Groomer Report:

All of our trails have been packed a couple times now, and cleared of trees from the big winds we had on Monday. Overall the trails are Fair to Good. We have quite a bit of snow in the forecast, we hope it actually comes!

If you choose to ride the trails now remember it is early in the season and there will be some wet areas, rocks, gravel and other obstacles that are not completely covered by snow yet.

When I report “base” that is the depth of the un-groomed snow on my yard South of Sidnaw. There is no possible way to accurately report what the depth is under your snowmobile on the groomed trail, it varies widely.

Trail #3 North to Rockland is GOOD.

Trail #8 from Ewen to trail #3 North is FAIR.

Trail #3/8 from Bruce Crossing to the trail #3 South intersection is POOR.

Trail #3 South from the railroad grade to the CC road is FAIR.

Trail #8 from the trail #3 South intersection to Trout Creek is FAIR.

Trail #8 from Trout Creek to Kenton is FAIR.

Trail #8 from Kenton to Sidnaw is FAIR.

Trail #8/15 from Sidnaw to the trail #109 intersection is GOOD.

Watch for the groomers, they take up most of the trail and have the right of way!

Please pull over and dim your lights for them, they have a long night out there.

Remember, you can get off the trail, the groomer can not.

Please do not climb the “Military Hill” from the highway to the fence, we have ongoing erosion issues there and the hill climbers are adding to the problem.

Have a fun and safe trip, thank you for riding our trails and visiting our local businesses!

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DECEMBER 28

15 degrees this morning and about 3-6 inches of snow since yesterday. Temps sound pretty good for the next few days with highs in upper 20’s and lows in the teens. Hopefully get the water set up. Around soon and gong west are in good shape still wet swamp on 480 and 49 between Gaines highway and 12 Mile rd.

DECEMBER 27

The warmth and rain on Monday did not help the water issues. The wind was knocking limbs and trees down all over. Watch for new ones since a groomer has passed. Early season right now so ride cautiously watching for stumps, rocks, and other obstacles.

Fresh 2-4 inches of snow today.

Our parts of trail 8 going west from Soo in fair to good shape.

Still working on opening those traditional wet trails of Soo to Kinross and Kinross to Raco. Water prevents us from getting to them.

Watch for wet areas or water holes not yet frozen if you get in your sled

check Facebook page for pics.

Big reroute around Raco this year

There is a change in the Soo to Kinross trail also.

We have a new plowed parking area at the beginning of trail #8 under the International Bridge.

If you are staying in the Sault please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business. Please do that in all towns you visit. The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!

We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors. it comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods.

Remember trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods. 6 inches of snow compresses to less then a inch on the trail.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1- 3 inches -Trail is in poor to fair Condition.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 4 inches -Trail is in fair Condition. When going across the bridge in Brimley make sure you go with the flow of traffic! Blowing and drifting occurs when you first leave Brimley.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 5 inches – Trail is in fair to good Condition.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 1- 3 inches – Trail is in poor to fair condition.

We now have a marked & groomed trail going to Chippewa Motors. It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449. It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic 20mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 1 – 3 inches – Trail is in poor Condition. There are wet spots. Make sure you follow reroute once you cross bridge going south at 7 Mile road .

When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 –

Base 1- 4 inches – Trail in fair condition. Watch for trucks driving on trails it seems to be the thing this year.

Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –

Base 1 – 3 inches – Trail in poor Condition. Lots of water and trail to Rudyard is packed but not to Raco. Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross

The Downtown Trail is signed but closed, will open after Christmas!

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