Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 02/26
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Krupps Resort >> 02/26
Think cold temps and more snow! Groomers still have opted out for grooming last night – Josh and I are hoping we able to get out tonight! They are also calling for 5-6” by Friday night! 🇺🇸⛄️❄️ www.kruppsresortmi.com
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> 02/25
Grooming Remains on Pause for Tonight, the forecast is favorable the next couple days – we need some cold to freeze the slush. Keep those COLD and SNOW dances going!
Thanks,
The KSC Board of Directors
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 02/25
Tuesday February 25th 2025
I for got to mention our snow back in the bush has dropped a little over a foot from this warm spell. Check out our web cam the ol mercury snowmobile is going to reappear soon.
☠️ Stretch
Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
https://video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> 02/25
Hopefully this post can answer the numerous messages, texts and calls asking “is it still worth it to come up?”
We would reply:
✅ A visit to the Keweenaw is always worth it!
✅Grooming has been TEMPORARILY paused, pretty much all across the Upper Peninsula, due to the warm temps
✅ There IS snow in the forecast and colder temps
✅There are SO many things to do in the area in addition to snowmobiling!
✅The CopperDog Events start on Friday! This is an incredible “don’t miss” event to see
✅Boondock Inn U.P. North Resort is hosting The Semi Retired Iron weekend event : Findout more here -https://www.facebook.com/share/161qfrZRTk/?mibextid=wwXIfr
✅Cliff View Bar located right on Trail 3 north of Mohawk has REOPENED
✅Restaurants, Bars, Lodging etc are always happy to see you!
We understand some of you are driving long distances, etc BUT no one else can make the decision for you of “is it worth it” That is far too much of a subjective question!
Road crossings and some parking lots, for the most part are bare, however the trails are still covered in snow! Before this warm up we had received 85 inches of snow in February for a season total so far of close to 240 inches!
Riders out over the weekend and yesterday(Monday) had this to say:
Mike Aschliman “The trails held up pretty nice, but we have our “spots” that most don’t go, so it keeps them fresh. We love it!
Wow is there is still plenty of good snow and areas with a ton more lol. 5-8 foot of base in most the good areas. (Off trail) Saturday night and Sunday trails were flat and fast but even today(Monday) they held up great and were amazing for the temps we had.. keep up the great work. We greatly appreciate the Keweenaw Trail Reports fb page updates”
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We also had a queen riding the trails of the Keweenaw on Monday! Holly is the face behind Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association fb page, Groomer Operator, Board Member, etc over on the East side! We are sure all of you that ride that area, LOVE everything Holly does to keep you updated! She is the bomb 💣 and pours so much heart and soul into helping ensure riders ha the best possible experiences! Holly was joined by her husband, Jason (also huge part of the club and Groomer Operator) and friend
Holly Ann shared photos and said, “Despite grooming being on hold, we had mostly very good trails today,
everywhere north of Calumet, even at 45 degrees! A testament to the work they’ve put in all season. My fist time to the Keweenaw in winter, and can’t wait to come back when conditions are even better! I included a few of the zillions of pics from the Keweenaw today. Spring temps, and MID winter snow depths🙌🏼❄💙
Trails 17 and 3 from Calumet south are really rough, but north of there was awesome! The streeys are pretty bare in Eagle Harbor, so may want to mention that, but the trail between Eagle River and Eagle River (trail 130) was beautiful!”
Hope this helps some of you with your upcoming plans!
Thanks Holly, Mike and ALL who share their riding experiences!! 🩵❄👏
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> 02/24
Unfortunately as we sit here at 40° still, we are on PAUSE for the evening. We will reevaluate things tomorrow, need those temperatures to drop and things to freeze up so that slushy on the trail turns back into good surface for you all after we groom it! In the meantime, check out our merchandise, grab a raffle ticket and support all of our wonderful local businesses as we take this midwinter breath.
Thanks,
The KSC Board of Directors
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 14 December 2025
Things are looking real good so far this year. The trails that have been groomed are staying flat and are in very good shape. Hopefully this week all the clubs can wrap up getting the rest of our trail system opened up.
THINK SNOW!
☠️ Stretch
Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Bitterly cold temperatures will hang on through tonight as wind chill values remain below zero across the U.P., coldest in the west near the WI border. Lake effect snow will also continue to impact the northwest wind snowbelts, especially across the east where a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Sunday morning for Alger, Luce, and northern Schoolcraft Counties. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaBitterly cold temperatures will hang on through tonight as wind chill values remain below zero across the U.P., coldest in the west near the WI border. Lake effect snow will also continue to impact the northwest wind snowbelts, especially across the east where a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Sunday morning for Alger, Luce, and northern Schoolcraft Counties.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> Brrrrrr….. 🥶it was definitely a cold day to ride the Keweenaw, but Jason Kremer definitely wasn’t complaining!
Jason and crew headed out today from the Ramada in Hancock and rode up to Copper Harbor for the Winter Wonderfest & Park
Lighting Event! (Checkout the video Jason shared with us in the comments!)
Jason is a frequent rider of the Keweenaw and today definitely didn’t disappoint! Jason shared these photos and said, “You definitely need to tode to Copper Harbor tomorrow! Trails are not freshly groomed but they are flat and fast! The only slightly bumpy part was the trail up Brockway, but not bad for a Saturday in the Kee! There is zero traffic today, only met one group of sledders all the way from Hancock to Copper Harbor. Having a blast, will send you pics when I get service. Maybe we will run into a groomer on the way back!”
Well, as you can see from one of Jason’s photos, they did come across a groomer on the way back from Copper Harbor!
We hope you all enjoyed your Saturday as much as Jason did!
Please note as of right now the, The Portage Lake Lift Bridge is not yet open for snowmobile crossing. That means you can not cross from Houghton to Hancock…. yet.
The Coast Guard needed to close the shipping lanes and then the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and the city need to coordinate laying the snow mat for sled crossing…. Hopefully, very soon!
Thanks as always for sharing, Jason! #keweenaw #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers are expected downwind of Lake Superior through Sunday, impacting the northwest wind snowbelt areas. This snow will be very susceptible to blowing in the wind, resulting in localized visibility reductions below 1 mile at times. Make sure to drive with your headlights on, at appropriate speeds, and with extra room between yourself and other vehicles! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers are expected downwind of Lake Superior through Sunday, impacting the northwest wind snowbelt areas. This snow will be very susceptible to blowing in the wind, resulting in localized visibility reductions below 1 mile at times. Make sure to drive with your headlights on, at appropriate speeds, and with extra room between yourself and other vehicles! #906wx #miwx
MASS CITY AREA UPDATE via Adventure Motel >> It’s a snowy morning in Mass City, roughly 8” of snow last night. Great to see people taking advantage of the trail conditions! #masscity #westernup #keweenaw #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front will move across the U.P this evening. Light snow will accompany the front but generally less than an inch is expected. Behind the front temperatures will fall into the single digits above and below zero. This combined with gusty winds will bring wind chills down into the teens and twenties below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Gogebic and Iron counties tonight through Saturday morning. Lake effect snow will develop behind the front in the northwest wind snowbelts with several inches expected. Those headed outside tonight or traveling should be prepared for bitter cold and snow (in the northwest wind snowbelts). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Fletchy’s Otter Belly Lodge >> Imagine this: it’s 9pm & 10 degrees out on a crystal clear night in the Keweenaw. You’re on a narrow trail in the middle of the woods. Hundreds of miles of untouched trails ahead of you.
Throttle to the bars. Like a rocket ship you accelerate forward. Pines shimmer in your headlights. You and your sled become one. Every worry melts away.
You let off and come to a stop. You shut it down. Absolute silence. Moon above. Stars dancing. NOTHING BEATS THIS!
Had my first ride of the year tonight and it NEVER gets old ❄️
12/12/26 Trail report in the comments! #keweenaw #snowphotosImagine this: it’s 9pm & 10 degrees out on a crystal clear night in the Keweenaw. You’re on a narrow trail in the middle of the woods. Hundreds of miles of untouched trails ahead of you.
Throttle to the bars. Like a rocket ship you accelerate forward. Pines shimmer in your headlights. You and your sled become one. Every worry melts away.
You let off and come to a stop. You shut it down. Absolute silence. Moon above. Stars dancing. NOTHING BEATS THIS!
Had my first ride of the year tonight and it NEVER gets old ❄️
12/12/25 Trail report in the comments!
It’s time to ride!
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