Trail Report
Friday March 15, 2019 6:07AM
Very Good overall conditions
Light snowfall
1 general warning
2 trail warnings
TRAILS BEAT THE WARM WEATHER !
Overall excellent late season trail conditions but listed as very good until we get a groom on the entire system. We lost a noticeable 2 feet in off-trail snow depth with this warm spell and rain but the trails held strong. Hands-on trail inspections yesterday found all trails are smooth with a deep hard base. The only exception is one short flooded segment of Trail 418 noted in warning below, also see photos. Grooming Operations will resume late this afternoon. A light amount of Snow is forecast which will help in the grooming recovery work. Get out and enjoy some great late season riding!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations:
Operations are currently on hold and scheduled to resume late Friday afternoon.
Today’s Forecast: Snow Showers, 29 degrees, 25 to 35 mph Northwest wind. Up to 2 inches of snow by morning.
Cover Photo: Trail 419 West in excellent condition.
PLEASE ride with caution, stay right and be respectful, stay on the trail and off the throttle when in the towns.
WATER HAZARD - TRAIL 418
- A fast snow melt has created flooding on Trail 418. Location: 1 1/2 miles East of AuTrain. Please Avoid this area until further notice. Significant water is flowing down and across the trail. Deep slush for about 1/8 of a mile and very deep, slushy water just off the trail. Again please avoid this area so we can easily repair it once the water recedes. DETOUR: Take Trail 417 South from Brownstone Junction to Trail 8 East.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Monday night. Very light chop.
8 West - Chatham
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Monday night. Very light chop. A few inside corner moguls West of Trail 7 North.
7 South - CR440
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Monday. Very light chop.
7 North - Christmas
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Monday night. Smooth
419 East - Wetmore
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Monday night. Very light chop.
419 West - Munising
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Monday. Very light chop in a few corners.
418 - Au Train
Good
WARNING - Avoid use from AuTrain East to Trail 7. Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Monday. Very light chop.
TRAIL 418 NOTICE - WATER HAZARD Location: 1 1/2 miles East of AuTrain. Please Avoid this area until further notice. Significant water is flowing down and across the trail. There is deep slush for about 1/8 of a mile with very deep, slushy water just off the trail. Again please avoid this area so we can easily repair it once the water recedes. DETOUR: Take Trail 417 South from Brownstone Junction to Trail 8 East.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Monday. Very light chop.
422 - Miners Castle
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Tuesday. Very light chop.
STAY ON TRAIL! When crossing railroad tracks near Timber Products you must go onto the shoulder of M-28. Do Not cross directly over the tracks behind the signal. Trail is clearly signed so please respect the railroad.
Wetmore Spur
Very Good
Light Snow, groomed and set perfect Tuesday. Very light chop.
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