Trail Report

Thursday December 6, 2018 7:43AM

Poor overall conditions

Lake-effect snow

1 general warning

4 trail warnings

Almost There!
The ground is covered with 3 inches of fresh snow this morning. We will only be doing some spot grooming to finish freezing things in and build a base. No regular grooming yet.
Today’s forecast is for a sunny 26 degrees, 2 inches of snow and 20 mph NW winds. Temperatures are to drop which will help speed up the freeze. Up to 4 inches of snow over the next 24 hours.
If you must venture out please ride conservatively and not dig holes when you you accelerate. A hard flat trail base makes for a great season of grooming and riding.
Keep Sow Dancing and we will continue to do what we can in preparation. Stay tuned for updates!
(Today’s photos are more from Chris and Keith packing in and working Trails 7, 8, 417 & 418 Monday night)

Water Hazards

- Flowing water areas and deep wet areas are not frozen solid yet. Ride with caution.

Trail Conditions

8 East - Shingleton

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base. Riding conditions poor with some rocky areas. Gates are OPEN in Shingleton.

Ride with caution in 1/2 mile wetland section just North of Shingleton, many wet areas are not frozen solid along M-94 and heading North of Shingleton. Some of these wet areas are a foot or two deep.

8 West - Chatham

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base. Riding conditions poor with some rocky areas.

7 South - CR440

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base. Riding conditions poor with some rocky areas.

7 North - Christmas

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base. Riding conditions poor with some rocky areas.

Logging Operations from Ridge Road as you near Christmas. Watch for large trucks and give right of way.

419 East - Wetmore

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base with some rocky areas.

419 West - Munising

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base with some rocky areas.

TRAIL CLOSED leaving Munising toward Christmas from Brook Street for about 2 miles (Frog Hollow), impassable with large water and mud holes. Construction in this section is continuing as weather permits, watch for heavy equipment.

418 - Au Train

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base with some rocky areas.

417 - Brownstone Jnct.

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow and NO base. Riding conditions poor with very rocky areas.

422 - Miners Castle

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base with some rocky areas.

Wet areas and water holes along the middle section of this trail, just south of H-58.

Wetmore Spur

Poor

2 to 3 inches of fresh snow on a thin base with some rocky areas.