Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Cross Country Ski Report – 12/28
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail and Palmer Woods
December 28, 2022
All areas of the Heritage Trail (except just north of Empire) have been groomed.
Palmer Woods – Price Valley Trail and Darwin Loop have been groomed.
Warm weather will cause melting and slushy, icy conditions.
Down Tree Near Empire – There is a massive tree down across the trail completely blocking the trail about 0.5 miles north of the Bar Lake Trailhead parking lot. I’m not sure when this will be removed. Groomers had to turn around there, so the trail is not groomed between Empire and the down tree.
Dune Climb Sledding:
Sand is now mixing with the snow at the Dune Climb. Warm temperatures will melt what snow is left, and we’ll be back to sand!
Backcountry ski and hiking trails (Old Indian, Platte Plains, Windy Moraine, Bay View, Good Harbor, Alligator Hill)
Fresh snow everywhere – warm weather and hikers will make these trails slippery. Wear micro-spikes or Yak Tracks for traction
Popular Hiking Trails (Empire Bluffs, Pyramid Point):
Packed snow and icy conditions will prevail during the warm-up. Micro-spikes or Yak Tracks are recommended if you are going to hike these trails.
Be ready to get out on the Lakeshore Trails whenever the snow flies and get the most up-to-date information about the winter trails and activities around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on our ‘Winter Trails Report’ page.
https://friendsofsleepingbear.org/sleeping-bear-heritage-trail/winter-trail-report/
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail On Facebook
Below are the latest postings from the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Page On Facebook.
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail On Facebook
Below are the latest postings from the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Page On Facebook.
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FROM Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes >> A massive THANK YOU to our Volunteer Trail Grooming Team! ❄️⛷
It’s been an incredible winter on the Heritage Trail, with months of unparalleled cross-country skiing. This season would not have been possible without our dedicated volunteers who fought the cold, wind, and drifting snow to lay down tracks for us all. Not to mention the many downed trees they cleared!
Here’s a snapshot of the epic season they helped create:
❄️ Total Snowfall in Leelanau County: Over 10.5 FEET!
🧣 Highlights: A typical northern Michigan season defined by heavy snow events, significant drifting, and changing temperatures that required constant, expert management by our crew.
We are so grateful for your hard work and commitment to our community. You are the heart of the trail! Please show some love for our groomers in the comments. 👇 #sleepingbear #SkiMichigan
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Latest Snow Reports – Quick Links
- Valley Spur Trail System Cross Country Ski Report – 03/11
- Nub’s Nob Ski Area Snow Report – 03/11
- Boyne Mountain Snow Report – 03/11
- The Highlands Snow Report – 03/11
- Shanty Creek Snow Report – 03/11
- Caberfae Peaks Snow Report – 03/11
- Crystal Mountain Snow Report – 03/11
- Valley Spur Trail System Cross Country Ski Report – 03/10
- Nub’s Nob Ski Area Snow Report – 03/10
- Boyne Mountain Snow Report – 03/10
- The Highlands Snow Report – 03/10
- Shanty Creek Snow Report – 03/10
- Caberfae Peaks Snow Report – 03/10
- Crystal Mountain Snow Report – 03/10
- Swiss Valley Ski Area Snow Report – 03/09
- Bittersweet Ski Area Snow Report – 03/09
- Nub’s Nob Ski Area Snow Report – 03/09
- Boyne Mountain Snow Report – 03/09
- The Highlands Snow Report – 03/09
- Shanty Creek Snow Report – 03/09
- Caberfae Peaks Snow Report – 03/09
- Crystal Mountain Snow Report – 03/09
- XC Ski Headquarters Cross Country Ski Report – 03/08
- Nub’s Nob Ski Area Snow Report – 03/08
- Boyne Mountain Snow Report – 03/08
- The Highlands Snow Report – 03/08
- Shanty Creek Snow Report – 03/08
- Caberfae Peaks Snow Report – 03/08
- Marquette Mountain Snow Report – 03/08
- Pine Knob Ski Area Snow Report – 03/08
- Mt. Brighton Snow Report – 03/08
- Valley Spur Trail System Cross Country Ski Report – 03/08
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