Reports

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5 Inch Base

Date of Report: March 7, 2017

Area Report:

Temporary Trail Diversion Has Ended in Brimley

Trails are in good shape with no wet areas on trails. Watch for wet spots along the edge of the trails.

Warm temperatures today and Tuesday, but the cold comes back Wednesday and we should be able to groom again.

 Check our Facebook page for pictures.

There’s a big reroute around Raco this year.

There is a change in the Soo to Kinross trail, also.

We have a newly plowed parking area at the beginning of trail #8 under the International Bridge, which now has an all-season Porta-John.

If you are staying in the Sault, please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business.  Please do that in all the towns you visit. The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!

We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors.  It comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods.

Remember, trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below, not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods.  Six inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1- 4 inches -Trail is in good condition.  

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 5 inches -Trail is in good condition.  Trail is back to normal where the collapsed building was.

When going across the bridge in Brimley, make sure you go with the flow of traffic!  Blowing and drifting occurs when you first leave Brimley.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 2 – 6 inches – Trail is in good condition.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 1- 4 inches – Trail is in fair to good condition.  Wet areas may be open again. 

We now have a marked and groomed trail going to Chippewa Motors.  It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449.  It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember, most City streets are open to traffic 20mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right hand side of the street, not on sidewalks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 1 – 4 inches – Trail is in good condition.  Make sure you follow the reroute once you cross the bridge going south at 7 Mile Road.  Wet areas have been reopened.

When the trail is running along roads, make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 –

Base 2 – 4 inches – Trail in good condition.  Watch for trucks on the trail.

Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –

Base 2 – 4 inches – Trail in good condition.  Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross.

The Downtown Trail is signed and coned up Portage Ave.  Big, frozen snow banks, left from the big warmup, are hindering grooming parts of the route, but streets adjacent are open to sleds.

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Courtesy of the Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – Groomer Report 

• We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors.  It comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods.
• Remember, the trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below, not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods.  Six inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.
• We have a new, plowed parking area at the beginning of Trail #8 under the International Bridge, which now has an all-season Porta-John.

Online Safety Course 

Local Safety Course 

Snowmobile Information:

Courtesy of the Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association

The Sledder’s Pledge

• I will obey the rules and laws of the state or province I am visiting.
• I will be careful when crossing roads, and always cross at a right angle to traffic.
• I will keep my machine in top shape and follow a pre-op check before each ride.
• I will wear appropriate clothing, including gloves, boots and a helmet with a visor.
• I will let family or friends know my planned route, my destination and my expected arrival time.
• I will treat the outdoors with respect. I will not litter or damage trees or other vegetation.
• I will respect other peoples’ property and rights, and lend a hand when I see someone in need.
• I will not snowmobile where prohibited.