Hans Isaacson
Western Upper Peninsula Trail Conditions
Back to Top of ListDNR Newsletter regarding trails 12/2
Gogebic County
- Gogebic Range Trails: (11/30) Today, we operated a tractor and a Tucker to roll trails and clear brush trees from the heavy snow. There is a considerable amount of snow present, and the trails were rolled out nicely. However, we identified areas of open water that need to freeze. Furthermore, numerous whips still require cutting, which will necessitate additional time. We successfully rolled in Trail 2 from Hurley to Marenisco and Trail 8 from Wakefield to Trail 11, connecting back to Trail 2.
- Lake Gogebic: (11/30) Good evening sled heads..This is your report for Sunday 11-30-25 from Gogebic Area Grooming. The Thanksgiving day storm definitely left an impression..On the positive, we have a lot of
!!We've had machines out the past 2 day's with little to no success on the railroad grade 8e to Ewen. Today they were successful on 1n to White Pine. However they did not go through the corridor which we will be attempting on Tuesday. Lake Gogebic was still open water before all the snow we received. Stay Off! If you choose to ride you will come across obstacles... Pack your gear accordingly and never ride alone! It will take us a few weeks to get thing's back to somewhat normal. - Watersmeet: (11/28) We have about a foot to 2 feet of snow on the ground depending where you are at. We have not been out on trails since before hunting season. After the blizzard we are expecting many trees to be down. We will not be going out till after hunting season ends. The earliest would be December 1. We will update as soon as we can assess the trails.
Ontonagon County
- Ontonagon/Silver City/White Pine: (12/1) While it technically is opening day for snowmobile trails, our trails remain impassable. If you are venturing up to ride, please see trail status below, things are not what you'd expect. Bring a chain saw, pruning or other brushing equipment, and come lend a hand.Trail 12 from Ontonagon to 137 : Passable but with brush hazards, has been track packed.Trail 137 from 12 South to 13 by Rockland: Passable but with brush hazards, has been track packed
THE STATUS OF ALL OUR OTHER TRAILS IS UNKNOWN UNTIL WE GET EYES ON THEM. Pictured is trail 13 east of 101 and west of Norwich Road. 
EXPECT GROOMERS ON TRAILS DURING DAYTIME HOURS FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. 
Our goal is to track open all of the trails to give the brushing crews a solid surface to work off of. The 2 feet (plus) of powder is tough to work in. 
- Rockland/Mass City/Sidnaw, Bruce Crossing: Trails OPEN, but proceed with caution.
Downed trees everywhere 
Water holes not frozen Early-season conditions If you’re coming up, you may need a chainsaw and some patience.
Houghton County & Keweenaw County
- Current Conditions: (12/1)
- Keweenaw Snowmobile Club groomed Trails: Trails are currently being opened. Expect early season conditions- water, mud, rocks,
sticks, trees down around every corner. - Notes from Trail: We have extensive damage due to wind and ice before the snow. Trail opening will take time. We will update here as we get trails
opened. Expect to have low hanging brush, tree limbs, etc until more grooming passes are made. - Please respect private land owner rights. We can't have a trail system without their support.
- Snowmobile Trail Closures:
- Portage Lake Lift Bridge snowmobile trail is CLOSED
- Private trails north of Calumet to Copper Harbor are CLOSED until trails can be groomed and opened.
- Trail 130- Between Eagle Harbor and Eagle River due to active Logging. You can access both Eagle Harbor and Eagle River
via their spur trails, but cannot connect between them on trail 130. We anticipate the trail opening mid-December. - Trail 124- Between Trail 3 at Vansville and the 122/124 Intersection. This closure is due to logging. Please stay out of the
area or risk permanent trail closure. The area is marked with signs. We anticipate the trail opening at the beginning of
January. We will open the trail and update as soon as we can. - Trail 133- Closed until 12/15 for private land owners who are hunting. Please respect this closure or risk losing the trail.
■ Please respect private land owner rights. We can't have a trail system without their support.
- Keweenaw Snowmobile Club groomed Trails: Trails are currently being opened. Expect early season conditions- water, mud, rocks,
Baraga County
- No report available
Iron County
- Iron River: (12/2) Following the Thanksgiving Blizzard, trail crews are working hard toward a December 15th opening date.
- Crystal Falls: (12/2) Following the Thanksgiving Blizzard, trail crews are working hard toward a December 15th opening date.
Central Upper Peninsula Trail Conditions
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- Newberry/Tahquamenon Falls area: (12/1) Panning, packing the trails.
Chippewa County
- Sault Ste. Marie: (12/1) It’s opening day in Michigan!!! We picked up a couple more inches overnight here in the Soo, slowly building what will become our trail base. I show around 8” on the ground here at my place, just off of trail 8. As we said yesterday, we haven’t received as much snow as areas directly to our south and west. Temps remain cold, and that’s a huge plus to help us freeze the wet areas. If you venture out, please be safe and watch for water holes, and hidden objects. If you encounter a closed gate, please do not go around it as it’s closed for a reason- either the landowner is still hunting, or conditions are not safe yet. We will keep you posted as soon as we are able to start grooming operations. Thanks all! Our day is finally here!!!
- Paradise: No report available
- Eckerman: No report available
- Drummond Island: No report available
Mackinac County
- St Ignace: No report available
- Curtis: No report available
- Les Cheneaux/Cedarville/Hessel: No report available