Gaylord Area Trail Report – 02/20
Gaylord Bureau – February 19, 2025 10:35 AM There’s no shortage of snow in Gaylord! It’s been a great season for riding so far and our trails have seen a tremendous amount of traffic. Unfortunately, both groomers are down with mechanical issues, so grooming has halted until repairs are complete. Currently, the trails are in fair shape but will likely get bumpier. We will keep you updated on the status of our groomers and let you know once grooming resumes. Ride safe and stay tuned for updates! Check out this live feed to see trail #7, just north of Gaylord. A few things to remember about our groomers and trails: – Groomers are out there to help you have a better riding experience and always have the right of way. Want to be ready? Get a free trail map delivered right to your mailbox and plan your adventure! As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports. <> http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/ <> It’s gonna be a nice weekend but a warm up coming after sunday. It’s a nice and calm 16 degrees in Frederic this thursday morning. I had a great ride yesterday leaving Sledheads and heading off to the west. Trail 679 was great and all the way to Starvation Lake was great, then on to Alba and the Jordan Valley Trail. Rode the valley trail and it was a little ripply but not horrible. From there to Elmira with a stop to see Larry at Sevenski Inn. Had a great talk with Larry, he is 91 and still running that place. He said he was going to get his loader started to move some more snow. He said he is just glad he can do that at his age. He looks darn good for 91 and it was very nice to have a talk with him. He stopped in here at Sledheads years ago when I first met him. I headed east from Larrys on 4 and 76 and ended up a few miles north of gaylord on trail 7 and thats when it got rought. Apparenty Gaylord is having groomer issues so I rode back to Frederic and the bumps help keep the speed down. Stopped at Porter Haus at 7 for dinner and I was the only sled there. Hopefully they get the groomers fixed soon. All in All I had a great 90 mile loop. As in the past it seems north and west is the way to head. Thanks for checking in. http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Check out the warming trend over the next several days. Looks like an extended period of high temperatures in the 30s across N MI beginning Sunday and lasting into the middle portions of next week. A few chances for light snow showers as well this weekend into early next week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyCheck out the warming trend over the next several days. Looks like an extended period of high temperatures in the 30s across N MI beginning Sunday and lasting into the middle portions of next week. A few chances for light snow showers as well this weekend into early next week. WEATHER UPDATE via MLive.com >> Out of the last 93 days, there have been 86 days with snow in this winter adventure town ... including a perfect 20/20 for February so far. #miweather #gaylord Gaylord boasts an amazing 181 inches of snow so far, approaching a record-breaking season www.mlive.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Other than some lingering snow showers across the northwest snowbelts… conditions turn quiet tonight with partly cloudy skies and lows around 10 degrees for most locations. Chances of light snow showers do continue this weekend, but the gradual warming of temperatures will be a big relief from the hard winter conditions we've endured. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOther than some lingering snow showers across the northwest snowbelts… conditions turn quiet tonight with partly cloudy skies and lows around 10 degrees for most locations. Chances of light snow showers do continue this weekend, but the gradual warming of temperatures will be a big relief from the hard winter conditions we've endured. FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Its gonna be a nice weekend but a warm up coming after sunday. Its a nice and calm 16 degrees in Frederic this thursday morning. I had a great ride yesterday leaving Sledheads and heading off to the west. Trail 679 was great and all the way to Starvation Lake was great, then on to Alba and the Jordan Valley Trail. Rode the valley trail and it was a little ripply but not horrible. From there to Elmira with a stop to see Larry at Sevenski Inn. Had a great talk with Larry, he is 91 and still running that place. He said he was going to get his loader started to move some more snow. He said he is just glad he can do that at his age. He looks darn good for 91 and it was very nice to have a talk with him... #gaylord #snowphotos frederic-mi.com I rode to waters from Mancelona road last night and mancelona road to lakes of the north today and it is terrible. The worst I have ever seen. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Occasional snow showers are expected through the weekend with a steady warming trend. Expect light snow accumulations with high temperatures flirting with the low to mid 30s by the end of the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOccasional snow showers are expected through the weekend with a steady warming trend. Expect light snow accumulations with high temperatures flirting with the low to mid 30s by the end of the weekend. #MIwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> While the majority of northern Michigan can expect lingering light showers/flurries… Parts of Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee counties can expect accumulations of 1-3 inches near the Michigan shorelines with locally higher amounts. Temperatures begin to slowly turn more mild through the remainder of the week with highs eventually climbing above freezing for most areas this Sunday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWhile the majority of northern Michigan can expect lingering light showers/flurries… Parts of Leelanau, Benzie, and Manistee counties can expect accumulations of 1-3 inches near the Michigan shorelines with locally higher amounts. Temperatures begin to slowly turn more mild through the remainder of the week with highs eventually climbing above freezing for most areas this Sunday. FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> We are getting a little break in the snowfall right now. Riders out and about and I am hoping to go for a ride this afternoon. Its about noon on wednesday. Lots of snow out there and a little warm up coming for the weekend which will make for a good riding temp... #gaylord #snowphotos frederic-mi.com Both Gaylord groomers are broken down with no timeframe for repairs. Not good news on a Wednesday but it does explain all of the bad trail condition reports for the area. <> <>
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– If you approach a groomer from behind, kindly wait for the operator to signal you to pass.
– Grooming can take place at any time during the day or night, so stay alert.
– Always ride on the right side of the trail.
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