Petoskey Snowmobile Club – 01/19

Things are finally looking like winter around here, we got 4 inches yesterday and 6 or more last night, the winds blowing, most of the schools are closed, lake effect warnings on the tv and radio, its just great! Groomers are out trying to work with what we have, so when your out having fun be careful rounding curves and topping hills there just might be a groomer coming the other way. Nows the time to ride. Have fun an be safe..

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Mancelona Trail Report
Jordan Valley Trails Council
Updated: 01/19

Had some new snow last night and another half foot predicted. Trail conditions for the most part are very ridable and safe. There is not enough snow to make the trail completly smooth without digging into the dirt but we are able to take most of the bumps out so that the ride will be very good. The trail conditions drop off as you turn north along M66 out of the valley. The ride from there to East Jordan can be done but is not the best. I would not recomend trying to ride from East Jordan to Charlevoix yet. The weather report is calling for more snow this week so conditions should only improve. The JVTC has a new Dubie winged groomer this year that will be used on the Jordan Valley Trail and up to Charlevoix. This gives us two good drags and one that is well worn and waiting for replacement that we will do our best to keep together for the season. For everybody familiar with seeing the big Cat Challenger grooming through the Valley for the past 12 years it will not be seen this year. The Cat had a machanical failure so we have a John Deere tractor with Soucy tracks to use for this year and hopefully there will be enough money next year to replace the Cat with a new machine, Think Snow.

Snowfall overnight and continues today. Hopefully we get the 6 inches total they are calling for. We will be out grooming as soon as we can see due to the blowing and drifting.

The trails are all in their early state of grooming and we have not had enough snow to get all the holes and bumps covered with snow yet. There will be some bare spots in corners, you might find some rocks or stumps not fully covered so ride warily. It is early season riding, conditions will very greatly! Groomers will continue to run on different trails on a daily basis as conditions warrant.

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We will be taking over he 38 miles of trails groomed by Kinross Charter Township last season.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1-4 inches -Trail is in Very Fair Condition. Snow levels are pretty consistent.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1-4 inches -Trail is in Fair to Good Condition. Make sure you go with the flow of traffic when crossing the bridge.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 2-6 inches – Trail is Fair to Excellent Condition. Trail is in very good shape a great ride.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 1-3 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. Still need more snow to finish a great trail.

City curfew is from 1am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic, 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. There are a couple of water spots between 8 and 9 Mile Rd and South of 12 Mile Rd. When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop and south to Pickford, parts of Trail #49, #494, #472

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. Snow levels vary.

Kinross to Raco, Trail # #480 & #472

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. There is enough snow to ride without ruining equipment. There is 2-3 miles by the Spile Dam bridges is not very smooth!

The Downtown Trail has not been groomed yet, but it is marked. The city will not set up the barrels until we have enough snow.

Martin Cottle, Grooming Chairman

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