TRAIL CONDITIONS:

Forest trails (west of Cadillac): Very Good

Boon-North to Mesick: Good

In-town trail: Poor to Fair

White Pine Trail: Fair to Good

Warm afternoon temperatures have been taking a toll on the trail system the last couple of days. We haven’t received any additional snow recently either. There’s still some good riding in the forest but it would be a good idea to plan on starting from one of the following staging areas:

33 Rd Staging Area–S of M-55–approx.. 3 miles west of Cadillac on M-55 (watch for signs)

Caberfae Staging Area–approx.. 12 miles west of Cadillac on M-55 (watch for signs)

Boon Staging Area–park in plowed area south of Boon Grocery

Our groomers are out there every day as long as temperature and snow conditions permit. Keep in mind the drags don’t work when temperatures get much above freezing. That’s also the time when trail conditions deteriorate quickly.

There isn’t much if any snow in the immediate forecast for us. It’s March though–anything can happen.

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

Trail Conditions: Very Good to Excellent

Just returned from a ride south of Cadillac on the White Pine Trail to Reed City, east to Baldwin, north to Irons area and then back east into the Cadillac system. The trails were all smooth and a joy to ride. Our trail permit dollars are being well spent area wide taking care of the trails. For those of you who are able to ride mid-week know what a privilege it is. Traffic is light and the trails are generally smooth as glass. It’s impossible for the groomers to keep up with the demands of the heavy traffic the weekends bring. They sure try.

Get out there and ride. Tomorrow is March 1–yikes!

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