Newberry Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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TRAIL REPORT

2/18/2025

When's the last time you remember a pile like that at the entrance of 9 from Newberry?

Just got us outta Newberry and those of you that rode it today know there was nothing to complain out there 

All the way to the trail head at 446, cruise control, very little damage and drag fixed it easily, no blade!!

Good for us because it means base is getting harder, and I don't have to disturb it 

Kinda busy but everyones been cool.

I'm tellin ya, this is too easy tonight !

And you all know I get to bust through snow drifts like these right?!! 

Some people just ain't right, know what I'm sayin?

Been snowing like this more on than off since I left, at least 3" new I'm playing with.

10:30 Had to get out and scrape the blades, we were no longer agreeing with each other.

Good thing about coming into Wolf Inn North Store at this time is I have the whole trail to myself.

So that's done, pretty sure I'll score an A on that work 

So if you did ride up to Windy Corners, that was quite the Tundra Siberia thing going on at the clearing going over the hill huh? Huge drifting and deep! Was a blast to squish!

Now the long leg, and those pesky S curves, if you hear nothing more about them tonight, it's cause I've messed them up badly 

So pray for a comment in awhile 

I made a comment, it's no longer there, may show up later out here in your on your own ville.

S curves went very nicely, shaved the tops while dragging everything I could with me to keep them as flat as possible.

I'm at Pine Stumps trail 2:50AM, I've had 5" of fresh snow to squish all the way up here giving me so much snow is hard to Not leave a black band behind me!

Trails are pristine, if you came or went from Pine Stump to Newberry yesterday now, you had an awesome ride, I had about no work on the way up, cruise control and chill 

GRAND MARAIS has been here, very recently, two passes 4:12

Mad dash south back to Windy Corners before.....

Whew! 7:44 Made it outta there before rush hour !

Back to 9 & 498 turn to Newberry 

Absolutely beautiful all the way up to Holland Lake and pleased with the S curves!

Trails are changing little, but all this snow is just adding to the beauty of it all more and more 

This new snow from last night is now about 3" on top of our hard base, it's going to move today, and if we get busy probably get beat up quickly.

But if you're out this morning, you'll be writing home tonight about today's ride!

Have to attend to the McMillan leg now.

ITS DEEP DOWN THERE!

So backbto the Newberry turn 8:32 and no sign of anyone!

You're first in line to Perfect!

If you're heading out now you Will encounter me. 

2/16/2025

So, anyone been in or outta Newberry trail 9 in a while? 

Glad it wasn't me!

It's fixed, 1 4 place trailer in the Timber Charlie's parking lot there, past 26 heading in before I got to the trail head on 446!

Busier Sunday than it was Friday so far.

Made it to 498, if that wasn't the ugliest I've ever seen it, it was a tie.

But of course it's not now 

12 miles in to a 98 mile run, LOTS of work to do, if you're coming or going you'll have a smooth ride, ill make it pretty on the way back.

WINDY CORNERS? PRETTY.

11:00 So Everthing north out of Newberry and Windy Corners has been groomed once, Windy Corners in and out, supposed to get down in the try and not die before they get here if I break down range, so it should have a good 8 hours being lonely and setting up, and in a few hours I'll return to shave the top, pack a little more and make it pretty 

Gotta go.

11:53 So much for unmolested 

12:45, Seney Crew been and gone as expected, you could pretty much set your clock there.

Still pretty rough north of 498, see how it goes from here north.

Been snowing like this pretty much since I left Pine Stump, pretty sure I'm still doing a petty good job,,,keep hearing about all these below Temps all around me, un sruck the wipers twice now,.

Back in the barn, 10AM, Pit crew ready to service her, de-ice, re-driver and send her back to pull the Piston Bully out of a stuck.

2/11/2025
We have been out working on trail 9 fixing all the high pushed up corners back flat All our trails were groomed last night and they will all be done again tonight from Newberry to holland lake trail head and back then from Newberry to the upper Falls and back then from Newberry to cut river and back enjoy them while it isn’t so busy before the weekend gets here

2/3/2025
All of our Groomers are out and all of our trails will be all groomed by morning please get the groomer tracker app and you can keep up with where the groomers have been and half of the proceeds go to the clubs it’s a win win

1/30/2025

37⁰ and some sun made that snow stick wherever you folks threw it today!

Bet is was pretty noticeable by days end huh?

And why we worked hard yesterday packing our new snow in, we want to keep it right where it is!

24⁰ Now, Our (correction) FEARLESS leader Chad is sending all three out tonight, see if we can fix any little bumps that may have occurred during the process of the day 

(And it not just us, nature of our beast)

1/29/2025
Bringing her home from Pine Stump this morning, at least 10" has fallen in the area overnight, I shoveled 9" yesterday, had to do it again this morning!

Let's go see what we've got.

We've got SNOW. LOTS!

1/24/2025

Here we go, headed up 9

Out of Newberry, not nearly as bad as I was expecting, she's flat now for your return home, AND!! came upon several groups of on comers and DIDN'T HAVE TO STOP ONCE!!!! TY TY TY!

Actually, sitting here and just saw light go out ahead, GOTTA GO

So ya, learn something new every ride, early on tonight is don't park with your lights pointing down the trail when your just plinking away on your phone 

Snows working with me really well tonight, bustin up, plenty of it and laying out flat.

30ish to Windy Corners..

10:27 Arrived

Bet if you had the spaghetti special at WOLF INN Grill & Spirits tonight you shook it up pretty good getting outta there huh!

Its fixed and my incoming traffic is dwindling pretty fast, so low traffic on the way out, be odd to see anyone after midnight so looking good for a restful cure of the entire length back 

11:00PM

Just made the right to go north! Pine Stump bound!

2:45 Arrived, through once, going again, needs it. (they know who runs these machines,) just sayin.

4:05 Holland Lake Park & Ride.

I see Grand Marais had just been up and turned around south of Pine Stump where we tee but no activity where we meet at Holland Lake.

I've seen ZERO sleds since I went into Sleepy Corners!

Probably won't for the best part of 4 hours now, 8 hours just lying there 

Snow Report

All in all looks to me like everyone was very kind to our trail today! 

Be nice if we had 10"-20" of base so we didn't have to be as careful, it will come until then thanks for taking that into consideration 

I'm going to circle Great on my report!

I did the heavy lifting filling all the holes (minimal) on the way up, drag should be able to lay a nice cover over it all on the way back,.

8:54 Don't know what it is about this McMillan leg we do, but I love it!

7:38 before I saw my first sleds snoozers! 

Still awesome out here, carry on snoozer!

Day breaks are the best!

11Am End of the line, all looks good!

1/22/2025

So nobody forecasts or speaks about the 2" of snow dust we automatically get here every night, and then most nights it snows some with that and I shovel 6" daily to get out!

I'm heading out again on Trail 9 still leaving Newberry, very pleased with the amount of new snow I have to work with!

And seems like most read our informational post a couple days back 

5:02 out my window. Wolf Inn & North Store.

8:30 Pine Stump 9:00 Holland Lk Park and ride.

Spoke with three gentlemen from Aligan that volunteer and groom for a club down that way.

Need a Trail Report ?

Here it is, that was my quickest smoothest ride up her this season!

This trail is in better shape now than all season and most of the last two I've groomed!

You ABSOLUTELY can NOT use the excuse no, or low snow to come up and see us this weekend!

GET PACKIN!

One additional thought, (last pic) if you don't know how to start moving forward without burning a hole in our track, would you please kindly have someone in your group teach you.

Thank You.

Update 4:30 AM

End of the line, all of trail 9 north of Newberry including the McMillan leg have been gone over twice, and should have had around six hours to set up before it starts getting molested!

Looking good out here !

Jan. 21 2025

Good Morning:

 

We are grooming every night on Trail #9 and Trail #45. Due to the lack of snow on the south trail we only panned the trail last night.

 

Trail 45 is finally open all the way to Paradise but be careful as you get into Paradise's system there are a few water holes that they are working on.  They did spend alot of time on it last night and they say it is good shape now.  

 

Don't forget to download the What 3 Words app.  This is the go to for first responders when it comes to locating those in need especially in remote areas like on a snowmobile trail.  Open the app while you have service before you start your ride. This is the most important step.  If you try to use it when you don't have service it won't work but as long as you open it when you have service and leave it open in the background on your phone it will work.    The state is broken up into squares, each square is signified with 3 words.  At any time you can look at your location and the 3 corresponding words to it.  If an emergency occurs and you need assistance just provide the first responders with the 3 words in your square and they can come to your aid.

 

Tasa is on Groomer Tracker go download it right now!!!!.  To see where we are at go download it and join the club.  Each club will cost $10 per year.  Sign up for all your favorite riding areas including TASA.  A part of your cost does go directly to the clubs.  

  

Stay on the Trail!! Ride Right and Be Safe!! Please be respectful of private property, and remember when on roadways always ride on the right side! 

Curfew in the Village of Newberry is 11:00pm to 7:00am.

Trail 9:  Good: Please stay on the trail, especially in the area just off of 498 until 422 splits off at the first sharp corner heading to Pine Stump.  There are a number of dog sledders who have groomed trails in this area. 

Trail 498: Good:  

Trail 45: Good:   

Trial 9/2 South: Fair: 

1/15/2025

Good Afternoon:

 

We are grooming every night on Trail #9 and Trail #45. Due to the lack of snow on the south trail we only panned the trail last night.

 

Don't forget to download the What 3 Words app.  This is the go to for first responders when it comes to locating those in need especially in remote areas like on a snowmobile trail.  Open the app while you have service before you start your ride. This is the most important step.  If you try to use it when you don't have service it won't work but as long as you open it when you have service and leave it open in the background on your phone it will work.    The state is broken up into squares, each square is signified with 3 words.  At any time you can look at your location and the 3 corresponding words to it.  If an emergency occurs and you need assistance just provide the first responders with the 3 words in your square and they can come to your aid.

 

Tasa is on Groomer Tracker go download it right now!!!!.  To see where we are at go download it and join the club.  Each club will cost $10 per year.  Sign up for all your favorite riding areas including TASA.  A part of your cost does go directly to the clubs.  

  

Stay on the Trail!! Ride Right and Be Safe!! Please be respectful of private property, and remember when on roadways always ride on the right side! 

Curfew in the Village of Newberry is 11:00pm to 7:00am.

Trail 9:  Good: Please stay on the trail, especially in the area just off of 498 until 422 splits off at the first sharp corner heading to Pine Stump.  There are a number of dog sledders who have groomed trails in this area. 

Trail 498: Good:  

Trail 45: Good:   

Trial 9/2: Good:

1/13/2025

Trail 45 and around Newberry is being groomed tonight 1/13/25 as well.

TASA will not be grooming the South Trail due to the lack of snow. Trail 45 to the falls was groomed last night 1/12/25 and Trail 9 is being groomed right now 1/13/25.

1/9/2025
All water holes are fixed on Trail 45 to the Falls. Please use caution. TASA side only not Paradise.

1/6/2025

We groomed 9 North 498 and 45 to the falls. Looking at Groomer Tracker Seney made their way across 431 to us and Grand Marais came across 8 over to us as well. Should be a great Sunday. It snowed on and off all weekend. I think we've picked up between 8 and 10 inches of lake affect in the north country.

We did run 45 to the falls and opened the gates. There are atill a couple of water holes on either side of 510 that we are going to try to address today. There were some down trees as well. Make sure to give a big thanks to all our drivers and volunteers keeping things going.

1/4/2025
Gate is open off of Co. Rd 500 we did run the groomer into the falls it’s all good.

1/3/2025

Good Morning Everyone.

 

It's 19 degrees and snowing.   Lake affect snow is supposed to continue through Sunday.  Since yesterday we have picked up about 6 inches.   We did just come out of about a 3 day warm up which set up a really good base.   With the base and the fresh snow, we should have a great weekend for riding.  

 

Don't forget to download the What 3 Words app.  This is the go to for first responders when it comes to locating those in need especially in remote areas like on a snowmobile trail.  Open the app while you have service before you start your ride. This is the most important step.  If you try to use it when you don't have service it won't work but as long as you open it when you have service and leave it open in the background on your phone it will work.    The state is broken up into squares, each square is signified with 3 words.  At any time you can look at your location and the 3 corresponding words to it.  If an emergency occurs and you need assistance just provide the first responders with the 3 words in your square and they can come to your aid.

 

Tasa is on Groomer Tracker go download it right now!!!!.  To see where we are at go download it and join the club.  Each club will cost $10 per year.  Sign up for all your favorite riding areas including TASA.  A part of your cost does go directly to the clubs.  

Curfew in the Village of Newberry is 11:00pm to 7:00am.

Trail 9:  Good:  Groomed yesterday

Trail 498: Good:  Groomed yesterday

Trail 45: Fair/Poor:   Currently we have the gates at County Rd 500 closed.  We expect to have them opened up in a day to 2 now that the cold is setting in.   

Trial 9/2: Poor:  We have not had a chance to run this trail yet as it is really thin after las weeks warm up.  

12/30/2024
Morning everyone. It's been a warm few days. The North trails still have base which is great. We closed the gates on 45 because it is just to wet right and unsafe right now. Temps start really cooling off mid week so hopefully this is a short closure
Dont change those weekend plans. Looks like there is some potential for some good lake effect starting Wednesday.

12/26/2024
We groomed 9 up to Holland Lake staging area last night. We also got that downed tree on 9 cleaned up. Today starts a bit of a warmup for the next few days. Keep your fingers crossed it doesn't hurt us too much.

12/24/2024
Update: Signage has been installed.
About a 1/2-mile North of County Road 510 on trail 45 we have reports of the trail being eroded from water flowing across creating a hazard. We will be headed out to mark this today but in the meantime please pay close attention to this area. It would be best to avoid it all together.

12/23/2024
We ran from Pine Stump up to Holland Lake last night as well as 498 to the North Store and back to Newberry with both groomers Both are in good shape. Then we sent a groomer to Epoufette. There wasn’t a lot of snow but there’s a lot of vehicle tracks in the trail because of deer hunting that we wanted to get out before it warmed up.

12/21/2024
The gate is open off of County Road 500 to the Falls. We have not groomed that section yet. Please use caution. We did groom last night up to CO Rd 500

12/19/2024
Good Morning everyone. Its currently 16 degrees out. Temps finally cooled off and we were able to get back out grooming. We just ran up to Pine Stump last night. We also picked up about 4 inches if fresh lake affect in the north.

12/17/2024
Hi everyone. If temps allow we are going to send a groomer North to Pine Stump tonight. On my drive in this morning there was still a good amount of snow on the trail right along M123 by the logging museum. Thats a good sign that the rest of the trail should be ok as the snow typically gets deeper as you go north. Temps are going to be cooling off the rest of the week as well.

12/13/2024
Currently 7 degrees this morning. We groomed trail 9 north up to Holland Lake staging area. Its in really good shape. Traffic is still pretty light even for the amount of snow we have north.
We also groomed the south trail 9/2 down to H40. Its really thin and we won't be heading that way again until we get more snow.
The gates on trail 45 are still closed and the weather is calling for a slight warm up Sunday and Monday so its not likely they will open up this weekend. There is also some logging going on around camp 7 road.
Its early season still and ive seen a few other clubs such as Paradise and Grand Marais post about a few water hazards. Please check their pages if you plan to head in those directions. Don't forget to turn your What 3 Words app on before you go.
Stay safe, Ride Right.

12/11/2024
We are grooming 9 up to Pine Stump and 498 tonight. We are going to hold off grooming the south trial down to Epoufette. There isnt enough snow and we feel we would do more harm then good. It is ridable but gets thinner the farther south you go. Logging still on going around camp 7 road on 45 heading to the falls. Watch out for possible water holes as well closer to 123 at Newberry. Hopefully with the cold temps the next few nights these will freeze over.
It looks like a good weekend for riding. Be safe and ride right.

12/5/2024

Curfew in the Village of Newberry is 11:00pm to 7:00am.

Trail 9:  Good:  Plenty of snow.  We sent a groomer up Monday night.  13 hour run to Pine Stump due to the amount of snow and downed trees.  Groomer returned to the barn.  We are going to run it again today.  

Trail 498: Good:  Groomed last night  

Trail 45: Good/Poor:   We panned this trail yesterday.  We found some water holes in the typical areas between 123 and the Skyline.  Loggers are in around Camp 7 road and have it plowed down.  Lots of large clumps of icy snow on the edges of the trail.  We are working with the logging company to better manage this.  Stay tuned.   The gates remain closed at County rd 500 as the swamp still needs to freeze over.  

Trial 9/2: Fair:  We have not had a chance to run this trail yet.  The south did not get as much snow from the big storm over Thanksgiving that the North Country got.  A storm did come out of the south yesterday which should help but it did come with some good winds so you may run into drifts in the open areas.  I haven't seen any totals yet but as soon as I have more info, I'll let you know.

December 3, 2024
TASA has been out panning the trails and there is plenty of snow. We are in another winter storm warning and could get another 9-12" by Friday morning.

November 30, 2024
Just a reminder to anyone out riding the trails. Please use caution due to any falling branches due to the heavy snowfall. Also please remember that it is still hunting season so please be respectful of the hunters.