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Generated on 2025-04-29 at 12:05 pm
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Swedetown
2025-04-28 12:00 pm · Back to top

Hi all: looking ahead at the weather, we will not be grooming tonight due to the rain forecasted, but will instead groom tomorrow night for Wednesday morning skiing. We should be able to groom for the upcoming Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday morning skiing, but after that the projected lows look to be in the 50's so that might be it for our ski season. We will continue to groom if we can after the warm up, but we may lose too much snow. Thanks for an amazing ski season!

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Len's - 0.80 km Not Groomed
Tiger - 0.30 km Not Groomed
Pine Ridge - 1.70 km Not Groomed
Valley - 1.40 km Not Groomed
Relentless - 3.40 km Not Groomed
Powderhouse - 1.50 km Not Groomed
Greenstone - 3.00 km Not Groomed
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 Not Groomed
Birch - 3.10 km Not Groomed
Tamarack - 1.90 km Not Groomed
Cedar - 1.0 km Not Groomed
MUT Not Groomed
11:50 AM: 29 F, feels like 17 F, 17 mph NW, 94% humidity, overcast clouds

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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.


Michigan Tech
2025-04-21 08:00 am · Back to top

Good morning everyone. Looking at the condition of our trails as well as the extended forecast, grooming efforts have ceased for the season here at MTU. Time to get our bikes trail-ready in anticipation of the biking season. In the meantime, please remember to stay off the trail system as it is wet and ruts left today will only degrade our trail system, impose drainage issues, and create unnecessary work for the crew this Summer. Thank you all for a great season!

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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 Not Groomed
Tolkien - Ent - 0.90 km Not Groomed
Tolkien - Gnome - 0.90 km Not Groomed
Tolkien - Hobbit - 0.70 km Not Groomed
Tolkien - Ring - 1.10 km Not Groomed
Tolkien - Troll - 1.80 km Not Groomed
Tolkien - Husky Trail - 0.50 km Not Groomed
11:50 AM: 31 F, feels like 19 F, 17 mph NW, 94% 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 Snow Bike
2025-04-15 03:30 pm · Back to top

Loops 1-3 have been double dragged to pack in the ~4 inches of wet snow we got overnight. Should set up very well tonight! As always, please be cognizant of not riding when it is too warm and you are leaving ruts in the trail. Enjoy your ride!

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Snow Bike Trails Groomed
11:50 AM: 29 F, feels like 17 F, 17 mph NW, 94% humidity, overcast clouds

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


CHTC End of The Road Trails
2025-04-12 01:00 pm · Back to top

A number of vehicles have driven down the Mandan to East Bluff and Horseshoe and rutted the trail. There is still a good base out at East Bluff if you make it there. With the rain and warm temps coming, probably it for grooming this year. See ya next year!

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Mandan End of 41 to Horseshoe Road - 1.4 km Not Groomed
Mandan Horseshoe Road to East Bluff - 0.9 km Not Groomed
Horseshoe Road Mandan to Parking Lot - 1.9 km Not Groomed
East Bluff Driveway Bottom to Lookout - 3.9 km Not Groomed
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 Not Groomed
Mandan Lot 1 to Radio Tower Road - 1.2 km Not Groomed
11:50 AM: 32 F, feels like 19 F, 28 mph NE, 80% humidity, overcast clouds



Churning Rapids Snow Bike
2025-04-04 07:00 am · Back to top

Trails were mostly groomed Thursday evening. Finni Creek and Leblein Lane were not groomed, but all other snow bike trails plus Christensen Road to the M203 parking area were groomed. Snow will get soft on Friday so please avoid making ruts, but there could be good firm conditions over the next few days.

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Snow Bike Trails Groomed
11:50 AM: 31 F, feels like 20 F, 17 mph NW, 94% 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.


Churning Rapids Ski Trails
2025-03-31 04:00 pm · Back to top

All trails rolled and tracked.

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Christensen Road Tracked
Diagonal Tracked
Lookout Tracked
Ruby Marsh Tracked
Ruby Marsh West Tracked
Spring Creek Tracked
Sunset Tracked
Thoroughfare Tracked
11:50 AM: 31 F, feels like 20 F, 17 mph NW, 94% 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.


Chassell Ski Trails
2025-03-31 02:30 pm · Back to top

About 8" of new snow rolled and tracked.

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Chassell Trail - 4.45 km Groomed + Tracked
11:50 AM: 32 F, feels like 20 F, 17 mph NW, 94% humidity, light snow

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
2025-03-31 02:00 pm · Back to top

All trails rolled and tracked.

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Dam Hill Rolled
Meadow Tracked
Bliss Lake Tracked
Bliss Lake Bypass Tracked
Upper Creekside Tracked
Outback Tracked
Creekside Tracked
Creekside Bypass Tracked
Creekside Connector Tracked
Sidewinder Rolled
Vista Tracked
Pine Tracked
Quincy Tracked
St. Urho's Tracked
Tomasi Tracked
11:50 AM: 31 F, feels like 19 F, 17 mph NW, 94% humidity, overcast clouds

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.


Eagle Harbor Ski Trails
2025-03-31 01:00 pm · Back to top

Think it is safe to say we are done grooming this year. Our coverage has been weak all year and even with the last round of snow, we are limited in our efforts. Thanks for a great season, see you on the trails!

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D&F Carlton Loop - 6.00 km Not Groomed
Sand Bay Spur - 3.00 km Not Groomed
Shadow's Shortcut - 0.60 km Not Groomed
Wellhead Loop - 1.70 km Not Groomed
11:50 AM: 32 F, feels like 19 F, 27 mph N, 81% humidity, light snow



Boundary Road Trails
2025-03-31 11:00 am · Back to top

Trails were rolled this morning, then dragged and tracks set. Tracks didn't set up perfectly but still darn good for the end of March. Photos as always can be seen on the BRT fb page.

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XC Ski/Snowshoe/Snow Bike/Hike Groomed + Tracked
11:50 AM: 31 F, feels like 19 F, 17 mph NW, 95% humidity, overcast clouds

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.


Courtney Lake Ski Trails
2025-03-25 03:00 pm · Back to top

Trail was packed, dragged, and track set. Track was swallow in sunny areas but set deeper in shaded areas.

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Lake Loop - 6.10 mi Tracked
Little Loop - 0.30 mi Tracked
11:50 AM: 33 F, feels like 23 F, 14 mph NW, 87% humidity, light snow

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
2025-03-20 03:00 pm · Back to top

Snow isn't grooming well in shady areas but most of the trail has a good track set. Runoff is starting to melt the base in a few spots and there is a 5'-wide mud patch on the north side of Norton's Loop.

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Connector - 0.60 mi Tracked
Norton's Loop - 1.70 mi Tracked
Black Bear Run - 0.50 mi Tracked
11:50 AM: 31 F, feels like 22 F, 13 mph NW, 89% humidity, light snow

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.


Copper Harbor
2025-03-08 10:15 am · Back to top

Great conditions today, come out and enjoy the trails.

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Clyde's Loop - 2.00 km Groomed + Tracked
Fort Wilkins Loop - 6.00 km Groomed + Tracked
11:50 AM: 32 F, feels like 19 F, 28 mph NE, 80% humidity, overcast clouds

Further information about cross country skiing and fat biking in Copper Harbor is available here.


Calumet Lake Winter Trails
2025-02-26 04:00 pm · Back to top

Another one of my wastes of time and money. Due to snowmobile vandalism and other conflicts I will no longer fight for these trails. They will no longer be groomed. Still a nice area for snowshoeing, but you'll be making your own trail. Will be taking down the signs and trying to pick up what markers I can in the next few days. I will be selling the 6' fiberglass driveway stakes later this spring and have the bean bags and buckets for the bean bag biathlon to give away. Let me know if you are interested.

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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) Not Groomed
Park Loop - 0.80 km (0.50 mi) Not Groomed
Park Loop Extn - 0.56 km (0.35 mi) Not Groomed
11:50 AM: 29 F, feels like 17 F, 17 mph NW, 93% humidity, overcast clouds

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.


Chassell Snowshoe Trails
2025-02-18 04:45 pm · Back to top

Even with the addition of 15" of snow during the period from last night back into the week before, the net gain on the measuring sticks in the woods is only about 4". About 29" average from the reads. Blue, Green, and Orange trails have been walked over today or yesterday. The bottom half of the Yellow trail is likewise completed. Upper section will be done come Thursday. The areas near the Latendresse fields to the west will have drifting with a 100' distance into the woods.

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Blue Groomed
Green Groomed
Orange Groomed
Red Not Groomed
Yellow Groomed
11:50 AM: 32 F, feels like 20 F, 17 mph NW, 94% humidity, light snow

Grooming equates to breaking the trail open after a substantial snowfall with large wood snowshoes (Woodies).


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