 Lake
Gogebic, Marenisco, Bergland, Michigan, Snowmobiling and Snowmobile
Trail Reports
Lake
Gogebic is Michigan's largest inland lake located in the far
western end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The north half
of the lake is in Ontonagon County, Bergland Township,
and the Eastern Time zone. The south half of the lake is in Gogebic
County, Marenisco Township, and the Central Time zone.
In
13,380 acres of prime fishing water, there are walleye, smallmouth
bass, northern pike, jumbo perch and some whitefish.
 This
region is also a prime hunting hot spot for deer, bear, small
game and birds. Families will enjoy Lake Gogebic's summer water
sports, camping, sightseeing and hiking the surrounding timberland.
Winter is a "world of its own" with an annual snowfall
of nearly 300 inches. Lake Gogebic is situated within a vast
snowmobile trail system extending throughout the Upper
Peninsula. Cross country ski trails are abundant and five
major downhill ski facilities are less than a hour's drive. It is a
great place to use snowshoes. Click here for the Lake
Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce
Lake
Gogebic, Marenisco, Bergland, Michigan Snowmobiling and
Snowmobile Trail Conditions Reports
The weather is not our friend this week. Temperatures continue to climb well into the 30’s for highs. Groomers have been put on a nighttime only grooming schedule for now. Trails seen from the roadway are looking bare on corners and wherever trails cross roadways. Trails back in the woods would be your best bet for a good ride as the trees shade would help keep the snow in better condition. At this time there is no new snowfall in the forecast until Monday the 6th. However, I have heard that there is an Arctic blast heading our way later into next week. It’s a good thing we started out with a good amount of snow. If you are planning on coming up this week plan to get in most of your riding early in the day while the trails would most likely be in the best condition after a night time grooming.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had some complaints from land owners in the area of the Gogebic Lodge of sleds riding over driveways. This can cause a big problem for cars trying to enter and exit their driveway.
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, for any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, February 03, 2012 at 12:43:04 (PST)
The weather is not our friend this week. Temperatures continue to climb well into the 30’s for highs. Groomers are been put on a nighttime only grooming schedule for now. Trails seen from the roadway are looking bare on corners and where ever trails cross roadways. Trails back in the woods would be your best bet for a good ride as the trees shade would help keep the snow in better condition. At this time there is no new snowfall in the forecast until Monday the 6th. However, I have heard that there is an Arctic blast heading our way later into next week. It’s a good thing we started out with a good amount of snow. If you are planning on coming up this week plan to get in most of your riding early in the day while the trails would most likely be in the best condition after a night time grooming.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had some complaints from land owners in the area of the Gogebic Lodge of sleds riding over driveways. This can cause a big problem for cars trying to enter and exit their driveway.
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, for any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, February 01, 2012 at 21:45:13 (PST)
Temperatures are once again climbing into the 30’s during the daytime highs, however nighttime lows will probably save us from too much trail damage. Groomers will probably be running during the nighttime and early morning hours until we see a drop in the daytime temps. The trail conditions right now are still good, however the traffic has been very high which makes the snow on trails kind of sugary (that’s my technical term). Corners may be icy so use caution and slower speeds. There is a little snow in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday of this week and we do have a lot of snow on the ground still at this point.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had some complaints from land owners in the area of the Gogebic Lodge of sleds riding over driveways. This can cause a big problem for cars trying to enter and exit their driveway.
I will keep updating as conditions change so check back soon. That’s all for now, for any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:47:22 (PST)
Our groomers have been very busy this weekend keeping the trails in good condition with the heavy traffic we’ve been experiencing. It seems like it’s been snowing all weekend (still snowing as I write this) giving us another 6 to 8-inches of new snow. The trails are looking great and ready for more riding.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had some complaints from land owners in the area of the Gogebic Lodge of sleds riding over driveways. This can cause a big problem for cars trying to enter and exit their driveway.
That’s all for now, for any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 10:27:35 (PST)
We did receive a good amount of snow earlier this week with the last storm that blew through, dumping about 8 to 10-inches of new snow. Temperatures mid week are about 30 for highs but we’re still getting low temps in the overnight hours that will keep the trails in great shape. The local forecast is calling for cooler daytime temps by this weekend with more snow. Trails remain in very good condition over our trail system with all three groomers out on all trails. No logging or other problems to report on or near our trails at this time. So we hope to see you all up here soon…plenty of snow to play in!
For any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 09:14:07 (PST)
Once again we’re under a “winter storm warning”, expecting upwards of 8-inches of new snow from late Sunday night through Monday evening. We may expect some wintry mix with freezing rain falling before the snowfall begins so please use caution as slippery conditions may occur.
Groomers are out on all of Gogebic Area Grooming’s trails with no logging to report at this time. Please slow down and use caution on corners as they may be icy. All Lake Gogebic trails are in excellent condition after another busy weekend and will only get better with the expected snowfall over this next week. I will change the trail reports as conditions change so check back for more updates.
For any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 21:27:52 (PST)
Wow, we just got through one winter storm, which dropped about 8-inches of new snow, and now we’re heading into another winter storm watch! This watch is to run from Wednesday night through Thursday night, expecting to drop another 6-inches of snow with higher amounts in the higher terrain areas at the north end of the lake and over the trails that run north of the lake. No problems to report on any trails at this time – all 3 groomers are running on all trails and the report in from snowmobilers in the area right now is that our trails are in excellent condition. So, come on up and play in our snow!
Just a few reminders to pass along to all you snowmobilers: please respect private property by riding only on designated trails, ride at a reasonable speed and don’t over drink and drive. Also, please ride single file on all trails at all times, for your safety as well as others. It’s all for your own good, we want to make sure you can come back up and see us again and again. So, please take care while you’re out enjoying all that beautiful Lake Gogebic has to offer.
For any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 09:12:25 (PST)
After a very busy weekend all three of our groomers are continuing to run non-stop, covering all of our trails and will have them in excellent condition in no time at all. We’ve got the snow and with a “lake effect” snow advisory for most of our area we should be seeing between 4 to 8-inches of additional snowfall over Monday night. We’ve also got the cold, with nighttime lows expected in the single digits over the next few days, which will really help set the trails up nicely. The local weather report is calling for more snow through the week right up to this upcoming weekend…so come on up and play in our snow!
Just a few reminders to pass along to all you snowmobilers: please respect private property by riding only on designated trails, ride at a reasonable speed and don’t over drink and drive. Also, please ride single file on all trails at all times, for your safety as well as others. It’s all for your own good, we want to make sure you can come back up and see us again and again. So, please take care while you’re out enjoying all that beautiful Lake Gogebic has to offer.
For any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, January 16, 2012 at 17:50:12 (PST)
Oh boy, are we getting the snow now! We (at the north end of the lake) have received about a foot or so of snow over Thursday and are expected to receive another foot or so over Thursday night and into Friday. Temperatures are expected to drop below zero by Friday night so be sure to pack your long johns. Remember that frost bite can happen quickly to any exposed skin while riding on snowmobiles, so dress accordingly.
All these conditions are a snowmobiler’s paradise! This should more than make up for the warm temperatures we received over last weekend. Between the colder temps and all the snow we’re getting the trails should be in excellent condition for this upcoming busy weekend.
Just a few reminders to pass along to all you snowmobilers: please respect private property by riding only on designated trails, ride at a reasonable speed, don’t over drink and drive and of course watch out for all the young ones who’ll also be out on the trails over this holiday weekend. It’s all for your own good, we want to make sure you can come back up and see us again and again. So, please take care while you’re out enjoying all that beautiful Lake Gogebic has to offer.
For any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 19:14:45 (PST)
January 11th 2012
All local weather reports are that we are in the last day of our warmer than normal temperatures and we’re now gearing up for a winter storm expected to bring around a foot of new snow. The winter storm warning for our area is expected to begin Wednesday night and run through to Friday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be back where they should be for this time of year, with highs mostly in the teens. Actually the forecast for the next 10 days looks excellent with snow in the forecast almost every day!
We have no logging or problems to report on any trails at this time, but we’ll keep you informed if we hear anything. Every year we like to ask all snowmobilers to please give our groomers the right of way on the trails. It’s much easier, and less expensive, to pull a snowmobile out of the deep snow then it is to pull a groomer out. Just pull as far to one side as possible and let the groomer get by to do his job….and while you’re at it, give our drivers a thumbs up for doing such an awesome job on the trails. I know they’ll appreciate it!
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:14:34 (PST)
We did receive a couple of inches of new snow over the weekend, which helped with warmer than normal temperatures we’ve been receiving over the past couple of days. The forecast for the beginning of this week is showing more of the same, which will probably mean nighttime grooming only. However, just in time for Presidents Day weekend, the forecast is calling for a complete turn around starting Wednesday. Highs should only be in the teens and snow is in the forecast for everyday through this next weekend.
We have no logging or problems to report on any trails at this time, but we’ll keep you informed if we hear anything. Every year we like to ask all snowmobilers to please give our groomers the right of way on the trails. It’s much easier, and less expensive, to pull a snowmobile out of the deep snow then it is to pull a groomer out. Just pull as far to one side as possible and let the groomer get by to do his job….and while you’re at it, give our drivers a thumbs up for doing such an awesome job on the trails. I know they’ll appreciate it!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, January 08, 2012 at 12:22:17 (PST)
January 5, 2012
With daytime temps getting into the 30’s most of the grooming will be taking place over night or early mornings. However, this Saturday & Sunday’s weather predictions for our area show colder daytime temps and additional snowfall for our area, which will bring a return to grooming around the clock! We still have plenty of snow to see us thru a couple of days of 30-something degrees, so not to worry – our trails are still in great condition.
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, January 05, 2012 at 12:34:05 (PST)
Well, we got our snow! Somewhere around a foot and a half and still coming down!! This weeks forecast also looks good with highs mostly in the teens and twenties with more snow in the forecast over the next few days. All three groomers are running with no problems to report on any trails at this time. So come and play in our snow – you’ll find some of the best trail conditions in the UP! Hope to see you up here soon.
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, January 02, 2012 at 09:08:22 (PST)
Our “blizzard” warning has now been down graded to a “winter storm”, from Saturday night of the 31st through Monday the 2nd. However, most of the info hasn’t changed other than the winds should only be as high as 45 miles an hour. Still, blowing and drifting snow may be a problem. With these kinds of winds we typically get reports of downed trees or branches on trails, and although our groomer drivers will take care of these problems as soon as they make their way over our trails we would like to warn you to be watchful of these problems. Snowfall amounts of a foot or more are possible Sunday and Monday. Heavy snow…strong winds and cold wind chills could create dangerous conditions for those outdoors. So while this is good news for the trails we are cautioning all of you to take this seriously and take precautions. I will keep you posted as to changes as the weekend progresses.
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 17:03:08 (PST)
Well, the news we’ve all been waiting to hear is here! The Lake Gogebic area is under a blizzard watch from Saturday night through Monday. Snowfall amounts of a foot or more are possible Sunday and Monday. Be watchful of blowing and drifting snow with winds of up to 55 miles an hour, especially Sunday and into Sunday night. Heavy snow…strong winds and cold wind chills could create dangerous conditions for those outdoors. So while this is good news for the trails we are cautioning all of you to take this seriously and take precautions. I will keep you posted as to changes as the weekend progresses.
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, December 30, 2011 at 15:55:19 (PST)
We’ve had temp highs in the 20’s for the past couple of days with a chance of seeing 30 degrees for New Years Eve, which has made the trails a bit soft. However, the forecasts are calling for snow over the next few days with a return to colder temps by Sunday and really cold temps by Monday. Night temps continue to look good for freezing the trails back up, so get out there for an early ride to take the best advantage of some good trail riding. It definitely looks like the Lake Gogebic area has more snow than areas to our west, not sure about other directions at this time, but snowmobilers in our area seem very pleased with our trail condition.
Please remember this is a school holiday week and there area lots of families out riding so extra caution should be used on our trails while watching out for some of those younger, inexperienced riders. We want everyone to have a great time but more importantly, a safe trip.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change – for good or bad. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic area we invite you to visit the chamber’s website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call us at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great ride and a great day, and from everyone here on beautiful Lake Gogebic we’d like to wish you all a Happy (and safe) New Years!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, December 30, 2011 at 09:22:22 (PST)
Today brought a lot of scattered snow showers all day, bringing anywhere from 2 to 5-inches of new snow to our area. The forecast tonight is now showing snow everyday over this next week. Yeah!! The temps are plenty cold enough that the groomers will be out day and night covering our 157-miles of trail almost daily.
We'd like to remind all riders to stay on designated trails only, ride at a reasonable speed, don’t over drink and drive and of course watch out for all the young ones who’ll also be out on the trails over the holidays. It’s all for your own good, we want to make sure you can come back up and see us again and again. So, please take care over this busy week of snowmobiling at Lake Gogebic. Also, please help keep our beautiful area clean by not littering. Remember, if you carry it into the woods you should carry it out of the woods.
For any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great day!
*Please note, we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 18:40:37 (PST)
The weather reports are looking great for the remainder of the week with snow in the forecast for almost every day! We received about 4-inches of new snow Christmas morning, which, added to what we already had, really helped to give all you snowmobilers a pretty good base to ride on. Our groomers have been over all of our trails, so that should help freeze in any wet areas. High temps are expected in the 20’s all week and lows mostly in the teens…perfect weather conditions for riding! We’re all looking forward to seeing all you snowmobilers up our way soon.
That’s all for now, I’ll definitely be sending out a new report as soon as any conditions change – good or bad. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note, we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, December 26, 2011 at 14:17:50 (PST)
Our groomers have been out "panking" the trails down, trying to let the cold temps freeze them down. We are currently getting some light snow, but the next snow in the forecast isn't until Christmas day and into next week. Hopefully it will be some of that big storm they're getting out west right now. High temps through the week are predicted mostly in the 20's with lows in the teens. The trails are signed, brushed and just waiting for some action. I'll keep you posted as conditions change.
Please do consider joining Gogebic Area Grooming as a sponsor for the club and to help us maintain our 150+ miles of trail. Single sponsorship is $25.00, family - $30.00 and commercial at $75.00 suggested. However, additional donations will be gratefully accepted.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, December 19, 2011 at 10:49:23 (PST)
Hello snowmobilers! With the wintry weather we had today, high winds and about 10-inches of new snow (on top of about 5-inches of old snow), it looks like our groomers will start out on the trails this Friday the 16th. All trails are signed, brushed and ready for grooming. The weather forecast looks pretty good for the next week so hopefully the trail conditions will continue to improve. I’ll keep you posted as conditions change, so keep checking back. That’s all for now from Gogebic Area Grooming, hope to see you all soon.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 19:31:32 (PST)
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- Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 17:47:38 (PDT)
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