Trail Report

Monday December 23, 2019 8:33AM

Good overall conditions

No snowfall

1 general warning

3 trail warnings

GOOD TRAILS
Still overall good trails but one machine still down. If all goes well the Bully will be back up and running today. Contract work is underway with Trail 417 cleared and 418 expected to be completed Monday. The Big Deere (Sasquatch) ran from Shingleton on Trail 8 to Trail 419, up into Wetmore, along the M-28 Wetmore spur then Trail 8 North of the Tanglewood and back last night with great results. Operators continue to report new down-fall and tree clearing needed on their runs so ride alert.
We will continue to do the best we can and groom as much as possible over Christmas around Family Celebrations – Enjoy the Trails and Ride Safe!

Past 24 hour Grooming Operations:
Trail 8 from Shingleton to Trail 419 into Wetmore, Wetmore Spur, Trail 8 segment North of Shingleton, Trail 422

Today’s Forecast: Sunny, High 34ºF, Winds N 10 to 20 mph with 25 mph gusts
Currently: 30ºF, Winds SW 3 mph

Cover Photo: Another tree down, cleared by Groomer Operator

WORK IN PROGRESS ON TRAILS 417 & 418

- Trees down. broken and/or leaning across the trails on Trail 418. Ride with caution and watch for machines and volunteer crews out there clearing the trails. Trail 417 has been cleared but NOT groomed yet. Areas that are being worked on are extremely rough with big holes in the trail.

Trail Conditions

8 East - Shingleton

Very Good

No new snow, Groomed Sunday night.

8 West - Chatham

Good

No new snow, Groomed Saturday night.

7 South - CR440

Good

No new snow, Groomed Saturday night to Buckhorn Road and Thursday night to CR440.

7 North - Christmas

Good

No new snow, Groomed Saturday night.

419 East - Wetmore

Good

No new snow, Groomed Sunday night from Trail 8 to Wetmore. Remainder groomed Friday night.

419 West - Munising

Fair to Good

No new snow, Groomed Friday night.

418 - Au Train

Poor

No new snow, Trees Down, Clearing in process. Clear from Brownstone intersection East to Au Train but not groomed, very rough. Watch for equipment and workers.

Trees down with clearing in process - ride with extreme caution and watch for volunteer workers and equipment.

417 - Brownstone Jnct.

Poor

No new snow, Cleared but Not groomed, very rough. Was on schedule for grooming Saturday night but Pisten Bully broke down and had to limp back to Christmas.

Trees cleared but NOT groomed - ride with extreme caution.

422 - Miners Castle

Good

No new snow, Groomed Friday night.

STAY ON TRAIL AND OFF THE RAILROAD TRACKS - near the south end, follow Trail 422 groomer path onto the shoulder of M-28 when crossing the railroad tracks.

Wetmore Spur

Very Good

No new snow, Groomed Sunday night.