Winter is finally here…looks like a nice weekend to get out and enjoy some riding. Snow is in the forecast for the next few days with temps in the teens. We received 6.5 inches of new snow over night.

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority report the groomers are out. They are back on the regular grooming schedule. Trail 2, 8 and 160 are all groomed. Trails are all snow covered with some icy conditions on corners and hills. All wet areas are now frozen. Conditions are finally upgraded to good. Trail 11N and 11S still have not been groomed. Please use caution corners are icy.

The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Groomers have been out all week. Trails are in good shape all snow covered and ready for you to ride. We have snow in the forecast for the several day’s with temps in the teens. Here is a warning from Lake Gogebic Area.
WARNING: Although as a rule, we never comment about riding on Lake Gogebic itself, as the DNR (the sponsor of our grant money) does not recognize trails over open water – thus there are no trail markings on the lake. However, we’re experiencing a first ever problem on the lake that we want to make sure we inform our riders about for their safety. We have reports of two large holes of open water between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern (at the northwest corner of the lake) and Fishtales Resort (approx. 6 miles south of the Hoop on the west shore). There are reports, also, of ice heaves near these spots. Please use caution and ride slow enough to see far ahead of you. These conditions could change rapidly so please use caution.

The Watersmeet groomers finally went out. All trails are rolled and are in fair condition. Please use cautions corners are icy. Trail 3 north of Bruce Crossing has some trees over the trail. Groomers will be working on getting the trees off of the trail so slow down and watch out for the groomers working on the trail. Trail 3 south to Land O Lakes the snow is thin but rideable.

Keep in mind groomers can be out day or night so watch out for them and please pull over or slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by.

Please be careful on corners as you know several Michigan Trail signs have been discontinued. These signs are posted on our trail map. PLEASE BE SAFE!!!!

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The 2nd Annual Radar Run will be held on Lake Gogebic in front of the Gogebic Lodge (Hwy 64) on Feb. 2nd. There will be stock and modified classes, trophies and a bikini run. Two tracks – ice and packed snow. For more info call Kent at 906-842-3324.