January 16, 2026
Bergland Area Groomer’s report for 1-16-26.
Light snow in the area all day with heavy snow closer to the Porkies. Temp’s were pretty consistent around 24° and we’re still under a winter storm warning..
January 5, 2026
Gogebic Area Groomer’s report for 1-5-26.
- Machine’s are running day and night. We’ve been doing everything possible to keep up with traffic.
- Your etiquette coming across a freshly groomed trail count’s!
- Trail 8e was covered and currently the Groomer’s are on 102, 13s 1n and 8e again.
- They will begin to access 8w to Wakefield towards the end of the week and see if they are able to open those sections up.
- Traffic has seemed to calm a bit which will allow us to perfect what we’ve established.
- We had a burst of snow this evening. Then sleet and now back to light snow.
- Snowfall is the best it’s been in a few year’s! Enjoy and be safe!
- 50/50 Raffle tickets are on sale at participating Lake Gogebic Area Businesses to benefit Gogebic Area Groomers!
- Join a club where you ride – and help support our grooming efforts: www.gogebicareagrooming.com
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December 25, 2025
Merry Christmas from the Lake Gogebic Area! Santa did not bring us snow for Christmas morning, but we are forecast to start getting hit with snow by the end of the weekend! Temps today and tomorrow are going to be above freezing during the day – but drop down in the evening with 10+” of snow forecasted by the New Year!
Bergland groomers reported that they will be running on a lighter grooming schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so everyone can enjoy time with family and friends.
This is the Gogebic Area Grooming report as of December 23rd:
- Trail 8W to Wakefield, 8E to Ewen, 1N to White Pine, and Trail 102 were all groomed and covered. The entire section of Trail 13 was completed last night as well.
The crew got a late-afternoon start when temperatures were around 28°, which helped tremendously. By mid-evening, temperatures dropped into the 19°–21° range and trails began setting up nicely.
All things considered—and given what it took to get these trails opened—we’re in pretty good shape.
Thank you all for the continued support, and we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
We are going to enjoy our Christmas and get ready to rock into the New Year – where you can celebrate New Years twice in two time zones on Lake Gogebic! Fireworks will be on the North Shore at AJ’s in the Eastern Time Zone!
📲 Download the Groomer Tracker App to stay up to date on grooming activity all season.
Help support our Lake Gogebic Area Grooming efforts by joining the club: gogebicareagrooming.com
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December 20, 2025
Bergland and Marenisco groomers have been out working and trails are reported to be in decent shape with some nice sections and also some not so nice. Caution is strongly advised. Lake traffic is not recommended at this time but we are getting closer each day. Gogebic Area Groomers appreciate the help from those riders taking down some of the whips and low branches. It’s slowly getting better but there are still quite a few out there so if anyone feels inclined, pack a shears and take some more out. At AJ’, we got brushed our AJ access trails, but there is still one turn that needs a tree taken out. If anyone feels inclined to removed that – there will be dinner for you at AJ’s! Thank you!!
Saturday’s forecast looks to be windy with steady snow showers for most of the day. All the riders who came into our place last night had nothing but favorable early season riding reports!
Here’s an update on Lake Gogebic Area Trail conditions:
• Trail 102: Bergland Groomers took two machines up 102 and it had it’s first groom of the season. Definitely not perfect but a step in the right direction.
• Trail 1 South: Groomed and in good shape from Marenisco north to Trail 100. Closed beyond that temporarily. South from Marenisco is groomed to PI. There are still some rough sections with quite a few whips/low branches yet.
• Trail 2: Groomed and smooth through Marenisco to the Trail 1 intersection.
• Trail 13: Rerouted at Trail 100 to the north and then heads east at Camp 6 Rd where it connects back into the old section. It’s panned all the way to the Trail 2/13 intersection but still lots of water and rough sections. Use caution!
• Trail 13 to Root Cellar is not opened, but hoping that it will be opened by the end of the weekend.
• Trail 100: Groomed from Trail 1 to M64 with some wet and rough spots. Panned from M64 to Trail 13 with some rough sections.
Forecast is calling for cold temps – some snow in the forecast – and keeping fingers crossed for a big storm over Christmas!
December 10, 2025
Oh boy — I’ve been in the plow all day yesterday, and today’s looking like a repeat performance! It snowed steadily all day yesterday and there’s more in the forecast. Temps should sit in the mid-20s today, then start dropping hard. By Friday we’re looking at around -10°F, with sub-zero temps likely through the weekend. Great news for freezing up the wet spots and Lake Gogebic, but it’ll be frigid if you’re heading out on the trails — plan ahead and dress for it.
Groomer Report
The groomers have been working hard. Here’s the latest:
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Trail 1 North: Passable to White Pine.
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Trail 1 South:
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Passable from Marenisco to PI.
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Groomed from Marenisco to Job Corps Rd; the remainder will be groomed soon.
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Passable and groomed from Marenisco north to the end of FR 8800.
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Closed from FR 8800 north to Copps Tower Rd.
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Trail 8 East: Open to Ewen and groomed.
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Trail 8 West:
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Open to Wakefield (opened Tuesday) and safe to run.
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Expect twiggy brush and wet spots — early-season conditions.
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Follow signs.
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GAG plans to send a drag down tomorrow evening.
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Trail 13 North: Groomers will attempt to get 13N opened tomorrow.
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Trail 13 South:
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Passable from the 100/13 intersection north to Camp 6 Rd, but ungroomed with many whips.
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From the 100/13 intersection southeast to the Trail 2/13 intersection is still closed (waiting on reroute approval).
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Trail 2: Groomed and flat through Marenisco and up to the Trail 1 split to PI.
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Trail 100:
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Groomed to Hwy M-64 with wet sections.
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Passable from Hwy M-64 to the Trail 13 intersection, but rocky with many whips.
The Marenisco crew reports that all open trails are passable and ready for full grooming this week.
Safety Reminder
Plan ahead — be safe and be prepared for the upcoming cold weather!
📲 Download the Groomer Tracker App to stay up to date on grooming activity all season.
Help support our Lake Gogebic Area Grooming efforts by joining the club: gogebicareagrooming.com
🚨 December 4, 2025
Trail Update & Volunteer Call – Gogebic Area Groomers 🚨
Our grooming crew has been putting in 12+ hour days brushing and clearing after heavy storms—just aiming to make trails passable so grooming can begin. We’re getting close, but we need a hand!
🪓 Volunteer Work Party – Friday, December 5
📍 Meet at the Groomer Barn – 18245 Tuski Rd
⏰ 10:00 AM Eastern Time
We’re focusing on Trail 8E and need anyone equipped with:
✔ A sled
✔ A chainsaw
✔ A willingness to help
💬 Questions? Contact Greg: 309-208-8624
📌 Grooming Progress Report
Here’s the latest from Gogebic Area Grooming:
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Trail 13N to M-28: Fully cleared, all gates open.
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Corridor to Trail 1 North + 1N to swamp before M064 crossing: Opened.
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Trail 1 North (Bergland → White Pine): Passable.
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Trail 1 South: Open to the turnaround. Beyond that, bladed to dirt (updates coming).
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Trail 13N to our turnaround: Passable, cleanup continues (targeting completion tomorrow).
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Trail 102: Gate open; clearing not yet started.
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Trail 8 East: Two machines planned to begin opening east toward Ewen on Friday.
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Trail 1 (Marenisco → Job Corp Rd): Passable & panned.
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Trail 1 (Marenisco → end of 8800): Passable but not panned.
🚫 Trail 1 temporarily closed after 8800 to the county line near Copps Tower Rd.
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Trail 2: Passable & groomed through Marenisco.
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Trail 100: Passable but rough, wet areas, many whips/branches.
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Trail 13:
🚫 Temporarily closed south of Trail 100; a reroute is being worked on.
👍 North of Trail 100 to Camp 6 Rd is passable but needs cleanup.
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Trail 1 (Marenisco → PI): Hoping to finish clearing tomorrow.
🌲 Want to Help On Your Own?
Adventurous sledders are welcome to access passable trails and snip whips, cut low branches, and help clean up.
⚠️ Please note: Expect rough, wet conditions—only groomer tracks exist in many areas.
Thank you to every volunteer, groomer, and business stepping up to get us riding again. Let’s finish strong and get these trails ready for everyone. 💪❄️
Lake Gogebic Area Trail Update – December 3rd
Gogebic Area Groomers certainly have their work cut out for them! With 3 feet of snow in a very short span and soft ground underneath, progress is being made — but slowly and safely. This wet, heavy snow has created challenges and hazards throughout our section of the trail syste
At this time, conditions remain hazardous and riding is not recommended until groomers have been able to run machines through each trail segment. Water holes are beginning to form in swampy stretches from crews packing in snow.
Groomers are incredibly grateful for everyone’s willingness to help — but if a section hasn’t been panned, please stay off. Snow depths are inconsistent and very deep in places — even stepping out of a groomer means hip-deep snow in some spots! When additional help is needed, Gogebic Area Grooming will post it.
AJ’s Lodge and The Timbers are offering complimentary lodging for volunteers able to assist when called upon. For updates and needs, please monitor the Gogebic Area Grooming Facebook page.
Lake Gogebic Area Trail Progress
- Trail 8E to East Shore Road: All gates opened. Still very challenging — two machines heading out Friday to continue work.
- Trail 13N to M-28: Fully cleared and all gates opened.
- Corridor to Trail 1 North, and Trail 1 North up to swamp area before M-64 crossing: Opened up.
- Trail 1 North — Bergland to White Pine: Passable.
- Trail 1 — from Marenisco:
Northward: Impassable beyond west end of FR 8800.
• Southward toward Presque Isle: About half completed, impassable beyond Job Corps Rd.
- Trail 102: Groomers continuing to push through corridor — today’s focus.
- Trail 2: East/West travel is open and panned — use caution, early season obstacles despite heavy snow.
- Trail 100: Currently impassable — work to begin soon.
- Marenisco Crew Update: Focused on clearing major obstructions to get a drag through and build a base. Once that’s complete, they’ll need help from fellow sledheads — bring a small saw to remove remaining minor hazards.
We’ll continue to share updates — thank you for your patience, respect, and support of the teams working tirelessly to get this season rolling safely! ❄️
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