Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 03/12
20 degrees this morning and we had groomers out after it got below freezing and off before it starts to warm up. It is supposed to get to 37 today with still cold nights. we will have all the trails groomed at least once before the weekend so it will be still good riding. The thing to remember is road shoulders will be melted off is plan your routes accordingly. Most of our trails we have been able to get off the roads into the ditches but there are still some short stretches here and there. <> Trails overall are in good to excellent shape and groomers will go out if it gets cold enough at night. If you are staying in the Sault please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business. Please do that in all towns you visit. The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!!!!!! We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors. it comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods. Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 – Base 3- 7 inches -Trail is in Excellent Condition. Watch for logging trucks the last 1 mile before Brimley, they are using the grade to haul, so a portion is plowed. Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 – Base 4 – 10 inches -Trail is in Good to Excellent Condition. When going across the bridge in Brimley make sure you go with the flow of traffic! Blowing and drifting occurs when you first leave Brimley. Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 – Base 5 – 14 inches – Trail is in Excellent Condition. Lots of snow out here but watch for blowing and drifting snow in open areas. Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 – Base 3 -8 inches – Trail is in Good to Excellent condition. The new relocated trail to the Casino is working out good. We now have a marked & groomed trail going to Chippewa Motors. It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449. It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service. City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic 20mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines. Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 – Base 3 – 8 inches – Trail is in Good to Excellent Condition. When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road. Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 – Base 3 – 6 inches – Trail in Good to Excellent condition. There is less snow the farther south you go but enough to ride. Kinross to Raco, Parts of trail #472 & #480 – Base 3 – 7 inches – Trail in Good to Excellent Condition. The Downtown Trail is signed and groomed starting the 16th of January. <>