Benzie Visitor Bureau – 01/18

Hi All! Happy Hump Day! Well thankfully we had a bit of snow last week in a system that came thru and now last night we got another 4-6′ or so! Hallelujah! Trails were certainly rideable after the last snow and were even groomable! So this new snow is gonna make it pretty darn good! Forecast calls for a few more inches tonight too, so it’s looking like its gonna be a good weekend so get er’ ready and get out and ride! Woohooh! Mark your calendars for Benzie’s big Winterfest coming up February 11! Snowmobile poker run, food, fun, fireworks and more! Drop me a note that you’re out there and if you have gotten out and how it’s looking! So, till next time – be smart, be safe, & I’ll CYA on the trails! CarolB

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Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club

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We got about 1-2 inches of fresh snow today, it varies from location to location. Groomers will be out on Wednesday.

With all the snow on Thursday night and Friday we have been out on all trails packing them down so we can groom them smooth. They are coming along nicely and you can have a good ride. They still need more snow to turn them into great trails but they are ok for now. 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.

There is a gate still closed on the Paradise section of Trail #8 just East of M-123.

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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 Poor to 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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