Wednesday, March 27, 2013 – Today, I spoke with the groomers who groomed the Boon trails north and south yesterday and they reported the trails were holding up well. Yesterday was a bit cooler than today. Today was in the 40s with full sun so we undoubtedly lost some snow. It looks like we can anticipate more warmer temperatures and sunny days thru the weekend. Reminder, the trails close this Sunday, April 1.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013–7:30 a.m. – Just received this email from oue of our groomers. Thought you might be interested.

‘FYI:

Just an update this morning,3-26-2013…….I groomed out of the 48 Road Base last night (Monday)….From the 33 Road Parking Lot out to the Pine River on Trail #35 and also the Bristol Trail #358. The trails are ‘almost prime’! There was only one south sloping hill that was ice and dirt, down near State Ride, but I groomed all the way to the Pine River Bridge. Even in the Red Pine areas was very ‘ridable’! If you trailer out to the 33 Road Parking Lot, you’ll get lots of ‘BONUS MILES’ of good riding!?

Monday, March 25, 2013

It was a busy weekend with folks getting in what could be the last ride of the season. Our staging areas situated close to and in the forest were full on Saturday. There was lots of snow in the forest and the groomers had worked hard during the week to keep the trails in shape for the weekend.

The weatherman tells us temperatures could be in the 40’s this week. It certainly didn’t get there today. It was cold enough to groom today and there is still plenty of snow in the woods to do so.

The White Pine Trail is done for the season and the in-town trail is in rough shape. But, there is still plenty of nice riding in the forest. Trailer to one of the staging area listed below ( March 18) and you will be off to a great start. Beware that under the snow is ICE and it is getting closer to the surface every day.

To better access the forest trails, you’ll want to use one of the Staging Areas below:

33 Rd Staging Area–S of M-55–approx.. 3 miles west of Cadillac on M-55 (watch for signs)

Caberfae Staging Area–approx.. 12 miles west of Cadillac on M-55 (watch for signs)

Boon Staging Area–park in plowed area south of Boon Grocery

Note: The porta-a-johns were removed from our staging areas today as our contracts on them expired 3-15-13.

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VIA CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
http://www.cadillacwinterpromotions.org/trailconditions.html

Our temps will be in the 30’s and 40’s the rest of the week with night time temps in the 20’s. Grooming will be on going weather permitting. In all areas expect bare cross roads and parking lots. It is best to ride early in the morning. Our season is coming to an end. March 31st is our last day to ride. Trails are closed April 1st.

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: The GRTA trailboss reports-Grooming will be on going weather permitting only on trails 2 and 8 for the remainder of the season. Trails 160, 11N and 11S will not be groomed due to the swamps opening up. Conditions are fair to good. For more info on GRTA click on www.gogebicrangetrailauthority.com

The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Grooming will be on going at night weather permitting. Snowmobilers are still reporting the trails are still in good condition. Expect some bare spots especially around towns. With our season coming to an end come up and enjoy a few more days of some good riding.

The Watersmeet groomers report: Conditions are very good, best they have been all season. All trails are groomed at night weather permitting. Come up and enjoy some great riding.

Keep in mind groomers can be out day or night so watch out for them and please pull over or slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by.

Please be careful on corners as you know several Michigan Trail signs have been discontinued. These signs are posted on our trail map. PLEASE BE SAFE!!!!

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