Trail Conditions
These conditions are
provided by hardworking volunteers. Always check ice conditions before
going on the lake. The rider is ultimately responsible for his own
safety.
Here is a trail report for 2/24/10
Got about 6 inches of new snow today. We are expecting a rain snow mix
tomorrow.
Went out and groomed South Trail, Bottom of the Stinson Mtn Trail, Watts
Trail, Mead Swamp Trail, Camp Seven, Quick Lunch, Happy T, and the North
Trail. Everything is in pretty good shape and filled in. If the rain
doesn't ruin what we have so far, it should be a good weed-end of
riding.
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master
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Here is a trail report for 2/18/10
Today Dr. Dave and I went out on the Skaldic and groomed the South
Trail, North Trail, and the Three Ponds Trail. The North Trail has thin
coverage and a few small open water bars but is passable. The South
Trail has some spots that are thin but the trail is in fair shape.
Three Ponds is in fair shape with a few washed out spots but they are
frozen and the trail is in fair shape.
We also rode across the Donkey Hill Cutoff and that is in poor condition
and not groomed. Brown Brook is in good condition with the exception of
a few washouts. One is about six feet wide and two feet deep. We
managed to go through the area but I would suggest that you have someone
with you as you might get stuck.
Mt Kineo trail remains closed as the crossing over Brown Brook washed
out and without enough new snow it cannot be rebuilt at this time.
Tonight I was out in the ASV with Dr. Dave and we groomed the Mead Swamp
Trail which is looking pretty decent and the Camp Seven and Quick Lunch
trails which are in good to fair condition.
Overall, you can ride around the area with caution as rocks and stumps
are present in some areas and washouts are still a problem as there is
not enough snow to fill them in completely. There are also some narrow
conditions on some trails as water has run along side some areas and
taken some of the snow away.
We also rode up the Buzzel Valley Extension today and found very thin
cover especially climbing the big hill.
That's all for now. I hope to groom Stinson in the morning and I will
post what I find there.
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master
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Here is a trail report for 2/17/10
Well we finally got a little snow yesterday and grooming has resumed on
the Bruhawachet Sno-Trackers trail system. Although we only got about 3
or 4 inches of new snow, it is enough to move around and fill some holes
and take out some of the bumps.
I started tonight by grooming the Mead Swamp Trail, The Watts Trail, and
bottom section of the Stinson Mtn Trail. Tomorrow night I will continue
with the Camp Seven, Quick Lunch, and North Trail. Hopefully this
little bit of snow will make them rider friendly.
Conditions are not great out there so use caution and go slow. I'll
update tomorrow on the progress.
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master
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Here is a trail report for 1/28/10,
I finally got an assessment of our trails today thanks to Dr. Dave.
Although the recent rain has caused a lot of damage to trails that were
in very good condition, the overall condition is not as bad as it could
have been. Of the trails that are open there is ice, bumps, and a few
open water bars that can be navigated carefully. We are having a little
snow today and if it looks worth it I might take the groomed out and see
if it can be made a little better.
THE FOLLOWING TRAILS ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
Brown Brook Trail with a large area that is washed out.
Mt Kineo Trail crossing over Brown Brook has been opened up and is not
passable.
Donkey Hill Cutoff with high water in the swamp area.
The following trails have not yet opened.
Annie's Loop
Eagle Cliff
If you have any questions please send me an email,
drewnutting@hotmail.com.
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Here is a trail report for 1/21/10
Trail are now in good to very good condition on the Bruhawachet
Sno-Trackers trail system. With close to a foot of snow during the last
week and lots of grooming trails are now in the best condition of the
season. All trails in our system are open with the exception of Annie's
Loop and Eagle Cliff which both should open soon provided the snow cover
in sufficient.
Caution should still be used as some trails still have an exposed water
bar or two. Most notably the North Trail and the South Trail have still
had a few water bars running on them.
If anyone should have any questions, they can contact me at
drewnutting@hotmail.com.
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master
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Here is a trail report for 1/10/10
The following trails are now open and in the following conditions:
Condo Trail in good condition
Wheaton Trail in fair to good condition
South Trail in good condition
Stinson Mtn in good condition
Watts Trail in good condition
Mead Swamp in very good condition
Camp Seven in good condition
Quick Lunch in fair to good condition
North Trail in fair condition
Happy T in good condition
Mt Kineo in good to fair condition (very rocky as you get to Brown
Brook)
Brown Brook in good to very good condition
Three Ponds Trail in good condition
Trail to Warren in good condition
Not open yet:
Donkey Hill Cutoff
Eagle Cliff
Annie's Loop
If you have any questions you can email me
drewnutting@hotmail.com
Bear in mind that snow conditions are still light, so use caution as
rocks, stumps, open water bars, and various other obstacles are still
present on all trails. Ride with caution and go slow.
Special thanks to Arthur Swanson who donated a chain saw to the club for
use in trail maintenance.
Also thanks to Jeff, Bill, Chris, Dan, Jason, and George for their hard
work in getting the Three Ponds trail to Warren open this week-end.
Thanks, Drew/Trail Master
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Here is a trail report for 1/4/10
The following trails are now open. Conditions vary and are in early
season form so rocks, stumps and water bars are still visible in some
trail areas.
South Trail is open and groomed and in fair condition
Stinson Mt is open and groomed and in fair condition
Watts Trail is open and groomed and in fair condition
Mead Swamp Trail is open and groomed and in good condition
Camp Seven Trail is open and groomed and in good condition
Quick Lunch Trail is open and groomed and in good to fair condition
North Trail is open and groomed in fair condition with several open
water bars
Mt Kineo is open and groomed and in fair condition
Brown Brook is open and groomed and in good condition
Three Ponds in open to the shelter and not groomed
Annie's Loop is open to the turn around and is not groomed
Happy T is open and groomed and in fair condition
Eagle Cliff not open
Three Ponds to Warren not open
Three Ponds to Brown Brook not open
Annie's Loop turn around to the Three Ponds Trail is not open
More trails should be opened this week-end with time and weather
permitting. Grooming will continue as weather permits.
If you need additional information, you can email me at
drewnutting@hotmail.com
Thanks, Drew Nutting/ Trail Master
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Here is a trail report for 12/20/09
Some trails are now open in the Bruhawachet Sno-Trackers trail system.
The lake is still not safe to ride on. Trail conditions vary from very
good to poor. Some poor conditions exist on trails the start out in
very good shape, so use extreme care as conditions may vary as you
travel. Exposed rocks, stumps and various other obstacles could be
encountered at any time.
Here is a list of what is opened and that has been groomed.
South Trail Fair
Stinson Mtn Open to the Watts trail turn off, fair
Watts Trail Fair to good
Mead Swamp Very good to good
Camp Seven Good to Fair
Quick Lunch Poor to good
North Trail Poor to good
Happy T Fair to Poor
The Stinson Lake road is being plowed at this time as logging operations
are under way north of the Ellsworth gate. Watch for logging truck as
they are running chains on icy roads and may not have full control under
load. Also increased vehicle traffic will occur as the road is plowed.
If you have any questions or observations, please email me at
drewnuttting@hotmail.com
Memberships are still available. Download your application off our
website and mail it in. We will turn it around in one day.
Thanks, Drew/ Trail Master
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