Trails are in poor condition for the most part. Some sections have not have a groomer on them do to water issues.

Most of them are solid enough for the sled but not all and if we take the groomer over them we will break any ice that has formed. With the warm temps called for in the next few days grooming will be almost nil.

Trail #8 going west from the Soo is not too bad but remember early season riding at best.

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Trails are poor with some non even seen the groomer yet do to water. Trail #8 going west from the Soo is in fair condition and we have groomed around Kinross which is not to bad of shape, but we need cold and snow to do any grooming.

Trails are open and you can now ride your sleds legally. We have some good snow in most areas but we have many wet spots that will be a challenge to say the least. Temps are to stay warm with no snow in the forecast fro the next few days.

In city trail was groomed also and there was lots of wet areas but a lot of snow also. We need cold weather now to freeze them up.

Soo to Kinross is not frozen yet as well as Kinross to Raco. If you go for a ride I would recommend avoiding those areas that are always wet until we have cold weather because you will get soaking wet. There is no use us wasting fuel and breaking equipment until colder temps are called for. You may be able to get your sled over some of the wet spots now but if we take the groomer thru it with no cold temps your sled will be like a submarine.

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It is EARLY SEASON RIDING use caution … Today’s temps will be in the 30’s with lows in the teen for tonight. Tomorrow we will have a high of 34 with lows in the 20’s. Over all conditions are fair with wet areas.

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority Report: Trail 2 to Marenisco is in fair to good condition with some wet spots east of Wakefield going to Marenisco. Trail 8 is groomed and in good condition. 11N will be groomed only as far as conditions will allow. There are a lot of wet spots; conditions are poor please use caution when riding this trail. Trail 160 will be groomed today but expect fair condition and again expect wet areas.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday groomers will not go out due to the warmer weather. Weather permitting they will be back out Sunday night.
Trail 11 south will be closed for the season due to logging.

Lake Gogebic Groomer’s Report: They have had groomers, with drags, out on Trail 1 north, 8 west and 8 east. Watch for the “wet area” signs on Trail 8 west. Groomers have been on all other trails packing the snow. With the incredible amounts of snow received in Nov., it served to insulate the wet ground. As a result, they are dealing with some wet conditions on some of the trails. It is very important to stay on the trails, as conditions can be worse off-trail. The nights have been cold, so trails should be freezing wherever the groomers have run.

The Watersmeet Groomer’s report: There is no change the system is still being groomed nightly as conditions permit. The trails are in good to fair condition. They are firming up nicely. It’s still early season riding and there are some wet spots on Trail 2 between Trail 13N intersection and Marenisco. CORRECTION: While the Cisco Bar Resort is closed, there is still gas available on the Cisco Chain at Vacationland Resort, The Arrows and Jays Resort. The orange barrels marking the local path across the chain have not been put in place yet. Once the locals feel it is safe enough for traffic, the barrels will be put out. Until then, it is NOT recommended to cross any lake.

Please remember groomers are out both day and night, so watch for them, Please pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Groomers have the right of way.

JUST ONE MORE REMINDER: PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS. RIDING ON UNMARKED TRAILS CAN RESULT IN THE CLUBS LOSING EASEMENT FOR THAT TRAIL AND IT CAN ALSO RESULT IN A POSSIBLE TICKET FOR YOU.

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