Trail 419. For 2 miles from Munising heading toward Christmas, underlying rough terrain is creating bumpy conditions. Combing this with a thin base, little fresh snow and ice, corners are challenging, PLEASE SLOW DOWN and RIDE WITH CAUTION in that area.
418 - Au Train
Good
Dusting of new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Watch for recurring water crossings both East and West of Au Train
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Good
Dusting of new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Tuesday and Wednesday.
422 - Miners Castle
Fair to Good
Dusting of new snow, scheduled for grooming within the next 24 hours.
Wetmore Spur
Fair to Good
Dusting of new snow, scheduled for grooming within the next 24 hours.
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