The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are officially open. The groomers are out working on the trails and they are in good to very good condition.

There is some drifitng due to the amount of new snow we have received and the wind so please use caution.

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The Portage Lake Lift Bridge will be closed on January 17th from 9 pm until 6 am. The protective mat on the Portage Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock will not be installed until the middle of January. It is safe to cross the on the metal grating and will do no damage to your sled, just please drive carefully until the mat is installed.

Remember to watch out for the groomers when you’re out on the trails, they have the right of way!!

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau asks that you stay on the trails, STAY OFF THE ICE, respect private property, do not drink and drive, and above all else, please, drive safely. The signs on the snowmobile trails are there for the riders’ safety. Please, DO NOT remove or destroy these signs.

Please be aware that if you snowmobile on U.S. Coast Guard property you could face federal trespass charges.

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Keweenaw Trails Services, Inc. Trail Report

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January 11 – Condition: Good

On Friday, the western portion of our trail system picked up 8 inches of new snow while the Cadillac area picked 4 inches. We continue to groom all trails with the exception of the White Pine Trail which does not have enough snow for grooming. It sure would be nice to get some packy snow because all the snow we have gotten so far has been light and fluffy. Our main trails have lots of snow while some of the smaller trails snow can get pretty thin. Over all, Jim Thomas, our new Trail Coordinator says the trails are good. Keep in mind, there is a bit more snow to the north and to the western part of our system.

January 9, 2015

Snow Report from Caberfae Peaks: 10.5 inches of new snow overnight and 28.5 inches in the last 10 days.

Two to four more inches of snow in the forecast…

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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