TRAILS ARE AWESOME!
No significant changes with overall excellent trail conditions, a light but steady amount of riders and smooth trails. The base is rock hard and flat with a nice groomed layer of softer snow. Great grooming results last night with a few problem areas near AuTrain on Trail 418 in the Drifting Zones.
Prior to last nights run we had some last minute repairs to do on the groomers. Operator Keith had a chance meet up with with David in a U.P. Central Groomer at the Brownstone Intersection last night. Took a short break with a good groomer talk conversation. (pictures)
Great riding conditions so get out and enjoy the trails
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations:
Trails 8 East to 7 miles north of Shingleton and 8 West, Trail 7 North to Christmas, Trail 417, Trail 418, Trail 419 East and Wetmore Spur.
Today’s Forecast: Sunny, 34 degrees, 10 t 15 mph Southwest wind. Winter Weather Advisory with 6 inches of snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
Cover Photo: Trail 8 East – east end of the AuTrain Drifting area on Trail 418.
PLEASE ride with caution, stay right and be respectful, stay on the trail and off the throttle when in the towns.
WATCH FOR GROOMERS
- Machines are often running two shifts so please be alert and watch for groomers day and night. Please SLOW-DOWN on the corners, especially those long sweeping ones.
7 North - Trail 8 to Christmas
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect to 7 miles north of Shingleton Friday night. Very Light chop prior to grooming.
7 South - Trail 8 to CR440
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect Friday night. Very Light chop prior to grooming. For 4 miles West of trail 7 North you will see moguls develop on the inside of corners.
8 North - Shingleton to H58
Very Good
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect Tuesday. Scheduled for grooming today.
8 East - Trail 7 South to Shingleton
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect Friday night. Very Light chop prior to grooming.
8 West - Trail 7 South to Chatham
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set Friday night. Very Light chop prior to grooming.
417 - Brownstone to Chatam 8
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect Friday night. Very Light chop prior to grooming.
417 - Brownstone to Marquette
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect Friday night. Very Light chop prior to grooming. Long rollers in the drifting areas. See warning below.
Ride with CAUTION near Au Train and the drifting area along the Lake Shore. Large drifts have some long rollers and twisted type grooming results. There is also one very hole that keeps appearing. Slow down and stay alert in this area.
418 - East - Au Train / Forest Lake Rd to Trail 7
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect Friday night. A few rollers were cut down but may return.
418 - West - Au Train / Forest Lake Rd to Trail 417
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect Thursday.
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.
419 - Trail 7 Christmas to Wetmore
Excellent
No new snowfall, groomed and set perfect Friday night.
419 East - Wetmore to Trail 8
Good
419 West Spur - West Munising Access / Boat Launch
Good
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