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:
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Trail 8 (Soo to Raco): Excellent
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City Trails (49, 449, 497, I-500): Good – Increased traffic due to race week.
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Trail 49 (Soo to Kinross): Good – No water holes; possible drifting in open areas.
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Trail 49 south of M-80 & 494 Loop: Excellent
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Trail 472 → 480 → Raco Gate: Good – Use caution near the new bridge on 480 due to exposed stone.
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Trail 480 (Spile Dam turnaround to Raco Powerline/Trail 8): Good
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Raco Powerline: Good
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Trail 889 (Mission Hill Loop): Excellent

