»Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/18
Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/18
Please use caution while riding you will encounter some icy spots along with some rocks. We have snow in this week’s forecast along with colder temps. Please stay on marked trails riding on unmarked trails can result in the clubs losing easement for the trails. Please be respectful.
It’s still early season riding..
Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report
• Trail Condition: good
• Last Groomed: January 16th, 2021
• Base Snowfall: 14″
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.
Groomers are reporting the trails have been groomed and are in pretty good shape. Groomers were out on the 16th.
Trail 2 is in fair to good condition watch for icy corners and you will encounter some spots with rocks. It is still early season riding.
Trail 160 is in good to very good condition.
Trail 8 is in fair to good condition with icy corners.
Trail 11s is in good condition with a few fair spots. Please use caution logging is ongoing. Logging trucks have the right away. South of Chaney Lake there is a section where there is 2 ft. washout but the club is filling it in.
There are several scenic vistas on the trail:
Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior
Groomers have been out and all trails have been groomed. They are reporting trails are in decent shape. There are still areas where rocks are showing up but groomers are attempting to cover them with snow.
Please use caution while riding conditions can change quickly. Be Safe.
U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 1/18/2021
Groomers will be heading out today to flatten the trails. We still need more snow. Please ride with caution.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> I passed 3 groomers on my ride this afternoon The trails should be amazing. Available rooms give me a call 906-235-8288 to book #lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> ❄️ Monday, March 16… 🛷 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... See MoreSee Less
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. 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. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> 3-15 Winter Storm Update (8PM) 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... See MoreSee Less