Tech Trails Closures During Nordic Nationals
With Michigan Tech hosting the U.S. Cross Country Championships January 4-10, 2015, there will be trail closures on most days and grooming will concentrate on the race courses. Recreational skiers are advised to ski at one of the other area trails during this week to avoid frustration at encountering fenced-off courses and closed trailheads.
Throughout the week, the trailhead at the Michigan Tech softball fields and the Nara trailhead will be open, although some trails will be closed. Superior and Isle Royale loops, accessed via the softball fields, will be groomed for skate and classic and open throughout the week. Read on for a day-to-day summary of race information and trail closures.
Race days are January 4, 5, 8, and 10. On race days, the main trailhead will be closed and parking will not be available. Spectators should park across Sharon Ave. in the Michigan Tech lot or at Tech’s ATDC building. There are also official training days on January 3, 7, and 9. Race courses will be fenced on those days. For those familiar with the Tech Trails, it may be helpful to see the race course maps.
Saturday, January 3, 2015 – Training Day for Freestyle 10k/15k – See the information below for Sunday for trail closures. Recreational skiers are advised to use the Nara Trailhead and ski those trails.
Sunday, January 4, 2015 – Freestyle 10k/15k – All trails accessible from the main trailhead will be closed until 4 pm. This includes Birch, Oak, Pine, Core, Portage, Hairpin, Skidder, and Peepsock. Recreational skiers should use the Nara Trailhead to access Nara, Ridge, Royalewood, Down Under, Tanglewood, and Homestead loops. The softball field trailhead will be open for access to Isle Royale and Superior loops.
Monday, January 5, 2015 – Classic Sprint – Same closures as Sunday and also until 4 pm.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 – Unofficial training day. All courses groomed and signed
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 – Training day for Classic 20k/30k. Skiers starting at Nara can access Nara, River, and Lookout. All other trails are closed. Skiers starting at the softball fields can access Isle Royale and Superior. All other trails are closed.
Thursday, January 8, 2015 – Classic 20k/30k – Same closures as Wednesday.
Friday, January 9, 2015 – Training day for the freestyle sprint course. Same closures as Sunday.
Saturday, January 10, 2015 – Freestyle sprint. Same closures as Sunday and closed until 4 pm.
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