MARCH 2, 2012 8:00 A.M. – The snow yesterday really helped the trails. Trail #9 to Pine Stump Jct/Holland Lake staging area is in good condition. The trail from town to 6 miles north is in fair condition then it improves to good condition to County Rd.415,/Trail #498 then conditions improve to very good up to Holland Lake Staging area.

We groomed Trail #45 to the Falls, the trail has been upgraded to good to very good condition all the way to the falls.

Trail #2/9 toRexton, Trout Lake and Eppoufette is in good condition over all, with a 4 to 6" base. There is ice around the airport.

There is logging on Trail #45 North of Skyline Dr. for 4 to 5 miles.

Logging on Trail #498 North of Co. Rd. 455, be careful in these areas, as the trail may be plowed.

THE NORTH STORE ON CO. RD. 407, IS CLOSED AS OF FEBRUARY 27.

We need more snow! And cold weather.

The curfew for the Village of Newberry is 11:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M.

FYI: There will not be gas at Rainbow Lodge this year as they are closing for the winter. There is a gas pump logo on the trail map, but they will be CLOSED. The map is new for this year,and I recieved the information about Rainbow Lodge after the maps went to the printer.

LODGING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEWBERRY

COMFORT INN OF NEWBERRY at www.newberrymichigan.net

GATEWAY MOTEL at www.gatewaymi.com

HALFWAY LAKE at www.halfwaylake.com

PARK-A-WAY www.theeveningstarmotel.com,

It’s rather a lovely morning on the Keweenaw. Started out quite foggy, but here in Calumet it looks like the sun is trying to appear. Temps in the 20s this weekend – a great time to be out and about. All the trails are in great shape. Lodging is a little slim right now with all the action, but there is still availability – give us a call at 800-338-7982 if you’re having a problem finding a bed. — Via Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula Page

This is the Keweenaw trail system report for Friday, March 2, 2012.

The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open and groomers are out working on them. Trails are in very good condition. Remember to watch out for the groomers when you’re out on the trails….they have the right of way!!! Please watch out for deer on the trails too.

The CopperDog 150 sled dog race will be held on portions of the snowmobile trail system March 2 through March 4. Please use caution and take advantage of alternate routes. Friday Night from 7 to 11 pm, Stage 1, the dogs will run trails 122, 124, trail 3 from Phoenix to the north end of trail 130 and into Eagle Harbor. Saturday from 9 am to 1:15 pm, Stage 2, they will run the north end of trail 130 to 132 to 134 to Copper Harbor. Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm, Stage 3, is trail 3 from Copper Harbor to Calumet. Anyone with any questions on this can call the CVB at 906-337-4579 or 800-SNOWFALL.

There is logging on a portion of Trail 133.

Please be aware that if you snowmobile on U.S. Coast Guard property you could face federal trespass charges.

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau asks that you stay on the trails, STAY OFF THE ICE, respect private property, do not drink and drive, and above all else, please, drive safely. The signs on the snowmobile trails are there for the riders’ safety. Please, DO NOT remove or destroy these signs.

Snowfall & Weather Report:
Houghton county – 36 inches on the ground, 181 inches fallen to date as of 3/1/12
Keweenaw county –32 inches on the ground, 160.5 inches fallen to date as of 3/2/12

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