It is snowing as I type. Received about 3 inches overnight and snowing heavy now.- All the snowmobilers are smiling.

Last week we rec’d a total of 12 inches thru out the week. For the most part, trails are in very good condition.

Our groomer did break thru the ice behind the closed restaurant in Mass City but snowmobilers can get around it with no problem. The beauty of the snow coming down right now is a bonus to all who are here.

The groomers have been out on schedule every night.

If you have any questions on conditions between these reports, 906-288-3404 and we’ll tell you the best we can. Under trail conditions on the right side of this page we aren’t given in-between choices to click but in our 138 miles, we go from fair to very good conditions. Trail #3 is very good and with this continued snowfall & cold temps, everything will just get better. Dress warm, and ride safe. Have fun & be safe. Ride with caution at all times.

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6 – 10 inches of new snow overnight and it’s still coming down heavy! Temperature highs beginning Sunday and running through this next week are predicted only in the single digits to teens and nighttime highs mostly in the single digits with more snow each day. This should greatly improve all trails impacted with this recent snow. We groom our trails every day as temperatures allow (which should be every day now that we’re almost to January) but I may not change this report every day so don’t necessarily go by the “Groomed On” box in the report.

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Keep in mind that one of our trails (1 south) goes all the way to the Wisconsin line, just north of Presque Isle, so this trail may not have the same amount of snow as our more northern trails. Watch for signs to show a change on trail 1 South from Rd. 8800 to Marenisco. The same will most likely apply to trail 100 and 13 south. 13 south still has some major water concerns towards the south end of the lake. New culverts are on the way to put in place in these problem areas, so we are addressing the issue. Best trails, as usual, because they get the most amount of snow, are 1 north, 13 north, 102 and 8 east. 8 west still has some significant wet areas to watch out for if you’re riding that direction.

You can legally ride any county road that does not get plowed, but check with the Forest Service for a map to these roads. They have a waterproof one for $10.00. Call 906-932-1330 or go to www.fs.usda.gov/ottawa for more info.

The new snowmobile maps are out and available at most local businesses. Please remember that only money put into the wooden map money boxes with the photo of the groomers on it goes back to the trails – so please be aware of this and watch for this.

That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop! We can’t wait to see you all back up again enjoying our beautiful area. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day and a great ride.

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