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Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/23

More snow is in the forecast with 2 to 4 more inches of snow today and 1 to 3 inches of snow for tonight. All groomers are all out working on the trails to keep them in good shape.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Logging is planned off South Boundary Road so watch for signs and plowed areas. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over….

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…

The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.

Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

On February 4th there will be a snowmobile radar run on Lake Gogebic in front of the Gogebic Lodge. There will be a 1000 foot plowed track, stock and modified classes(trophies). 8am to 4pm. Cost is $25.00 which includes 4 runs and a T Shirt. For more info call Kent @ 906-842-3324 or email kentmcd454@gmail.com.

January 23, 2012 |

Newberry Trail Report – VisitNewberry.com – 01/23

January 23, 2011 8:00 A.M.

Trails are in good condion with a 4 to 8 " base.

It is raining in Newberry today, with a high of about 40. We will not groom til Tuesday. It is goning to get colder.

John and Joe The reported good snow to Pine Stump. Trail #9 is in good condition.

Groomer Bert reported Trail #45 to the Co Rd 500 is in Very good condition.

Thank you to Paradise groomers for there help getting from the falls to County Rd. 500, they reported no water holes.

Trail #2/9 to Trout Lake and Eppoufette is in good condition over all, with a 4 to 5" base. Jeff headed to to Rexton / Eppoufette last night and reported . We have got to the power lines at H-40, we will attempt to get through to Trout Lake as soon as the swamp freezes along the railroad.

Be careful on the corners as they may be icy.

There is logging on Trail #45 North of Skyline Dr. for 4 to 5 miles. There is also logging South of M-123 on Trail #45.

Logging on Trail #498 North of Co. Rd. 455, be careful in these areas, as the trail may be plowed.

It has come to my attention that there is no fuel symbol on the snowmobile trail map for the North Store. The North Store is located at Wolf Inn Jct. They are open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.

We need more snow! And cold weather.

The cerfew for the Village of Newberry is 11:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M.

FYI: There will not be gas at Rainbow Lodge this year as they are closing for the winter. There is a gas pump logo on the trail map, but they will be CLOSED. The map is new for this year,and I recieved the information about Rainbow Lodge after the maps went to the printer.

LODGING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEWBERRY

COMFORT INN OF NEWBERRY at www.newberrymichigan.net

GATEWAY MOTEL at www.gatewaymi.com

HALFWAY LAKE at www.halfwaylake.com

PARK-A-WAY www.theeveningstarmotel.com,

January 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
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