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Trail Report
Monday January 21, 2019 7:24AM
Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
1 general warning
5 trail warnings
Trails Good- No Heat Bad!
Trails are still holding fairly flat and grooming nicely with a little new snow every day. The Bully groomed from Wetmore, Trail 419 East, Trail 8 West and Trail 7 South to CR440 and back yesterday. Last night the Bully ran from Wetmore, Trail 419 East, Trail 8 West and Trail 7 South to Buckhorn Road, then on Trail 8 to 7 miles North of Shingleton and back. Great grooming results both daytime and night.
The bad – We lost the climate control heat in the John Deere Saturday night and the area spare is working in Seney. Tom is on it for repair with expedited parts on order, unfortunately it’s still a few days. If all goes as planned we are looking at best having it back on the trails Wednesday. Too bad the new machine wont be here until next week. Grooming plans will be held good with Trenary Northern Trails helping on Trail 8 from Trail 417 to Trail 7 North. We will be watching closely and also have U.P. Central help on the West end if needed.
Today’s Forecast: Isolated Snow Showers, 16 degrees and 5 to 10 mph S wind.
PLEASE ride with caution, stay right and be respectful, stay on the trail and off the throttle when in the towns.
Keep Snow Dancing with your friends and stay tuned for updates!
(Today’s photo of Trial 8 North of Shingleton)
WATCH FOR GROOMERS!
- We have machines running both daytime and nighttime grooming runs. Please stay alert for grooming equipment on the trails.
Trail Conditions
7 North - Trail 8 to Christmas
Good
Light fresh snow. The trail is flat. The 7 mile section north of Shingleton groomed out great last night but a high traffic section so may get rough between runs.
STAY ON THE TRAIL IN SHINGLETON! Please respect the welcoming residents.
7 South - Trail 8 to CR440
Good
Light fresh snow. Trail is flat and groomed well Saturday night. The corners between Trail 7 North and Forest Lake Road are expected to build banks and moguls as the day progresses.
8 North - Shingleton to H58
Good
Light fresh snow. Trail is flat and groomed well yesterday.
8 East - Trail 7 South to Shingleton
Good
Light fresh snow. Trail is a little choppy. Icy for last two miles as you approach Christmas.
Logging operations in effect near Christmas - watch for trucks and give right-of-way.
8 West - Trail 7 South to Chatham
Good
Light fresh snow. Groomed multiple times daily. High traffic trail so it may get rough between grooming runs.
417 - Brownstone to Chatam 8
Good
Light fresh snow small moguls. Some larger hills are icy and a few icy/wet spots develop closer to Munising. Some icy corners between Wetmore and Munising. Groomed Friday night.
Logging operations in effect near Christmas - watch for trucks and give right-of-way.
417 - Brownstone to Marquette
Fair to Good
Light fresh snow. Trail is a bit choppy in areas. A two mile section just West of AuTrain is thin with a gravel mix.
418 - East - Au Train / Forest Lake Rd to Trail 7
Good
Light fresh snow. Trail is a bit choppy in areas.
418 - West - Au Train / Forest Lake Rd to Trail 417
Good
Light fresh snow. Trail is mainly flat but does get a little choppy in areas between M-28 and H-58. Groomed well Saturday night.
STAY ON TRAIL! Follow Trail onto M-28 shoulder at Railroad Crossing near Timber Products. Do not cross the railroad tracks!
419 - Trail 7 Christmas to Wetmore
Good
light fresh snow. Groomed well Sunday night.
Use Caution in areas of steep side hill conditions near East end.
419 East - Wetmore to Trail 8
Good
419 West Spur - West Munising Access / Boat Launch
Good
420 - Wetmore to 422~8
Good
422 - Miners Castle
Good
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