Michigan Trail Report

Trail Reports


Newberry Trail Report – VisitNewberry.com – 01/20

January 20, 2011 8:00 A.M.

Trails are in good condition. Stan and Joe headed to Pine Stump. Trail #9 is in good condition.

Groomer Bert reported Trail #45 to the Falls is in Very good condition. Thank you to Paradise groomers for there help getting from the falls to County Rd. 500, they reported no water holes.

Trail #2/9 to Trout Lake and Eppoufette is thin in spots, but in good condition over all. Groomer Doug reported the trail is in good condition. Jeff is headed to to Rexton / Eppoufette.

Be careful on the corners as they may be icy.

Snow is expected today with up to 6" by Friday. There is blowing and drifting. The wind chill for tonight is for 20 below.

There is logging on Trail #45 North of Skyline Dr. for 4 to 5 miles. There is also logging South of M-123 on Trail #45.

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

It has come to my attention that there is no fuel symbol on the snowmobile trail map for the North Store. The North Store is located at Wolf Inn Jct. They are open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.

We need more snow! And cold weather.

The cerfew 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,

January 20, 2012 |

Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/20

Cold temps today and tonight will be helpful to firm things up.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Logging is planned off South Boundary Road so watch for signs and plowed areas. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…

The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.

Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

January 20, 2012 |
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