Had a chance to get out on the trails myself yesterday and had an awesome ride. We were riding S of M55 and mostly in the forest. We’ve picked up more snow over the last few days and it has settled in to make a huge difference. It was obvious the further south we went the less snow we found but the trails were smooth–ICE and snow covered. No snirt anywhere. We didn’t go N of M55 where there is reported to be more snow. I haven’t received any recent reports on the condition of the White Pine or Cadillac West Business District to Pole Rd trail but I would expect they would be fair to good as of today.

We have a 2 inch hard-pack snow base over solid ice south of M55 (potential more north of M55 to Mesick.) It’s safe to say the snowmobile season is back on track here in the Cadillac area.

Snow accumulation: 7 to 10 inches

REMEMBER there are fewer signs in the woods this winter so when you finally do get a chance to ride, take your time and enjoy the ride. The need for speed may be costly to you and to others. Assume every trail is a winding trail and be ready for the next curve.

A reminder to those who enjoy riding the White Pine Trail, State Park officials have asked snowmobilers to ‘refrain from operating snowmobiles when less than four inches of snow cover the trail.’

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VIA CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
http://www.cadillacwinterpromotions.org/trailconditions.html

UPDATE: Got a call this afternoon from our President, Don Wing after he had spent the day grooming Trail 37 S to Trail 637 out of Boon. He reported that Trail 637 is better than fair but not quite good. Trail 37 S is fair particularly south of M55 where there seems to be less snow. He also reported regardless of where he went, he didn’t see any dirt on the trails. Groomer 2 out of Hoxeyville reports the trails are in good condition but warns of the underlying ice base throughout the system. This groomer also commented on the lack of dirt on the trails.

Here’s the latest report from Al Green, our Trail Coordinator: ‘Grooming of the Cadillac trails started back up yesterday with mixed results. Trail conditions range from fair to good. There is some ridable snow on most trails but it is very thin in the Cadillac West business district, the White Pine trail, and in all of the heavy wooded areas.

The farther north you go (Boon to Mesick) there seems to be more snow. As always, the wide open forest roads have the best riding conditions. There is a LOT of ice under the little bit of snow so please slow down. The groomers are going to keep running until they start pulling up dirt.’

Snow accumulation: 4 to 6 inches

REMEMBER there are fewer signs in the woods this winter so when you finally do get a chance to ride, take your time and enjoy the ride. The need for speed may be costly to you and to others. Assume every trail is a winding trail and be ready for the next curve.

A reminder to those who enjoy riding the White Pine Trail, State Park officials have asked snowmobilers to ‘refrain from operating snowmobiles when less than four inches of snow cover the trail.’

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VIA CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
http://www.cadillacwinterpromotions.org/trailconditions.html