The trails saw heavy traffic over the weekend and are currently in fair condition. Some areas may be thin, with patches of dirt showing. With strong winds gusting today, watch for drifting and tree debris.
As always, please be aware of your surroundings and ride safely. Enjoy the trails!
Check out this live feed to see trail #7, just north of Gaylord.
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. – 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.
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As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports.
It’s a windy monday morning. Sunny and a cold 27 degrees. Mackinaw bridge is closed today to traffic due to wind. I decided to close on sunday and go riding. Went with 4 friends and we had a fantastic 50 mile all day ride. We found lots of untouched snow which really surprised me how much there was with many 12 to 18 inch spots. I had a slow speed fall off my sled incident where I was turning hard left and a stump hidden under the snow got my ski just right and rolled me off to the side. The snow was deep so there was no weight on me till the guys got the machine off me. That was the only incident of the day. Lunch at the Settings and back towards Waters and then Frederic. A Great day of riding but I am staying put today. Saturday had alot of riders here in town but still the snow is much better north and west of Frederic. Thanks for checking in. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues tonight through Wednesday with additional accumulations of 4-8" across the snow belts. Locally higher amounts will be possible. Attached is a timing and intensity animation that depicts the heaviest snow this evening into the early overnight, and then again through the day on Wednesday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow showers will gradually weaken later this morning before picking up again this afternoon and continuing through Wednesday. An additional 4-8” is expected across parts of northwest lower and eastern upper by Wednesday evening with localized higher amounts possible. Snow covered roads and low visibility under snow bands may result in hazardous travel at times this evening and on Wednesday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeySnow showers will gradually weaken later this morning before picking up again this afternoon and continuing through Wednesday. An additional 4-8” is expected across parts of northwest lower and eastern upper by Wednesday evening with localized higher amounts possible. Snow covered roads and low visibility under snow bands may result in hazardous travel at times this evening and on Wednesday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Lake effect snow will create some headaches in the traditional snowbelt areas over the next 24-28 hours. -Winter Storm Warnings for counties shaded in pink and Winter Weather Advisories for counties in blueish/purple until 7pm Wednesday. -Some areas could see 9-12"+ in Antrim, Otsego, Crawford & Kalkaska Counties. Same for areas of Luce & Chippewa Counties. Winds could be gusting upwards of 40mph blowing and drifting the fresh snow. All the details coming up on 9&10 News at 5 & 6! #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey... See MoreSee Less
FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – 01/27
It’s a windy monday morning. Sunny and a cold 27 degrees. Mackinaw bridge is closed today to traffic due to wind. I decided to close on sunday and go riding. Went with 4 friends and we had a fantastic 50 mile all day ride. We found lots of untouched snow which really surprised me how much there was with many 12 to 18 inch spots. I had a slow speed fall off my sled incident where I was turning hard left and a stump hidden under the snow got my ski just right and rolled me off to the side. The snow was deep so there was no weight on me till the guys got the machine off me. That was the only incident of the day. Lunch at the Settings and back towards Waters and then Frederic. A Great day of riding but I am staying put today. Saturday had alot of riders here in town but still the snow is much better north and west of Frederic. Thanks for checking in. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues tonight through Wednesday with additional accumulations of 4-8" across the snow belts. Locally higher amounts will be possible. Attached is a timing and intensity animation that depicts the heaviest snow this evening into the early overnight, and then again through the day on Wednesday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow showers will gradually weaken later this morning before picking up again this afternoon and continuing through Wednesday. An additional 4-8” is expected across parts of northwest lower and eastern upper by Wednesday evening with localized higher amounts possible. Snow covered roads and low visibility under snow bands may result in hazardous travel at times this evening and on Wednesday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeySnow showers will gradually weaken later this morning before picking up again this afternoon and continuing through Wednesday. An additional 4-8” is expected across parts of northwest lower and eastern upper by Wednesday evening with localized higher amounts possible. Snow covered roads and low visibility under snow bands may result in hazardous travel at times this evening and on Wednesday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Lake effect snow will create some headaches in the traditional snowbelt areas over the next 24-28 hours. -Winter Storm Warnings for counties shaded in pink and Winter Weather Advisories for counties in blueish/purple until 7pm Wednesday. -Some areas could see 9-12"+ in Antrim, Otsego, Crawford & Kalkaska Counties. Same for areas of Luce & Chippewa Counties. Winds could be gusting upwards of 40mph blowing and drifting the fresh snow. All the details coming up on 9&10 News at 5 & 6! #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey... See MoreSee Less