Snowmobile Trail Conditions

We decided to head east to check the trails for the upcoming Valentine 500 ride for Snowballcancer.org .  We took trail 1 north out of P.I. to trail 2 towards Watersmeet.

Trail 2 was in great shape except for one wet spot.  When we were approaching the wet area a groomer stopped us to warn us about it (thanks!).

After getting gas we ate at the cafe in Watersmeet.  The service was good and the food was decent.  Then we continued east to Iron River.    We made our way into Iron River, then turned south on trail 15.  This trail was in great shape also all the way to Laona.

We fueled up in Laona, then decided to meet my brother and another friend in Bergland.  We reversed course back up through Iron River and on trail 2 back towards Watersmeet.  Then we took trail 3 north to Bruce Crossing, MI.

We made it into Bergland and met our buddies at Bergland Bay Bar.  From there we made our way back to Presque Isle.
The trails were excellent except for trail 8 between Ewen and Bergland.  They were out grooming it so hopefully it will improve!

Distance: 290
Previous: 270
Season Total: 560

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Today was another great day of riding!  It all started with another great meal at The Last Wilderness in Presque Isle, WI.  We almost always ride Michigan trails, but we noticed the trails in Presque Isle were pretty nice the last few days.  So to mix it up we headed for Boulder Junction WI.

Our plan was to stop at Gooches A1 bar, but we must have missed a turn.  Instead, we stopped into Headwaters, just north of Boulder Junction on highway M.  After some refreshments we headed for Bents Camp in Land O Lakes WI.  We left Bents and headed to town to top off our tanks.  After gassing up we headed north to Watersmeet, MI.

Then we went west on trail 2 back towards home.

Every trail was in great shape with the exception of those that are plowed for cars and logging.  (even those trails weren’t terrible)  We made it home by 7pm in time to pack up our stuff for the trip home tomorrow.

Distance: 130
Previous: 140
Season Total: 270

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This was our first real ride of the season. I rode once before just before new years with my daughter, but only put on 14 miles that way. We wanted to get the sleds out and loosen everything up before the longer rides we have planned next month.

I was joined by my buddy Adam, my Dad and good friend Nick Keller (Snowballcancer.org).  We grabbed breakfast at The Last Wilderness in Presque Isle, WI.  Trail 6 from Winchester to Presque Isle was excellent!

In the past 2 seasons the Snobunnies have REALLY stepped up their game and improved their grooming!  After breakfast we headed north for Bergland.  Trail 1 out of P.I. to Marenisco and up to Lake Gogebic was fantastic!  There is plenty of snow and the scenery is spectacular for early season riding!

We took the lake from the Gogebic Lodge up the West shore and into Bergland.  After fueling up we grabbed a bite to eat at JW’s BBQ and Brew .  The service was excellent and the food was even better!  After that we headed over to visit with our friends from the Prairie Riders snowmobile club.

We rode down the lake to Root Cellar and then took trail 13 south to trail 2 east then local trail 13 to Rogers Bar.

After hanging out there for a while we headed for Milltowner in Marenisco.  We got dinner there and headed for home.  Every trail we rode was in fantastic shape.  We also got some great photos during the ride.

Distance: 140
Previous: 0
Season Total: 140

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