Paradise Area Trail Report – 01/15
January 15, 2023
30 degrees this morning and cloudy with a 20 mph wind outa the SSE. I mention the wind all the time cause we are stuck in this crappy jet stream pattern and we never get any snow with a south or south-east wind. We REALLY need it to change and come outa the NW! I`m sure you all have seen the weather forecast for the next few days so I won`t get into that…….it ain`t lookin to good till the end of next week. On the bright side……we do have around a foot of snow on the ground still and the last couple of days were cold so we didn`t lose any…..here`s what we`ve been up to since my last report…..
Groomer Mike C. ran the Pine Stump trail #8 yesterday and said it turned out decent. You`ll hit some dirt and gravel here an there but all in all very ridable.
Groomer Glenn ran the Point trails #452 & #453 also and said about the same. The water holes have froze in for the most part but you still have to be on the look-out for them. The northern section along the ridge is bare ground tho….pretty rough gettin thru there.
Groomer Dave M. took a machine and drag on the south trail #8, skipped the swamp south of town, and groomed up south of the river mouth. He just did the power line and the short section heading towards Hulbert. He told me it turned out good with just a couple of wet spots. He DID NOT go into the federal forest section cause there is a huge water hole in there and no snow to work with, The gates remain closed in this section 🙁.
Now, for the Falls trail #45. My main concern is…..the gates are still closed, but a lot of people have been going around them. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND to not do this!!!! I have talked to a few people who have and they said the water holes are passable but you really need to know what you are doing. It just plain is not safe yet. We plan on gettin in there with the groomers once this next 3 day warm-up is over and hopefully we get some snow to work with.
I have talked to quite a few snowmobilers the last couple of days and most of them are saying they are having a blast. The main comment is "at least you have some snow to ride on".
One more thing before I close. I have a request from the DNR to post this(yes, I do talk to them quite often). They are having a lot of problems with people not riding with the flow of traffic when on the side roads, and for that matter staying on the right side of the trail. It is the LAW to ride with the flow of traffic when on roads and to stay on the right side of the trail. This would benefit us all to follow this LAW. Don`t ya`ll want to come home safe and sound so you can do this again?
PLEASE RIDE RIGHT AND RIDE SAFE………..and……….
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris
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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/30/26
Minus 5 degrees this morning under a cloudy sky. No new snow in the last 24 hrs. but we do have about 3 feet of snow on the ground so no worries...LOL. Here`s whats been happening since my last report a couple days ago......
No bad news...the machines have been running beautifully....Mother Nature has been cooperating perfectly....and our trails are EXCELLENT!!!!
The Falls trail #45, the Point trails #452 & #453 and the South trail #8 all fall into that catagory. The only blip on the radar is on the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 but it is only minor. Our section of trail #9 is still being plowed down from the Stump to the East branch of the Two Heart by the loggers. It is no big deal, just take trail #8 around instead of #9, just like the old days. Its a touch longer but you`re out there to enjoy the ride.....right? On the bright side, they are done up by Crisp Point but it will take us a couple trips to get that back in great shape.
Where is everybody?? Its been awful slow around here. COME ON U.P., You are missing out!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> #curtis #newberry #snowphotos
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Rendezvous of the Tuckers. Chad from GMST and Rick from Seney. Keeping the trails great. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect lake effect snow showers today in the north to northwest wind snowbelts. Temperatures will start out cold with wind chills below -20F in the far eastern U.P. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin in these conditions. Stay warm and drive slow on ice and snow! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-29
Several feet of the snow on the ground up here
Trails are excellent everywhere!
A little warm up coming it will be a great time to ride the trails are perfect!! #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Just entered 9, things are looking good for a great groom! 😎
10:02 PM 10.4 to second stop sign, so far it all looks like the curve there, all of it, think I learned something in the Can Am earlier today. 🤓 #newberry #snowphotos
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Eventful day at Curtis area trails…
Started with an awesome care package of snacks/gloves from
Brian Weigel
Dug out our deep snow Dubie Drag
(It’s time)
6 club members came down to maintenance the machines…
Now we send them out!!!!!!
Great job , Great Team efforts! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect continues tonight, with the heaviest snow likely to focus into the Munising area overnight. Dangerous cold conditions are also expected across the eastern U.P. tonight into Thursday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-28
Looks like more snow again today. Plowed once and looks like I’ll be plowing tomorrow morning as well
I told people I thought we were going to have a big winter like 2014, it’s sure looking that way half way through
If you haven’t been up here you’re truly missing out! #newberry #snowphotos
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/28/26
9 degrees this morning and snowing. I picked up 5-6" of fresh snow on my deck from last night and it looks like its supposed to snow for the next couple of days too!!!
Our entire system was groomed yesterday and there`s only one way to describe it......EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, those of you who follow me know I don`t use that word very often, but I ain`t kiddin, it doesn`t get any better than this. The swamp south of town, the Falls trail, ALL of our low land trails are better than I`ve seen in a long time!!!!!
If you don`t have plans on gettin U.P. here.....make `em. It won`t last forever.
Thats all I have to report.....one word.....EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Paradise use to be a happening town what happened
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> All routes groomed last night. With fresh snow everyday and low traffic it is beautiful in da woods. Drivers reporting trails are in very good condition. #grandmarais #newberryAll routes groomed last night. With fresh snow everyday and low traffic it is beautiful in da woods. Drivers reporting trails are in very good condition.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good morning from Windy Corners ❄️✨
It’s one of those peaceful, picture-perfect mornings—fresh snow falling, quiet trails, and that crisp UP air. What more could you ask for?
Where is your day taking you? 🛷
Sounds like a perfect day for a ride out to Windy Corners! WOLF INN Grill & Spirits and North Store Follow Me Outfitters will be open and ready—swing in, warm up, and say hello 👋
Wherever you ride, stay safe, stay warm, and ride right.. #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Additional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th!
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsare #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAdditional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th!
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs).
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-27
Supposed to get more snow today
We have a ton of snow and low traffic
Everyone that’s up report things are terrific!!
The climate killing it up here if your not riding the up your missing out big time!! #newberry #snowphotos
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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/30/26
Minus 5 degrees this morning under a cloudy sky. No new snow in the last 24 hrs. but we do have about 3 feet of snow on the ground so no worries...LOL. Here`s whats been happening since my last report a couple days ago......
No bad news...the machines have been running beautifully....Mother Nature has been cooperating perfectly....and our trails are EXCELLENT!!!!
The Falls trail #45, the Point trails #452 & #453 and the South trail #8 all fall into that catagory. The only blip on the radar is on the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 but it is only minor. Our section of trail #9 is still being plowed down from the Stump to the East branch of the Two Heart by the loggers. It is no big deal, just take trail #8 around instead of #9, just like the old days. Its a touch longer but you`re out there to enjoy the ride.....right? On the bright side, they are done up by Crisp Point but it will take us a couple trips to get that back in great shape.
Where is everybody?? Its been awful slow around here. COME ON U.P., You are missing out!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> #curtis #newberry #snowphotos
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Rendezvous of the Tuckers. Chad from GMST and Rick from Seney. Keeping the trails great. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect lake effect snow showers today in the north to northwest wind snowbelts. Temperatures will start out cold with wind chills below -20F in the far eastern U.P. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin in these conditions. Stay warm and drive slow on ice and snow! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-29
Several feet of the snow on the ground up here
Trails are excellent everywhere!
A little warm up coming it will be a great time to ride the trails are perfect!! #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Just entered 9, things are looking good for a great groom! 😎
10:02 PM 10.4 to second stop sign, so far it all looks like the curve there, all of it, think I learned something in the Can Am earlier today. 🤓 #newberry #snowphotos
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Eventful day at Curtis area trails…
Started with an awesome care package of snacks/gloves from
Brian Weigel
Dug out our deep snow Dubie Drag
(It’s time)
6 club members came down to maintenance the machines…
Now we send them out!!!!!!
Great job , Great Team efforts! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect continues tonight, with the heaviest snow likely to focus into the Munising area overnight. Dangerous cold conditions are also expected across the eastern U.P. tonight into Thursday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-28
Looks like more snow again today. Plowed once and looks like I’ll be plowing tomorrow morning as well
I told people I thought we were going to have a big winter like 2014, it’s sure looking that way half way through
If you haven’t been up here you’re truly missing out! #newberry #snowphotos
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/28/26
9 degrees this morning and snowing. I picked up 5-6" of fresh snow on my deck from last night and it looks like its supposed to snow for the next couple of days too!!!
Our entire system was groomed yesterday and there`s only one way to describe it......EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, those of you who follow me know I don`t use that word very often, but I ain`t kiddin, it doesn`t get any better than this. The swamp south of town, the Falls trail, ALL of our low land trails are better than I`ve seen in a long time!!!!!
If you don`t have plans on gettin U.P. here.....make `em. It won`t last forever.
Thats all I have to report.....one word.....EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Paradise use to be a happening town what happened
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> All routes groomed last night. With fresh snow everyday and low traffic it is beautiful in da woods. Drivers reporting trails are in very good condition. #grandmarais #newberryAll routes groomed last night. With fresh snow everyday and low traffic it is beautiful in da woods. Drivers reporting trails are in very good condition.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good morning from Windy Corners ❄️✨
It’s one of those peaceful, picture-perfect mornings—fresh snow falling, quiet trails, and that crisp UP air. What more could you ask for?
Where is your day taking you? 🛷
Sounds like a perfect day for a ride out to Windy Corners! WOLF INN Grill & Spirits and North Store Follow Me Outfitters will be open and ready—swing in, warm up, and say hello 👋
Wherever you ride, stay safe, stay warm, and ride right.. #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Additional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th!
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsare #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAdditional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th!
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs).
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-27
Supposed to get more snow today
We have a ton of snow and low traffic
Everyone that’s up report things are terrific!!
The climate killing it up here if your not riding the up your missing out big time!! #newberry #snowphotos
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