Trail Report

Trail Report

Sunday January 17, 2021 10:18AM

Poor overall conditions

Light lake-effect snow

1 general warning

4 trail warnings

THE SNOW JUST CAN’T GET STARTED

In the last 24 hours we did get the 1 to 2 inches of snow they were forecasting. Overall Trails across our system are Poor to Fair and un-groomable. Basically they are rideable if you do not mind a little chop and occasional gravel mix. It’s still crazy though, over 2 1/2 weeks of no significant snow and a forecast only calling for and inch or so again on Tuesday. Off trail there is about 4 to 6 inches of snow be measured. Grooming Operations will remain on hold until we see a substantial amount of snowfall. While we wait the crew has continued doing upgrades on the club owned equipment and work around the shop. Please hope for the best, continue the snow dances and Stay Tuned for updates!

Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: NONE, On-Hold

Forecast: Scattered Snow Showers, High 28ºF, Winds N 10 mph
Currently: Very light Lake Effect Snow, 29º F, Winds NE 9 mph

IMPORTANT National Forest Closure Notice!

- STAY ON GROOMED TRAILS in the Stevens Lake F-16 crash site area. These are Trails 7 to the North and East, Trail 2 to the South and Trail 411 to the West. Order in effect through September 30, 2021. Notice from the National Forest important for those who venture off-trail: "Just a heads up to remind riders to stay on trails especially around or near the crash site they can be fined or imprisoned if caught inside perimeter thanks" (Order and Map in images below shows area)

Trail Conditions

7 North - Trail 8 to Christmas

Fair

1 to 2 inches of new snow, thin rocky patches with minimal base. Panned 12/31/2020

7 South - Trail 8 to CR440

Fair

1 to 2 inches of new snow, thin rocky patches with minimal base. Panned 12/31/2020

8 North - Shingleton to H58

Fair

1 to 2 inches of new snow, thin rocky patches with minimal base. Panned 12/31/2020

8 East - Trail 7 South to Shingleton

Poor

1 to 2 inches of new snow, minimal base, thin and rocky as you approach Christmas.. Panned 12/31/2020

8 West - Trail 7 South to Chatham

Poor

An inch of new snow, thin rocky with minimal base. Un-groomable

Open Creek crossing between Munising and Wetmore. Not enough snow for culvert yet.

417 - Brownstone to Chatam 8

Poor

An inch of new snow, thin rocky patches, dirty snow. Un-groomable between Munising and Wetmore

Some corners are large patches of frozen water - ride with caution.

417 - Brownstone to Marquette

Poor

1 to 2 inches of new snow, thin rocky patches, dirty snow and minimal to no base. Panned from AuTrain East 12/31/2020

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

Poor

1 to 2 inches of new snow, very rocky and no base.

Extremely rocky, large rocks and un-groomable.

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

Fair

1 to 2 inches of new snow, some thin rocky patches and minimal base. 2 mile stretch along H-58 has no snow cover along guard rail sections. Panned 12/29/2020

WATCH FOR CARS/TRUCKS With low snow conditions vehicles are still traveling out the the Miners Castle overlook. Stay alert for vehicles once you enter the groomed section of Miner Castle Road.

419 - Trail 7 Christmas to Wetmore

Fair

1 to 2 inches new snow, thin rocky patches with minimal base.

419 East - Wetmore to Trail 8

Fair

419 West Spur - West Munising Access / Boat Launch

Good

420 - Wetmore to 422~8

Good

422 - Miners Castle

Good

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