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2025-26 Trail Reports Generated on 2026-01-02 at 11:35 pm

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Chassell Snowshoe Trails 2026-01-02 08:00 pm · Back to top Neighbor opened the Red Trail, and I finished the upper Yellow Trail and all of the Orange Trail today. Definitely a breezy day. Re-walked the far upper Blue Trail because of drifting. Other trails were done yesterday. Show details Blue Groomed Green Groomed Orange Groomed Red Groomed Yellow Groomed Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 18 F, feels like 7 F, 8 mph NW, 70% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 17 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 73% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 16 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 76% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 16 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 16 F, feels like 6 F, 7 mph WNW, 82% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 16 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 84% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 17 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 83% humidity, overcast clouds Grooming equates to breaking the trail open after a substantial snowfall with large wood snowshoes (Woodies). Please note that the former trailhead on Archambeau Road is now closed, and the far upper loop of the Orange Trail snowshoe trail segment has now been given over to the cross country ski trail.

Eagle Harbor Ski Trails 2026-01-02 04:00 pm · Back to top Slow start, but fairly good coverage. Still cutting small saplings and low hanging branches after the heavy wet snow a few weeks back, but getting there. Should be able to get out to Wellhead and Shadows in the next day or so. Enjoy the snow! Show details D&F Carlton Loop - 6.00 km Packed Sand Bay Spur - 3.00 km Packed Shadow's Shortcut - 0.60 km Not Groomed Wellhead Loop - 1.70 km Not Groomed Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 18 F, feels like 5 F, 20 mph NW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 17 F, feels like 5 F, 19 mph NW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 17 F, feels like 5 F, 19 mph NW, 80% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 17 F, feels like 5 F, 18 mph NW, 80% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 18 F, feels like 5 F, 19 mph NW, 81% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 18 F, feels like 5 F, 18 mph NW, 80% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 18 F, feels like 6 F, 19 mph NW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds

Swedetown Snow Bike 2026-01-02 03:00 pm · Back to top Good sunny afternoon! Loops 1-3 have been dragged to flatten out the drifts and should set up beautiful for a ride. Enjoy! Show details Snow Roll (loop 1)- 2.5 km Groomed Snowflake (loop 2) - 1 km Groomed Polar Pedal (loop 3) - 1.5 km Groomed North Wind (loop 4) - 3 km Not Groomed Frostbite (loop 5) - 4.5 km Not Groomed Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 14 F, feels like 9 F, 3 mph W, 85% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 15 F, feels like 2 F, 15 mph NW, 83% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 15 F, feels like 2 F, 15 mph NW, 83% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 15 F, feels like 2 F, 15 mph WNW, 82% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 15 F, feels like 3 F, 14 mph WNW, 81% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 16 F, feels like 4 F, 15 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 17 F, feels like 4 F, 15 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds For further information, please visit the Swedetown Trails website. If you have concerns or questions, please contact info@swedetowntrails.org.

Michigan Tech 2026-01-02 01:50 pm · Back to top I mustered up some energy to roll and track the tolkien system. The rest of the system has just a light dusting of snow and a little drifting. It’s a beautiful day, go skiing. Show details Upper - Birch - 1.45 km Not Groomed Upper - Core - 1.20 km Not Groomed Upper - Isle Royale - 1.90 km Not Groomed Upper - Oak - 1.10 km Not Groomed Upper - Pine - 0.90 km Not Groomed Upper - Portage - 1.10 km Not Groomed Upper - Superior - 0.80 km Not Groomed Competition - Balsam - 1.00 km Not Groomed Competition - Balsam Finger - 0.25 km Not Groomed Competition - Cemetery - 0.80 km Not Groomed Competition - Hairpin - 1.10 km Not Groomed Competition - Linden - 0.80 km Not Groomed Competition - Maple - 1.10 km Not Groomed Competition - Peepsock - 1.00 km Not Groomed Competition - Skidder - 1.70 km Not Groomed Lower - Down Under - 0.80 km Not Groomed Lower - Homestead - 0.90 km Not Groomed Lower - Racers Return - 0.30 km Not Groomed Lower - Ridge - 2.00 km Not Groomed Lower - Royalwood - 1.00 km Not Groomed Lower - Tanglewood - 1.40 km Not Groomed Nara - Nara - 0.80 km Not Groomed Nara - River - 0.80 km Not Groomed Tolkien - Elf - 1.70 km Groomed + Tracked Tolkien - Ent - 0.90 km Groomed + Tracked Tolkien - Gnome - 0.90 km Groomed + Tracked Tolkien - Hobbit - 0.70 km Groomed + Tracked Tolkien - Ring - 1.10 km Groomed + Tracked Tolkien - Troll - 1.80 km Groomed + Tracked Tolkien - Husky Trail - 0.50 km Groomed + Tracked Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 16 F, feels like 10 F, 4 mph W, 76% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 16 F, feels like 4 F, 13 mph NW, 77% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 16 F, feels like 4 F, 13 mph NW, 78% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 17 F, feels like 4 F, 12 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 17 F, feels like 5 F, 12 mph WNW, 80% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 18 F, feels like 5 F, 12 mph WNW, 81% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 18 F, feels like 6 F, 13 mph WNW, 80% humidity, overcast clouds Webcams - Waxing building looking south | Near the warming building Dogs must be leashed and under owners' control at all times and are restricted to the Tolkien, Nara, Isle Royale & Superior trails via the following access points - softball fields, Nara and Tolkien. No dogs are allowed at the Main Trailhead. Any concerns or suggestions can be reported to trailsinfo@mtu.edu.

Swedetown 2026-01-02 01:00 pm · Back to top It's a sunny day here in the Keweenaw! All the trails have been groomed and classic tracks reset with the Husky! The MUT loops have been groomed and tracked as well! Enjoy the sunshine and if you get chilly we have hot cocoa and other warm items in the chalet! Show details Len's - 0.80 km Groomed + Tracked Tiger - 0.30 km Groomed + Tracked Pine Ridge - 1.70 km Groomed + Tracked Valley - 1.40 km Groomed + Tracked Relentless - 3.40 km Groomed + Tracked Powderhouse - 1.50 km Groomed + Tracked Greenstone - 3.00 km Groomed + Tracked Baby Bear - 1.10 km Groomed + Tracked Papa Bear - 4.10 km Groomed + Tracked Mama Bear - 3.10 km Groomed + Tracked Ed's - 2.20 km Groomed + Tracked Birch - 3.10 km Groomed + Tracked Tamarack - 1.90 km Groomed + Tracked Cedar - 1.00 km Groomed + Tracked Woodland - 1.10 km Groomed + Tracked Lotus - 1.10 km Groomed + Tracked Bruce's Crossing - 0.30 km Groomed + Tracked Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 14 F, feels like 9 F, 3 mph W, 85% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 15 F, feels like 2 F, 15 mph NW, 83% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 15 F, feels like 2 F, 15 mph NW, 83% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 15 F, feels like 2 F, 15 mph WNW, 82% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 15 F, feels like 3 F, 14 mph WNW, 81% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 16 F, feels like 4 F, 15 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 17 F, feels like 4 F, 15 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds Webcams The main trailhead for Swedetown is on Osceola Road in Calumet near the intersection with Swedetown Road. There is a trailhead at 24984 Woodland Road with parking for the Multi-Use Trails (MUT) where dogs and winter walkers are welcome. Parking lot for Papa Bear ski trail and Creek Loop Snowshoe Trail is near the intersection of M-203 and Cloverland Road at 22500 State Highway M-203. For further information, please visit the Swedetown Trails website. If you have concerns or questions, please contact info@swedetowntrails.org.

Churning Rapids and Maasto Hiihto Ski Trails 2026-01-01 05:00 pm · Back to top Majority of trails have been dragged and tracked. Please see details. Show details Christensen Road Tracked Diagonal Tracked Lookout Tracked Ruby Marsh Tracked Spring Creek Tracked Sunset Tracked Thoroughfare Tracked Dam Hill Dragged Meadow Tracked Bliss Not Groomed Upper Creekside Tracked Outback Not Groomed Creekside Tracked Creekside Connector Tracked Sidewinder Dragged Vista Tracked Pine Tracked Quincy Tracked St. Urho's Tracked Tomasi Tracked Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 17 F, feels like 10 F, 4 mph N, 83% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 17 F, feels like 4 F, 17 mph NW, 82% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 17 F, feels like 5 F, 17 mph NW, 81% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 18 F, feels like 5 F, 16 mph WNW, 80% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 18 F, feels like 6 F, 16 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 19 F, feels like 6 F, 17 mph WNW, 78% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 19 F, feels like 7 F, 17 mph WNW, 77% humidity, overcast clouds Trails are pet friendly and multi-use (classic cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow biking). They can be accessed either from Maasto Hiihto trails OR from a trailhead at Christensen Road, off of State Highway M-203. Users can expect an intimate, backcountry type of experience as the trails wind through the John Christensen wildlife preserve. Please pick up droppings and keep your dog under control (use a leash if needed). Trails can be used in any direction. Please do not walk on groomed trails without snowshoes OR step or bike on the set tracks. Walkers in boots can cause damage to the groomed surface, which can trip up skiers.

CHTC End of The Road Trails 2026-01-01 11:00 am · Back to top After some early season malfunctions we are up and running at the end of the road! Things are looking good and we will be adding additional loops on East Bluff as the season progresses. Expect more frequent grooming this year as we have additional resources and some new equipment! Show details Mandan Rd. - 1.40 km Groomed + Tracked Horseshoe Harbor Rd. - 1.90 km Groomed + Tracked Mandan Ridge - 0.90 km Groomed + Tracked Campground Loop - 0.90 km Groomed + Tracked East Bluff Driveway. - 3.90 km Packed Mandan Canyon - 1.20 km Not Groomed Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 18 F, feels like 5 F, 21 mph N, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 18 F, feels like 5 F, 22 mph NW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 18 F, feels like 5 F, 22 mph NW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 18 F, feels like 5 F, 21 mph NW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 18 F, feels like 6 F, 22 mph NW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 19 F, feels like 6 F, 21 mph NW, 78% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 19 F, feels like 6 F, 22 mph NW, 78% humidity, overcast clouds

Churning Rapids Snow Bike 2026-01-01 06:00 am · Back to top Trails were groomed again Wednesday night. Almost everything got two additional passes to pack down the fresh snow and has hopefully firmed up with the cold temperatures overnight. Show details Snow Bike Trails Groomed Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 17 F, feels like 10 F, 4 mph N, 83% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 17 F, feels like 4 F, 17 mph NW, 82% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 17 F, feels like 5 F, 17 mph NW, 81% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 18 F, feels like 5 F, 16 mph WNW, 80% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 18 F, feels like 6 F, 16 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 19 F, feels like 6 F, 17 mph WNW, 78% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 19 F, feels like 7 F, 17 mph WNW, 77% humidity, overcast clouds 10+ miles of trails groomed for fat bikes (3.8+ inch tires) - also open to snowshoes and cross country skis. The main access points are Tomasi Road in Hancock, Christensen Road, and High Point Road. For shorter rides, the latter two trailheads (both off of state highway M-203) provide access to the good single track more quickly. For further information and photographs, please visit Facebook.

Chassell Ski Trails 2025-12-31 12:15 pm · Back to top At least 6 inches of new snow! Show details Chassell Trail - 8.00 km Groomed + Tracked Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 18 F, feels like 7 F, 8 mph NW, 70% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 17 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 73% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 16 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 76% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 16 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 79% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 16 F, feels like 6 F, 7 mph WNW, 82% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 16 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 84% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 17 F, feels like 6 F, 8 mph WNW, 83% humidity, overcast clouds The Chassell Trail is a 8 km loop with access at the Chassell Heritage Center or the old Chassell ice rink, both on Hancock Street (one block west of US-41). Please note that dogs are not allowed and there is no walking or snowshoeing on the groomed ski trail. Also note the former upper loop is now closed, as is the former trailhead on Archambeau Road.

Pinery Lakes 2025-12-31 09:00 am · Back to top The whole system was dragged and tracked. Conditions should be good for the next several days. Show details Core Loop - 4.0 km Groomed + Tracked Popsicle Loop - 2.6 km Groomed + Tracked Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 11 F, feels like 1 F, 6 mph W, 86% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 10 F, feels like 1 F, 5 mph W, 88% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 10 F, feels like 1 F, 5 mph W, 90% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 11 F, feels like 3 F, 5 mph W, 91% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 12 F, feels like 3 F, 5 mph WSW, 92% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 13 F, feels like 4 F, 5 mph W, 93% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 14 F, feels like 5 F, 6 mph W, 92% humidity, overcast clouds Pinery Lakes Ski Trail is a narrow trail traversing pine and hardwood forests. The trail is groomed for classic skiing only. Snowshoers are welcome to the side of the set track, please no dogs or walking on the groomed surface. From L'Anse, take Main Street/ Skanee Rd. north to Indian Cemetery Rd. Continue 2.1 miles and the trailhead will be on your right.

Courtney Lake Ski Trails 2025-12-23 03:00 pm · Back to top Early season conditions still exist. Show details Lake Loop - 6.10 mi Tracked Little Loop - 0.30 mi Tracked Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 11 F, feels like 0 F, 7 mph NW, 86% humidity, overcast clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 11 F, feels like 0 F, 7 mph WNW, 87% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 12 F, feels like 0 F, 8 mph WNW, 85% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 13 F, feels like 2 F, 8 mph WNW, 84% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 14 F, feels like 3 F, 8 mph WNW, 85% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 15 F, feels like 4 F, 8 mph WNW, 85% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 15 F, feels like 4 F, 8 mph WNW, 85% humidity, overcast clouds The trailhead is located near the intersection of M-38 and Courtney Lake Road (FR 1960). The trails are groomed for classic cross country skiing and can be used in any direction. It is a dog friendly system. Please pick up droppings and keep the dog under control (use a leash if needed). Please do not walk on groomed trails without snowshoes OR step on the set tracks. Walkers in boots can cause damage to the groomed surface, which can trip up skiers. The Ottawa National Forest (US Department of Agriculture / US Forest Service) manages this system and may be contacted at (906) 358-4551.

Bergland Ski Trail 2025-12-01 01:00 am · Back to top The Bergland ski trail will be closed for winter 2025-26 due to logging operations. If status changes updates will be posted. Please contact the USFS Kenton Ranger District at 906-852-3500 with questions or concerns. Show details Connector - 0.60 mi Not Groomed Norton's Loop - 1.70 mi Not Groomed Black Bear Run - 0.50 mi Not Groomed Current weather 2nd Jan, 11:35 pm 16 F, feels like 5 F, 8 mph NW, 82% humidity, broken clouds 6-Hour forecast 3rd Jan, 12:00 am 15 F, feels like 4 F, 8 mph WNW, 83% humidity, broken clouds 3rd Jan, 1:00 am 14 F, feels like 3 F, 8 mph WNW, 83% humidity, broken clouds 3rd Jan, 2:00 am 14 F, feels like 2 F, 8 mph W, 84% humidity, broken clouds 3rd Jan, 3:00 am 13 F, feels like 2 F, 8 mph W, 86% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 4:00 am 12 F, feels like 1 F, 8 mph W, 88% humidity, overcast clouds 3rd Jan, 5:00 am 13 F, feels like 2 F, 8 mph WNW, 87% humidity, overcast clouds The trailhead is located near the intersection of M-64 and Bergland Road. The trails are groomed for classic cross country skiing and can be used in any direction. It is a dog friendly system. Please pick up droppings and keep the dog under control (use a leash if needed). Please do not walk on groomed trails without snowshoes OR step on the set tracks. Walkers in boots can cause damage to the groomed surface, which can trip up skiers. The Ottawa National Forest (US Department of Agriculture / US Forest Service) manages this system and may be contacted at (906) 358-4551.

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