Thursday, March 7, 2012
Snow accumulation: 0 inches* (some in the forest–not much)
We lost the snow almost as quickly as it came. The trails are a mess if they exist at all. Where there is snow it’s slush or snirt–not a pretty picture. The White Pine is down to pavement. The Cadillac West/InTown Trail is mostly green or brown. It appears for the next week or so spring has sprung as we have more 40 to 50 degree days in the foreseeable future. The best we can hope for is a spring break snow storm. We never rule those out.
The guys have been working non-stop since the storm clearing the trail system of fallen trees and brush. It’s been a back-breaking job. They are working today down by the Pine River Bridge. The White Pine Trail is yet to be done. We have had such high winds the last couple of days the guys are afraid there have been some additional trees come down in areas they have already cleared.
We hope this isn’t the end of the season but it could be–stay tuned.
Staging areas: Our trail system has numerous staging areas for your convenience:
Tustin
Bristol
33 Rd (Off M55)
44 Rd (Off M115)
27 Rd (Off M55)
Caberfae(Off M55)
Have fun and ride safely.
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VIA CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
http://www.cadillacwinterpromotions.org/trailconditions.html
March 7, 2012 | Cadillac Trails
Tuesday, March 5, 2012
Snow accumulation: 15 inches* (in the forest–up to 24 inches)
If you had a chance to ride in the area this weekend, it was certainly an adventure–no one expected. When I mentioned in Saturday’s post ‘expect the unexpected’, I had no idea how right on I was because that is exactly what sledders found around every corner when they hit the trail that morning. Trees down, snow-laden branches overhanging the trail and debris everywhere. Saturday made for fun riding, Sunday it became more frustrating. Granted people had found routes through, around and on top of the trees and debris but the trails were showing signs of wear due to traffic and warm temperatures not to mention no grooming. Yesterday, wasn’t much better. The groomers are out there every day but don’t make much headway as they have to stop to clean debris as they go. We have guys in 4 x 4s helping too. Our priority now is to CLEAN THE TRAIL TO MAKE THEM SAFE and to get our equipment through safely as well. We apologize that some of the trails are getting pretty rough because we can’t get to them. Hopefully we will soon.
As for riding in the area, play it smart by trailering to Staging Area near a groomer barn. That would be the Caberfae Staging Lot of M55 and Boon by the Boon Grocery. Leaving west from the 33 Rd Staging Area will be rough for a short distance before you pick up the groomer trail. There’s smooth riding in the area where the groomers are working so go for it. But continue to ‘expect the unexpected.’ Have fun, be safe.
Staging areas: Our trail system has numerous staging areas for your convenience:
Tustin
Bristol
33 Rd (Off M55)
44 Rd (Off M115)
27 Rd (Off M55)
Caberfae(Off M55)
Have fun and ride safely.
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VIA CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
http://www.cadillacwinterpromotions.org/trailconditions.html
March 5, 2012 | Cadillac Trails
