Gaylord Area Trail Report – VisitGaylord.com – 01/11
Gaylord Bureau – 01/10 January 11, 2019 – 11:03 a.m. We have a decent base from the groomers running last week, along with 6-8 inches of fresh snow from Wednesday. Trails are currently in fair condition and you may encounter icy conditions. We still need a few more inches for the groomers to start running again. We’ll keep you posted! Keep thinking SNOW! http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/ <> FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling – Make it snow and they will come. So far no new snow in the past couple of days and only a little predicted. The good thing is that its staying cold so what we do have is staying but getting worn. Its now 12:30 on Friday and sled traffic has been slow thru town Trail is white all the way to Gaylord and I had some riders in yesterday that said the more east you go the less snow there is. Lovells to Grayling was reported as good. Still remember it is very icy underneath…. http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ <> Here's your daily update on conditions! Trails are still in great shape. We got through the warmest and sunniest day of the week. A little rain/snow today, which shouldn't be a problem. A free trail pass or hat to the first person that can identify which spot this picture was taken, be specific. Yesterday Groomer Steve went out and paved white gold! Bruce Vanderkolk One last road trip for the year. I was asking for something like this today and kept getting, go to the up!! I also live lakes of the north and was curious. Thank you so much. I will be riding tomorrow into the weekend!!! Adam Dale Boatright hard to believe it still looks this good up there Only got up a couple times this wintrr,but thankmyou for keeping the trails nice How far done does Jordan valley groom to the south? I just got a place in LOTN off 4 and I’m curios who grooms that area and where the clubs turn around points are? Where is this and where is nearest staging area? Jordan Walters. Day trip? Bruce Vanderkolk frederic-mi.com/very-upsetting/ Very Upsetting | Sledheads of Frederic frederic-mi.com Could you imagine going north with a group and one of you not coming home. .slow down For those of us that slow down for traffic: I thank you. For those that don’t - I hope you get scared enough to join us. Pete, you are exactly right about people going way too fast on the trails! In fact, we no longer come up north to ride on the weekends because SOME of the "out-of-towners" are very dangerous on the trails. We also slow down on curves and when sleds are approaching us, but there again we worry about getting rear-ended. Why is it a must to go so fast, we enjoy the scenery?! I also slow down for oncoming traffic. Have almost been hit by people that need to tell me there are sleds behind them. I know there’s sleds behind them. No need to take you hands off the bars.
I always know there’s gonna be sleds coming at me. No need to put our lives in danger for you to tell me. Very sad for these men and their families. I don't know the circumstances but I see more people riding in the middle of the trail every year. Ride right and at a controlled speed. People drink and drive these sleds,go by any of these bars off the trail, they are all packed and people are sitting inside getting all liquor up and then get on their sleds and drive like idiot's! It used to be in the 50’s Michigan needs to implement this system: www.amsnow.com/how-to-tech/2016/02/ridelite-system I have come up early to ride on Wednesday and Thursday only to be scared the most on those days. Started riding in 1993 and this year was the worst. I never had to pull over and wait before cause it scared me so bad. Man the first year the REV chassis came out people were dying left and right Yeah its just not a safe sport anymore. New sleds with too high of speed mixed with inexperienced riders. Only trail i will ride motorcycles on are the motorcycle only trails due to the sxs same equation. Very dangerous sport , I quit a few years back because it was 500$ each weekend out plus the price of equipment I also am seeing sledders go off the trail and charge up hillsides; then coming down out of nowhere and bursting onto the trail 😱😱 Lost friends to snowmobile accidents not good I've stopped and helped some accident victims before still have the blood on my jacket slowing down is pretty easy to do Not to bad. What happened in 02-03?? Speed, booze and the attitude it won't happen to me is a deadly combination. Selfish people are killing this great sport of ours. My thirteen yo niece was pushed off the trail by a few jackwagons on turbo cats riding side by side north of vanderbilt in 2015. They screamed pass me at atleast 100 mph and she panicked and went down the ditch and hit a tree. The experience ruined riding for her. This is very sad...my heart breaks for these families. This is one reason why I stop riding my sled becauae of other sledders scare me. They speed up in me and also around corners. These machine can be fun but please slow down and becareful. I slow down too. This is my biggest fear when riding! I love to ride but speed is not worth losing a life over! Tuesday afternoon for o'clock just got back to my truck after another fantastic 130 miles of riding today 40° trail still have lotta snow on it but you're start to get dirt in roadways Vermont winter just dosent want to leave .trails are perfect the whole state and a nother 5 to 8 coming Fri . Hey I took a picture of that same 🌲 tree Aaron Bubba Gerding Adam Pinsonneault Dalton Beausoleil Missed you by a day. Just got home from GM Monday. it might be good in morning but 40 in afternoon you would half to in your tee shirt to hot for me Messed going by half a days notice Must have went right by ya Thx for the heads up Pete. We stopped by that tree for the first time this year We’d like to thank the businesses that have allowed us to place donation boxes for our hard working groomer operators! We’d also like to thank the The Hideaway Bar and the patrons of the appreciation party for the generous donations! The Railside Bar and Grill, Derrer Oil & Propane, Green Lantern Bar II, Larry's Sevenski Inn, Northern Bear Country Store, Settings Restaurant, T&R Yamaha and the East jordan Marathon station. last but not least we can’t thank the East Jordan Sno-Mobilers, Inc., Antrim County Snowmobile Club and Charlevoix Snowmobile Club for all their collections too. As of now Northern Bear, The hideaway and Settings are leading the charge, let’s keep the donations coming in! Thank you and all the volunteers. We wouldn’t have great trails without their sacrifice! Are trails still being groomed or done for season? Our pleasure!! Thank you for all your hard work 😊 Thanks for another great winter season! We appreciate all you do! Thanks everybody!! Ended up being a great year after all Thanks for all u groomers do. If it wasn't for u guys. Riding would suck. thank you to all the volunteers for making the trails great again ! A big thankyou to all Thank you!!!!! <> Visit VisitGaylord.com Website >>>> <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
We will groom again Friday as the temperatures will be in the low 30’s, after that weather will dictate anything further. *131 is thin!! Very thin, with patchy slush!!* 
THANK YOU EVERYONE!
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Gaylord Area Featured Snowmobile Lodging
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Gaylord Area Snowmobile Lodging & Services
Alpine Country Inn – Direct Access to the Gaylord Snowmobile Trails
Alpine Country Inn (formerly Ray’s Retreat Country Inn) is the perfect spot for your northern Michigan vacation. Located on Old 27 South just a few miles south of Gaylord, MI you are at the center of numerous recreational and vacation destinations. The 17-unit motel has clean rooms with in-room refrigerators, coffee, microwaves, cable TV and […] more...
Pine Cone Accommodations – “Check-In and Ride” Snowmobile Lodging – Gaylord
WINTER SPECIALS: Contact our office today to Book Your Stay! (866) 731-1887 The Gaylord Area boasts countless recreational opportunities, be it golf, skiing, hiking, fly fishing, canoeing, or snowmobiling. When you visit our beautiful north country, why not treat yourself to the comfort and relaxation of one of our vacation rental properties. Pine Cone […] more...
The Waters Inn – Gaylord Area
Just off I-75 at Exit 270 on Old US-27, the Waters Inn is The Peaceful Alternative, with access to everything the Gaylord area has to offer, without the traffic, noise and neon. On the snowmobile trail, and a nine iron from dozens of lakes and golf courses.Ten Exclusive Themed Rooms, with in room phones, refrigerators, […] more...
DerMiner’s Parkside Resort – On Snowmobile Trail #7 in Gaylord
A wonderful getaway awaits you at DerMiner’s Parkside Resort in Gaylord. Located on a private road are four (4) beautifully renovated two bedroom cabins nestled between Otsego Lake and snowmobile trail #7. Cabins comfortably sleep 6 – Full size bed, twin bunk beds and a full size sleep sofa. No need to hassle with lugging […] more...
Treetops Resort
5 miles east of Gaylord – 243 newly renovated accommodations, including standard rooms, deluxe suites, condominiums and resort homes. Two indoor / two outdoor pools with spas, two restaurants, sports bar, weekend prime rib buffets, over 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, 81 holes of championship golf including designs by Robert Trent Jones, […] more...
DerMiner’s Parkside Market Snowmobile Rentals
Snowmobile Rental for the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan at DerMiners Parkside Market in Gaylord, Michigan. F 5 LXR Liquid Cooled – Single person snowmobile. ARCTIC CAT T570, 2-Person Snowmobile. Complete Snowmobile Outfitter – Rental helmets, snowmobile suits, and trailers are also available Try the awesome F-5 LXR Liquid Cooled snowmobile or the ARCTIC CAT T- […] more...
Snow Photos From Gaylord – Ray’s Retreat
Snow and more snow! Woke up this morning to another 4-5 inches of fresh snow. Snow continued thru the day, at least another 6 inches of new stop. It just doesn’t stop! At least a foot and a half or more of snow. The Winter Storm Warning is now continued thru Friday evening. Lake Effect […] more...
American Alpine Lodge – Gaylord
The Alpine Lodge is within minutes of all the best Northern Michigan has to offer: sprawling forests teeming with wildlife, challenging slopes for the avid skier, and a multitude of clear lakes and streams for swimming, boating or fishing. The 24 beautifully sculpted courses in the area invite both beginning and seasoned golfers to their […] more...
Hampton Inn – Gaylord Area
I-75 Exit 282 south on Dickerson Rd. – brand new accommodations in Gaylord – 83 rooms – whirlpool rooms – meeting facility – complimentary continental buffet – indoor pool / whirlpool – exercise/game room – guest laundry – in room movies, coffee maker & blow dryer – access to snowmobile trails – customized golf and […] more...
Timberly Motel – Gaylord Area
Make Timberly Motel your home away from home. Our 30 clean comfortable rooms offer King & queen size beds * Color Cable TV with HBO * Full bathrooms with tub showers * Air conditioning * Individually controlled electric heat * Direct dial phones * Fax service available * Private outside entrances * Smoking and non-smoking […] more...
Beaver Creek Resort – Gaylord Area
Beaver Creek Resort opened in 1986 and is one of the highest rated outdoor resorts. Vacationing families enjoy its wooded seclusion, natural terrain and abundance of amenities. Our modern log cabins can facilitate parties of two to ten people; and there is never a dull moment with a 200 foot waterslide, adventure golf course, heated […] more...
The Chalet on Lake Louise – Gaylord Area
This beautiful three bedroom, one-and-a-half bath chalet overlooks Lake Louise in Johannesburg, Michigan with 70 feet of its own private beach frontage. Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, or just relaxing during the summer months. We have the ability to accomodate up to ten people comfortably. And with thousands of acres of State Land and easy access […] more...
Little Bear Beach Cottage – Gaylord Area
Enjoy an old-fashioned getaway in this private beachfront A-frame cottage on Little Bear Lake in Johannesburg, Michigan, just 30 minutes from Gaylord. This cozy three-bedroom cottage that sleeps eight is clean, modern and comfortable. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, bedroom #2 has a queen size futon, bedroom #3 has two twins and […] more...
La Senorita Mexican Restaurant – Gaylord Area
La Senorita is the place to go for authentic Mexican food in Gaylord. Enjoy La Senorita1s Famous Sizzling Fajitas and thirst-quenching, ice-cold Jumbo Margaritas along with delicioso Mexican favorites including burritos, enchiladas, chimi chungas, and tacos. American fare is also available for those who prefer food from North-of-the Border. La Senorita is a great family […] more...
Treetops Resort – Gaylord
5 miles east of Gaylord – 243 luxurious accommodations, including standard rooms, deluxe suites, condominuims and resort homes. Two indoor / two outdoor pools with spas, two restaurants, sports bar, over 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, 81 holes of championship golf including designs by Robert Trent Jones, Tom Fazio, and Rick Smith, […] more...
Castle Pines on Otsego Lake
“Castle Pines” is an unbelievable 3400 sq. ft. vacation home located on 150 ft. of sandy beach on Otsego Lake, an All-Sports Lake, featuring great fishing year round. This lakefront home has four private suites, each with a full bath and ceiling fan, plus 2 extra bedrooms for additional guests. Air conditioned with an enclosed […] more...
The Lake House Cottage
Escape to the Lake House Cottage on Otsego Lake! This cottage located on the east side of Otsego Lake features 50’ of sandy beach, an enclosed sun porch overlooking the water, dock available for your use and wonderful views of many sunsets. Your summer vacation made easy with this rental. During the winter months, there’s […] more...
Pleasant View on Otsego Lake – Gaylord
Come and enjoy this wonderful 2 bedroom, 1½ bath, 1350 square foot home with family room, den, kitchen and eating area. Home is located directly on the snowmobile trail with plenty of room to park your cars and trailers. Home features 80 feet of sandy water frontage, dock, hi-speed internet access, expanded HD cable TV, […] more...
The Wood Shed on Otsego Lake
Relax on the deck or wooden swing and enjoy spectacular sunsets from 50 feet of sandy frontage on Otsego Lake. There is a dock available. Boat is not available for rental. This year-round home features a modern kitchen with dishwasher. The living room is cozy with a gas fireplace and great views of Otsego Lake. […] more...
Big Buck Brewery & Steakhouse
At Big Buck Brewery & Steakhouse, we offer a casual family dining experience with quality food and award-winning brews. Our menu has something for everyone. Start your meal off with a tasty appetizer, like the Buffalo Chicken Tenders or the Portabella Bruschetta. In addition to our wide selection of premium steaks, our chefs offer a […] more...
Sugar Bowl Restaurant
Welcome to the Sugar Bowl, Gaylord’s Landmark Restaurant located in the heart of the Alpine Village since 1919. The Family Room at the Sugar Bowl features a casual atmosphere, serving breakfast from 7 AM and throughout the day. Lunch is served from 11AM to 4PM, featuring super sandwiches, light lunches and homemade desserts. Nightly dinner […] more...
Alpine Oven
Great Food, Fast in downtown Gaylord. Counter Service Restaurant with carryout & in house seating. Specializing in Goumet Pizza, chicken, fish, sandwiches, salads, beef briskets and homemade sundaes and pies. Great Alpine Theme – WiFi – Flat Screen TV – Watch all the games – many original recipes.Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alpine Oven 20 […] more...
Waters Inn SnowCam – Gaylord Area
Waters Inn SnowCam Located at the Waters Inn Visit Waters Inn Website >>>> more...
Gaylord Area Snowmobile Photos – January 25, 2011
Gaylord – January 25 – With so few riders, we enjoyed a break about halfway thru and just listening to the winter quiet in the woods. – Photo courtesy of Rays Retreat Country Inn more...
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