Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 01/25
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> 01/25 How far do you drive to ride the Keweenaw? Or how far do you backpack via snowmobile to ride the Keweenaw? The group actually traveled to Mercer, Wisconsin by truck and trailer and then unloaded the sleds and took the trails the rest of the way to Houghton to stay last night! Today they left Houghton and headed to High Rock Bay and The Rocket Range. Trail 136, the short spur trail to High Rock has not had a groomer down it yet this season due to low snow cover and a persistent water crossing. Good news is the water crossing has been reported as completely frozen after the extreme cold temps this past week, however the trail is pretty beat and in needs of grooming. The group rode into Copper Harbor to fuel up at Copper Harbor Fuel Stop and enjoy a delicious meal at The Mariner North before continuing their ride through Lac La Belle to Gay! Note: trail 133 (from Lac La Belle to Gay) has only been groomed 2 times this year due to low snow cover and has been reported as very rough the last 3 days. Please plan your rides accordingly and continue to check the Groomer Tracker app for current grooming operations. Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos Tegan! Enjoy the rest of your ride! Consider joining the club by following this link <> <> <> <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Through this evening: A line of heavy snow showers marches south across the UP along a cold front. WINDY WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Here is a look at the peak wind gusts over the last 12 hours. Its been quite blustery, especially in the Keweenaw where Houghton Airport recorded a 64mph gust just after 12pm today! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHere is a look at the peak wind gusts over the last 12 hours. Its been quite blustery, especially in the Keweenaw where Houghton Airport recorded a 64mph gust just after 12pm today! WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> TOMORROW: A swath of snow moves in by midday with moderate snow accumulations. Lake effect snow will develop by the evening. Plan on snow covered roads and slippery surfaces! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTOMORROW: A swath of snow moves in by midday with moderate snow accumulations. Lake effect snow will develop by the evening. Plan on snow covered roads and slippery surfaces! This year’s club events! The Copper Country Tour is February 22nd, beginning at the new Maintenance Facility in Caulmet, heading north to Eagle Harbor to make a stop at Fletchy’s Otter Belly Lodge to check out their vintage show / ride, then on to Copper Harbor for a bonfire, prizes and food. A great way to meet other supporters of the club and learn what it takes to maintain and groom the trails you all love to ride. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Gusts up to 55 mph are possible in the Keweenaw this morning. A cold front will move through later this afternoon into this evening. This will bring a brief period of heavy snow and low visibilities with blowing and drifting snow leading to a period of hazardous driving conditions. Lakeshore flooding is also possible in the Keweenaw as well as Alger and Luce Counties. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsareaGusts up to 55 mph are possible in the Keweenaw this morning. A cold front will move through later this afternoon into this evening. This will bring a brief period of heavy snow and low visibilities with blowing and drifting snow leading to a period of hazardous driving conditions. Lakeshore flooding is also possible in the Keweenaw as well as Alger and Luce Counties. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> Things went well last night other than a mechanical issue in South Range caused the team to turn around and head back to base up north. We have a groomer headed down now to groom from South Range to Toivola. Apologies in advance for the inconvenience. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow will in northwest wind snow belts will push offshore today. Strong west-southwest winds are expected to develop late today into early Monday where gusts upwards of 50+ mph are possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow will in northwest wind snow belts will push offshore today. Strong west-southwest winds are expected to develop late today into early Monday where gusts upwards of 50+ mph are possible in the Keweenaw. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Tegan Noltner and Josh Held are no strangers to riding the Keweenaw, but this trip they brought Tegan’s brother, a first time rider to the area! We always love showing people around this beautiful place for the first time!
All other trails within the system have been reported as great. Of course with the high traffic, the early birds definitely get the worm or we should say ribbon trails. Trails obviously can show signs of heavy traffic by afternoon and evening before the groomer operators are able to get back out there and work their magic! Huge thank you to the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club for their non stop efforts to provide the best possible riding experience for all riders! Postings From Keweenaw Trail Reports On Facebook
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Hazards: A quick hitting 1-2” of snow is expected along this front. Gusty winds will create very low visibility in the heaviest showers. Roads will quickly become snow covered, and falling temperatures behind the front will also create slippery road conditions where melting snow occurred today. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThrough this evening: A line of heavy snow showers marches south across the UP along a cold front.
Hazards: A quick hitting 1-2” of snow is expected along this front. Gusty winds will create very low visibility in the heaviest showers. Roads will quickly become snow covered, and falling temperatures behind the front will also create slippery road conditions where melting snow occurred today. 
A reminder as well, Ride Right, Ride Sober and please stay off the “M” route highways - we’ve received many messages regarding sleds on 41 and 26 around South Range, Quincy Hill and Phoenix.
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The KSC Board of Directors
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A great shot of one of our electric chainsaws purchased with a grant from KORC - Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition, thanks again - the team has enjoyed them! The copper country is amazing!
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The KSC Board of Directors #keweenaw #snowphotos