Trail Conditions: Not Ridable
Snow Cover: 3 inches
Date of Report: January 11, 2025
Area Report:
Not much new to report at this time. We received a couple inches of snow yesterday.. but we need at least 10 – 12 inches before groomers will be going out on the trails. The good news is we have a good solid base for when it does start snowing.. it should be good grooming and will hopefully stick around a little longer on those warmer March days.
News and Reports:
Sadly, Winter fest has been canceled due to lack of snow. The event was scheduled for January 18th at the Young’s Recreational Complex. They have decided to host a Smear Tournament instead with live music later in the day.
I’m not really sure if the Free Snowmobile Weekend scheduled for January 17th -19th will do us any good this year…. let’s all hope for a good storm between now and then. It would be nice if Michigan would move the Free Snowmobile Weekend back into February if it doesn’t happen this month.
On a good note… we have good ice with the cold temps starting back in December and carrying over into January. So for all you “Anglers” grab you pole..tip ups and come on up!! The fishing is GREAT!! 🙂
February 15th & 16th, 2025 – Michigan “Free“ Fishing weekend! No permits needed. 🙂
Snowmobile Information:
January 17th -19th, 2025 – “Free” Snowmobile Weekend – Fingers Crossed!!!
Snowmobile permits can be ordered online in advance for the season.. or pick up locally at Holiday & Krist Gas Stations in Iron River, Crystal Falls and Caspian.
Trail maps can be picked up at several local businesses. Such as motels, gas stations and the Chamber office in Iron River.
Check back in with us for any new updates. As soon as we get a good amount of snowfall we’ll let you know!! 🙂
Snowmobiling Information
Iron County, where fun-filled snowmobiling is close at hand with a short trip to Iron County in south central Upper Michigan. This scenic region features more than 300 miles of well-groomed trails which enables the rider to experience the inherent beauty and wildlife that abounds in this area.
The Iron Range Trails cover Amasa, Crystal Falls, Iron River, and Sidnaw, providing hundreds of miles of excellent sledding. These trails also connect with the vast trail systems of the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin. And with plenty of abandoned railroad grades and many straight-open stretches of two miles or more, Iron County is the place for you!
Iron River serves as a main hub for many trails in the area, providing all the amenities snowmobilers could ask for. Trail 16, known as the “Chippewa Trail”, travels east on a well groomed scenic route to Crystal Falls. From here it continues on to the Sagola area on the Arsenia Hershey Trail. A jaunt on Trail 15 takes riders north deep into the magnificent Upper Michigan northwoods offering the luck rider many opportunities to view or capture on film wildlife and scenery. This trail gives sno-tourers the option of traveling to Sidnaw or connecting with Trail 4 toward Kenton or Trail 111 to Amasa.
Wide open trails and groomed scenic journeys through the woods are Iron County’s trademark. When planning a trip to Iron County Michigan to snowmobile, be sure to pack warm
clothes as the temperature can drop below zero for several days.
Iron County, Michigan Snowmobiling Conditions and Iron County, Michigan Snowmobile News For the adventurous traveler, a forest map and compass will take you to deep powder, but bring a tow rope – you just might need it. If eating on the trail is your idea of fun, bring saddlebags to carry food and beverages. The ground scenery, with wide open expanses, lakes to play on (at your own risk), check with other riders for ice conditions, slush, beaver dams, ice fishing holes, and inlet waterways before snowmobiling on area waters.
Venturing on to lakes carries an “at your own risk” policy and help is often a long distance away. Carrying a survival kit including a tow rope, extra clothing, matches, a flashlight, a map and compass, and first-aid equipment is highly recommended.Well-marked and groomed snowmobile trails make the U.P.’s Iron County Michigan a snowmobiler’s paradise.
The options and destinations are unlimited for snowmobilers in Iron County, Michigan. Whether you’re looking for a memorable dining experience or pleasant lodging accommodations after a long day on the trails, it can all be found here.
Iron County snowmobile trail maps are available at the Iron County Chamber of Commerce office,
at most area gas stations, and many local businesses. Trail permits can be purchased at the Chicaugon Lake Inn.