MARCH 1, 2012 8:00 A.M. – The snow yesterday really helped the trails. Groomer Doug is leaving for Epoufette this A.M. Jeff will take over in go on to Trout Lake this afternoon.
Trail #9 to Pine Stump Jct/Holland Lake staging area is in good condition. The trail from town to 6 miles north is in fair condition then it improves to good condition to County Rd.415,/Trail #498 then conditions improve to very good up to Holland Lake Staging area.
We groomed Trail #45 to the Falls, the trail has been upgraded to good to very good condition all the way to the falls.
Trail #2/9 to Rexton, Trout Lake and Eppoufette is in good condition over all, with a 4 to 6" base. There is ice around the airport.
There is logging on Trail #45 North of Skyline Dr. for 4 to 5 miles.
Logging on Trail #498 North of Co. Rd. 455, be careful in these areas, as the trail may be plowed.
THE NORTH STORE ON CO. RD. 407, IS CLOSED AS OF FEBRUARY 27.
We need more snow! And cold weather.
The curfew for the Village of Newberry is 11:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M.
FYI: There will not be gas at Rainbow Lodge this year as they are closing for the winter. There is a gas pump logo on the trail map, but they will be CLOSED. The map is new for this year,and I recieved the information about Rainbow Lodge after the maps went to the printer.
LODGING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEWBERRY
COMFORT INN OF NEWBERRY at www.newberrymichigan.net
GATEWAY MOTEL at www.gatewaymi.com
HALFWAY LAKE at www.halfwaylake.com
PARK-A-WAY www.theeveningstarmotel.com,
March 1, 2012 | Visit Newberry Uncategorized
We have received 13.8 inches of new snow in the Ironwood area,with snow showers in the forecast through Sunday. Temps will be in the 20’s and 30’s with lows in the teens and 20’s. The fresh snow has helped to make for a fun experience snowmobiling.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – Overall conditions are good with all trails being groomed. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDerHagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. On 11N, use caution around the water spot, signs are posted.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS – They are packing the fresh snow and grooming all trails and all are in good condition. Logging has not started on Trail 1 going south yet, but watch for signs. Remember to watch out for the groomers.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET – They received 8 inches of new snow. All trails are being groomed and are in good condition. Still use caution on corners as they maybe icy.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them and PLEASE slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
ABOUT THE ICE: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed, so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.
March 1, 2012 | Western U.P. Bureau
