Here, snowmobiling isn’t just a pastime – it’s a lifestyle, a winter symphony composed on a canvas of gleaming white trails.
The Western Upper Peninsula presents a thrilling, white wonderland adventure for snowmobiling enthusiasts. With over 2000 miles of groomed trails, this region is a hidden gem offering unparalleled excitement and breathtaking winter beauty. Snowmobilers are treated to pristine forests, panoramic views of Lake Superior, and the chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat.
The trails are well-marked and maintained by dedicated local snowmobile clubs, ensuring safe and exciting rides. The trail system includes a mixture of public and private lands, and with a trail accessible snowmobile permit, riders can explore this winter paradise with ease. .
Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-filled adventure or a peaceful exploration of Michigan’s winter landscapes, snowmobiling in the Western Upper Peninsula offers an unforgettable experience.
Our area offers cozy lodgings, hearty meals, and excellent equipment rentals. We’ve got your back when it comes to comfort and convenience because a day on the trails should end with a warm meal and a toast to the winter gods.
In Western Upper Peninsula the snow is always whiter, the trails are always smoother, and the snowmobiling? Well, it’s simply the best.
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Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report 1/23/2025 We received about 6 inches of new snow overnight. Some places in our area received more than others.
Today’s temperatures will be 6, with lows tonight at -12. Tomorrow’s high will be 16. Saturday through Monday, the highs will be in the ’20s with lows in the teens. There will be snow showers on Saturday.
Please stay on marked trails. Riding on unmarked trails can result in the clubs losing easement for that trail.
Gogebic Range Trail Authority Groomer Report Trails 2 and 8 have been groomed and are in good shape. 11N has not been groomed due to the swamp. They will try to get to that as soon as possible.
Gogebic Area Groomers Report Trail 8e is thin towards Ewen, but conditions closer to Bergland are better. 1s to Marenisco is good until you get to the turnaround, where logging is active. 8w to Wakefield is frozen; there are no more water holes. 13s to the Root cellar or trail 100 is good but gets thin south of the root cellar. 13 n to Rockland was groomed. 102 and 1 are good, but with the traffic, they deteriorate in the afternoon.
U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report The whole system has been groomed. Some areas are good, and some are not so good. The grade has some rocks and gravel, but some areas are nice. West of Stagecoach Road, things get better, and Bond Falls north gets nice.
