906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
Hello Winter!
Conditions change quickly in our area so we've created this page to help you plan your trip - bookmark our page and check back often! Read about our Iron County Michigan snowmobile trail conditions and snow reports for downhill skiing, fat tire biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country ski trails - all the latest on new snow, trail conditions, and more.
Snowmobile Trail Report & Conditions - Iron County
Trail Conditions: Not Ridable
Snow Cover: 6 inches
Date of Report: 1/12/25
Area Report:
We will continue to update the trail report as conditions improve. Our clubs have several groomer operators ready to hit the trails and start the grooming process once given the “green light and white snow” to do so!!
News and Events:
January 17-19, 2025 - Michigan's "Free" Snowmobile Weekend - no registration/permit is needed to ride snowmobile trails for these two days. Get more details on Michigan's free snowmobile weekend.
January 18, 2025 - 7th Annual Winterfest - canceled due to weather conditions
February 15-16, 2025 - Michigan “Free” Ice Fishing Weekend - Conditions should be great for this event. Lots of ice building on the lakes over the past 4 – 5 days.
Lots of fun-packed events coming your way this winter season. “Stay Tuned” 🙂
Snowmobile Information:
Permits can be ordered online in advance… or picked up at Holiday & Krist Gas Stations throughout the county.
Trail Maps can be picked up at several local businesses, such as local motels & gas stations throughout Iron County.
See Michigan DNR Iron County MI snowmobile trail map (pdf)
Downhill Ski Report & Conditions - Ski Brule
Report: 1/12/25
- Ski Brule is 100% open except for Double Doodle
Snow Totals:
- Snowfall – Year To Date: 36″
- Snowfall Last 24hrs – 6″
- Snowbase: 36-48″
Snow Conditions Trail Report:
Beginner
Maple Syrup: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Homestead: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Bambi: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Bunny: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Gentle Ben: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Intermediate / More Difficult
Sunrise: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17 & Lower Sunrise 4:30-7:30 Friday/Saturday
Otterslide: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Log Jam: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Hot Cider: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
North Forty: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Spillway: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Difficult
Whitewater: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Big Bear: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Timberdoodle: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Most Difficult
Double Doodle: Making Snow
Rapids: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17 & 4:30-7:30 Friday/Saturday
Snowshoe: Open Thursday-Sunday, 1/20 & 2/17
Beginner Terrain More Difficult Difficult Most Difficult Terrain Trail
Check Ski Brule's snow conditions report before your trip to Ski Brule. The weather can change trail conditions quickly.
Area Fat Tire Bike, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Ski
Report: check back soon
Fat tire bike trails:
- Ride over 13 miles of groomed Fat Tire Bike Trails that loop around Scott Lake and are easily accessible from the Complex just across County Road 424. Plan your route, trails are free. Bring your own bike or rent one from Young's. Check out more on Fat Tire Bike Trails & Bike Rentals at Young's.
Cross-country ski & snowshoe trails:
- Explore over 9 miles of professionally groomed trails (both classic and skate-style skiing is available on the cross-country ski trails). Ski and snowshoe rentals for adults and complimentary ski and snowshoe rentals for kids. Check out more on Ski & Snowshoe Trails & Rentals at Young's.
Snowmobile trails:
- Located off trail 116 which connects to trails 16 and 2. Stop in to warm up, grab drinks, and enjoy a great meal at the FireBrick Bar & Grill!
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Chicaugon
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906-265-9244
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Ice Lake
906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Pioneer
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800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
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Ski Brule
Village
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906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
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Iron County Michigan Visitors Guide
Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.