The official last day of the season is upon us. Temps and forecast are just now starting to look like spring may happen… someday.
Trails are still in very good condition. There was a huge ton of traffic on Saturday with more trailers in Iggy then we have seen in a very long time. Trails for the most part held up OK. Things are getting loose and sloppy in a few areas for sure, but there is still 12′-24′ of base out there with over 24′ in the woods.
The forecast for this week is finally going to knock some of our snow down. The warmer March sun has taken its toll on all of the paved roads. I am going to guess that by the end of the week the plowed roads, such as East Lake Rd will be showing gravel. The trails themselves should hold for the coming weekend though. We are supposed to get some rain tonight, and maybe on Friday.
If you are looking to squeeze in one or two more rides, then the opportunity will be there. It has been a really good season around here for riding, but it is still holding on. You are still legal to ride all of the Straits trails after today- no worries. Check back later in the week, and I will post up current conditions and a mini season wrap-up.
Base: 16 inches
Snowfall Past 24 hours: 0 inches
Last Grooming: 3-30 – Sunday night – all trails.
Current Trail Conditions: Good
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March 29th, 2014 – Last report of the season!
Trails over the Gogebic Area Grooming area are still in excellent condition with another 7-inches of snow that fell over Thursday night. Even with temps expected to top into the 40’s over this weekend we’re expecting more winter next week with snow predicted on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday! The winter that wouldn’t die! Although grooming will only continue through to March 31st trails can still be ridden through April as long as conditions allow. So don’t put your snowmobiles away just yet…you’ve just got to come up and enjoy a late season ride in our beautiful northwoods! One word of caution; watch for water running over a portion of trail #1 South, between Hwy. 2 (that runs south of Lake Gogebic) and the Gogebic Lodge (about halfway up the lake on the west shore). This area has been signed and it is still possible to ride around the wet area.
Please be aware that the deer are moving around more and more on the snowmobile trails due to the extremely deep snow, so keep an eye open for them. We’ve had several reports from snowmobilers in the area about this. Never run behind them as they don’t have the lungs for long, fast running. Come to a stop and enjoy watching them for a bit. If they don’t immediately move off just try slowly approaching them, that’ll usually do the trick.
*Keep in mind that some businesses have begun their seasonal schedule so be sure to call ahead to make sure your favorite stop is open for business as usual.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the newest edition of the Gogebic Times, put out by the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, which can be found at most local businesses. Not only will you find a snowmobile map and a lake map but there are some really great articles about snowmobile riding in our beautiful area. Not to mention some really great articles about the Lake Gogebic area and lots of great information for year round fun. Take one or two home with you, there free of cost to all.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic area we invite you to visit the only official website of the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call us at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). From everyone here at Lake Gogebic we’d like to thank all who came up this winter to enjoy our beautiful area and would like to extend an invitation to return again this summer. If you think it’s beautiful up here in the winter you must come and try us out in the summer! This huge lake of ours never gets crowded…so come and try out some fishing, boating, water skiing, kayaking, etc. Then there are all the trails to hike, the waterfalls to enjoy, ORV trails to explore…endless fun. Keep your eye on our calendar of events section to see what’s coming to our area this summer.
Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce – 03/29/2014
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March 29, 2014 | Lake Gogebic
