| Ironwood,
Bessemer and Wakefield, Michigan, Snowmobiling and Snowmobile Trail
Reports
Ironwood
area is the Snomobiling Western Gateway to Michigan’s Upper
Peninsula, the major city in the area with a population of over
6000. Ironwood is a
major four season recreation area rich in natural resources.
In summer, the area offers camping, hunting, fishing,
boating, hiking, mountain biking, and sightseeing.
In winter, “Big Snow Country” offers hundreds of
miles of snowmobile trails, and four major ski areas within a 15
minute drive of Ironwood.
The
nearly one million acres of Ottawa National forest (actually 954,000
acres) offers 27 campgrounds, access to 35 scenic waterfalls, and
miles of hiking trails in the North Country National Scenic
Recreation Trail.
Summer
events in the area include Festival Ironwood in July, the Upper
Great Lakes Renaissance Faire in July, the Gogebic County Fair in
August. Winter brings
the Jack Frost Celebration in early December which includes a
delightful wintertime parade down Ironwood’s Main Street.
Click here for the Ironwood
Chamber of Commerce web site
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here for Ironwood, Michigan Area Cross Country Skiing
Information
Ironwood,
Michigan Snowmobiling and Snowmobile Trail Conditions Reports
Our season snowfall to date is now 158.5-with 22 inches on the ground. While days are getting milder, overnight temps remain cold. Some streets and crossing are bare. Overall conditions are good to very good. In all areas you should be aware corners may be icy so slow down.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Grooming will be on going only on trails 2 and 8 for the remainder of the season. Trails 160, 11N and 11S will not be groomed due to the swamps opening up. Conditions are fair to good. For more info on GRTA click on www.gogebicrangetrailauthority.com
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Snowmobilers in the area are reporting the trails in very good condition with low traffic. Grooming is ongoing. With our season coming to an end come up and enjoy a few more days of some good riding.
The Watersmeet groomers report: Conditions are very good, best they have been all season. All trails are groomed. Come up and enjoy some great riding.
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, March 25, 2013 at 09:33:20 (PDT)
What can I say other than snow, snow and more snow. We have gotten an average of 28 inches of new snow in the last week. Some places in Gogebic County got more and some got less. Temps for today will be in the 20’s and for the weekend highs will be in the 30’s with lows in the teens. Snowmobiling is the best it has been all season. With our low traffic and great condition now is the time to come and have a great time riding. Our time for riding is winding down we only have little over a week left before the trails close.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: With daily and nightly grooming ongoing groomers are trying to keep up with all the new snow we are getting. There is a trouble spot on 160. A groomer broke through a creek so use caution signs are posted. I am getting reports that trails are groomed and in great shape. I can only report on what I am told.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Snowmobilers in the area are reporting the trails in very good condition with low traffic. Grooming is ongoing. Come up and have some fun with all the new snow we have gotten.
The Watersmeet groomers report: Conditions are very good, best they have been all season. We are getting more snow again today. All trails are groomed. Come up and enjoy some great riding.
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 11:48:58 (PDT)
Our calendar is telling us it is the last day of winter but looking outside it looks like January should have looked. We received 8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and we are still getting dumped on. We are supposed to get another 16 inches before this is done. Snowmobiling is the best it has been all season. With our low traffic and great condition now is the time to come and have a great time riding.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: With daily and nightly grooming ongoing groomers are trying to keep up with all the new snow we are getting. There is a trouble spot on 160. A groomer broke through a creek so use caution signs are posted. Hopefully I will have a better report for you tomorrow.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Snowmobilers in the area are reporting the trails in very good condition with low traffic. Grooming will resume after the storm. I will have a better report hopefully tomorrow.
The Watersmeet groomers report: Conditions are good to excellent. We received about 6 inches of new snow. The bare spots are covered and grooming is ongoing. Come out and enjoy the great conditions.
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:37:05 (PDT)
Talked to sledders at motel said trails were awesome very few sleds around, said trails could not get any better perfect. Sam
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 07:44:10 (PDT)
WOW!!! We have received anywhere from 8-12 inches of new snow across the Gogebic County Area. Our weather today is sunny with a high of 27. Tonight temps will be back in the teens and it looks like the weekend will be about the same. We have a chance of snow Thursday and Friday with cloudy sky’s on Saturday and Sunday. Snowmobiling is the best it has been all season. With our low traffic and great condition now is the time to come and have a great time.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: With our new 6 inches of snow we had gotten over night our trails are in very good condition. With daily and nightly grooming ongoing, conditions will continue to be good. There is a trouble spot on 160. A groomer broke through a creek so use caution signs are posted.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Our area got about a foot of new snow. Snowmobilers in the area are reporting the trails in very good condition with low traffic. There have been reports of snowmobiles running on the railroad tracks through Bergland. Watch for trail signs and stay on snowmobile trail. The two run right next to each other and it is an easy mistake to make-but you will be ticketed if caught riding on the railroad tracks.
The Watersmeet groomers report: They have received 6-8 inches wet heavy snow. Conditions are good to excellent. The bare spots are covered and grooming is ongoing.
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.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 05:54:31 (PDT)
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports trails are good with a few icy spots. Trails 11S, 11N and 160 are freshly groomed and very nice. Please be careful on hills and corners which can be icy. Roadways and some parking lots are bare.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Good conditions on the trails, but watch out for some icy corners. Due to reduced traffic, the trails are holding up nicely, especially in the woods. Some bare conditions in and around towns or where trails cross roadways. Grooming will continue as long as possible throughout March. There have been reports of snowmobiles running on the railroad tracks through Bergland. Watch for trail signs and stay on snowmobile trail. The two run right next to each other and it is an easy mistake to make-but you will be ticketed if caught riding on the railroad tracks.
The Watersmeet groomers report: The trails are as smooth as can be and are holding up well. Looks like we might get another week or more if we make it past Saturday. Let’s hope for all snow and no rain mixed in. Road crossings and parking lots are almost bare.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, March 08, 2013 at 09:50:04 (PST)
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports all trails are groomed. Over all conditions Good-some are very good, and as usual, you will run into some fair which mainly depends on traffic and weather. Please be careful on hills and corners which can be icy. Roadways and some parking lots are bare.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Grooming will continue weather permitting. Expect some bare spots around corners along with some ice. Trails are in good condition but again you will run in to some fair spots depending on the traffic. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night weather permitting. Trails are in good condition expect some bare spots near town but out of town trails are as smooth as can be.
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 11:38:03 (PST)
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports all trails are groomed. Over all conditions Good-some are very good, and as usual, you will run into some fair which mainly depends on traffic and weather. Please be careful on hills and corners which can be icy.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Grooming will continue weather permitting. Expect some bare spots around corners along with some ice. Trails are in good condition but again you will run in to some fair spots depending on the traffic. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night weather permitting. Trails are in good condition expect some bare spots near town but out of town trails are as smooth as can be.
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.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, March 01, 2013 at 10:00:58 (PST)
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports all trails are groomed. With temps expected to be in the 20’s after today it is still cold enough for our groomers to get out and groom. Over all conditions Good-some are very good, and as usual, you will run into some fair which mainly depends on traffic and weather. Please be careful on hills and corners which can be icy.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All groomers are running at night due to the warmer temps these last few days. Expect some bare spots around corners along with some ice. Trails are in good condition but again you will run in to some fair spots depending on the traffic. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night. Trails are in good condition expect some bare spots near town but out of town trails are smooth as can be.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 09:16:52 (PST)
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports all trails are groomed and are in good condition. With our temps raising to the 30’s it is best to ride early morning before things start to get soft. Trails should keep firm in the woods away from the sun. Nights are still cold enough to keep trails in good shape. It will be in the 30’s through Wednesday with temps returning to the 20’s for the weekend.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All groomers are out running continuously on all trails to keep them in the best possible shape. Trails are in good condition after a busy weekend. Traffic has slowed down so midweek is a great time to come and ride. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night. Trails are in good condition come out and enjoy the great weather and good trails….
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, February 25, 2013 at 12:16:16 (PST)
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports one groomer is down again so they are doing the best they can with one groomer. Trail 2 was groomed last night and 11N is being groomed right now. Tonight they will get out and groom 11S. Conditions for all trails are good.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All groomers are out running continuously on all trails to keep them in the best possible shape. Trails are in good to very good condition. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night. Trails are in good to very good conditions. Trails are in peak condition!
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.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 09:34:37 (PST)
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: All trails are groomed and are in good to very good conditions. Take advantage of the scenic lookouts overlooking Lake Superior on trail 160. Signs are posted…enjoy the beauty this area has to offer.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: After a busy weekend all groomers are out running continuously on all trails to keep them in the best possible shape. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night. Trails are in good to very good conditions. Trails are in peak condition!
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, February 18, 2013 at 09:51:26 (PST)
Here is our forecast for today and tomorrow.
LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ SATURDAY…
LIGHT LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS WILL INCREASE IN INTENSITY THIS MORNING AND BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
* PLAN ON TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 10 TO 18 INCHES ACROSS NORTHWEST GOGEBIC AND WESTERN ONTONAGON COUNTIES… WITH THE HIGHEST TOTALS FROM WAKEFIELD NORTH AND EAST TO WHITE PINE AND BERGLAND… INCLUDING THE PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS. EXPECT 6 TO 10 INCHES AROUND ONTONAGON AND IRONWOOD… BUT ONLY 3 TO 5 INCHES NEAR WATERSMEET.
Temps will be in the teens Friday and Saturday and will warm up to the 20’s on Sunday. We have plenty of snow for riding so come out and enjoy the winter!!!!
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: All trails are groomed and are in good to very good conditions. Grooming will be on going this weekend so looks like a great time to ride. Take advantage of the scenic lookouts overlooking Lake Superior on trail 160. Signs are posted…enjoy the beauty this area has to offer.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All trails are in good condition. All groomers are out running continuously on all trails to keep them in the best possible shape. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night. Trails are in good to very good conditions. Trails are in peak condition! Have a great long weekend..
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.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:33:49 (PST)
We have sunshine today and temps will be in the low 30’s. Tonight we will be getting more snow with temps in the 20’s and more snow showers for the next 5 days. Temps will be in the 20’s for Thursday and dropping to the teens for Friday and Saturday.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Trail 2, 8, and 160 are all freshly groomed and are in good conditions. Trail 11S was groomed yesterday and trail 11N was groomed on Monday and both are in good condition. If anyone is interested in helping groom log on to the Gogebic Range Trail Authority website. www.gogebicrangetrailauthority.com/
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All trails are in good condition. After another busy weekend all groomers are out running continuously on all trails to keep them in the best possible shape. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night. Trails are in good to very good conditions. Groomer is back up and running. Trails are in peak condition!
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 08:02:12 (PST)
We are starting off our week to a good start. More snow is falling today to top off the 4 inches of new snow we had gotten yesterday.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Trail 2, 8,11S are all freshly groomed and are in good conditions. Trails 11N and 160 are in fair condition. They will be groomed this week. All trails are not being groomed daily due to the lack of drivers for the groomers. If any one is interested in helping groom log on to the Gogebic Range Trail Authority website. www.gogebicrangetrailauthority.com/
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All trails are in good to very good condition. Groomers are out running continuously on all trails to keep them in the best possible shape. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night. Trails are in good to very good conditions. One of the groomers is down on Trail 2 West at FR 7300 (Near Marenisco, west of bridge #14). Please use caution when passing the groomer. All trails are being groomed with the back up groomer. Grooming trail 2 west of Watersmeet will only run to FR7100 on the west end of the system. Groomers can not get around the down groomer at this time. Again please use caution around the down groomer.
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, February 11, 2013 at 10:07:55 (PST)
Looks like a great long weekend to get out and do some riding. Temps will be in the 20’s for today and warm up into the low 30’s for the weekend. Lows for today will be in the single digits and for the weekend will be in the 20’s.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Trail 2, 8, 160 and 11N are groomed and are all in good conditions. Trails 11S still have not been groomed. It is scheduled to be groomed this weekend. Finally!!!!
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: With all the new snow we have gotten in the last couple of days trails are in great shape. All trails are in good to very good condition. Groomers are out running continuously on all trails to keep them in the best possible shape. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
The Watersmeet groomers reports: All trails are groomed and are in good to very good conditions. Trails in the Bruce Crossing area are also groomed and are in good condition. Use caution on trail 8 between Trout Creek and Ewen the snow is thinner in this area but still 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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, February 08, 2013 at 08:58:38 (PST)
We have more white fluffy snow coming down. Snow is in the forecast for the next couple of days. Temps will be in the 20’s with lows in the teens.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports both groomers are up and running. Trail 2, 8 and 160 are all freshly groomed. Trails 11S and 11N still have not been groomed due to an issue with one of the groomers which is now back up and running. Trail 11N is supposed to be groomed today. Trails are all snow covered and in good conditions.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: With all the new snow we have gotten in the last couple of days trails are in great shape. All trails are in good to very good condition. Groomers are out running continuously on all trails to keep them in the best possible shape. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
The Watersmeet groomers reports: All trails are groomed and are in good to very good conditions. Trails in the Bruce Crossing area are also groomed and are in good condition. Use caution on trail 8 between Trout Creek and Ewen the snow is thinner in this area but still 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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 13:39:16 (PST)
WOW!!! Finally the end of January and we are living up to our name BIG SNOW COUNTRY. We got 5″ of new snow over night with 3 to 5 more inches for today and 2 to 4 more for tonight. Just what we have been waiting for. It’s here!
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports both groomers are up and running. Trail 2 was freshly groomed and Trail 8 is being groomed now. The GRTA are reporting trails are in decent shape and will be working on the trails every day. So be patient and give them a chance to get the trails back in shape after the break downs. With all our new snow we should have the trails back in great shape….
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All trails are in good to very good condition. Groomers are out running continuously on all of our trails to keep them in the best possible shape. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY… Don’t forget about the Radar Run this weekend in front of the Gogebic Lodge.
The Watersmeet groomers went out last night all trails are groomed and are in good to very good conditions. Trails in the Bruce Crossing area are also in good condition. Still please ride safe!!!
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 08:46:19 (PST)
We have a Lake Effect Snow Advisory in effect from today until Friday at 6am. Depending on which station you listen to we will get anywhere from 5inches to a foot of new snow. Let’s hope it is a foot. Temps will be in the single digits for Thursday and Friday and warming up into the teens for the weekend.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: I just got word from the GRTA one groomer is back up and running. Trail 2 from Bessemer to Ironwood is groomed and is in good condition. Trail 2 from Bessemer to Marenisco will be groomed today. Trail 8 will be groomed tonight and trail 160 is going to be groomed tomorrow. Hopefully by tomorrow they will have the other groomer up and running. I will keep you posted as soon as I find out. Until trails are groomed they will be in poor conditions. After the groomers get out and groom the trails all trails should be in good conditions. Trail 11s and 11n are on the schedule to be groomer so as soon as they can they will get to these trails also. Please use caution corners are icy and trails are rough.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All trails are in good condition. All trails are groomed. Trails on the south side of the lake, going to Presque Isle snow is a little bit thinner but rideable. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY… Don’t forget about the Radar Run this weekend in front of the Gogebic Lodge.
Watersmeet reports Groomers did not go out last night due to the warmer weather but they will go out tonight. Trails are in fair to good conditions. Please use cautions corners are icy. Trail 3 south to Land O Lakes the snow is thin but rideable. With more snow on the way trails will continue to improve.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 09:22:45 (PST)
We have a freezing rain advisory until 11am today. Temps will drop tonight with snow in the forecast. Tomorrow temps will be in the 20’s with snow. Thursday and Friday temps will drop again with single digits during the day and below zero at night. Saturday temps will be back up into the teens with a chance of snow.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports the groomers are both down. Trails are in poor condition. They are planning on getting one back out tonight to start grooming again. Hopefully they will have the other groomer back in service tomorrow. Trails are in poor conditions due to groomers being broke down. Trail 11N was groomed on Saturday about 10 miles north. Please use caution corners are icy and trails are rough.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All groomers went out yesterday to get the trails back into good shape. All trails are in good condition. Due to the warm weather today groomers will wait until tonight to go back out on the trails to groom. Trails on the south side of the lake, going to Presque Isle snow is a little bit thinner but rideable. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
The Watersmeet groomers went out. All trails are rolled and are in fair condition. Due to the weather today expect icy conditions. Please use cautions corners are icy. Trail 3 south to Land O Lakes the snow is thin but rideable.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 13:22:41 (PST)
We received another 6.8″ of new snow over night and more snow is in the forecast for the rest of the week except for Friday. Temps will be mild today and tomorrow and returning to teens and single digits for the rest of the week.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority report the groomers are out. Trail 2, 8 and 160 are all groomed. Trail 11N is also groomed up to 519. Conditions are looking good. Expect some ice on corners and hills. All wet areas are now frozen. Trail 11S still has not been groomed. Please use caution corners are icy.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: After a busy weekend groomers are out getting the trails back in shape. Trails on the south side of the lake, going to Presque Isle snow is a little bit thinner but rideable. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
The Watersmeet groomers finally went out. All trails are rolled and are in fair condition. Please use cautions corners are icy. 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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, January 28, 2013 at 14:36:30 (PST)
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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, January 25, 2013 at 05:31:16 (PST)
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. All wet areas are now frozen. Conditions are finally upgraded to fair. Trail 11N and 11S still have not been groomed. Please use caution trails are icy.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: Groomers are out getting all the trails in shape. Conditions are fair. We have snow in the forecast for the next 10 days 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 groomed and are in fair condition. Please use cautions trails 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.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 07:52:23 (PST)
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority report the groomers are out. They are back on the regular grooming schedule so we should have a better report tomorrow. Trail 2 & 8 are groomed. Trail 160 is being groomed today. Expect icy conditions. All wet areas are now frozen. Conditions are still poor to fair. Trail 11N and 11S still have not been groomed. Please use caution trails are icy.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: They have received approximately a foot new snow with snow in the forecast for the next week. Temps for the most part will be very cold. Groomers are out working to get the trails in shape. 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 still have not gone out. They did get about 5 inches of new snow but I still do not have an official report on the trails.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:38:43 (PST)
We received a dusting of snow over the weekend. For the next few days the daytime temps will be in the teens and low twenties with a 60% chance of snow on Wednesday.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports: Groomers have been taken off the trails until we get some snow. Expect bare spots and icy spots and poor conditions. We need more snow to get the trails in great shape. Be Patient!!!
The Lake Gogebic groomers reports: We have not had much snow to get our trails in shape. We rolled our trails earlier but with the lack of snow we are unable to go out. Expect icy corners and bare spots. Groomers are ready and waiting to go out.
The Watersmeet groomers have not gone out yet, they need more snow. There is very little to no base. They are biting at the bit to go out and groom.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, January 14, 2013 at 14:53:06 (PST)
It looks like we have a few more days of unseasonable warmer weather with temps returning to the teens on Sunday.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports: Trail 2 was groomed yesterday with some bare spots. Trail 8 and 160 were also groomed yesterday and last night. Watch for icy spots and bare spots. Trail 2 from Ramsay to Marenisco expect bare spots. Trail 8 has bare spots with icy corners. Trail 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Trails 11s and 11n are not groomed we need more snow before groomers will go out to groom these trails. It is still early season riding we need more snow to get the trails in great shape. Be Patient!!!
The Lake Gogebic groomers reports all trails are rolled. Groomers have not been out for the last few days we need more snow. Expect icy corners and bare spots. Remember it is early season riding conditions. You will find more snow in the wooded areas. More snow is needed to get the trails in great shape.
The Watersmeet groomers have not gone out yet they need more snow.
All areas need more snow….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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 07:27:51 (PST)
Looks like more of the same with temps in the teens and snow showers in the forecast for the next few days. Temps for the weekend will be in the 20’s with lows in the single digits. We received 2.5 inches of snow yesterday so we will take every little bit we get. Few snow showers in the air today.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports: Not much to report, trail 2, 8 and 160 have been groomed. Watch for icy spots and wet spots. Use caution on 160 there is a swamp which is not frozen so be careful….Trails 11s and 11n are not groomed we need more snow before groomers will go out to groom these trails. It is still early season riding we need more snow to get the trails in great shape. Be Patient!!!
The Lake Gogebic groomers are out and reporting all trails are rolled expect some wet spots and early riding conditions. More snow is needed to get the trails in great shape.
The Watersmeet groomers have not gone out yet they need more snow.
All areas need more snow….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!!!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at 08:22:43 (PST)
Happy New Year!!! Looks like more of the same with temps in the teens and snow showers in the forecast for the next few days. We are getting some snow showers now and the cold will help firm up the wet spots….
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports: Trail 2, 8 and 160 have been groomed. Watch for icy spots and wet spots. Use caution on 160 there is a swamp which is not frozen so be careful….Trails 11s and 11n are not groomed we need more snow before groomers will go out to groom these trails. It is still early season riding we need more snow to get the trails in great shape. Be Patient!!!
The Lake Gogebic groomers are out and reporting all trails are rolled expect some wet spots and early riding conditions. More snow is needed to get the trails in great shape.
The Watersmeet groomers have not gone out yet they need more snow.
All areas need more snow….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.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, December 31, 2012 at 08:41:51 (PST)
With temps in the teens and snow showers in the forecast for the next few days this will help firm up the trails.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports: Trail 2 from Ironwood to Marenisco is groomed with some icy and wet spots so use caution. Trail 160 is groomed expect some icy spots along with wet spots. Watch out for the swamp on 160 use caution. Trail 8 is groomed again expect icy spots and some wet spots. 11S will be groomed this weekend conditions permitting. It is still early season riding we need more snow to get the trails in great shape. Be Patient!!!
The Lake Gogebic groomers are out and reporting all trails are rolled expect some wet spots and early riding conditions. More snow is needed to get the trails in great shape.
The Watersmeet groomers have not gone out yet they need more snow.
All areas need more snow…. 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.
Be safe!!!
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Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, December 28, 2012 at 09:25:44 (PST)
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter…. with snow showers in the forecast for the next few days and temps in the teens. This will help firm things up.
Sunrise over Sunday Lake - Dec. 23
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority are out. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Marenisco is groomed with some icy and wet spots so use caution. They are planning on getting out and grooming trail 8 and 160 in the next few days. Please be patient.
The Lake Gogebic groomers are out and reporting all trails are rolled expect some wet spots and early riding conditions.
The Watersmeet groomers have not gone out yet they need more snow.
All areas need more snow….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.
Be safe!!! We’ll keep you updated.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, December 24, 2012 at 09:40:26 (PST)
The high temp for today is 32 and Friday high of 28. Our overnight lows will be in the teens and 20’s. Saturday our temps are on the rise with 50’s all next week. Riding for the entire area will be spotty. You will find some good riding along with poor. Expect bare spots and ice. It looks like this may be the last hoorah so get out and enjoy one more weekend of riding. It is best to ride early in the day before the trails get soft. We will keep you updated.
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GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY - The groomers are out today doing the best they can with what they have to work with. Expect trails to be poor around towns and fair to good once you get out on the trails. It is best to trailer to Wakefield and ride from there. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Wakefield is poor. You will encounter bare spots and ice. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDer Hagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. Trail 11S logging is still ongoing closer to the Wisconsin boarder signs are posted so use caution. Logging trucks have the right of way so please pull over when you see them.. On 11N, use caution around the water spot (it is now broke open so please use extra caution) signs are posted. Trail 11N and 160 closer to the lake snow will again be marginal. Use caution on corners they may be extremely icy.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS -Groomers went out to drag the trails doing the best they can for what they have to work with. Trails will be poor around towns and again once you get out in the woods trails will be fair to good depending on the sun exposure. It is best to ride early in the day. Logging is planned on Trail 1S about 1 mile north of Fishtales they have not started yet but use caution signs are posted.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET - Groomers are planning on going out later today. Trails will be poor around towns with some fair to good riding once you get out on the trails. Expect so bare spots and ice.
ABOUT THE ICE: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, March 08, 2012 at 09:07:05 (PST)
Today will be a great day to get out and ride…temps will be high of 31 with sunshine. The rest of the week doesn’t look like mother nature will cooperate temps will be in the 40’s with lows in the 30’s so riding will be best in the morning. We will keep you updated. CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.explorewesternup.com
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY - Overall conditions are good to very good with all trails being groomed. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDerHagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. Trail 11s logging is still ongoing closer to the Wisconsin boarder signs are posted so use caution. Please pull over if you encounter a logging truck, they do have the right away.. On 11N, use caution around the water spot(it is now broke open so please use extra caution) signs are posted.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS - All trails are being groomed and all are in good condition. Logging has not started on Trail 1 going south yet, but watch for signs. Remember to watch out for the groomers.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET - All trails are being groomed and are in good condition. Still use caution on corners as they maybe icy.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them and PLEASE slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
ABOUT THE ICE: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed, so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, March 06, 2012 at 05:55:47 (PST)
We have received 13.8 inches of new snow in the Ironwood area,with snow showers in the forecast through Sunday. Temps will be in the 20’s and 30’s with lows in the teens and 20’s. The fresh snow has helped to make for a fun experience snowmobiling.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY - Overall conditions are good with all trails being groomed. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDerHagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. On 11N, use caution around the water spot, signs are posted.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS - They are packing the fresh snow and grooming all trails and all are in good condition. Logging has not started on Trail 1 going south yet, but watch for signs. Remember to watch out for the groomers.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET - They received 8 inches of new snow. All trails are being groomed and are in good condition. Still use caution on corners as they maybe icy.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them and PLEASE slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
ABOUT THE ICE: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed, so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, March 01, 2012 at 11:28:34 (PST)
We have received 6-8 inches of new snow and it is still snowing. Snow is in the forecast through Wednesday. Temps will be in the 20’s and 30’s with lows in the teens and 20’s. The fresh snow has helped to make for a fun experience snowmobiling.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY - Overall conditions are good with all trails being groomed. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDerHagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. On 11N, use caution around the water spot, signs are posted.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS - They are packing the fresh snow and grooming all trails and all are in good condition. Logging has not started on Trail 1 going south yet, but watch for signs. Remember to watch out for the groomers.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET - They received 8 inches of new snow and it is still coming down. All trails are being groomed and are in good condition. Still use caution on corners as they maybe icy.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them and PLEASE slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, February 27, 2012 at 13:13:29 (PST)
We have received 3-7 inches of new snow across the area and snow showers are in the forecast daily for the rest of this week. Temps will be in the 30’s with lows in the teens and 20s. Grooming is on-going, weather permitting. The fresh snow has helped to cover the dirt. Expect icy corners and some bare spots around towns. Trails with a southern exposure will be poor.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY-Overall conditions range from poor to fair to good. Trails 2, 8, 11N, 11S and 160 are all being groomed. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Wakefield is poor, expect bare spots and very icy. Trails 2 & 8 out of Wakefield are in fair condition. Trail 160 from the lookout to the Wisconsin border has marginal snow. 11N is fair, use caution around the water spot, signs are posted and again closer to the lake snow is marginal. 11S conditons are fair. Closer to the Wisconsin border where the logging is ongoing conditons are poor.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. This section is poor.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS - They received 4-7 inches of new snow. Trail 8 east is in fair condition. 102 and 13N are fair to good. Trail 100 to Marenisco is not good, and Trail 8 from Bergland to Ewen on the railroad grade is not good. Trails 1 and 13N on each side of Lake Gogebic are good. Around town expect some bare spots and please use caution on corners as they are very icy.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET-Reports grooming has stopped due to the weather. We need more snow for groomers to go out. Trails 2 & 3 conditions are fair with poor spots. Expect thin spots and icy. Trail 3 is in good shape with icy corners. Please use caution…
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them, and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy..
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 11:19:09 (PST)
Snow showers are in the forecast for today and Saturday. Temps will be in the 20’s and 30’s with lows in the teens. Grooming is still on going weather permitting. They are trying to keep the trails in the best shape they can with what they have to work with. Expect icy corners and bare spots around towns. The best riding will be early in the day before the trails soften up.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY-Overall conditions are fair,some good and poor around towns. Snow is thin coming in and going out of towns. Conditions again once you get out on the trails you will find some good riding. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Wakefield is poor to fair,expect some bare spots. It’s best to trailer to Wakefield and ride from there. Trails 2 & 8 out of Wakefield are in fair to good conditon expect some bare spots which you can get around. Trail 160 from the lookout to the Wisconsin border snow is marginal. 11N is fair use caution around the water spot, signs are posted and again closer to the lake snow is marginal. 11S conditons are fair. Closer to the Wisconsin border where the logging is ongoing conditons are poor.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. This section is poor.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS - Trail 8 east is in fair condition but do expect some bare spots where the trail is exposed to the sun. The best riding will be the trails that are in the woods. Again on these trails you will find riding good to fair depending if the trail is exposed to the sun these areas may be poor. Around town expect bare spots and please use caution on corners they are very icy.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET-Reports grooming has stopped due to the weather. We need more snow for groomers to go out. Trails 2 & 3 conditions are fair with poor spots. Expect thins spots and icy. Trail 3 is in good shape with icy corners. Please use caution…
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them, and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy..
ABOUT THE ICE:
It’s time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 09:38:12 (PST)
Overall conditions are poor to fair with some good riding once you get out of the towns. Grooming is still on going. They are trying to keep the trails in the best shape they can with what they have to work with.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY-Overall conditions are poor to fair and extremely icy. You’ll likely run into a number of poor areas as you will encounter bare spots. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Wakefield is poor with alot of bare spots. It’s best to trailer to Wakefield and ride from there. Streets, Highways and parking lots are bare. Trails 2 & 8 out of Wakefield are in fair to good conditon. Trail 160 from the lookout to the Wisconsin border conditions are bare. 11N is poor to fair and again closer to the lake conditions are bare. 11S conditons are poor to fair. Closer to the Wisconsin border where the logging is ongoing conditons are bare.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.This section is poor…most likely bare.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS - Grooming is ongoing. Trails are in fair condition once you get out on the trails(in the woods). Parking lots, Streets and Highways are bare. You will run into a number of poor areas and encounter bare spots. Trails are extremely icy.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET-trails are poor to fair again with a number of bare spots. Again once you get out of town you will find some good riding. Parking lots, Streets and Highways are bare. Trails are extremely icy so use caution.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 11:13:21 (PST)
Overall conditions are poor to fair. Groomers are still planning on grooming at night weather permitting.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY-Overall conditions are poor to fair and extremely icy. You’ll likely run into a number of poor areas as you will encounter bare spots. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Wakefield is poor with alot of bare spots. It’s best to trailer to Wakefield and ride from there. Streets, Highways and parking lots are bare. Trails 2 & 8 out of Wakefield are in fair conditon. Trail 160 from the lookout to the Wisconsin border conditions are bare. 11N is poor to fair and again closer to the lake conditions are bare. 11S conditons are poor to fair. Closer to the Wisconsin border where the logging is ongoing conditons are bare.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.This section is poor…most likely bare.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS - Grooming is still planned at night weather permitting. Trails are in poor to fair condition. Parking lots, Streets and Highways are bare. You will run into a number of poor areas and encounter bare spots. Trails are extremely icy.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET-trails are poor to fair again with a number of bare spots. Parking lots, Streets and Highways are bare. Trails are extremely icy so use caution.
ABOUT THE ICE:
It’s time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, February 06, 2012 at 10:44:13 (PST)
First off we did loose a good portion of our snow the good news is Downhill skiing is good to excellent Cross Country Skiing is very good to excellent if you are into those two sports now is the time to come and enjoy. Snowmobiling is another story the streets are bare trails are thin and some bare spots. If you want to trailer to Bergland than the trails are not to bad from what I have heard you can ride north, east and south not sure on that one. Sleds are riding from here but it can't be good everyone I talked to said not good you need to trailer. Forecast is not looking warm then cold but so far no real snow as of yet. Sam
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, February 05, 2012 at 06:16:52 (PST)
While the days are milder this week, overnight grooming is being planned weather permitting. Day time temps will be in the 30’s through Sunday with temps at night in the 20’s. Best riding is early in the day as trails will soften up by mid-afternoon with the milder weather.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports trails overall are in fair to good condition. Grooming is planned for tonight weather
permitting. 11N has a water spot on it in which you can get around. Signs are posted so please use caution.
Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. 11S is in fair to good condition, logging is planned for the remaining of the season closer to the Wisconsin border signs are posted, use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over….
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report groomers went out last night grooming and will groom at night weather permitting. Trails are in fair to good condition. Watch corners, they may be icy and obey stop signs PLEASE!
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed at night weather permitting. Overall trails are in fair to good condition. Again watch for icy corners.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…
ABOUT THE ICE:
It’s time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 01, 2012 at 09:32:46 (PST)
Our temps for the week look alittle warmer 30’s during the day and 20’s at night. Chance of snow today and Tuesday night. Our reports stay about the same.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports after a busy weekend all trails have been groomed and overall trails are in good to very good condition. Just a reminder to watch out for the water spot on 11N which you are able to get around, signs are posted Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned for the remaining of the season closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over….
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all groomers are out double grooming daily keeping the trails in good shape after a busy weekend. Groomers are reporting all trails are in good to very good condition, but watch corners, they may be icy and obey stop signs PLEASE!
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails overall are in good to very good condition. Again watch for icy corners.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…
ABOUT THE ICE:
It’s time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:26:16 (PST)
Our Big Snow Country Official Season Snowfall to date is 102" with 14" on the ground. Today will be mild with temps in the 30’s. Lower overnight temps which will keep the trails in good shape. Our weekend temps will be in the 20’s on Saturday and in the teens on Sunday with a chance of snow through Wednesday.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing. Overall trails are in good condition. 11N was groomed on Thursday and is in good condition. There is one water spot on 11N which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over….
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed daily and are in good to condition. Trails are best early in the day due to the heavy traffic. Keep in mind corners may be icy so use caution.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails overall are in good condition. Do expect some fair conditions.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…
ABOUT THE ICE:
It’s time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, January 27, 2012 at 08:59:44 (PST)
With temps on Saturday in the 20’s looks like the weekend will offer some great riding. Our Big Snow Country Official Season Snowfall to date is 102" with 15" on the ground.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are fair to good to very good. 11N is in poor condition with one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over….
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 15:20:09 (PST)
More snow is in the forecast with 2 to 4 more inches of snow today and 1 to 3 inches of snow for tonight. All groomers are all out working on the trails to keep them in good shape.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Logging is planned off South Boundary Road so watch for signs and plowed areas. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over….
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.
Talking to guests at motel Friday trails were good Saturday not so good from all the traffic but overall most had a good time. Sam
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, January 23, 2012 at 11:31:28 (PST)
More snow showers in the forecast for today. We received another 2" of snow yesterday and with the cold temps today and tonight this will be good to firm things up.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Logging is planned off South Boundary Road so watch for signs and plowed areas. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…
The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 07:39:26 (PST)
We received another 3" of snow yesterday. Getting some more light snow today and tomorrow and colder temps…groomers are out in all areas working to get and keep the trails in good shape.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season. Do use caution on corners they may be icy.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition. Please use caution on the corners they may be icy.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 09:16:58 (PST)
We will be getting a little more snow to whiten the trails up after a busy weekend. Tonight the forecast is calling for a couple more inches of snow with snow showers continuing through Friday. High temps will be in the teens and lows in the single digits through Friday.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports both groomers are out. Trails 2,8 and 11S are in good condition with some fair spots. 160 is in good condition but has two wet spots so use caution. Use caution on 11S as logging is getting underway on the last four miles so watch out for logging trucks. Groomers will go out today to groom trail 11N. We will have an update for you tomorrow on that trail.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report trails are being groomed twice daily and in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in fair to good condition.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, January 16, 2012 at 09:59:38 (PST)
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Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, January 13, 2012 at 06:51:13 (PST)
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It looks like we should receive 8-14 inches of snow through Friday with temps in the low teens.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports Trail 2 is in fair condition, trail 8 to Tuula is in good condition, and 160 is in poor condition and has two wet spots so use caution. Trail 11S is groomed and is in good condition. Use caution as logging is getting underway on the last four miles of 11s so watch out for logging trucks.
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report trails are groomed and in good condition. The groomers will be out keeping the trails in shape with the new snow that is in the falling.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are groomed the trails are in poor to fair condition. The Groomers will be back out tonight working with what we have. We will keep you updated as to how much snow we receive.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:13:48 (PST)
Temps will be dropping today with lows around 18 tonight. Snow is in the forecast Wednesday thru Friday with temps in the teens for the highs and single digits for the low…they are calling for 3 to 5 inches of snow for tonight and 4 to 6 inches on Thrusday,with snow through Friday. It’s a wait and see what we get out of the system.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports Trails 2, 8 and 160 are all groomed and are in poor to fair conditions. Trail 160 has two wet spots so use caution. Trail 11S is groomed and is in fair condition. Use caution logging is getting underway on the last four miles of 11s so watch out for logging trucks.
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report with heavy traffic this weekend trails are groomed and in poor to fair condition. The groomers will be out getting the trails back in shape with the new snow that is in the forecast. We will keep you updated.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are groomed the trails are in poor to fair condition. The Groomers will be back out tonight working with what we have. We will keep you updated as to how much snow we receive.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:05:01 (PST)
Our temps have been like a yo-yo…temps today will be unseasonable warm so if you ride try to ride early in the day. Snow is in the forecast Wednesday thru Friday with temps in the teens for the highs and single digits for the low.. We need snow so lets keep our fingers crossed….
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports Trails 2, 8 and 160 are all groomed and are in fair conditions. Trail 160 has two wet spots so use caution. Trail 11S will be groomed tomorrow.
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report with heavy traffic this weekend trails are groomed and in fair condition. Do expect some poor spots with the warmer weather. We need more snow to get them back in great shape. We will keep you updated.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all groomers are out and trails are in fair shape. Do expect some poor spots with the warmer weather.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 09:41:51 (PST)
Temps will be unseasonable warm today so if you ride try to ride early in the day. Tonight temps will be in the low 20’s with a chance of snow showers. We will have back to normal temps next week with snow showers in the forcast on Wednesday and Thursday.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports Trails 2, 8 and 160 are all groomed and are in fair to good conditions.Trail 160 has two wet spots so use caution. Trails 11N & 11S will be groomed as soon as the groomers can get to them. We will keep you updated.
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report all trails are groomed daily and conditions are good to very good.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all groomers are out and trails are in fair to good shape.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, January 06, 2012 at 09:27:31 (PST)
Groomers in all areas are out working on the trails after Mother Nature finally did her thing.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports Trails 2&8 were groomed- conditions and are fair to good. Trail 160 is groomed reporting it in fair condition with the exception of two wet spots on the trail. Trails 11N & 11S will be groomed as soon as the groomers can get to them, hopefully by the end of this week. We will keep you updated.
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report all trails are groomed conditions are in good shape some are very good. Groomers are out daily…
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all groomers are out and trails are in fair to good shape.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, January 05, 2012 at 12:45:31 (PST)
Mother Nature Finally Kicked in...reports of snow on the far western end where 16" to 18" to 2 ft. in the Lake Gogebic area and 12" in the Watersmeet area.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports Trails 2&8 were groomed- conditions and are fair to good. The groomer will go out again tonight to groom trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco. Trails 11N, 11S and 160 have not been groomed yet. Hang in there the groomer will get to these trails as soon as they can..
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report all trails are groomed conditions are in good shape some are very good.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET went out yesterday for the first time and reporting trails in good condition. The Groomers will go out again tonight.
Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and please pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time....therefore, your safety is our #1 priority.... Be Safe!!
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at 09:52:34 (PST)
12 to 15 inches of new snow over the last couple of days will help get the trails in shape and get them groomed. I have not heard yet what the groomers are doing should find out soon and will let you know. Sam
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, January 02, 2012 at 15:28:45 (PST)
Happy New Year!!! Snow showers in the forecast for the next few days. Still reporting early season riding poor to fair.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports Trails 2&8 were groomed- conditions are poor to fair. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Wakefield have bare spots so use caution…otherwise the trail is in fair shape. Trails 11N, 11S and 160 are not being groomed at this time. We need more snow. Hang in there!!!!
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report all trails are groomed conditions are fair. Groomers will be out day and night so please pull over if you see the groomers. Do expect some brown spot for the snow is thin…but all the wet spots are pretty well froze. The trails are signed, brushed and just waiting for more snow.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET will not go out until we get more snow.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, December 30, 2011 at 10:00:59 (PST)
Happy New Year. We received any where from a dusting of snow in the far western end to 5 inches in the high areas and 4 inches in Watersmeet. Snow showers in the forecast for the next few days. Still reporting early season riding poor to fair.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports Trails 2&8 were groomed- conditions are poor to fair. Trail 2 from Ironwood to Wakefield have bare spots so use caution…otherwise the trail is in fair shape. Trails 11N, 11S and 160 are not being groomed at this time. We need more snow. Hang in there!!!!
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report all trails are groomed conditions are fair. Groomers will be out day and night so please pull over if you see the groomers. Do expect some brown spot for the snow is thin…but all the wet spots are pretty well froze. The trails are signed, brushed and just waiting for more snow.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET will not go out until we get more snow.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:43:29 (PST)
WESTERN U.P. TRAIL REPORT - 12/23/2011
We had gotten alittle bit of snow yesterday...variable amounts from 1" to 3" but every little bit helps at this point. We have snow in the forecast for today and tonight with low temps in the teens. This will help to firm up our wet spots.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports the groomers will not go out until we receive more snow. Trails 2&8 were groomed- conditions are poor to fair. Do expect rocks and wet areas. Trails 11N, 11S and 160 are not being groomed at this time. We need more snow and colder weather to firm up the wet spots. Hang in there!!!!
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers report all trails are groomed conditions are fair. Do expect some brown spot for the snow is thin...but all the wet spots are pretty well froze. The trails are signed, brushed and just waiting for more snow.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET will not go out until we get more snow.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, December 23, 2011 at 14:44:17 (PST)
WESTERN U.P. TRAIL REPORT - 12/22/2011
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Trails 2&8 were groomed - conditions are poor to fair. Do expect rocks and wet areas. Trails 11N, 11S and 160 are not being groomed at this time. We need more snow and colder weather to firm up the wet spots. As of today groomers will not be going back out until we get more snow. There is snow in the forecast for today and tomorrow so let's keep our fingers crossed we get more than just a few inches. We will keep you updated. Hang in there!!!!
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers have been out panking getting the trails in shape. The trails are signed, brushed and just waiting for more snow.Conditions are poor to fair.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET will not go out until we get more snow.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 08:10:32 (PST)
TRAIL CONDITION REPORT Western UP
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Trails 2&8 are being groomed- conditions are poor to fair. Expect rocks and wet areas. Trails 11N, 11S and 160 are not being groomed at this time. We need more snow and colder weather to firm up the wet spots.
GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers are out getting the trails in shape to firm up...wet spots and reporting early riding conditions-mostly poor but some fair.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET will not go out until we get more snow.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, December 19, 2011 at 10:57:11 (PST)
It's beginning to look a lot like ...winter and Christmas. Variable amounts of snow from about 4" in the Watersmeet area --8" here on the far western end, to up to a foot in th high country by Lake Gogebic. The ground still needs to firm up it is still really wet. On the upside temps will be in the 20's for the next couple of days which will begin to help alleviate the wetness problem. Both the Gogebic Range Trail Authority and the Lake Gogebic Groomers are out panking --or rolling the trails today getting them ready for riding. Watersmeet will let us know when they can get out.
We do have snow in the forecast for the next couple of days. Be patient just a tad longer... Remeber it is early season riding with wet spots, so use caution.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Friday, December 16, 2011 at 11:52:25 (PST)
WESTERN U.P. TRAIL REPORT - 12/08/2011
We have about 6-12" of snow on the ground with snow in the forecast for Friday. The GRTA, Lake Gogebic and Watersmeet groomers are all waiting for more snow before they go out. GRTA started to prep the trails then stopped. On the upside, the temps have been in the low teens to the single digits which will help alleviate the wetness problem and firm up the trails. This is super important in getting the trails in shape for the quality riding you expect.
We have snow showers in the forecast for this week so we will keep you apprised. Be patient just a tad longer....it's still early season so hang in there.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, December 08, 2011 at 11:31:51 (PST)
It’s beginning to look a lot like…winter and Christmas. We have about 7" of snow on the ground with a chance of 2" to 4" today and 1" to 3" tonight. Lake Gogebic area has about the same amounts as the far western end with Watersmeet area having a little less on the ground. The ground is still really wet and needs to firm up. On the upside, the overnight temps in the forecast will be in the low teens to the single digits which will help alleviate the wetness problem.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority Grooming Club is planning to start prepping tomorrow. Watersmeet will let us know when they can get out, and the Lake Gogebic area will give me a report later on today.
We have snow showers in the forecast for this week, we will keep you posted. Be patient just a tad longer…. it’s still early season so hang in there.
Davey's Motel <daveysmotel@hotmail.com>
- Monday, December 05, 2011 at 10:57:54 (PST)
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