N.E. Michigan Cross-Country Ski Trail Conditions
Date Posted: February 22, 2008
Location: Alpena Golf Club Trails
Snow Depth: Well over one foot
Trail Conditions:
The trails were packed for skating last Friday (2/15). No track has been set. Expect very good conditions for skating over 95% of the course with frozen puddles over the remainder.
NE MI Snowfall Summary:
The area received less than an inch of snow since last weekend's ice and rain storm.
Snow Report Author: D Blumenthal
Date Posted: March 27, 2008
Location: Black Mountain Recreation Area
Snow Depth: Up to two feet
Trail Conditions:
Approximately 12km of trails in the vicinity of Black Mt. Rd. were groomed for classical and skate skiing Thursday, March 27 with the possibility of additional grooming before Saturday, March 29. While the remainder of the trail system has not been regroomed in at least two weeks, it could still be in good condition with spring skiing conditions to be expected on all trails(icy in the morning, slower in the afternoon).
NE MI Snowfall Summary:
This area received 1 to 2 inches of fresh snow Wednesday night (3/26).
Snow Report Author: D Blumenthal
Date Posted: February 15, 2008
Location: Chippewa Hills Pathway
Snow Depth: Over one foot
Trail Conditions:
The trails will be groomed and a track set today (2/15). The trails should be in excellent condition, with the exception of some rough areas caused by deer searching for food. Get out and enjoy.
NE MI Snowfall Summary:
The area has received several inches of powder snow this week. If yet another storm materializes later this weekend, the trails will be groomed again early next week.
Snow Report Author: D Blumenthal
Date Posted: February 22, 2008
Location: Norway Ridge Pathway
Snow Depth: Less than one foot
Trail Conditions:
The trails were groomed and a track was set earlier this week. Expect very icy conditions due to minimal snow fall this week.
NE MI Snowfall Summary:
The area received less than an inch of snow since last weekend's ice and rain storm.
Snow Report Author: D. Blumenthal
Date Posted: January 4, 2008
Location: Ocqueoc River Pathway
Snow Depth: 12-18 inches on the ground
Trail Conditions:
The trails are not being groomed and the parking lot is not being plowed. Unless you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle, park along the road! The front loop of the pathway is being skied heavily and the only downed trees are on the back loops. This is a very beautiful area and therefore, despite the lack of grooming, people are coming out here and skiing anyway. Get out and enjoy before the upcoming thaw.
NE MI Snowfall Summary:
All of Northern Michigan received an average of six inches of heavy wet snow last weekend with several inches of lake affect snow in this area in recent days. The long term forecast is for a disastrous thaw as early as Saturday, 1/5.
Snow Report Author: D Blumenthal
Date Posted: February 22, 2008
Location: Presque Isle Harbor region
Snow Depth: Up to two feet
Trail Conditions:
There is plenty of snow for skiing in Thompson Harbor State Park. Snowmobile usage has been limited at this time. Expect massive snow drifts near the lake shore which has been enhanced by a now frozen lake. Best access is probably from Old State Road.
NE MI Snowfall Summary:
The area received 4 inches of powder snow this week. The temperature never got above 36 degrees during the ice and rain storm last Sunday and this area as well as most of Presque Isle County has received far more snowfall this winter than points south.
Snow Report Author: D Blumenthal
Trail Locations:
Alpena Golf Club Trails - Golf Course Rd., Alpena. Trails groomed when snow conditions allow.
Black Mountain Recreation Area - Cheboygan County near Black Lake - County Rd. 646 from U.S. 23. Trails groomed after each significant snowfall by the MDNR and TBTA Black Mountain Chapter. Trail Map.
Chippewa Hills Pathway - 11 miles south of Alpena off Nicholson Hill Rd. Trails groomed after each significant snowfall by the TBTA.
Norway Ridge Pathway - 3.5 miles south of Alpena on Werth Rd. Trails groomed after each significant snowfall by the TBTA.
Ocqueoc River Pathway - 12 miles W. of Rogers City. Trails groomed after each significant snowfall by the MDNR.
Michigan Snow Pack Map
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External sites are not maintained by TBTA.
Trails are groomed as soon as there is adequate snowfall
and a base of snow. Questions on current conditions and grooming, call:
Vince Call - (989)356-9216, e-mail -
vincecall@hotmail.com
Dave Blumenthal - (989)354-3264, e-mail -
sand52@hotmail.com
Randy Fairbanks (Chief Trail Groomer) - (989)727-3702, e-mail -
rfairban@iserv.net