Thunder Bay Trails Association

Hello winter trail users! We were recently asked by the Alpena Golf Course to share an important update: the course will be closed for winter use for the remainder of the season due to damage from the 2026 ice storm. At this time, the DNR is assessing conditions at Chippewa Hills and Norway. As a result, we will be holding off on any future trail grooming until further notice. Despite the challenges brought on by the ice storm, it has truly been a great winter for outdoor recreation. Your...

Alpena Golf Course has good tracks and firm skate deck. Chippewa Hills has loops A, B, C groomed. Loop D to South parking lot is not groomed due to mechanical issues with groomer. Hoping to get the machine back online before more snow comes. Norway Ridge was groomed on Monday and is in good shape.

Both the Alpena Golf Course Trail and Norway Ridge were groomed today. Groomer Jeff reports that both trail systems are in good shape. Sections 1-9 at Norway Ridge are fairly compacted from multi use and track setting was difficult.