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| Posted: 2 Feb 2010 10:00 pm |
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At this point, we have 12-14 inches of snow in the Ely area. More snow is predicted for tomorrow . Crews are working hard to clear the trails of branches and other debris from the previous heavy snow fall. Temperatures will be below zero until later in the week when we are due for a slight warm-up. The 26 mile Stony Spur Trail and Taconite Spur – Taconite Spur to Ely cutoff and Giants Ridge was groomed Monday night, Stony Spur to Mattila Shelter was groomed Sunday. All trails will be groomed Thursday or Friday again. All are in good shape but still need some brush cut. Trails have a 4-6 inch base. 2/2/10 The Tomahawk Trail & Local Trails – After a great weekend of riding, trails are in fair condition. Hopefully additional snow will fall tomorrow. Mud Lake to Lake Vermilion was groomed Sunday night. Expect fair conditions with about a 4 inch base. The trail between Birch Lake and White Iron Lake is impassable. A backhoe is working to clear away the brush on that trail. The Hidden Trail from the Stony Spur to Birch Lake is passable but not groomed. Local trails are a little rough but will be groomed today. The trail from Ely to Knotted Pine is groomed and in fair condition with at least a 4 inch base. Knotty Pine to the North Shore will be groomed Tuesday night. As always, all trails will be groomed by the weekend, with a regular twice a week schedule to be in place soon. Please watch for low hanging boughs and debris on the trail from the recent heavy snowfalls. Use caution, slow down on corners, and ride safe! Area lakes are staked. Please follow the staked trail when choosing lake travel. 2/1/10 The Taconite State Trail –The trail stretches one hundred sixty five miles from Grand Rapids to Ely through many scenic vistas of rolling hillsides, lakes, rivers and forests. The entire trail has been opened up. Due to the recent snow storm there is a considerable amount of brush and trees over-hanging on trail. Width of trail will be much narrower. Please use extreme caution and slow speed as some areas are dangerous. The trail is groomed and in good condition with a 4 inch base. 2/1/10 Bear Island State Forest (Putnam and Fishing Lakes) – The Putnam and Fishing Lakes Trails traverse forested, rolling topography through birch, ash, and pine stands. Several small lakes dot the landscape along these scenic trails. The entire trail has been opened up. Due to the recent snow storm there is a considerable amount of brush and trees over-hanging on trail. Width of trail will be much narrower. Please use extreme caution and slow speed as some areas are dangerous. This trail is groomed, in good condition. 4-6 inch base. 2/1/10
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2010 10:37 pm |
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The Ely Area received a couple more inches of fresh snow Sunday night so, at this point, we have about 16 inches of snow on the ground. Temperatures remain normal for this time of year during the day, but wind chill values are expected to dip down to minus 10 to minus 20 below by Tuesday. Please use caution when out on the trails. The 26 mile Stony Spur Trail and Taconite Spur – The Taconite Spur to Ely cutoff and the Stony Spur were groomed on Saturday night. The Taconite Spur to Giant’s Ridge was groomed Monday night. The Stony Spur and Taconite Spur to Ely will be groomed again Thursday or Friday night. Fair to good conditions with a 4 inch base. 2/9/10 The Tomahawk Trail & Local Trails – Mud Lake to Vermilion Lake is groomed and in good condition with a 4 inch base. Ely to the Knotted Pine has been groomed and is in fair condition. The trail from Mattila’s Shelter to Knotted Pine (about 8 miles) was not groomed due to a breakdown, but crews will be out before the weekend to groom that area. From the Knotted Pine to the North Shore Trail, conditions are good with a freshly groomed trail. The Grassy Lake loop is passable, but watch for low hanging boughs and debris on the trail. Crews are still working to get trails cleaned up from the heavy snowfall two weeks ago. All trails should be groomed again before the weekend. 2/9/10 The Taconite State Trail –The entire trail is being groomed twice weekly. There is ample snow base and trail conditions are good. However, the January 23-24 ice & snow storm left a considerable amount of brush and trees over-hanging the trail. Trail width is narrower in many places. Please use extreme caution and watch for overhanging branches and brush. Use extra caution on corners and hills. Good condition with a 4 inch base. 2/9/10 Bear Island State Forest (Putnam and Fishing Lakes) – The trail is being groomed weekly. There is ample snow base and trail conditions are good. However, the January 23-24 ice & snow storm left a considerable amount of brush and trees over-hanging the trail. Trail width is narrower in many places. Please use extreme caution and watch for overhanging branches and brush. Use extra caution on corners and hills. Good condition with a 4 inch base. 2/9/10
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| Posted: 17 Feb 2010 04:15 pm |
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The Ely Area received another good inch or two of fresh snow Sunday so, at this point, we have about 17-18 inches of snow on the ground. The 26 mile Stony Spur Trail and Taconite Spur – The Taconite Spur to Ely cutoff was groomed Sunday night. the Stony Spur is being groomed today (Monday) The Taconite Spur to Giant’s Ridge will also be groomed Monday night. The Stony Spur and Taconite Spur to Ely will be groomed again Thursday or Friday night. All trails should be in good condition. with a 4 inch base. 2/15/10 The Tomahawk Trail & Local Trails – Local trails are in good condition with about a 3-4 inch base. The Hidden Trail from the Stony Spur to Birch Lake and the trail from Birch Lake to White Iron Lake was groomed Monday night. Knotted Pine to the North Shore Trail was groomed on Monday night and will be groomed again on Friday night. Mattila’s Shelter to the Knotted Pine will be groomed tonight. From Ely to Mattila’s Shelter is fair condition with a 3 inch base. Watch for rocks. We need more snow. 2/17/10 The Taconite State Trail –The entire trail is being groomed twice weekly. There is ample snow base and trail conditions are good. However, the January 23-24 ice & snow storm left a considerable amount of brush and trees over-hanging the trail. Trail width is narrower in many places. Please use extreme caution and watch for overhanging branches and brush. Use extra caution on corners and hills. 4-6 inch base. 2/17/10 Bear Island State Forest (Putnam and Fishing Lakes) –The entire trail is being groomed weekly. There is ample snow base and trail conditions are good. However, the January 23-24 ice & snow storm left a considerable amount of brush and trees over-hanging the trail. Trail width is narrower in many places. Please use extreme caution and watch for overhanging branches and brush. Use extra caution on corners and hills. 4-6 inch base.2/17/10
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| Posted: 25 Feb 2010 09:21 pm |
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The Ely Area received a dusting of snow on Tuesday, February 23, bringing our total snow cover to around 15 inches. The 26 mile Stony Spur Trail and Taconite Spur – All trails were groomed over the last two days and are in good condition. 2/23/10 The Tomahawk Trail & Local Trails – Local trails are groomed and are in good condition. The Mud Lake Trail is groomed and in fair condition with a 2-3 inch base. The Hidden Trail and the trail from Birch Lake to White Iron Lake is groomed and in good condition. The Tomahawk Trail was groomed last night and is in fair condition with a 2-3 inch base. This trail is rideable, but definitely needs more snow. The Tomahawk improves greatly from Mattila’s Shelter to the North Shore Trail. 2/22/10 The Taconite State Trail –The entire trail is being groomed twice weekly. The snow base and trail conditions are good, but warm temperatures have caused melting in some areas. Trail width is narrower in many places due to overhanging brush. Please use extreme caution, especially on corners and hills. 2-4 inch base. 2/22/10 Bear Island State Forest (Putnam and Fishing Lakes) –The entire trail is being groomed twice weekly. The snow base and trail conditions are good, but warm temperatures have caused melting in some areas. Trail width is narrower in many places due to overhanging brush. Please use extreme caution, especially on corners and hills. 4-6 inch base. 2/22/10
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| Posted: 27 Feb 2010 08:34 pm |
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Southern Ontario all trails are open and groomed north of London. We have fresh snow but it won't last long as it is Feburary. Snow forecasted for the next 7 days.
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| Posted: 2 Mar 2010 01:26 pm |
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not much left here and 40 degrees again today....I better ride my sled down to my garage soon or I won't be able to
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