Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 03/17
With temps in the 40’s all week it looks like this might be the last week of riding. The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports grooming has stopped until further notice. Overall conditions are poor. There will be a number of poor areas as the streets, highways and parking lots are bare. ABOUT THE ICE: Our 800# is still down so when calling you will not get a recording. Check back for updates and check out our webcams around the area at westernup.info …. PHOTO REQUEST from us. If you have any neat snomo pictures you’re willing to share,we’re looking for a cover shot for next years map and other marketing uses. Can’t pay but will give a photo credit on inside of map. Send in jpg-300dpi-to bigsnow@westernup.info. Be aware anything you send will become the property of the WUPCVB so this request is more for amateur photographers…in other words, don’t send anything you may want to sell in the future. We appreciate any help on this.
Lake Gogebic area trail conditions are overall poor to fair, do expect a number of bare spots. Trails south of the lake are in poor condition due to bare spots.
Watersmeet area trails are poor.
There is no such thing as "safe ice". If you choose to ride on a body of water, be sure you check with locals in the specific area you intend to ride and get current information on conditions in that area. When you ride on ice, you are doing so at your own risk.