Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 25, 2020 – 12:35 am update: It’s official. Grooming is over for the 2019/2020 snowmobile season in Michigan due to the necessity of curtailing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The last runs in the Keweenaw and the Eastern U.P. were done early this week, so the trails will be nice for a little while, but the warmer weather this week will make them rougher and rougher each day. Trails in the Upper Peninsula still have a strong base with plenty of snow in the Keweenaw Peninsula and the Eastern U.P. snow belts from Munising to Grand Marais to Newberry and most of the way to Sault Ste. Marie.
If you decide to ride, check beforehand to make sure your fuel stops are still open. Some restaurants are still offering take-out service, so call ahead and plan accordingly. Please practice “social distancing” during your trip. If you are visiting an area where you don’t live, please “quarantine” yourself away from the local population. Plenty of time to make new friends later this summer or next winter.
Official snowmobile trails close on March 31, 2020.
Have a great week and a great spring, summer and fall! We’ll see you when all the craziness is over.
Here’s the Snow Depth Map to help you find regions with the most snow.
Also check out John Dee for the latest weather forecasts.
Check the weather page for the latest weather updates and click here for the latest photos.
You can keep track of the snow in the forecast by checking out the Radar Loop
Check the Snow Depth Map for areas with the best snow.
Here are the latest trail reports.
Check out John Dee and the John Dee Forecast Graphic for his take on this week’s weather.
Complete trailreport.com reports on the web, facebook and twitter:
FACEBOOK – http://www.facebook.com/TrailReport
TWITTER – http://www.twitter.com/TrailReport
Forecasts from Weather Undergound: (Ironwood Forecast) — (Marquette Forecast) — (Newberry Forecast) — (Cadillac Forecast) — (Gaylord Forecast) — (Traverse City Forecast)
NEW: Webcam Map – View webcams throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula on our interactive google map.
You can follow the week’s weather forecast at John Dee.
You can track some of the lake effect snow on the Radar Loop here and also get an educated guess on the best regions for snowfall on the Winter Storm Warning Map.
You can view the snow depth map here.
To check temperatures and trail conditions throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula click on our new google interactive trail report map
Featured Regions For The Winter of 2013 / 2014
 Cadillac |
 Gaylord |
 Traverse City |
 Drummond Island |
 Western U.P. |
Featured Regional Links
Western U.P. – Trail Reports – Webcams
Western U.P. Snowmobile Lodging
Ironwood – Hurley Lodging, – Montreal Haus Rental – Montreal, WI – Classic Motor Inn – Ironwood – Red Birch Haus – Iron Belt, WI – Comfort Inn – Ironwood – The Cedars Motel
Bessemer – Wakefield Lodging – Indianhead Mountain Resort – Regal Country Inn – Wildernest Chalet I & II – Wakefield – The Bluffs Inn – Bessemer – Big Powderhorn Lodging Association – Windsong Lodging – Bessemer – Powderhorn Northwoods Suite – Bessemer – SnowBlind Chalet 1-6 – Powder Hound Lodge
Lake Gogebic Lodging – AJ’s Walleye Lodge – The Timbers Resort – Root Cellar Resort – Bear’s Nine Pines Resort
Watersmeet Lodging – Jay’s Resort
Ontonagon – Porcupine Mountains Lodging – Mountain View Lodges – Scott’s Superior Inn – Superior Shores – Peterson’s Chalet Cottages – Rocky Shores Vacation Home – Porcupine Lodge – White Pine – Sunshine Motel – A Cabin & A Cottage Up North – Konteka Resort – AmericInn of Silver City – A Beach Retreat Cottage
Gaylord Area – Trail Reports – Webcams
Gaylord Snowmobile Lodging – Ray’s Retreat Country Inn – Pine Cone Accommodations – The Waters Inn – Treetops Resort – and more…
Gaylord Snowmobile Rentals – Alpine Snowmobile Rentals – DerMiner’s Parkside Market Snowmobile Rentals – Gaylord Dining
Harbor Springs Area – Trail Reports
Harbor Springs Snowmobile Lodging – Trout Creek Condominium Resort
Traverse City Area – Trail Reports
Traverse City Lodging – Ranch Rudolf – Honor Motel – Honor – Bayshore Resort – Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel – Cherry Tree Inn and Suites – Lake ‘N Pines Lodge – Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa – and more…
Traverse City Snowmobile Rentals – Blue Sky Snowmobile Rentals
Traverse City Dining – Peegeo’s – Ranch Rudolf
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Postings From Trail Report Pages On Facebook
WATERSMEET AREA UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club - Snowmobiling Season 2019-20 seems link it ended months ago not 2 days ago with all that's going on in our world right now.
We had a great season with some of the best conditions we've had in awhile. Then March came and the warmer temps ended our season March 3
We have a small but truly dedicated and hard-working team that spent countless hours to provide the best trails they could. Drivers and Trail Boss THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
And to all of you, thank you for your support and encouragement through the season is truly appreciated!
Thunder Riders always has projects going on throughout the year, and we encourage (need) you to get involved. We will be brushing trails throughout the Summer so let us know if you’d like to lend a hand, anytime at all! Just give us a shout right here!
Again thank you to everyone who played a part in making this season a successful!
Stay safe and well we look forward to seeing you all next year! #snowphotosSnowmobiling Season 2019-20 seems link it ended months ago not 2 days ago with all that's going on in our world right now.
We had a great season with some of the best conditions we've had in awhile. Then March came and the warmer temps ended our season March 3
We have a small but truly dedicated and hard-working team that spent countless hours to provide the best trails they could. Drivers and Trail Boss THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
And to all of you, thank you for your support and encouragement through the season is truly appreciated!
Thunder Riders always has projects going on throughout the year, and we encourage (need) you to get involved. We will be brushing trails throughout the Summer so let us know if you’d like to lend a hand, anytime at all! Just give us a shout right here!
Again thank you to everyone who played a part in making this season a successful!
Stay safe and well we look forward to seeing you all next year!
Timeline Photos243 Days until trails open!
Most positive thing I've seen in the last few weeks.....
Timeline PhotosOld Photo Day 8:
Desperation is what this trip was, thankfully it was really cold that night so the dirt had frost on it. 1997 Alanson Michigan. We got some looks when we rode through town I can tell you that. Good news was once we got north and into the thicker woods we found enough to ride on. Polaris Snowmobiles
HARBOR SPRINGS UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club - Well today is the day, we have closed all the gates on the snowmobile trails. We didn’t have much of a snowmobile season this year so let’s hope next year really makes up for it! We hope that each and everyone of you are staying safe and healthy out there. We would like to let everyone know that our meetings are canceled until further notice. We also will not be doing any fundraisers for the club this year as we want to encourage everyone to go out and support the local businesses that always support us (once the stay at home order is lifted). We really couldn’t do what we do without them and they are going to need our support now more than ever.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports - Today marks the “official end” of the 2019/20 season. Trails officially close March 31st.
I have to say that even with the early season HEAVY snow storms delaying the opening of trails in some areas, the Christmas to New Years rain and then snow storm, limited snow in February and March and now of course the virus wrecking havoc and devastation on the world.....it was STILL a good season! I always say ANY day riding is better than a day at work or home!
Adam Garvey (a local to the Keweenaw) enjoyed a last trail ride and shared his good, bad and ugly photos with us!
Thanks for sharing, Adam, along with ALL of you that shared photos during the season and trail conditions reports - It’s awesome to have so many people willing to share their riding experiences!
Huge thanks again to the Groomer Operators, Trail Boss, Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and Volunteers that make each season great!
Stay safe and stay healthy! #snowphotos
Thanks for sharing
Nice pictures
Nice!
FREDERIC / GAYLORD / GRAYLING UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling - This is It! Its the last day of the 2019-20 Sled season that never was. Only 3 decent weekends of riding and 5 mediocre ones and not one storm during March. Typically I say this is parole day for me and I am released from Sledheads prison but I am still quarantined for who knows how long. Maybe we will get a storm in April but hey we cant ride anyways.....
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This is It! Its the last day of the 2019-20 Sled season that never was. Only 3 decent weekends of riding and 5 mediocre ones and not one storm during March. Typically I say this is parole day for …Only was able to ride a total of 2 times in 2 years. Spend more on trail permits then gas. Lol.
bad , bad , bad winter
Timeline PhotosOld Photo Day 6:
First ride on my brand new Polaris Snowmobiles 2003 Pro X 600. To this day it was my favorite trail sled of all time, the harder you rode it the better it handled. Looking at a 2002.5 right now but having trouble pulling the trigger to store it. Picture was taken just outside the Starvation Lake park and ride off of M-72 in Michigan.
I had a 2001 pro x 600....loved it!! Currently on a dragon 700 that I've owned for 12 years...been super reliable...7500 on it currently and never been apart!!
Still riding my old Polaris 2000 Indy. Stuck $900 parts in it last year for all new shocks, bushings and bearings - like new again!. Rode all my buddies new ones, just couldn't justify $9000 for a marginally better ride and one helluva lot colder one
I had an 02 that I rode for 5 years without any issues other than general maintenance. Great sled in the tight trails.
2 grand and she’s yours 2000 original miles mint condition
Loved my 02 X Edge it was a great sled. We were at Big Bay in 02.
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