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Generated on 2025-01-25 at 10:35 pm
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Chassell Snowshoe Trails
2025-01-25 08:20 pm · Back to top

Red, Green and Blue Trail have been broken open. Bottom 2/3 of Yellow is opened. Orange Trail only broken open at top. About 62,000 steps.

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


CHTC End of The Road Trails
2025-01-25 05:00 pm · Back to top

Mandan, Horseshoe and the Campground Loop were groomed and tracked, East Bluff Rd was rolled. It's currently dumping snow so we will try to get it again in the morning.

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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 Packed
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


Michigan Tech
2025-01-25 10:45 am · Back to top

Main trails are all groomed and tracked. Tolkien will be addressed soon. Conditions are great!

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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.


Swedetown
2025-01-25 09:00 am · Back to top

All trails groomed. Classic tracks are still in place from yesterday . Some places the drift filled the tracks but they are there! Have a great day on the snow!

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Len's - 0.80 km Groomed
Tiger - 0.30 km Groomed
Pine Ridge - 1.70 km Groomed
Valley - 1.40 km Groomed
Relentless - 3.40 km Groomed
Powderhouse - 1.50 km Groomed
Greenstone - 3.00 km Groomed
Baby Bear - 1.10 km Groomed
Papa Bear - 4.10 km Groomed
Mama Bear - 3.10 km Groomed
Ed's - 2.20 km Groomed
Birch - 3.10 km Groomed
Tamarack - 1.90 km Groomed
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.


Calumet Lake Winter Trails
2025-01-24 05:00 pm · Back to top

So the cleanup begins. A lot of shoveling on the SE end of the Lake Trail. Was able to run the groomer over it once. Compacting a lot of snow so it will be soft until I can get the roller over it and another run with the pan groomer. Until I get those extra runs please use snowshoes on all trails. Was able to snowshoe part of the Park Loop and build a few corners in hope to get it groomed tomorrow with the two Forest Loops. I'm hoping to get started around 9:00 am if you would like to do some snow shoeing and learn the art of building trail to keep the "dog" upright.

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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.


Eagle Harbor Ski Trails
2025-01-24 12:00 pm · Back to top

Rolled everything, still thin spots out there. Hoping to track the main D&F Carlton Loop and Sand Bay Spur Saturday 1/25 or Sunday 1/26.

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


Maasto Hiihto Ski Trails
2025-01-24 10:00 am · Back to top

All trails 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 Tracked
Vista Tracked
Pine Tracked
Quincy Tracked
St. Urho's Tracked
Tomasi Tracked
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
2025-01-24 07:30 am · Back to top

All trails 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
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.


Churning Rapids Snow Bike
2025-01-24 07:00 am · Back to top

Trails groomed Thursday evening. Should be good for riding.

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Snow Bike Trails 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 Ski Trails
2025-01-23 01:30 pm · Back to top

At least five more inches of snow since our previous grooming yesterday! The woods are beautiful and the tracks look great!

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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.


Swedetown Snow Bike
2025-01-23 10:00 am · Back to top

Loops 1,2 & 3 triple dragged but might be soft, still cant do 4 & 5 due to equipment issues.

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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.


Courtney Lake Ski Trails
2025-01-22 12:00 pm · Back to top

Packed trail twice before tracking. Trail condition is good. Parking and road access has been widened. Further snow blowing will be done with a tractor.

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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.


Boundary Road Trails
2025-01-20 01:00 pm · Back to top

At noon today everything was rolled. If the snow slows down or temps go up, tracks will be made again. Due to high usage of the little library, we are keeping it plowed out.

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XC Ski/Snowshoe/Snow Bike/Hike Groomed
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.


Bergland Ski Trail
2025-01-15 01:00 am · Back to top

A few spots where there is moguls but for the most part the trail is nice and smooth.

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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.


Copper Harbor
2024-12-29 01:00 pm · Back to top

Patiently waiting for snow to groom

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Clyde's Loop - 2.00 km Not Groomed
Fort Wilkins Loop - 6.00 km Not Groomed
Further information about cross country skiing and fat biking in Copper Harbor is available here.


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