Petoskey Snowmobile Club – 02/16
Current Trail Conditions: Fair

Not much in the way of snow lately. Just an inch or two over the last few days. That, coupled with temperatures getting into the 30s is not a good combination for the trails. Most trails still have a good amount of snow and are in pretty good condition. It’s the steep hills that have the problem. The snow tends to slide down those slopes quickly, which exposes the ice underneath. Our groomers are having some trouble climbing a couple of those slopes. We are going to be out this weekend trying to gather up some snow and push it up those hills to try to keep the trails alive as long as we can.These are primarily on Trail 76 South (the Larry’s Run).

We received an email from the DNR recently regarding snowmobile trail usage. The DNR has dozens of trail counters buried in various locations throughout the area. There happens to be one on Trail 76 South. That trail is the only connector between the Jordan Valley and Indian River. The DNR states that from December 5th through today 10,454 sleds have gone down that trail. That is the highest amount of any trail in the area. We try extra hard to keep that trail groomed at all times.

Mancelona Trail Report
Jordan Valley Trails Council
Updated: 02/17/10
Current Trail Conditions: Good

The trails south of alba are getting a bit tan,but there is no dirt showing. The base is groomable with ice under it,so very little dirt is being brought up.The snow is old and granular though so it does not pack well or hold a groom.It is good rideing if you dont mind the light tan snow.The groomers will be running daily.