Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/11
Please use caution while riding you will encounter so wet spots and icy spots along with some rocks. We need more snow. Please stay on marked trails riding on unmarked trails can result in the clubs losing easement for the trails. Please be respectful. Early season riding.. Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report Trail Condition: Poor WARNINGS AND NOTICES: We are begging riders to ride off-trail legally as there are 1-million acres of public land east of Wakefield to off-trail ride on – please only ride legal areas! The Ottawa National Forest is 990,000 acres and much of it open to cross-country riding (no trail/road) if there is 6″ or more of snow. Several restricted areas, contact the forest for further information. Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing: Overall rating: Poor to Fair Condition Last groomed 1/9/2020. Please do not ride on sidewalks near Holiday and try to keep noise down in town. Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield: Overall rating: Poor – Hills are very icy Last groomed 1/9/2020. Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco: Overall Rating: Poor to Fair Last groomed 1/9/2020. Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing: Overall Rating: Poor to Fair Last Groomed 01/09/2020. Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI): Overall Rating: Poor to Fair Last Groomed 01/09/20. There are several scenic vistas on the trail: Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior Bald Mountain “SOUTH” lookout viewing Gogebic Range (Powderhorn, Copper Peak) Montreal River Gorge look out Superior Falls Waterfall Complex. 11S (Wakefield, MI to Winchester, WI): Overall Rating: Fair to good Last Groomed 1/9/2020. PLEASE YIELD TO ANY AND ALL LOGGING TRAFFIC. There is a short section of dual use the landowner (Keweenaw Land) has graciously approved us to use along with them. It is private land and we are guests, please act like it. 11N (Wakefield, MI to South boundary Rd/White Pine): Closed due to off trail riding. Please contact Indianhead Valley Condo’s who have closed the trail. Gogebic Area Groomers Report 1/11/2021 Trails are thin, conditions are poor right now. Forecast for snow and cold temps to move in by Thursdays. Will update on Friday. U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 1/11/2021 Groomers are still in the barn waiting for more snow, Wed. Thurs. we will be evaluating snow conditions to decide if we can go out <> LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> I passed 3 groomers on my ride this afternoon The trails should be amazing. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> ❄️ Monday, March 16… WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Blizzard conditions persist today for central and eastern Upper Michigan, while snowfall lessens in the west. Winds are expected to increase this morning, potentially peaking near 50 for large portions of the region. >60 mph winds are possible by Lake Superior. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Groomer Jay is out on trail 12. This recent picture is on his return trip to the groomer barn after doing trail 12 from Greenland to White Pine and back. WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> 3-15 Winter Storm Update (8PM) <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Last Groomed: January 09th, 2021
Base Snowfall: 14″
Reported On: January 11th, 2021 @ 8:05amPostings From Regional Pages On Facebook
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🛷 Snow is tapering after a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow.
🛷 The lake snow is heavy. Keep your speed consistent!
🛷 Visibility is limited, as drifting continues.
🛷 Ride with a buddy and communicate your intended route and destination with someone. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Not a single set of sled tracks...trails are setting up nicely with this snow and colder temps.
Thanks again for your time and experience in keeping our trails UP. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosGroomer Jay is out on trail 12. This recent picture is on his return trip to the groomer barn after doing trail 12 from Greenland to White Pine and back.
Not a single set of sled tracks...trails are setting up nicely with this snow and colder temps.
Thanks again for your time and experience in keeping our trails UP.
Blizzard Warnings have moved South to include Leelanau, Emmet, Cheboygan, Southeastn Chippewa, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc, Beaver Island. Ice Storm Warnings have moved South to include Wexford, Missaukee, Oscoda, Alcona and Alpena Counties. Winter Weather Advisories now include Clare, Osceola Counties.
The warm line is farther South keeping higher totals North. Winds continue to pick up along with the snow tonight.
We will be live at 11pm for the latest! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey