Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 8+ inches
Date of Report: December 20, 2024
Area Report:
We’ve had two days of scattered snow showers bringing in about 6-8” on the North Shore of Lake Gogebic. Teens and single digits will be prevalent throughout the weekend and all trails in the Lake Gogebic Area have been groomed as of Friday Morning. Early conditions exist so ride with caution, watch out for each other and have fun.
Here’s our report from the Gogebic Area Groomers:
Trail Update:
Trail 1N: Good
Trail 1S: Trail 1S from Ethelwood to Presque Isle has been groomed and is in good shape. There is a section of water spots that are shallow and more of a nuisance than anything – use caution.
Trail 13 N Good
Trail 13S Working on – will update. 13 South to Trail 2 is closed for logging.
Trail 102 Good
Trail 8 West still has water spots but you are able to get around them. (Use caution)
Trail 100 to the bottom of the lake is in fair to poor condition.
GROOMER FUNDRAISER: Don’t forget about the Gogebic Area Grooming Holiday Movie Trivia fundraiser this Saturday Night at AJ’s starting at 7! Your hosts Josh and Sarah Ramsey will be your holiday hosts this evening! Come out for good fun, food and show your support for our Gogebic Area Groomers!
Snowmobiling Information
Lake Gogebic is centrally located so it can be used as a hub for your snowmobile activity whether you are looking for family fun, a weekend getaway or overnighters. The trails offer winding forest trails, scenic overlooks, railroad grades, bridges, hills, lakes, cedar swamps, and logging roads – all in a days ride.
Lake Gogebic to Iron River & Iron Mountain to Lake Gogebic (overnight) Take Lake Gogebic Trail 1 or 13 south to Trail 2. Go east to Watersmeet, through Iron River and on to Iron Mountain. Stay overnight in Iron Mountain approximately 130 miles. Leave Iron Mountain heading north on Trail 5, then east on Trail 16 to Crystal Falls where you head north on Trail 111 to Trail 15 north to Trail 8 and go west through Kenton, Bruce Crossing, Ewen and Bergland approximately 150 miles.
You may shorten this trip by staying over at Iron River. That would make it approximately 86 miles the first day. Leaving Iron River you would backtrack west, 6 miles on Trail 2 and go north on Trail 15 to Trail 8 and go west through Kenton, Bruce Crossing, Ewen and back to Bergland. Approximately 95 miles. This is an easy ride.
Lake Gogebic to Copper Harbor & Back to Lake Gogebic (Overnight) Take Lake Gogebic Trail 1 or 13 and north on Trail 13 out of Bergland to Rockland and Greenland. Pick up Trail 3 (Bill Nichols Trail) to Houghton. Follow trail 3 to Trail 132 and into Copper Harbor approximately 175 miles. Follow the same route back. This is a very picturesque trip and includes the three Firesteel Bridegs and the bridge at Houghton.
Bergland into Wisconsin and Return (day trip) Take Lake Gogebic Trail 1 or 13 south to Trail 2 east to Watersmeet. Go south on Trail 3 to Land’O Lakes west on Trail 6 (Wisconsin) and follow signs to Bents Camp for lunch. Back out to Trail 6, which turns into Trail 15 west to Presque Isle. Go north on Trail 1 back to Michigan, Marenisco and on to Lake Gogebic. The entire trip is approximately 100 miles.
Bergland to Lake of the Clouds and Return (day trip) Take Lake Gogebic Trail 1 north to Silver City then west to the Porcupine Mountains and Lake of the Clouds. On the way back down from Lake of the Clouds pick up Trail 11 south to Trail 8 and Wakefield. Go west on Trail 2 to Marenisco and north on Trail 1 back to Lake Gogebic (approximately 115 miles)
These are just some suggestions but the possibilities are endless. Be sure to pick up trail maps at any area resort or gas station and check trail conditions before you go. The mileage may vary depending on possible trail re-routing. We want you to enjoy your visit with us.