Trail Report

Friday January 3, 2020 7:12AM

Good overall conditions

No snowfall

1 general warning

3 trail warnings

DECENT EARLY SEASON TRAILS

Overall trail conditions are good. Not much change since Groomer Operators were able to recover our flat base. 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 west of Au Train on Trail 418. We also have water flowing in sections of Trail 418 just east and west of Au Train. It was warm yesterday but nice riding conditions held on. Please ride responsible making sure everyone arrives at your next destination.

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, 418 and 422

Today’s Forecast: Flurries, High 30ºF, Winds NW 10 mph
Currently: Light Drizzle, 31ºF, Winds W 5 mph

photos: Cover – Allen testing the back-up machine before it heads over to Trenary Northern Trails, Gallery – Trails 422.

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

7 North - Trail 8 to Christmas

Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Thursday night.

7 South - Trail 8 to CR440

Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Thursday night.

8 North - Shingleton to H58

Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Wednesday night.

8 East - Trail 7 South to Shingleton

Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Thursday night.

8 West - Trail 7 South to Chatham

Fair to Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base east of Wetmore, groomed Thursday night. Rough, dirty snow between Munising and Wetmore

Rough conditions and a low snow culvert crossing between Wetmore and Munising - ride with caution.

417 - Brownstone to Chatam 8

Fair to Good

No new snow, rough thin and icy base for two miles from Munising heading toward Christmas. Remainder has a soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Tuesday night and scheduled for grooming within the next 24 hours.

For 2 miles from Munising heading toward Christmas, underlying rough terrain is creating bumpy conditions with a thin base, little fresh snow and ice making corners a challenge, PLEASE SLOW DOWN and RIDE WITH CAUTION in that area.

417 - Brownstone to Marquette

Fair to Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Thursday night.

Watch for recurring water crossings both East and West of Au Train

418 - East - Au Train / Forest Lake Rd to Trail 7

Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Thursday night.

418 - West - Au Train / Forest Lake Rd to Trail 417

Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Wednesday.

419 - Trail 7 Christmas to Wetmore

Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Thursday night.

419 East - Wetmore to Trail 8

Good

No new snow, flat, soft top with decent re-established base, groomed Thursday night.

419 West Spur - West Munising Access / Boat Launch

Good

420 - Wetmore to 422~8

Good

422 - Miners Castle

Good

Trail Reports

December 2019