Petoskey Area Trail Report – 12/06
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> 12/06 So this is our reroute on trail 763. When headed toward Walloon and you turn onto Fiel E. and come into the big field you are redirected diagonally across the field to a trail in the opposite corner and it is a nice trail that connects to Holmes road high on the ridge. This keeps snowmobiles safely off of Springbrook road alleviating the 90° sharp corner and the blind hill at Springbrook and Holmes intersection. Our groomer machines labored very hard and we had to watch our engine temperatures when ascending Holmes road. It took awhile to make this change but it should improve safety for sledders and vehicles on Springbrook. Thanks Kyle for helping change the route signs! <> <> <> HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> All of our gates are open & the entire west side of our trail system was panned today, while the east side & railroad grade are being done tonight. The ground & water holes are not frozen yet but we are off to a good start for early season riding!! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow will continue this morning for northern lower. More moderate snow will be seen over parts of eastern upper near Whitefish point today, leading to a couple inches of accumulation. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #straitsarea #soo #newberryLight snow will continue this morning for northern lower. More moderate snow will be seen over parts of eastern upper near Whitefish point today, leading to a couple inches of accumulation. PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> So this is our reroute on trail 763. When headed toward Walloon and you turn onto Fiel E. and come into the big field you are redirected diagonally across the field to a trail in the opposite corner and it is a nice trail that connects to Holmes road high on the ridge. This keeps snowmobiles safely off of Springbrook road alleviating the 90° sharp corner and the blind hill at Springbrook and Holmes intersection. Our groomer machines labored very hard and we had to watch our engine temperatures when ascending Holmes road. It took awhile to make this change but it should improve safety for sledders and vehicles on Springbrook. Thanks Kyle for helping change the route signs! #petoskey #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow will be seen somewhere over northern Michigan for the next 5 days. Most will not amount to much, dropping 1-2 inches at a time in various spots. However chances continue to increase for more widespread accumulating snow Tuesday/Wednesday of next week. Make sure to take the roads slow during this more snowy period. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySnow will be seen somewhere over northern Michigan for the next 5 days. Most will not amount to much, dropping 1-2 inches at a time in various spots. However chances continue to increase for more widespread accumulating snow Tuesday/Wednesday of next week. Make sure to take the roads slow during this more snowy period. HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> We’ve had the roller out on the railroad grade the last two nights, working hard to build a solid base. Tomorrow morning and early afternoon, our tractor will be out in the woods opening gates, fixing signs, clearing downed trees, and doing some panning — so please ride with caution if you’re out on the trails. PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail 763 from trail 76 Chandler Hill parking lot to Walloon. #petoskey #snowphotos PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> This is the rerouted trail 763 to Walloon, this trail starts at trail 76 at the Chandler Hill Road parking lot and dead ends in Walloon it's, 12 miles. The Barrel Back restaurant has gas and good food with a view of Walloon Lake and the owners are big supporters of our club and sport.This is our club president Ken clearing trail today, we had a lot of low hanging trees. Think snow! #petoskey #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> An additional 1-3” is expected for parts of the eastern U.P. through this before before snow showers diminish this afternoon. Gusty winds and cold temperatures will keep wind chills in the single digits for most areas today. Looking ahead, snow chances will continue through the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAn additional 1-3” is expected for parts of the eastern U.P. through this before before snow showers diminish this afternoon. Gusty winds and cold temperatures will keep wind chills in the single digits for most areas today. Looking ahead, snow chances will continue through the weekend. PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trees are a pain when they are like this. #petoskey #snowphotos JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Latest trail update: <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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We do have two sections of our trail that are being logged/plowed:
🪵📍Trail 71 from Valley Rd to Alanson Trail Intersection
🪵📍Tail 710 from Stutsmanville Rd to Radle Rd
Be sure to stop into Moose Jaw Junction on Tuesday from 5-8pm for our all you can eat pizza dinner!! All proceeds go directly to the snowmobile club. 🍕 #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos 
We’re off to a great start and will have a more detailed update for you tomorrow afternoon! ❄️🚜 #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotosWe’ve had the roller out on the railroad grade the last two nights, working hard to build a solid base. Tomorrow morning and early afternoon, our tractor will be out in the woods opening gates, fixing signs, clearing downed trees, and doing some panning — so please ride with caution if you’re out on the trails.
We’re off to a great start and will have a more detailed update for you tomorrow afternoon! ❄️🚜
766 and 76 north where our trial meets Petoskey’s trail has many thin spots. 766 has some wet areas still, which is normal for this time of year.
4/76, 76 south and trail 4 still have good snow cover with some thin spots.
Depending on the weather station, we are slated to get 8-10”+ of snow before the weekend which will add a small amount to what’s already on the trails.
🚨BE CAUTIOUS OF TREES/LIMBS DOWN ON THE TRAILS!🚨. Every groomer pass has required our volunteers to cut trees, limbs and move brush. We anticipate this will continue through the year due to the ice storm. Please send us a message if you encounter a downed tree so we can spread the word and get a crew to remove any trail obstruction. We will continue to have people inspecting trails even when the groomer isn’t out.
Ride safe, ride right, ride sober #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskey #snowphotosLatest trail update:
766 and 76 north where our trial meets Petoskey’s trail has many thin spots. 766 has some wet areas still, which is normal for this time of year.
4/76, 76 south and trail 4 still have good snow cover with some thin spots.
Depending on the weather station, we are slated to get 8-10”+ of snow before the weekend which will add a small amount to what’s already on the trails.
🚨BE CAUTIOUS OF TREES/LIMBS DOWN ON THE TRAILS!🚨. Every groomer pass has required our volunteers to cut trees, limbs and move brush. We anticipate this will continue through the year due to the ice storm. Please send us a message if you encounter a downed tree so we can spread the word and get a crew to remove any trail obstruction. We will continue to have people inspecting trails even when the groomer isn’t out.
Ride safe, ride right, ride sober
#JVTC #fueledbyvolunteers #pistenbully #johndeere #TeamRed #TeamGreen #dubiegroomer #groomertracker #766 #trail76 #trail4_76 #trail766 #trail4