Trail Report

Trail Report

Sunday January 29, 2023 7:28AM

Good overall conditions

Light snowfall

2 general warnings

2 trail warnings

TRAIL REPORT, Sunday, January 29, 2023 7:45 a.m.
A LITTLE MORE FRESH SNOW!
Overall Trails are in Good condition with some light, fresh snowfall. One machine is down for a hydraulic system flush. We do have neighboring clubs helping out to cover in the mean time. We still have hazardous water holes on Trail 418 so ride and cross with extreme caution (Map in images showing locations). Signs now mark both locations. Keep a close eye on conditions as you ride and stay right. Stay tuned for updates!

Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trails 7 from Buckhorn North, 8, 417, 418

24 Hour Forecast: Snow Showers, 19ºF, Winds NW 10 mph w/ Gusts to 20 mph, Accumulation: Less than 1 inch
Currently: Light Snow, 14ºF, Winds W 8 mph

Today’s Trail Report brought to you by: Embers Credit Union, Alger, Delta & Marquette Counties

TRAIL 419 WATER CROSSING

- Stay alert and watch for creek crossing between Munising and Wetmore. The culvert is currently removed. Cross the stream with caution.

TRAIL 418 WATER HAZARD

- Watch for water holes and flowing water near the East end of Trail 418. The East holes are not deep with a solid gravel base and cross-able. The West holes are deeper with a hard bottom. Use extreme caution when crossing.

Trail Conditions

7 North - Trail 8 to Christmas

Good

Flat, Light new snow, Good Base. Expect to get choppy. Groomed 1/28/2023

7 South - Trail 8 to CR440

Good

Flat, Light new snow, Good Base. Expect to get choppy. Groomed 1/28/2023

8 North - Shingleton to H58

Good

Fairly Flat, Light new snow, Good to Fair Base. Groomed 1/28/2023 from Buckhorn Road North

8 East - Trail 7 South to Shingleton

Good

Fairly Flat, Light new snow, Good to Fair Base. Groomed 1/28/2023

8 West - Trail 7 South to Chatham

Good

Fairly Flat, Light new snow, Good to Fair Base. Groomed 1/27/2023

WARNING - Stay alert and watch for creek crossing between Munising and Wetmore. The culvert is currently removed. Cross the stream with caution.

417 - Brownstone to Chatam 8

Good

Fairly Flat, Light new snow, Good to Fair Base. Groomed 1/28/2023, 1/27/2023 between Munising and Wetmore

417 - Brownstone to Marquette

Good

Fairly Flat, Light new snow, Good to Fair Base, Gravely near AuTrain. Groomed 1/27/2023

WARNING! - Watch for water holes and flowing water near the East end of Trail 418. The East holes are not deep with a solid gravel base and crossable. The West holes are deeper with a hard bottom. Use extreme caution when crossing.

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

Good

Flat, Light new snow, Good Base, rocky conditions on hill just South of the North gate. Groomed 1/27/2023

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

Good

Fairly Flat, Light new snow, Good to Fair Base. Groomed 1/27/2023

419 - Trail 7 Christmas to Wetmore

Good

Fairly Flat, Light new snow, Good to Fair Base. Groomed 1/27/2023

419 East - Wetmore to Trail 8

Good

Fairly Flat, Light new snow, Good to Fair Base. Expected to get rough. Groomed 1/28/2023

419 West Spur - West Munising Access / Boat Launch

Good

420 - Wetmore to 422~8

Good

422 - Miners Castle

Good

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