Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 02/17
Even though we still have 16" of snow on the ground, towns, streets, crossings and parking lots are bare.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – groomers have been unable to go out because of the warm weather. The GRTA is planning on going out tomorrow weather permitting. Overall conditions are poor to fair. Expect bare spots to pop up and icy conditions.
Lake Gogebic Area – Grooming has stopped until we get some colder temps and snow. Northern trails are still in fair shape as there’s snow in the woods-trails poor in town… Trails south of the Lake are all in poor condition.
Watersmeet Area – Conditions are poor. Fair out in the woods. Again grooming has stopped and will not resume until weather permitting.
IN ALL AREAS:
Please stop at stop signs.. we’re starting to get some complaints people are not stopping at the stop signs so let’s make sure we stop before someone gets hurt…
ABOUT THE ICE:
There is no such thing as "safe ice". If you choose to ride on a body of water, be sure you check with locals in the specific area you intend to ride and get current information on conditions in that area. When you ride on ice, you are doing so at your own risk.
Our 800# is still down so when calling you will not get a recording. Check back for updates and check out our webcams around the area at westernup.info ….
PHOTO REQUEST from us. If you have any neat snomo pictures you’re willing to share,we’re looking for a cover shot for next years map and other marketing uses. Can’t pay but will give a photo credit on inside of map. Send in jpg-300dpi-to bigsnow@westernup.info. Be aware anything you send will become the property of the WUPCVB so this request is more for amateur photographers…in other words, don’t send anything you may want to sell in the future. We appreciate any help on this.