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Gaylord Snowmobile Trail Report Updated Daily

March 11th, 2010 at 8:54 AM

When the snow starts flying check this site daily for trail conditions as it is updated as reports come in.

Reports are that the trails are in “Poor” condition! Trails have very little snow but lots of ice, mud and dirt spots. No snow in the forecast and temps predicted in the mid to upper 40s all week. Unless we get a snow storm the season may be at its end! Always check the local weather forecast! Please keep checking back for updates!

Attention Riders:

When riding trail 4 to the west you will notice a re-route at C-38 & Tittabawassee Trail to the north. Please follow the signs and continue west on the north side of C-38 for approximately 2 ½ miles where the trail will turn right (north) on Manistee River road, a county seasonal road, north to existing trail at Duck Lake Road. Please be aware when traveling on C-38 the trail will be in the county right of way which is 40’ from the center of the road. This slight trail change has been signed.

Slight Change on Trail 4 to the West

Trail 4 West, Slight Trail Change Click here to Download

Snowfall so far for 2009-2010 is 62.2 inches. Snow fall for the Gaylord Area was 184.1 of snow for the 2008-2009 snow season. Snowfall for the Gaylord Area in a normal season is 148.2 inches.

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New Staging Area Added in 2008!
We have a new staging area located at Sand Lake and Mancelona Road.

REMEMBER: Use Caution Around Areas Of Water.

Ride Smart, Ride Right, Stay in Control.

A Quick Reference For Trail Mileage

Print out the quick reference quide for planning your snowmobile trip in and around the Gaylord area.

Gaylord Area Trail Mileage Guide Click here to Download

Gaylord to Mackinaw Trail

Nothing beats a great day on the trail.

Gaylord To Mackinaw City trail starts at Fairview Rd. in Gaylord and is offically referred to as the North Central State Trail.

Indian River to Cheboygan Trail
Closed midnight to 8:00 am
Speed Limit 35 mph - Regulations Strictly Enforced

Gaylord To Mackinaw Trail Map Click here to Download

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Rules & Regulations

Michigan's Snowmobile Laws and Regulations

Follow the link above to check out Snowmobile trail rules and regulations for Michigan. You can also find out where to obtain Trail Permits and Trail Safety information.

Please Stay Off The Tracks

Due to very serious safety issues we almost lost the Gaylord to Frederic trail. Make sure everyone stays off the railroad tracks and only crosses at road crossings. Enforcement is being requested and violators will be ticketed. Please stay on the designated trails.

Responding To Your Questions

Deward Area

In June 2003, the approximate 4700-acre Deward Tract located south west of Gaylord was closed to all motorized vehicles. Many have asked us how this affected snowmobiling in the Gaylord area. This closing DOES NOT affect our trail system. Our designated snowmobile trail system goes around the Deward area. Please do not hesitate to call our Information Center at 1-800-345-8621.

Michigan's Snowmobile Laws and Regulations

Follow the link above to check out Snowmobile trail rules and regulations for Michigan. You can also find out where to obtain Trail Permits and Trail Safety information.

Through Downtown Gaylord

City Sidewalks!

Visitors should be aware that even though we encourage snowmobilers to visit town, sidewalks are for pedestrians. The City of Gaylord Police have been giving tickets to snowmobiles on sidewalks. You can get to within one block of downtown using the trail, so please park your sled and walk the rest of the way.

Crossing Main St.!

Snowmobiles may not cross Main Street between the Railroad tracks to the West and Elm St. to the East. The snowmobile trail crosses Main St. at the railroad tracks.

Travel Within The City!

Snowmobiles may travel no faster than 10 M.P.H. on city side streets. No travel is allowed on M-32 (Main St.) or Old 27.

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