Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/11
It’s as pretty as a picture outside with all our new snow. Temps are on the cold side with our highs only in the single digits for daytime highs and below zero at night. This will with firming up all our wet spots. Things are improving. The former Gogebic Range Trail Authority now known as the Snow Shakers are reporting: Trail 2 from Bessemer to Ironwood is groomed and is in good to very good condition. All of our trails are in early season condition so please ride with extreme caution as you may come across very wet and rough areas. PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS, RIDING ON A UNMARKED TRAIL MAY RESULT IN THE CLUB LOOSING EASEMENT TO THE PROPERTY. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. The Lake Gogebic Area Groomers are reporting: Please check locally for lake conditions. It is changing hourly. We suggest strongly to stay OFF THE LAKE. Watersmeet Groomers are reporting: 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. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Trail 2 from Bessemer to Wakefield is in good condition.
Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marinesco is in poor to fair condition be prepared for wet spots. Please ride with caution.
Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula is groomed and is in good condition.
Trail 160 is in very poor shape with lots of wet and rough areas, please ride with extreme caution.
Reminder that trail 11 north and 11 south are closed for this winter season. The section of trail from 11N to 11 up to trail 102 is not being groomed due to the closure of 11N.
With approx. 8 – 10-inches of new snow since Saturday and some extremely cold temperatures arriving during the early Sunday hours we’re getting set up for much improved trail conditions. Groomers are out on most of the trails – still doing some filling in any remaining wet areas – and should be over all trails by Tuesday. We’ve got more extreme cold through most of this week with additional snow amounts in the forecast for each day. Tuesday is calling for the most snowfall with upwards of 8-inches. This said, caution should still be used on all trails as conditions will probably run from poor to fair to good, but all trails will have some trouble spots on them for awhile.
The groomers are in the barn waiting for more snow. Cold temps and snow are in the forecast
Trails are rideable; there are some wet spots so use caution.