Trail Report
Saturday March 5, 2022 6:16AM
Very Good overall conditions
Freezing drizzle
1 general warning
3 trail warnings
Great Trails Ahead of the Rain!
Overall trails are in very good condition with some great late season riding available. We have had a few rollers develop with using this smaller groomer set-up so stay alert for changing trail conditions. Thanks to Schoolcraft County Motorized Trails Association for grooming Trail 8 North of Shingleton and Big Bay De Noc Snowmobile Club for grooming Trail 7 South of Buckhorn. We will continue to do what we can with the Programs Spare Bully, our club owned John Deere 7130 and help from our neighbors. Bully parts arrived and that has been getting repaired but of course we found another hydraulic leak. Still awaiting a return delivery date on the Big Deere. Rain in the forecast so lets hope it stays close to freezing. Temperatures may affect groom-ability so we will be watching closely to determine a hold or not. Ride to the Right and Stay Tuned for updates!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trail 8 from Trail 7North intersection East to 7 miles North of Shingleton, Trail 7 from CR440 North to Christmas, Trail 419.
24 Hour Forecast: Winter Weather Advisory, Freezing Rain with Snow changing to Rain, 34º F, Winds SE 10 to 15 mph, Gusts to 30 mph
Currently: Cloudy, 27º F, Winds SE 3 mph
Cover Photo: Operator Les and the John Deere 7130 grooming Trail 419
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ROLLERS DEVELOPING
- We have been finding some very large rollers developing in a few sections of Trail 8 and Trail 7 just north of Buckhorn Road. Operators are cutting them out as much as possible but they continue to return throughout the day. PLEASE stay alert for changing trail conditions.
Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Very Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 3/4/2022
Stay alert for changing trail conditions and large developing Rollers. Especially just West of the Doty Bridge and just East of Trail 7 North.
8 West - Chatham
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 3/4/2022
7 South - CR440
Very Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 3/4/2022
TRAIL 7 SOUTH HAZARD! A trouble spot has returned again this year about 1/2 mile south of Doe Lake Road (roughly 2 1/2 miles south of Buckhorn) a large hole and bump develop from traffic through the day. PLEASE slow down in this area and ride with caution. Also stay alert for large developing rollers North of Buckhorn Road
7 North - Christmas
Very Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Watch for icy corners closer to Christmas. Last Groomed: 3/4/2022
419 East - Wetmore
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Expect moguls to develop from Wetmore South to Trail 8. Last Groomed: 3/4/2022
419 West - Munising
Very Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 3/4/2022
418 - Au Train
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 3/3/2022
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 3/3/2022
422 - Miners Castle
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. Expected to get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 3/2/2022
DETOUR IN PLACE Trail 422 has a small detour near Miners Castle Road. Please look at map below for clarification. A short section will be shared with Logging Trucks. PLEASE stay alert, give trucks the right of way and let them pass through before entering the shared section of trail.
Wetmore Spur
Good
No new snow, grooming flat with a good base. May get choppy throughout the day. Last Groomed: 3/3/2022
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