Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 12/30
Happy New Year. Snow in the forecast and typical temps thru the weekend should keep things in good shape. Sticking with overall conditions as Fair to Good – this depends where you’re riding…you will find some trails better than good, some worse.
In case you missed it, we’ll repeat our "INFO UPDATE" regarding Gas in Marenisco: While the Marenisco Gas Station on Trail 2 is closed, there is Gas available at Bam Bam’s Bar & Grill.
All the groomers are out working to keep the trails in as good shape as possible-
Gogebic Range Trail Authority: 11S is now open – you’ll find it a little brushy is some areas but they’re continuing to work on it. Trails 2-8 and 160 are all snow covered and freshly groomed…11N is still not groomed-the swampy area hasn’t frozen up so they are now packing snow in that area to get it groomable which they will do ASAP.
From the Lake Gogebic Area-the groomers are out on all trails…so everything is freshly groomed. Heads Up: You may encounter Logging Trucks at the junction of 102 AND 8 W-pull over if you do.
From Watersmeet groomers reporting all trails are being groomed daily and Good conditions.
It’s time for our usual caution about ice: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you plan to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
And one more safety note… groomers can and will be out any time of the day or night, especially this week…so PLEASE pull over when you see them.
We want you to have a great time…and to stay safe.
Check out web cams throughout the area to see the snow amounts for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info