Ironwood – Western U.P. Trail Report – 02/16
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 02/16
Getting to Wakefield is possible while temps are cold. As soon as it gets warm conditions will rapidly deteriorate, especially if the sun comes out.
Trails are very icy in spots and of course out of town in the woods trails have a lot of base. These conditions are not favorable to New riders or those without significant experience.
Parking lots and getting gas will be very tough, as bare areas grow it may be tough to find snow in spots. The icy corners elevate risk.
If you’re dying to ride or can’t get out of a rental, you can ride.
We saw Greg at Gogebic Area Grooming has groomed two nights in a row on 8w and 1n, they look awesome. Hazards will appear abruptly, especially as traffic increases. As temps warm trails will again change rapidly, ride safe, ride right, ride sober and support our sponsors. Pictures of new trail 2 reroute last night by Shawn S.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While it will remain cold through midweek we will get a reprieve from the bitter cold experienced over the last several days. Lake effect snow showers will be possible in the northwest wind snowbelts along with a period of widespread light snow tonight across the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile it will remain cold through midweek we will get a reprieve from the bitter cold experienced over the last several days. Lake effect snow showers will be possible in the northwest wind snowbelts along with a period of widespread light snow tonight across the U.P.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/26:
Love what we do!!
More snow and cold last night! Trails are setting up fantastic!
Groomed:
Trail 137 from Ontonagon to Rockland.
Trail #13 from Rockland to Trail #101.
Trail #101 to Trail #12 @ Potato Farm Rd.
Trail #13 to White Pine.
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
Trail #11 (South Boundary Rd.) to Trail 102.
All were reported in very good to excellent condition.
Ride the 906!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> ❄️🇺🇸 4-6" of fresh snow overnight!🙌💪
😵💫It just isn't stopping! We can't say this enough, the current snowmobile trail conditions in our corner of the U.P. are the best they have been in 5+ years.
🤯Trail crews from North Country Snowmobile Club UP did a number on the system over the weekend. They widened and straightened trails, filled tons of holes/depressions to level riding areas out. Just spectacular work! We did a 7 hour volunteer groomer run across nearly 60 miles of their system last night to help out. Trails were found to be in amazing shape, seriously come and enjoy whats here!! Traffic is tremendously low!!
⛽️ We typically burn 60-100 gallons of diesel a night per groomer!
Book your adventure now! Www.hamiltonsnorthcoast.com #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 1-25-26 evening Groom into today the 26th.
13s and 8e were groomed overnight and are in excellent condition. This morning we have a machine headed up 102 and 8w then 13n and 1n will be covered tonight. Cold temp's continue to keep trail conditions in really good shape.
We also have a new addition to the fleet.. "The Dubie".
Been awhile since we've pulled one but remember why we fell in love once you get used to them again. They flat out crush the bumps and leave a finish perfectly.
Think ❄️❄️❄️ and be safe out there!! Gogebic Area Grooming #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Trail Adventures with GPS >> EOD 1/23/26
4 of us started out from Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins today with Lake of the Clouds as a POI in mind. 2 of us made it, and we were lucky to follow and see 2 Groomers from North Country Snowmobile Club UP several times along the way! (2 returned back to Scott's safely)
Come on up, the snow is great!
Think Snow, Ride Right, Lead Right! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cold weather continues through Tuesday with highs only in the single digits and teens. Dangerously cold wind chills this morning and again tonight into Monday morning are expected, Cold Weather Advisories are in effect. Lake effect snow showers are possible in the northwest wind snowbelts this afternoon through Tuesday with a period of widespread light snow Monday night into early Tuesday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/25/27- DAYTIME GROOMING TODAY! Due to the extreme cold weather guys will be out during the day. We will post trail conditions after groomers go out. RIDE RIGHT and RIDE SAFE #watersmeet #westernup
Trails were awesome this afternoon!!
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for Your Saturday evening 1-24-26.
The common theme has been cold and lot's of snow!! We saw a balmy -22 tonight with trail's laying out nice.
We weren't sure what to expect with the new snow and not grooming because of temp's but overall everything looked pretty good! Trail's covered tonight, 102, 13n, 1n and 8w. We only have 2 guy's this weekend so tomorrow they'll jump on 8e and 13s with regular rotation Monday.
Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> A special shout out to Galen and Art for braving the cold temperatures yesterday. They brushed along the grade trail 137 and improved the safety with signage at the junction with trail 12 to Greenland.
Trails are in great shape. Team Green, Wyatt and Jay, groomed our trails 1, 12 and 13 last night.
Please ride safely, Ride Right and stay warm. Thermometer shows it's -25° right now. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosA special shout out to Galen and Art for braving the cold temperatures yesterday. They brushed along the grade trail 137 and improved the safety with signage at the junction with trail 12 to Greenland.
Trails are in great shape. Team Green, Wyatt and Jay, groomed our trails 1, 12 and 13 last night.
Please ride safely, Ride Right and stay warm. Thermometer shows it's -25° right now.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> The big blue tractor will be out again soon. Cheer up, Sledheads, warmer weather is coming!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosThe big blue tractor will be out again soon. Cheer up, Sledheads, warmer weather is coming!!!
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> We haven’t had many clear nights this year, but wow—when the clouds finally parted, the sky did not disappoint. 🌌
The northern lights danced across the darkness, painting the heavens in colors no human hand could ever recreate. Moments like this stop you in your tracks and remind you just how breathtaking God’s artistry truly is.
Quiet. Powerful. Humbling.
What a gift to witness. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosWe haven’t had many clear nights this year, but wow—when the clouds finally parted, the sky did not disappoint. 🌌
The northern lights danced across the darkness, painting the heavens in colors no human hand could ever recreate. Moments like this stop you in your tracks and remind you just how breathtaking God’s artistry truly is.
Quiet. Powerful. Humbling.
What a gift to witness.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> She was a cold one in the Tula Swamp this morning on my way to the shop! This is the coldest we've seen it since we moved to the up in 2015. Temperatures at our shop were 16 degrees warmer at a mere -20* below zero. Bluebird day here in our corner of the greast peninsula! Stay safe riders! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosShe was a cold one in the Tula Swamp this morning on my way to the shop! This is the coldest we've seen it since we moved to the up in 2015. Temperatures at our shop were 16 degrees warmer at a mere -20* below zero. Bluebird day here in our corner of the greast peninsula! Stay safe riders!
IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Update: 1.24.2026
We will be day grooming today from Hurley to Marenisco due to the cold temps at night.
Please ride with caution!
Ride Safe!
Kami
GRTA Secretary #ironwood #westernupUpdate: 1.24.2026
We will be day grooming today from Hurley to Marenisco due to the cold temps at night.
Please ride with caution!
Ride Safe!
Kami
GRTA Secretary
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/24:
Wyatt and Jay went out in very adverse conditions.
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Greenland to White Pine.
Trail #101 from Trail #12 to Trail #13.
Trail #13 from Trail #101 to Rockland.
Trail #137 from Rockland to Ontonagon.
All were reported in very good condition.
Ride the 906! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 1/24:
Wyatt and Jay went out in very adverse conditions.
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Greenland to White Pine.
Trail #101 from Trail #12 to Trail #13.
Trail #13 from Trail #101 to Rockland.
Trail #137 from Rockland to Ontonagon.
All were reported in very good condition.
Ride the 906!
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/23:
Wyatt and Galen groomed Trail #12 from Ontonagon to Greenland, its smooth and hard.
Tractor Mac groomed out of White Pine from Gary's shop, thank you Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan and went into The Porkies.
He groomed Trail #1 from Trail #12 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail #102. All of it was in very good to excellent condition! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 1/23:
Wyatt and Galen groomed Trail #12 from Ontonagon to Greenland, its smooth and hard.
Tractor Mac groomed out of White Pine from Gary's shop, thank you Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan White Pine, Michigan and went into The Porkies.
He groomed Trail #1 from Trail #12 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail #102. All of it was in very good to excellent condition!
SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Enjoy! This was on Trail 174 - north of Sidnaw - last night. It was chilly (about -5°F) with blowing snow, but it was a beautiful night to groom. #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Alert 1/23:
Wyatt and Jay will be day grooming due to severe weather.
They will start out of our shop in Ontonagon work to Greenland, back to Ontonagon, on to Rockland, in to White Pine and back to Ontonagon.
Please be aware they are out, check Groomer Tracker for location.
Ride the 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Alert 1/23:
Wyatt and Jay will be day grooming due to severe weather.
They will start out of our shop in Ontonagon work to Greenland, back to Ontonagon, on to Rockland, in to White Pine and back to Ontonagon.
Please be aware they are out, check Groomer Tracker for location.
Ride the 906!!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Extremely cold temperatures and wind chills continue today into Saturday morning while lake effect snow continues over the NW wind snowbelts. Frostbite can occur in less than 10 minutes on exposed skin in this weather. In addition, visibilities could tank to 1/2 mile or less in the NW wind lake effect, with near-blizzard conditions still possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
BESSEMER - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> 🥰 The fire and ☕ is on 🤟 We will be open all day from 9 to 6 if anyone needs anything 😊 Be careful out there if traveling very far 💯 #westernup
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While it will remain cold through midweek we will get a reprieve from the bitter cold experienced over the last several days. Lake effect snow showers will be possible in the northwest wind snowbelts along with a period of widespread light snow tonight across the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile it will remain cold through midweek we will get a reprieve from the bitter cold experienced over the last several days. Lake effect snow showers will be possible in the northwest wind snowbelts along with a period of widespread light snow tonight across the U.P.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/26:
Love what we do!!
More snow and cold last night! Trails are setting up fantastic!
Groomed:
Trail 137 from Ontonagon to Rockland.
Trail #13 from Rockland to Trail #101.
Trail #101 to Trail #12 @ Potato Farm Rd.
Trail #13 to White Pine.
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
Trail #11 (South Boundary Rd.) to Trail 102.
All were reported in very good to excellent condition.
Ride the 906!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> ❄️🇺🇸 4-6" of fresh snow overnight!🙌💪
😵💫It just isn't stopping! We can't say this enough, the current snowmobile trail conditions in our corner of the U.P. are the best they have been in 5+ years.
🤯Trail crews from North Country Snowmobile Club UP did a number on the system over the weekend. They widened and straightened trails, filled tons of holes/depressions to level riding areas out. Just spectacular work! We did a 7 hour volunteer groomer run across nearly 60 miles of their system last night to help out. Trails were found to be in amazing shape, seriously come and enjoy whats here!! Traffic is tremendously low!!
⛽️ We typically burn 60-100 gallons of diesel a night per groomer!
Book your adventure now! Www.hamiltonsnorthcoast.com #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 1-25-26 evening Groom into today the 26th.
13s and 8e were groomed overnight and are in excellent condition. This morning we have a machine headed up 102 and 8w then 13n and 1n will be covered tonight. Cold temp's continue to keep trail conditions in really good shape.
We also have a new addition to the fleet.. "The Dubie".
Been awhile since we've pulled one but remember why we fell in love once you get used to them again. They flat out crush the bumps and leave a finish perfectly.
Think ❄️❄️❄️ and be safe out there!! Gogebic Area Grooming #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Trail Adventures with GPS >> EOD 1/23/26
4 of us started out from Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins today with Lake of the Clouds as a POI in mind. 2 of us made it, and we were lucky to follow and see 2 Groomers from North Country Snowmobile Club UP several times along the way! (2 returned back to Scott's safely)
Come on up, the snow is great!
Think Snow, Ride Right, Lead Right! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cold weather continues through Tuesday with highs only in the single digits and teens. Dangerously cold wind chills this morning and again tonight into Monday morning are expected, Cold Weather Advisories are in effect. Lake effect snow showers are possible in the northwest wind snowbelts this afternoon through Tuesday with a period of widespread light snow Monday night into early Tuesday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/25/27- DAYTIME GROOMING TODAY! Due to the extreme cold weather guys will be out during the day. We will post trail conditions after groomers go out. RIDE RIGHT and RIDE SAFE #watersmeet #westernup
Trails were awesome this afternoon!!
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for Your Saturday evening 1-24-26.
The common theme has been cold and lot's of snow!! We saw a balmy -22 tonight with trail's laying out nice.
We weren't sure what to expect with the new snow and not grooming because of temp's but overall everything looked pretty good! Trail's covered tonight, 102, 13n, 1n and 8w. We only have 2 guy's this weekend so tomorrow they'll jump on 8e and 13s with regular rotation Monday.
Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> A special shout out to Galen and Art for braving the cold temperatures yesterday. They brushed along the grade trail 137 and improved the safety with signage at the junction with trail 12 to Greenland.
Trails are in great shape. Team Green, Wyatt and Jay, groomed our trails 1, 12 and 13 last night.
Please ride safely, Ride Right and stay warm. Thermometer shows it's -25° right now. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosA special shout out to Galen and Art for braving the cold temperatures yesterday. They brushed along the grade trail 137 and improved the safety with signage at the junction with trail 12 to Greenland.
Trails are in great shape. Team Green, Wyatt and Jay, groomed our trails 1, 12 and 13 last night.
Please ride safely, Ride Right and stay warm. Thermometer shows it's -25° right now.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> The big blue tractor will be out again soon. Cheer up, Sledheads, warmer weather is coming!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosThe big blue tractor will be out again soon. Cheer up, Sledheads, warmer weather is coming!!!
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> We haven’t had many clear nights this year, but wow—when the clouds finally parted, the sky did not disappoint. 🌌
The northern lights danced across the darkness, painting the heavens in colors no human hand could ever recreate. Moments like this stop you in your tracks and remind you just how breathtaking God’s artistry truly is.
Quiet. Powerful. Humbling.
What a gift to witness. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosWe haven’t had many clear nights this year, but wow—when the clouds finally parted, the sky did not disappoint. 🌌
The northern lights danced across the darkness, painting the heavens in colors no human hand could ever recreate. Moments like this stop you in your tracks and remind you just how breathtaking God’s artistry truly is.
Quiet. Powerful. Humbling.
What a gift to witness.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> She was a cold one in the Tula Swamp this morning on my way to the shop! This is the coldest we've seen it since we moved to the up in 2015. Temperatures at our shop were 16 degrees warmer at a mere -20* below zero. Bluebird day here in our corner of the greast peninsula! Stay safe riders! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosShe was a cold one in the Tula Swamp this morning on my way to the shop! This is the coldest we've seen it since we moved to the up in 2015. Temperatures at our shop were 16 degrees warmer at a mere -20* below zero. Bluebird day here in our corner of the greast peninsula! Stay safe riders!
IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Update: 1.24.2026
We will be day grooming today from Hurley to Marenisco due to the cold temps at night.
Please ride with caution!
Ride Safe!
Kami
GRTA Secretary #ironwood #westernupUpdate: 1.24.2026
We will be day grooming today from Hurley to Marenisco due to the cold temps at night.
Please ride with caution!
Ride Safe!
Kami
GRTA Secretary
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/24:
Wyatt and Jay went out in very adverse conditions.
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Greenland to White Pine.
Trail #101 from Trail #12 to Trail #13.
Trail #13 from Trail #101 to Rockland.
Trail #137 from Rockland to Ontonagon.
All were reported in very good condition.
Ride the 906! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 1/24:
Wyatt and Jay went out in very adverse conditions.
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Greenland to White Pine.
Trail #101 from Trail #12 to Trail #13.
Trail #13 from Trail #101 to Rockland.
Trail #137 from Rockland to Ontonagon.
All were reported in very good condition.
Ride the 906!
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/23:
Wyatt and Galen groomed Trail #12 from Ontonagon to Greenland, its smooth and hard.
Tractor Mac groomed out of White Pine from Gary's shop, thank you Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan and went into The Porkies.
He groomed Trail #1 from Trail #12 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail #102. All of it was in very good to excellent condition! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 1/23:
Wyatt and Galen groomed Trail #12 from Ontonagon to Greenland, its smooth and hard.
Tractor Mac groomed out of White Pine from Gary's shop, thank you Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan White Pine, Michigan and went into The Porkies.
He groomed Trail #1 from Trail #12 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail #102. All of it was in very good to excellent condition!
SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Enjoy! This was on Trail 174 - north of Sidnaw - last night. It was chilly (about -5°F) with blowing snow, but it was a beautiful night to groom. #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Alert 1/23:
Wyatt and Jay will be day grooming due to severe weather.
They will start out of our shop in Ontonagon work to Greenland, back to Ontonagon, on to Rockland, in to White Pine and back to Ontonagon.
Please be aware they are out, check Groomer Tracker for location.
Ride the 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Alert 1/23:
Wyatt and Jay will be day grooming due to severe weather.
They will start out of our shop in Ontonagon work to Greenland, back to Ontonagon, on to Rockland, in to White Pine and back to Ontonagon.
Please be aware they are out, check Groomer Tracker for location.
Ride the 906!!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Extremely cold temperatures and wind chills continue today into Saturday morning while lake effect snow continues over the NW wind snowbelts. Frostbite can occur in less than 10 minutes on exposed skin in this weather. In addition, visibilities could tank to 1/2 mile or less in the NW wind lake effect, with near-blizzard conditions still possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
BESSEMER - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> 🥰 The fire and ☕ is on 🤟 We will be open all day from 9 to 6 if anyone needs anything 😊 Be careful out there if traveling very far 💯 #westernup
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