Trail Report
Sunday January 27, 2019 9:10AM
Very Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
1 general warning
5 trail warnings
EXCELLENT RIDING CONDITIONS!
Overall trail conditions are very good with some in excellent condition. Still having bitter cold temperatures with groomed trails setting fast. It is warmer today at -4 degrees with a Winter Storm Warning, be sure you are dressed properly and have friend riding with you.
Past 24 hour Grooming runs:
Operator Chris groomed Trail 8 East to Shingleton, Trail 422 up to Miners Castle and the Wetmore Spur yesterday. Operator Daryl ran the Deere grooming Trail 8 West and Trail 7 South down to CR440 and back yesterday. Last night Operator Quest ran the Deere grooming Trail 8 East to 7 miles North of Shingleton and back. Operator Tyler groomed with the Bully out Trail 419 East grooming Trail 8 West to Trail 417 intersection, Trail 7 North into Christmas and back. New snow falling and all runs were getting very good grooming results with night runs setting quickly.
Groomer Progress:
Tom, Al, Keith and Dave spent the afternoon working on the brush guard for the new John Deere. All of the attach points and supporting cross members are completed. It’s looking good with Tom’s build as we go vision and Al’s master welding skills. Thanks Al for putting our old welder together and getting it working so we have one in the shop now. Hopefully today the brush guard is finished up and ready for paint.
Today’s Forecast: Winter Storm Warning Lake-Effect Snow, 2 degrees and 10 to 20 mph West wind. 1 to 2 inches accumulation. Wind Chill -20 degrees today.
We are welcoming another Trail System Sponsor: PEOPLES STATE BANK of MUNISING.
Thank You for your support!
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’s Trails 8 West and 7 North)
WATCH FOR GROOMERS
- We have machines running both daytime and nighttime grooming runs. Please stay alert for grooming equipment on the trails.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Excellent
Light fresh snow, groomed and set very good Saturday night. The 7 mile section north of Shingleton is a high traffic section so may get rough between runs.
1 Mile West of the Doty Bridge a large depression and bump keeps appearing as the day progresses - RIDE WITH CAUTION!
8 West - Chatham
Excellent
Light fresh snow, groomed and set very good Saturday night. Trail is flat.
3/4 Mile West of H-13 a series of large depressions keep appearing as the day progresses - RIDE WITH CAUTION!
7 South - CR440
Very Good
Light fresh snow, groomed and set very good Saturday and again to Buckhorn Road Saturday night. Trail is flat.
1/4 mile South of Doe Lake Road a large depression and bump keeps appearing as the day progresses - RIDE WITH CAUTION!
7 North - Christmas
Excellent
Light fresh snow, groomed and set very good Saturday night. Trail is flat.
419 East - Wetmore
Very Good
Light fresh snow, Groomed multiple times daily. High traffic trail so it may get choppy between grooming runs.
419 West - Munising
Very Good
Light fresh snow, groomed and set very good Friday night. Trail is flat. Trail will get choppy between Wetmore and Munising. Not enough snow to work with having tight corners.
418 - Au Train
Very Good
Light fresh snow, groomed and set very good Friday night.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Very Good
Light fresh snow, groomed and set very good Friday night.
422 - Miners Castle
Very Good
Heavy fresh snow, groomed and set very good Saturday and again to H-58 Saturday night. Trail is flat.
STAY ON TRAIL! Follow Trail onto M-28 shoulder at Railroad Crossing near Timber Products. Do not cross the railroad tracks!
Wetmore Spur
Very Good
Light fresh snow, groomed and set very good Saturday night. Trail is flat.
Use Caution in areas of steep side hill conditions near East end.
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