Looks like spring is coming to the Keweenaw! Temps predicted in the upper 30s and low 40s for the next week or so. It won’t melt all of our snow, and the daffodils aren’t blooming quite yet, but things could get a little soft during the day. Maybe plan your riding for early morning, or late evening. — Via Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula Page

This is the Keweenaw trail system report for Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open and groomers are out working on them. Trails are in good to 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.

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 – 32 inches on the ground, 190 inches fallen to date as of 3/6/12
Keweenaw county –37 inches on the ground, 172.5 inches fallen to date as of 3/6/12

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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