The Kinross to Raco trail #480 is reopened. The water issue has been fixed the trail is groomed and in excellent shape!

Trails overall are in excellent shape and groomers are out on a daily basis. They got roughed up on Saturday with the temps in the 36 degree range and it was too warm run the groomers until about dark as they fell. We run groomers on Saturday night and they were back in good shape for Sunday. Weather was 10 below last night again and temps all week are supposed to be cold at night but up to teens in the day.

We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors. it comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 3- 5 inches -Trail is in Excellent Condition. Watch for logging trucks the last 2 miles before Brimley, they are using the grade to haul, so a portion is plowed.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 3 – 6 inches -Trail is in Excellent Condition. When going across the bridge in Brimley make sure you go with the flow of traffic!

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 4 – 8 inches – Trail is in Excellent Condition. Lots of snow out here but watch for blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 3 -5 inches – Trail is Good to excellent condition. The wet spots have frozen over and trail is groomed all the way to the Antlers Restaurant and up to the I-500 Track.

We now have a marked & groomed trail going to Chippewa Motors. It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449. It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic 20mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 3 – 6 inches – Trail is in Excellent Condition.

When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 –

Base 2 – 4 inches – Trail in Fair to good condition. There is less snow the farther south you go but enough to ride.

Kinross to Raco, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –

Base 2 – 6 inches – Trail in Poor to Fair Condition.

*******TRAIL REOPENED******

Kinross to Raco trail #480 is open and groomed again.

The Downtown Trail is signed and groomed starting the 16th of January.

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This morning it is 6 degrees and partly cloudy with a beautiful sunrise.

We had another BUSY weekend on the trails. I guess ya`ll down below just ain`t got the snow for the trails like we do!!! I know by the end of the day the trails were getting pretty choppy, but I bet every one of you saw a groomer out trying to make it better. Here`s a tip….come on UP on a Sunday, you won`t find a bump on our trails Monday thru Friday!! Its worth taking a day or two off from work. This is when I do all my ridin.

The weather is supposed to be quiet for the next few days and then some snow moving in on Thursday. The temps are to remain cold also.

Just not to much to write about on the trails. I am gonna keep them at excellent for now. I`ll be back on in a couple-few days to update unless something happens, otherwise, we are good to go. LET ER SNOW Groomer Chris

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