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Generated on 2025-02-13 at 8:20 am
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Churning Rapids Snow Bike
2025-02-13 07:00 am · Back to top

We apologize, trails have not been groomed this week. Our two main groomers are out of town.

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Snow Bike Trails Not Groomed
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 Snowshoe Trails
2025-02-12 10:00 pm · Back to top

The Blue, Orange and Green trails were walked over within the last two days. The Yellow trail though well defined, will be walked over tomorrow and the Red trail afterwards.

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Blue Groomed
Green Groomed
Orange Groomed
Red Not Groomed
Yellow Groomed
Grooming equates to breaking the trail open after a substantial snowfall with large wood snowshoes (Woodies).


Swedetown Snow Bike
2025-02-12 05:00 pm · Back to top

Loops 1-3 were double passed today. Should be setting up nice! Loop 5 was double passed with the pan drag yesterday, likely isn't as hard as loops 1-3. Loop 4 is still fairly soft. We are working on training others on snowbike grooming and improving the trails for the weekend.

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Snow Bike Trails Groomed
For further information, please visit the Swedetown Trails website. If you have concerns or questions, please contact info@swedetowntrails.org.


Swedetown
2025-02-12 12:30 pm · Back to top

Husky grooming again today! We are working on preparing for the Great Bear Chase grooming, so much of the grooming time today was spent on practicing for that. As such, the Bear loops and Relentless loop were skipped today. Expect 1-2 inches of powder on those trails that have fallen since we Husky groomed them yesterday. Looking like a gorgeous day for skiing, the trail is setting up very well with these colder temperatures and fresh snow. All trails marked below completed as of 12:30 pm. Enjoy your ski!

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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 Not Groomed
Powderhouse - 1.50 km Groomed + Tracked
Greenstone - 3.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Baby Bear - 1.10 km Not Groomed
Papa Bear - 4.10 km Not Groomed
Mama Bear - 3.10 km Not Groomed
Ed's - 2.20 km Groomed + Tracked
Birch - 3.10 km Groomed + Tracked
Tamarack - 1.90 km Groomed + Tracked
Cedar - 1.0 km Groomed
MUT Groomed
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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.


Boundary Road Trails
2025-02-12 10:00 am · Back to top

Rolled last night, dragged and set tracks this morning. Excellent conditions!

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XC Ski/Snowshoe/Snow Bike/Hike Groomed + Tracked
Trails are free and open to all users - classic and skate skiers, snow shoers, snow bikers, walkers and dog friendly with a plowed parking lot. For photos and more info, follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Please donate via the GoFundMe page to help cover the costs associated with grooming and equipment repair.


Michigan Tech
2025-02-12 09:00 am · Back to top

Off to a later start due to some groomer training. Upper trails are done. Headed into Portage now and then will proceed to Hairpin and then down to the Lowers. I will finish in Competition … looks to be about noon. Things are grooming out beautifully. Expect stupendous conditions and some sunshine. Get to the Trails and enjoy.

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Upper - Birch - 1.45 km Groomed + Tracked
Upper - Core - 1.20 km Groomed + Tracked
Upper - Isle Royale - 1.90 km Groomed + Tracked
Upper - Oak - 1.10 km Groomed + Tracked
Upper - Pine - 0.90 km Groomed + Tracked
Upper - Portage - 1.10 km Groomed + Tracked
Upper - Superior - 0.80 km Groomed + Tracked
Competition - Balsam - 1.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Competition - Balsam Finger - 0.25 km Groomed + Tracked
Competition - Cemetery - 0.80 km Groomed + Tracked
Competition - Hairpin - 1.10 km Groomed + Tracked
Competition - Linden - 0.80 km Groomed + Tracked
Competition - Maple - 1.10 km Groomed + Tracked
Competition - Peepsock - 1.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Competition - Skidder - 1.70 km Groomed + Tracked
Lower - Down Under - 0.80 km Groomed + Tracked
Lower - Homestead - 0.90 km Groomed + Tracked
Lower - Racers Return - 0.30 km Groomed + Tracked
Lower - Ridge - 2.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Lower - Royalwood - 1.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Lower - Tanglewood - 1.40 km Groomed + Tracked
Nara - Nara - 0.80 km Groomed + Tracked
Nara - River - 0.80 km Groomed + Tracked
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
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.


Eagle Harbor Ski Trails
2025-02-12 08:00 am · Back to top

100% groomed and tracked. Good coverage with a couple thin spots, if you can believe that. Our machine is limping along, with more repairs needed, but hopefully the trail conditions will remain in good condition. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!

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D&F Carlton Loop - 6.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Sand Bay Spur - 3.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Shadow's Shortcut - 0.60 km Groomed + Tracked
Wellhead Loop - 1.70 km Groomed + Tracked


Chassell Ski Trails
2025-02-11 03:00 pm · Back to top

Rolled the trail twice and set tracks. We didn't take a measurement, but we easily had over a half-foot of new snow to groom. The woods are beautiful!

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Chassell Trail - 4.45 km Groomed + Tracked
The Chassell Trail is a 5 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.


Maasto Hiihto Ski Trails
2025-02-11 03:00 pm · Back to top

All trails rolled.

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Dam Hill Rolled
Meadow Rolled
Bliss Lake Rolled
Bliss Lake Bypass Rolled
Upper Creekside Rolled
Outback Rolled
Creekside Rolled
Creekside Bypass Rolled
Creekside Connector Rolled
Sidewinder Rolled
Vista Rolled
Pine Rolled
Quincy Rolled
St. Urho's Rolled
Tomasi Rolled
Trails are pet friendly and multi-use (classic cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and snow biking). One of the trailheads is at the Chalet on the Houghton County fairgrounds, and the other is on Tomasi Road near the Hancock Department of Public Works garage. 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.

2024-12-20: Late last week a contractor for the American Transmission Company began clearing trees from the full width of their powerline right of way in north Hancock. Initially it did not seem the work would have a material impact on our four trail/powerline crossings (Quincy trail & Tomasi Loop). But as the work continued this week the crossings became rougher and rougher to where a skier is likely to want to remove skis and walk across the intersections on Quincy and Tomasi Loops. Please be aware. Hopefully the work will be done soon and snow will fill back in.

Likewise Tomasi Road was plowed earlier this week. Though the crossing corridors on the road initially had very rough berm barriers of large frozen ice chunks the Hancock DPW removed the berm barriers though one is advised to be on the lookout for stray ice chunks. The road itself has had very light traffic since plowing and with last night’s light snow the crossing corridors likely can be skied without removing skis. But those conditions are subject to change so proceed with caution at those crossings.


Churning Rapids Ski Trails
2025-02-11 03:00 pm · Back to top

All trails rolled.

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Christensen Road Rolled
Diagonal Rolled
Lookout Rolled
Ruby Marsh Rolled
Ruby Marsh West Rolled
Spring Creek Rolled
Sunset Rolled
Thoroughfare Rolled
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
2025-02-09 10:00 am · Back to top

The core system was groomed and tracked this morning. Things have firmed up nicely.

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Mandan End of 41 to Horseshoe Road - 1.4 km Groomed + Tracked
Mandan Horseshoe Road to East Bluff - 0.9 km Groomed + Tracked
Horseshoe Road Mandan to Parking Lot - 1.9 km Groomed + Tracked
East Bluff Driveway Bottom to Lookout - 3.9 km Groomed + Tracked
Police Tower Lookout to Mandan - 2.7 km Not Groomed
Camp Manitou to Radio Tower Road - 4.9 km Not Groomed
Campground Loop - 0.9 km Groomed + Tracked
Mandan Lot 1 to Radio Tower Road - 1.2 km Not Groomed


Calumet Lake Winter Trails
2025-02-08 07:00 pm · Back to top

After the storm the drifts on the East end of Lake Trail were tackled by the snowblower. Today I Snowshoed and dealt with drifts on remainder of Lake Trail then groomed it. Forest Loop West is partially snowshoed in prep for grooming. Plan tomorrow afternoon is to finish it and hopefully get Forest Loop East ready for grooming as well.

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Forest Loop East - 1.30 km (0.80 mi) Not Groomed
Forest Loop West - 1.60 km (1.00 mi) Not Groomed
Lake Trail -1.77 km (1.10 mi) Groomed
Park Loop - 0.80 km (0.50 mi) Not Groomed
Park Loop Extn - 0.56 km (0.35 mi) Not Groomed
The Calumet Lake Winter Trails are multiuse, dog friendly, trails around Calumet Lake and meandering through the Calumet Disc Golf Course.

There are 3 loops of a mile or slightly less and one trail segment of a mile in length which is 2-way. Triails are groomed 28-inch wide for fat bikes, but you can use your snowshoes, hoc skis or xc skis (no tracks are set). Trailheads are at The Calumet Disc Golf Course (57684 Waterworks Road, Calumet, MI) and Spruce and 4th Street in Calumet (park in the snow dump after 3 pm). Trails conditions will be posted after grooming on the Calumet Lake Winter Trails Facebook Page. These are free to use and operate on donations only. Large equipment donations may be made to the Calumet Township Recreation Fund. Small cash donations for groomer fuel will be accepted by the groomer operator.


Bergland Ski Trail
2025-02-06 03:00 pm · Back to top

Dragged and track set. Trails are in good condition.

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Connector - 0.60 mi Tracked
Norton's Loop - 1.70 mi Tracked
Black Bear Run - 0.50 mi Tracked
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.


Courtney Lake Ski Trails
2025-02-06 02:00 pm · Back to top

Groomed and track set. Trails are in good condition.

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Lake Loop - 6.10 mi Tracked
Little Loop - 0.30 mi Tracked
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.


Copper Harbor
2025-02-01 10:15 am · Back to top

The trails have been groomed & tracked this morning and are in fare condition. Think snow, we need more!

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Clyde's Loop - 2.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Fort Wilkins Loop - 6.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Further information about cross country skiing and fat biking in Copper Harbor is available here.


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