PETE’S
TRAIL
REPORT

Ride Responsibly!

by | Jan 16, 2025

Latest Trail Conditions

New Snow Last 24 hrs: 2-3″

Conditions: Fair – Good

Base: 1-3″

Hello! Cadillac Winter Promotions went out the beginning of this week to smooth out some areas, but will not be grooming regularly until we get a little more base established. Temps and forecast do look favorable for Winter weather! Reports are generally favorable from Coyote north to Thompsonville. I rode to Mesick Tuesday night and conditions were generally good!

We’re glad we’ve got some fresh snow for this upcoming holiday weekend. However, I’m more frustrated about hunters being on the snowmobile trails while grooming, but I understand this is not illegal. This just makes it harder to find volunteer groomers when they get rutted so fast, and it’s a safety hazard for snowmobilers as well. Hoping this will reduce, as regular grooming gets started. 

– THINK SNOW & RIDE RIGHT! … Pete

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Hi There!

We’re Pete and Julie Finch, owners of Coyote Crossing Resort.
Our family loves to hit the trails and explore all that northern Michigan has to offer!
We started Pete’s Trail Report to inform other outdoor enthusiasts of the snowmobile trail conditions in the Cadillac area, but we’ll also be sharing our insider perspective of living life at the 44th parallel in hopes to inspire others to take time to stop and smell the pine trees. We hope you enjoy!

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Previous Trail Reports:

Trails are Holding Up

Trails are Holding Up

Trail Conditions: Good; Base: 2-3"; New Snow Last 24 Hrs: 0 Trails are holding up fairly well. Warmer temps today and tomorrow are expected with highs in the mid-30's. Most all of the Cadillac system has been hit by a groomer, but probably won't be on regular groomer...

Some Groomers are Going Out!

Some Groomers are Going Out!

Trail Conditions: Fair-Good; Base: 2-3”; New Snow Last 24 Hrs: 6-9” We received 6-9” in the last 24 hours! It was a good, heavy system snow which will help the trails. Most trails should get groomed or panned in the next 24 hours. (Pic of Trail 6, west of Caberfae...

Winter is Coming Back!

Winter is Coming Back!

Trail Conditions: Fair; Base: 1-2";  New Snow Last 24 Hrs: 1-2" Winter is coming back, and trail base has held up surprisingly well! Our early season snows and panning have paid off, as most all trails are showing no dirt. 3-6" of snow is expected in the next 24...

Trails are Holding Up

Trails are Holding Up

Trail Conditions: Good; Base: 2-3"; New Snow Last 24 Hrs: 0 Trails are holding up fairly well. Warmer temps today and tomorrow are expected with highs in the mid-30's. Most all of the Cadillac system has been hit by a groomer, but probably won't be on regular groomer...

Some Groomers are Going Out!

Some Groomers are Going Out!

Trail Conditions: Fair-Good; Base: 2-3”; New Snow Last 24 Hrs: 6-9” We received 6-9” in the last 24 hours! It was a good, heavy system snow which will help the trails. Most trails should get groomed or panned in the next 24 hours. (Pic of Trail 6, west of Caberfae...

Winter is Coming Back!

Winter is Coming Back!

Trail Conditions: Fair; Base: 1-2";  New Snow Last 24 Hrs: 1-2" Winter is coming back, and trail base has held up surprisingly well! Our early season snows and panning have paid off, as most all trails are showing no dirt. 3-6" of snow is expected in the next 24...