With our warm weather last night groomers were not able to go out. They may go out tonight if our temps drop as they are predicting. Lows for tonight are supposed to drop to 23 with a chance of snow showers. Tomorrow the high will be 36 with a low of 16. Friday will be another good day with high of 28 and low of 26. Saturday our temps are on the rise. It looks like this may be the last hoorah so get out and enjoy one more weekend of riding. It is best to ride early in the day before the trails get soft. We will keep you updated.
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GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – Groomers did not go out last night because of the warmer temps. Expect trails to be poor around towns and fair to good once you get out on the trails. It is best to trailer to Wakefield and ride from there. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Wakefield is poor. You will encounter bare spots and ice. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDerHagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. Trail 11S logging is still ongoing closer to the Wisconsin boarder signs are posted so use caution. Logging trucks have the right of way so please pull over when you see them.. On 11N, use caution around the water spot (it is now broke open so please use extra caution) signs are posted. Trail 11N and 160 closer to the lake snow will again be marginal.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS – Groomers did not go out last night due to the weather but hope to go out tonight weather permitting. Trails will be poor around towns and again once you get out on the trails they will be fair to good depending on the sun exposure. It is best to ride early in the day. Logging is planned on Trail 1S about 1 mile north of Fishtales they have not started yet but use caution signs are posted.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET – Grooming has stopped due to the weather. They may go out tonight weather permitting. Trails again will be poor around towns with some fair to good riding once you get out on the trails. Expect so bare spots and ice.

ABOUT THE ICE: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.

Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed, so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

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