Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/15
Overall things are improving. For the next several days snow showers are in the forecast. The high today will be 30 with a low of 7. Friday the high will be 16 with a low of 12. The Gogebic Range Trail Authority Groomers Report: We have had reports of signs being removed from the trails. Please if you see anyone removing the signs please report them. The signs are there for the safety of the riders!!! Lake Gogebic Groomer’s Report: The Watersmeet Groomer’s report: Please follow the orange barrels and stay on trail going across Cisco Chain. 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. Call our snowmobile report at 800-522-5657 anytime. RATED #1 SNOWMOBILE DESTINATION BY READERS OF AMERICAN SNOWMOBILER! Each Western U.P. snowmobiling adventure is unique and exciting, as there are over 2000 miles groomed trails, unplowed logging roads, secluded National Forest trails throughout our area. Explore a Western U.P. winter and share the experience of a Western U.P. snowmobiling vacation with your family and friends. This is what snowmobiling is all about. Because when natural beauty, brilliant exhilaration and good times come together, the sensation is Pure Michigan. Big Snow Country is a Snowmobiler’s Paradise. This heavy snowfall gives you, the rider, the very best conditions and trails. Our new website is www.explorewesternup.com We moved to a new location 405N Lake St. Ironwood, MI 49938.
Trail 2 from Ironwood to Bessemer is groomed and is in very good condition. Trail 2 from Bessemer to Marenisco is groomed and is in good condition. The detour is still in place signs are posted. Trail 8 is groomed to Tula and is in very good condition. Trial 160 will be groomed today and is in good condition with one wet spot so use caution. Logging is also taking place on this trail so be on the look out for logging trucks. Logging trucks have the right of way so please use caution. Trail 11N has a few wet spots and is in fair condition. Trail 11S is closed for the season due to logging.
Overall trails are improving. Trail 102 and 13 north are in good shape. Trail 8 west is frozen up for the most part. Still use caution when riding you still can encounter some rough spots. This weekend should be a busy weekend so the trails will get pretty beat up. The groomers will do the best they can with what they have to work with.
Groomers are running daily and the trails are in very good condition. Not much more to say than that! Ride right, ride safe!!