The Busy Lens : Snowmobile Trail Conditions Report 2-03-2012

February 3, 2012 Update

NHSA Easter Seals Ride-In this weekend February 3rd-5th.

The 2nd race in The Great North Woods Vintage Snowmobile Race Series sponsored by LaPerle’s IGA PLUS is being held as scheduled this Saturday, February 4, but it is being relocated from Northern Tire in Colebrook to Farr Road in Pittsburg, the location of this year’s first race.

Use caution in other areas of the state as there is water and ice. Recommended to Stay off Lakes and Ponds where ice depth is unknown.

Pittsburg- 2" new snow on a 6-8" base in higher elevations and 2-3" in lower. Grooming is ongoing, and conditions range from moderate to great. South of town and there could still be some problem areas and some areas are still closed and are posted as such. Please pay attention to all signage! There are still logging operations going on. Perry Stream Rd is closed to snowmobile traffic and stay on the side of Magalloway Rd; some shared roads and are posted 10 mph. Lakes are still considered to be unsafe! For more details go towww.pittsburgridgerunners.org. Vintage Race this Saturday Feb 4th at 10am on Trail 142.

Colebrook- All trails are groomed, range from poor to fair in lower elevations, fair to good in higher elevations, watch for ice, water bars, etc. Please ride with caution. Vintage Race this Saturday February 4th has been moved to Pittsburg.

Stratford- 2" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Stratford Bog area riding is moderate. Potato Hill trail is closed due to logging. Use caution logging at jct of Corr 3 and 7. Watch for water bars.

Groveton/Nash Stream- 4" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. 5 South Temporarily Closed. Caution some icy conditions.

Diamond Pond/Coleman State Park- 5" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Several logging operations going on. Lake ice is marginal. Bathrooms at Coleman State Park are open. Warming hut open Saturday and Sunday. Gas pumps open 24/7. For more details go to www.swiftdiamondriders.com

Errol- 2" new snow on a 1-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Use Caution watch for ice.

Cambridge- 2" new snow on a 2-4" base trails are groomed and riding is good.

Milan- 2" new snow on a 2-43" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.

Berlin- 4" new snow on a 3-7" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Top of Mt. Forrest is marginal For more details, go to www.whitemtridgerunners.com

Berlin/Success- 2-3" new snow on a 3-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.

Gorham- 2-4" new snow on a 3-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Icy spots. NHSA Easter Seals Ride-In this weekend February 3rd-5th. Expect heavy trail traffic Corridor 19 and 12

Jefferson- 50% open 2-3" new snow on a 2-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Caution- Watch for water bars and logging operations.

Franconia Notch- 1-3" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Corr 11 North of Notch is not groomed and riding is marginal.

Campton/Thornton- 2" new snow on a 3-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Corr 11 Rail line not groomed use caution.

Bear Notch- 4-8" base. Trails are groomed. Riding is good to great. RR Tracks have been groomed and loop is open. Use caution and watch for mushers and skiers.

Conway/ Chatham- 2-4" Base Trails from E Conway north are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Watch for frozen water bars. Logging behind Town and Country in E. Conway. Corridor 19 through Maine is groomed

Ossipee- 2-4" base. Trails are groomed towards Sandwich Notch and riding is marginal to moderate. RR Tracks are exposed. From White Lake to Mt Shaw on Corr 15 is groomed.

Wakefield- Trails are not groomed and riding is marginal. Use caution RR Tracks not covered.

Pisgah State Park- Riding Not available

Pillsbury State Park- Riding Not available

Sullivan- Riding Not available

Rail Lines:

Northern: No riding at this time.
Ashuelot: No riding at this time
Fort Hill: No riding at this time
Sugar River: No riding at this time
Concord to Lincoln: No riding at this time