Gaylord Area Trail Report – 03/03
Gaylord Bureau – March 1, 2026 4:10 p.m. We had a warm up last Friday and lots of riders out over the weekend when it cooled back down. Be cautious of icy patches.Trail 7 heading south is bumpy and icy in places. Heading north, you’ll find the trail in fair condition until near Perry Road, where it is rated as poor. Lakes of the North is in good condition but some of the hills near Mancelona are icy. Johannesburg is in fair condition. Enjoy winter before it’s too late and get some extra miles in! Please note, due to last April’s ice storm, there are logging operations in some locations. Logging is taking place on the intersection of trails 7 & 4 (Waters) toward Dodge Lake and near Turtle Lake Road (East of Gaylord). The logging trucks may use the trail as a road at times. Proceed with caution in these areas. Trails are still passable and the groomers are doing their best to keep the trails smooth in these areas. Check out a live view of trail # 7 here. A few things to remember about our groomers and trails: – Groomers are out there to help you have a better riding experience and always have the right of way. Want to be ready? Get a free trail map delivered right to your mailbox and plan your adventure! As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports. <> http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/ <> Saw many sleds yesterday out and about and only 2 so far this morning but we didnt lose much snow yesterday but it is up to 43 today. The warmth will help melt and leave some lube for those that are adventureous enough to get a ride in. My sled is buried in the corner right now but I know I could get a good ride in if I was a bit more ambitious. There is so much ice underneath I think thats what is helping keep the snow on top. The Darkside Adventure guys ended up right at 2600 miles in just 2 weeks of great canadian riding. I feel lucky I got to at least follow their journey and enjoy the great story that Rod wrote. Pics below are all from yesterday on my way back from Gaylord. Thanks for checking in. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Saw many sleds yesterday out and about and only 2 so far this morning but we didnt lose much snow yesterday but it is up to 43 today. The warmth will help melt and leave some lube for those that are adventureous enough to get a ride in. My sled is buried in the corner right now but I know I could get a good ride in if I was a bit more ambitious. There is so much ice underneath I think thats what is helping keep the snow on top. #gaylord #snowphotos frederic-mi.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Clouds increase this evening into tonight as lows fall into the teens and low 20s. Breezy winds ease overnight. Watch for slick spots by morning as any snowmelt refreezes on untreated roads and surfaces. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyClouds increase this evening into tonight as lows fall into the teens and low 20s. Breezy winds ease overnight. Watch for slick spots by morning as any snowmelt refreezes on untreated roads and surfaces. #miwx FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Hi, Just got to Frederic about noon thirty, saw 4 sleds right off the bat. Ground or should I say ice is still rock hard and it is now 33 degrees. I would think that once things start melting that if you were here you could still get in a ride. Trail crossings I looked at on the way up here are still pretty white. I looked at the sledview.com camera and it looks bright white with still no snirt and 12 inches showing on his depth guage. The end is getting nearer as everyday this week its above 32 and heading for 50 later on... #gaylord #snowphotos frederic-mi.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Mostly sunny skies are in store for many areas south of the bridge this afternoon as low clouds may linger across the eastern U.P. through the day. Temperatures will continue to warm through the first half of the week, reaching well into the 40s and even low 50s for some on Wednesday. Our next main rain chances return on Thursday as mild temperatures continue into this weekend and next week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMostly sunny skies are in store for many areas south of the bridge this afternoon as low clouds may linger across the eastern U.P. through the day. Temperatures will continue to warm through the first half of the week, reaching well into the 40s and even low 50s for some on Wednesday. Our next main rain chances return on Thursday as mild temperatures continue into this weekend and next week. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> One more cold night is expected tonight, followed by a significant warming trend. Precipitation chances will not be significant through midweek. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOne more cold night is expected tonight, followed by a significant warming trend. Precipitation chances will not be significant through midweek. FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Well its up to 25 degrees and while its still nice and white out there its rock hard and like riding on broken concrete. I bet I had about a dozen riders ask for ice scratchers yesterday. Riders also told me they saw several sleds pulled off and trying to cool things down. I have seen a few sleds out already this morning. Riding would get better if the sun melts a little on top so people have lube. So northern michigan is pretty much a big rough skating rink right now. You get the jist of it. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos Rock Hard like riding on broken concrete frederic-mi.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Sunny and dry today, albeit, with a bit of a chill as we kick off March. Clear and cold tonight with lows likely dropping below zero in many spots. We stay sunny Monday with more seasonable temperatures before warming further into midweek… as snow chances fester on Tuesday and rain chances intrude for Wednesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySunny and dry today, albeit, with a bit of a chill as we kick off March. Clear and cold tonight with lows likely dropping below zero in many spots. We stay sunny Monday with more seasonable temperatures before warming further into midweek… as snow chances fester on Tuesday and rain chances intrude for Wednesday. #MIwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Perhaps a few snow showers today (especially eastern upper), otherwise dry and colder with some peeks of sun. Some snow to contend with in two areas tonight… steadier light snow south of M-72, and some residual lake effect in eastern upper. We then trend cloudy and chilly Sunday before warming to more seasonably cool temperatures to start next week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyPerhaps a few snow showers today (especially eastern upper), otherwise dry and colder with some peeks of sun. Some snow to contend with in two areas tonight… steadier light snow south of M-72, and some residual lake effect in eastern upper. We then trend cloudy and chilly Sunday before warming to more seasonably cool temperatures to start next week. #MIwx JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> The valley and south trails have been groomed in the last 24 hours. For some reason the groomer tracker in that machine isn’t working <> <>
– Please move off the trail when groomers are approaching and allow them to safely pass.
– If you approach a groomer from behind, kindly wait for the operator to signal you to pass.
– Grooming can take place at any time during the day or night, so stay alert.
– Always ride on the right side of the trail.
– Ride safe and ride sober.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Equipment - We’ve got parts engineered and are on the way for the JD out of Alba. They worked on it today, hopefully next couple days we can get that back on line.
Weather - Don’t look now but the rest of the season doesn’t look good. We’ll adjust grooming for the temperatures and conditions. Mid 40s and 50s don’t make it an easy job
Thanks for sticking with us this year! It’s been a tough year but we’ll get everything fixed up and regroup #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskey
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