Winter has arrived. By 5 p.m. tonight we had received 5 inches of snow in the Cadillac West area.

I checked the White Pine Trail at about 4:30 p.m. and it had 2 inches of snow cover on the north end at the staging area. More snow forecasted this evening and throughout the day tomorrow. Today’s snow is light and fluffy and not ideal for making a base . We’ve had lots of wind to move the snow around. We’ll keep you posted as conditions change.

Remember the State Park folks have asked we not ride on the White Pine Trail until there is at least 4 inches of snow on it.

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To better access the forest trails, you’ll want to use one of the Staging Areas below:

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

Note: The porta-a-johns were removed from our staging areas today as our contracts on them expired 3-15-13.

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

Definitely looks and feels like winter outside! Its been snowing most of the day. The trails are covered, and there is enough snow to ride. A few people had been thru the trail and its still covered white. I measured about 4 1/2 – 5 inches.

Snow continues in the forecast thru several days. If this continues it should be riding time for everyone.

Give us a call and make our reservation for the weekend. Hot breakfast is included in the room price. Park by your room, and be on the trail within minutes.

Rays Retreat Country Inn, 989-732-2703 or 989-732-4914