EVENING UPDATE: Just got off the phone with Groomer Guy Bill up in Maple City he was just making the turn around at Alysworth Rd and heading back up to Maple City on Trail #3. They have about 4-6 inches of base and are getting intense heavy snow showers this evening.

Schools are Closed….TRAILS ARE OPEN !!! Redneck Snow Stick reads 11 inches of snow this morning. Groomer Joel just headed out on the south Trail #3 from Kaleva to High Bridge. Groomer Jeff is out on Trail #39.

Copemish area will be groomed this evening. Bear Lake spur tomorrow. Proceed with CAUTION: North of Kaleva just as you are heading out of town there are some water holes and thin ice, Bear Lake spur has a logging operation in the Norconk swamp area and Logging is currently going on just North of Honor on Trail #3 so watch for large ruts, lots of dirt and slow moving equipment.

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Benzie Visitor Bureau – 12/15

Hi all! WE have gotten some more snow and trails are looking ‘fair’! There is about a 5′ base and snow fall of 12-14′! Woohooh! Since its still super cold the snow is not great for packing but our groomers have been our building up the base and all trails have been panned at least once. They will continue to go out as needed so watch out for them! BEWARE AND USE CAUTION on Trail #3 North of Kaleva – the first mile or you will find water holes and thin ice. On the Bear Lake spur there is currently a logging operation going on so watch for large trucks and tractors there. Another logging area is reported on Trail #3 North of US31 near Honor so watch for large ruts, dirt and slow moving heavy equipment in that area. So – ride safe, keep your eyes open and slow down! Keep in touch! I love your emails! THANKS TONS for the email FedEx Lloyd! SEEYA on the trails! Carol

http://www.visitbenzie.com/seasonal-snow-reports-24/

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We are up to 20 inches.

Groomers were out yesterday and today until the heavy snowfall made it difficult and unsafe for anyone.

Our riders are excited to be here for the start of the week. Not that many riders, and the fun of busting thru the fresh snowfall as well as enjoy good trails.

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If you’re looking for a place to stay close to the trail – give us a call! The trail is directly in front of us. We offer a hot breakfast in the room price.

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