Trail Report

Wednesday January 5, 2022 6:19AM

Good overall conditions

Light lake-effect snow

0 general warnings

7 trail warnings

SNOW COMING!

A dusting of new snow this morning, still lighter traffic and a trail system in overall good condition, fair to poor in towns and near roadways. There are some icy corners and gravel mix snow in the outlying areas so ride with caution. Groomer Operators were again getting really good results last night. We are under a Winter Weather Advisory that just started through 7pm Thursday with a Northeaster coming through. That usually sets up for heavier Lake Effect Snow from Munising West. Lets hope for the higher end of the 3 to 8 inches of snow forecast so we can bump trail conditions up a few notches. Right now there is actually some really good riding to be had considering the limited snow. Ride safe, stay right and enjoy! Keep doing the Cold Weather Snow Dancing and Stay Tuned for updates!

Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trail 8 from West Trail 417 intersection East to 7 miles North of Shingleton, Trail 419 from Wetmore South, Trail 7 from Buckhorn Road North to Christmas, Trail 422 to Miners Castle Road, Wetmore Spur.

Forecast: Winter Weather Advisory, Snow, 28º F ↓ 12º F, Winds NE 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph
Currently: Light Lake Effect Snow, 28º F, Winds NE 5

Cover Photo: Trail 422
Gallery: Trail 8 and 422

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Trail Conditions

7 North - Trail 8 to Christmas

Good

Dusting of new snow with a decent base. Last Groomed: 1/4/2022

7 South - Trail 8 to CR440

Good

Dusting of new snow with a decent base. Last Groomed: 1/4/2022

8 North - Shingleton to H58

Good

Dusting of new snow, fair base. Thinner in open areas as you head south toward CR440. Last Groomed: 1/4/2022 from Buckhorn Road North, 1/3/2022 South of that to CR440

Watch for Icy Corners, stay right and ride with caution.

8 East - Trail 7 South to Shingleton

Good

Dusting of new snow, fair base. Thinner in the hills as you approach Christmas Last Groomed: 1/4/2022

Watch for Icy Corners, stay right and ride with caution.

8 West - Trail 7 South to Chatham

Fair to Good

Dusting of new snow with a fair base from Trail 8 North into Wetmore, Thin and and dirty snow along M28 entering Munising, may be icy and soft in water hole areas. Last Groomed: 1/3/2022

Watch for Icy Corners, stay right and ride with caution.

417 - Brownstone to Chatam 8

Fair to Good

Dusting of new snow, may be icy and soft in water hole areas. Rough, 2 mile Frog Hollow section off of Brook Street is POOR, rough with soft wet areas and thin, dirty mixed snow. Last Groomed: 1/3/2022

Watch for Icy Corners, stay right and ride with caution.

417 - Brownstone to Marquette

Fair

Dusting of new snow, fair base to the East. West 5 miles are very thin sand/gravel/rocky trail especially along Lake Superior near AuTrain with bare sections. Last Groomed: 1/2/2022

Cross Au Train River bridge with caution as west end railings were damaged a few days ago.

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

Fair to Good

Dusting of new snow, minimal base on the North end which is rough and very rocky. Last Groomed: 1/2/2022

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

Good

Dusting of new snow, may be icy in wet areas. very little snow cover on 2 mile section of H58. Watch for ruts on Miner Castle Road as some vehicles are attempting to drive it. Last Groomed: 1/4/2022 North to Miner Castle Road

Watch for ruts from significant vehicle traffic to Miners Castle. Also watch for Icy Corners, stay right and ride with caution

419 - Trail 7 Christmas to Wetmore

Good

Dusting of new snow, fair base. Watch for a few moguls that develop along M28 near narrow sweeping curve. Last Groomed: 1/4/2022

419 East - Wetmore to Trail 8

Good

Dusting of new snow, fair to thin base closer to Shingleton, some icy in corners with wet areas on North edge of Trail just East of Shingleton bridge. Dirty snow in Shingleton - M28 crossing area. Last Groomed: 1/4/2022

Watch for Icy Corners, stay right and ride with caution.

419 West Spur - West Munising Access / Boat Launch

Good

420 - Wetmore to 422~8

Good

422 - Miners Castle

Good

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