Trail Conditions – Sno Valley Riders

Get the latest updates on snow, grooming, and rideability across Sno Valley Riders country. We'll keep this page updated as winter unfolds.

Watch out For Groomers!

The groomer always has the right of way.
Groomers are large, heavy machines that cannot move off the trail easily. If you encounter one, slow down, pull right, stop, and dim your lights.

Trail Conditions - Recent Groomer Reports

Piston Bulley groomer out on beautiful trail #174 in the middle of the Ottawa National Forest after a snow storm

Groomer Report - December 11, 2025 Snow Valley Riders Trail Conditions

Trail conditions are fair after storm damage cleanup. Trail 8, 174, and 3 south are open and groomed, while Trail 3 north toward Rockland remains under heavy clearing. Crews are working daily—here’s the latest update.

Dec 11, 2025

Sno Valley Riders Trail Update – Trails 8 & 174 Cleared

Trail 8 from Ewen to Sidnaw & north to 174 has been cleared, along with all of 174. Cleanup continues on Trail 3 toward Rockland—read more

Dec 7, 2025

Volunteers using chainsaws to help clear up the trail after a large winter storm.

Groomer Report - November 28, 2025 Snow Valley Riders Trail Conditions

Trails took a major hit from the November 26th, 2025 storm, leaving heavy tree damage and debris across the system. Cleanup will take several days, and trails remain closed despite adequate snow. Volunteers are appreciated as we work to reopen safely.

Dec 5, 2025

Ride Smart

Refresh on the basics:

Ride Right, Lead Right. Stay to the right side of the trail and set a good example for your group.
Please stay on marked trails — cutting corners or riding on unfrozen private land can cause long-term damage and lost permissions.
Please stop at all stop signs

Early season basics:

Ride with extra caution until the base forms and grooming is consistent.
Early-season riding often means thin snow, exposed rocks, wet areas, and hidden ruts.

This helps protect landowner relationships and keeps the trail system open for everyone.

Helpful Links

Plan your season:

👉View Trail Maps
👉See Groomer Tracker Info
👉Learn About Sno Valley Riders Trails

Support the Trails You Ride

Sno Valley Riders is a volunteer-run club that maintains, signs, and grooms trails in the Trout Creek area. Our volunteer groomer operators put in long nights, late shifts, and tough-weather work to keep the Sno Valley Riders system smooth. Our members also:

Work with landowners and agencies to keep routes open

Host events like our annual Trailside Hotdog Cookout as a thank-you to the riders who support our area

If you enjoy riding our trails, please consider:

Joining the club
Donating to help with fuel, maintenance, and equipment
Supporting local businesses who sponsor grooming and trail work

Together, we keep this little corner of the U.P. rideable for everyone.

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