Trail Report
Friday December 24, 2021 11:25AM
Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
0 general warnings
3 trail warnings
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Our entire trail system has been groomed with the last 36 hours with good overall trail conditions. Trail 8 is still a bit wet North of Shingleton and Trail 422 and Trail 419 have a few wet spots. Trails 417 and 418 are bit thin and rocky on the North West section of our trails. As of this morning Grooming Operations are on hold due to the rain and warm weather conditions. Timing is good with Christmas as traffic should be down today and tomorrow. The ground is still not really frozen in most areas so if out riding be conservative to reduce base damage. We will be watching temperatures and snow conditions closely with operation resuming as soon as possible. Do some serious Snow Dancing and Stay Tuned as we continue to report changing trail conditions.
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trail 8 from Shingleton to Trail 7 South, Trail 7 South to CR440, Trail 422 to Miner Castle, Trail 419 East and West. Currently on Hold
Forecast: Rain/Drizzle, 39º F, Winds S 15 to 20 mph with Gusts to 35 mph
Currently: Cloudy/Drizzle, 35º F, Winds S 9 mph with Gusts to 20 mph
Cover Photo: Trail 7/8 just West of M-94
Photos: Trail 8 North, 7/8, 7 North, 8 West, 418, 8
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Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Good
An inch or so of fresh snow a decent base. Last Groomed: 12/23/2021
8 West - Chatham
Good
An inch or so of fresh snow a decent base. Last Groomed: 12/22/2021
7 South - CR440
Good
An inch or so of fresh snow, thin base in open areas. Thinner as you head south toward CR440. Last Groomed: 12/23/2021
7 North - Christmas
Good
An inch or so of fresh snow with a fair base. Thinner base closer to Christmas. Last Groomed: 12/22/2021
419 East - Wetmore
Fair to Good
An inch or so of fresh 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: 12/23/2021
419 West - Munising
Fair to Good
An inch or so of fresh snow, may be icy and soft in water hole areas. All open but now but the 2 mile Frog Hollow section off of Brook Street is POOR, rough with soft wet areas and very dirty mixed snow. Last Groomed: 12/23/2021
RIDE WITH CAUTION - 2 mile section West of Munising from Brook Street heading toward Christmas - very large water holes were packed in, soft and very dirty in areas. Alternate route is: Follow ORV Detour: Brook Street North to Varnum West to St Martins Hill West/North to Gage Road West 2,000 feet to trail on corner heading South back to 419
418 - Au Train
Fair
An inch or so of fresh snow, minimal base to the East. West 5 miles are very thin sand/gravel/rocky trail especially along Lake Superior near AuTrain. Last Groomed: 12/22/2021
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Fair
An inch or so of fresh snow, minimal base on the North end which is rough and very rocky. Last Groomed: 12/22/2021
422 - Miners Castle
Fair to Good
An inch or so of fresh snow, fair base, a few large and deep water holes north of H58, 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: 12/23/2021
Ride with extreme caution on Trail 422 heading to Miners Castle about 3.5 miles North of M28. There is a very deep washout that cuts into the trail about 2 feet along the east edge. This will be present until we get more snow to pack it in.
Wetmore Spur
Good
An inch or so of fresh snow, fair base. Last Groomed: 12/22/2021
8 North - Shingleton
Fair to Good
An inch or so of fresh snow, fair base and a few wet areas, may be icy in water hole areas. Last Groomed: 12/22/2021
Watch for ice and water hole near the M94 crossing in Shingleton and use caution in the marsh area just east of the Shingleton Bridge.
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