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Upper Peninsula Snowmobile Trail Report    

 

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Please Note: Report is updated on Mondays and Thursdays based on available groomer updates from around the U.P. 

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a snowmobiler’s paradise, but conditions vary across its 15 counties. Check weekly trail reports below from December 1 to March 31 to find the best snow. Before you go, register your snowmobile with the Michigan Secretary of State and purchase a trail permit to ride on state-designated trails, public roads and authorized public lands.

Gogebic County

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Gogebic County is a true Northwoods escape, shaped by the historic Gogebic Iron Range and surrounded by the million-acre Ottawa National Forest. As the western gateway to the Porcupine Mountains, it offers rugged terrain and reliable winter snow. With the advantage of Central Time, you’ll have extra daylight to ride the county’s well-groomed snowmobile trails linking forests, lakes, and classic Northwoods towns.

 
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Ontonagon County

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Ontonagon County delivers wide-open space and true northern terrain, from the Porcupine Mountains to 1,200 miles of rivers and the shoreline of Lake Superior. Inland lakes, deep forest, and steady snowfall define the season here. When winter settles in, these landscapes become prime territory for snowmobilers, offering miles of well-groomed trails ready for exploring.

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Houghton & Keweenaw Counties

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Houghton and Keweenaw Counties are where history and wilderness meet, from ancient copper sites to the rugged Keweenaw Peninsula coastline. Lake Superior, dense forests and quiet inland lakes set the stage for adventure year-round. In winter these landscapes become a snowmobiler’s paradise, with miles of groomed trails winding through forests, along frozen lakes and past historic towns from the Copper Rush era.

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Baraga County

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Baraga County is where wilderness takes center stage. Vast forests, quiet rivers and the Lake Superior shoreline create a playground for adventure. In winter, these landscapes open up to snowmobilers, with miles of trails weaving through forests, along frozen lakes and across open northern terrain.

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Iron County

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Iron County puts you in the heart of the outdoors, with half the land open for recreation and adventure just minutes from town. Lakes, forests and rolling hills set the stage in winter for snowmobiling, with miles of groomed trails connecting open terrain, quiet woods and charming small towns.

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Marquette County

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Marquette County blends city amenities with northern wilderness. From the shores of Lake Superior to dense forests and inland lakes, winter brings miles of groomed snowmobile trails that wind through forests, along frozen waterways, and past small towns, offering riders a mix of adventure and scenery.

 
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Dickinson County

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Dickinson County offers a mix of history and adventure, from museums to outdoor recreation. In winter, snowmobilers can explore miles of groomed trails that wind through forests, across frozen rivers, and past small towns, providing both scenic rides and thrilling terrain.

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Menominee County

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Menominee County lives up to its motto, “Where the Best of Michigan Begins.” In winter, snowmobilers can enjoy miles of groomed trails that pass through forests, along frozen rivers and lakes, and by small towns, offering a mix of scenic views and thrilling rides.

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Alger County

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Alger County is home to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and miles of northern wilderness. In winter, snowmobilers can ride groomed trails through forests, along frozen lakes, and past scenic landscapes, offering both adventure and quiet exploration.

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Delta County

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Delta County offers vast forests, inland lakes, and Lake Michigan shoreline. In winter, snowmobilers can enjoy miles of groomed trails that wind through forests, along frozen lakes, and past small towns, providing scenic rides and thrilling winter adventure.

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Schoolcraft County

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Schoolcraft County stretches from Lake Michigan north past Indian Lake toward Lake Superior, offering vast forests and inland lakes. In winter, snowmobilers can explore miles of groomed trails through forests, along frozen lakes, and across open northern terrain for scenic and adventurous rides.

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Luce County

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Luce County is home to Tahquamenon Falls State Park and vast northern forests. In winter, snowmobilers can ride miles of groomed trails through forests, along frozen rivers and lakes, and past small towns, offering scenic routes and adventurous terrain.

 
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Chippewa County

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Chippewa County is home to the Soo Locks, historic sites and vast northern landscapes. In winter, snowmobilers can explore miles of groomed trails that run through forests, along frozen lakes and rivers and out toward places like Drummond Island, offering plenty of scenic riding and room to roam.

 
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Mackinac County

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Mackinac County sits at the eastern end of the U.P., with long stretches of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron shoreline backed by forest and inland lakes. In winter, snowmobilers can follow groomed trails through quiet woods, along frozen waterways and between small towns, offering reliable snow and varied terrain.

 
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