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Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – February 4, 2026

Reporter:SaultSteMarie
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 28 inches
Date of Report: February 4, 2026
Area Report:

Grooming operations continue across the area. The Pisten Bully assigned to the Raco and Bay Mills areas is off today for scheduled maintenance. One additional grooming machine remains down; however, schedules have been adjusted to ensure full trail coverage.


News and Reports:
  • Trail 8 (Soo to Raco): Excellent

  • City Trails (49, 449, 497, I-500): Good – Increased traffic due to race week.

  • Trail 49 (Soo to Kinross): Good – No water holes; possible drifting in open areas.

  • Trail 49 south of M-80 & 494 Loop: Excellent

  • Trail 472 → 480 → Raco Gate: Good – Use caution near the new bridge on 480 due to exposed stone.

  • Trail 480 (Spile Dam turnaround to Raco Powerline/Trail 8): Good

  • Raco Powerline: Good

  • Trail 889 (Mission Hill Loop): Excellent