Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 12/17
December 17, 2016 More snow overnight and we will be taking the groomer thru the spile dam trail from Kinross towards Raco today to see how much water is there. Wish us luck as we take 2 groomers in case one gets stuck. December 16, 2016 Anywhere from 6-10 inches of snow yesterday and Wednesday night over all parts of our trail system. Didn’t really quit until late yesterday afternoon. Had groomers out last evening and today to do more packing and panning to start getting the rail surface to freeze. Still working on opening those traditional wet trails of Soo to Kinross and Kinross to Raco. Water prevents us from getting to gates to open. Watch for wet areas or water holes not yet frozen if you get in your sled check Facebook page for pics. Big reroute around Raco this year There is a change in the Soo to Kinross trail also. We have a new plowed parking area at the beginning of trail #8 under the International Bridge. 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. Remember trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods. 6 inches of snow compresses to less then a inch on the trail. Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 – Base 0- 1 inches -Trail is in poor Condition. Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 – Base 0 – 2 inches -Trail is in poor 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 1 – 2 inches – Trail is in poor to fair Condition. Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 – Base 0 – 2 inches – Trail is in poor condition. 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 0 – 2 inches – Trail is in poor Condition. There are wet spots and bare shoulders. 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 0 – 1 inches – Trail in Poor condition. The last snow has put it in very nice shape to ride. Watch for trucks driving on trails it seems to be the thing this year. Kinross to Raco, Parts of trail #472 & #480 – Base 0 – 1 inches – Trail in poor Condition. Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross The Downtown Trail is signed but closed, will open after Christmas! <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association <> <> Visit Sault Snow Report Website >>>> <> Below are the latest postings from the Sault Snow Report Page On Facebook. <> This message is only visible to site admins <> Visit Sault Snow Report Website >>>> <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Great conditions for early season. Snow almost to your waist in Raco and at least your knees most everywhere else.
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