Gogebic Range Trail Authority
Snowmobile Trail Highlights
- Snowmobile Trail Length – 100 Mile Snowmobile System from Wisconsin/Michigan boarder (Hurley, WI) all the way to Marenisco, MI.
- Year Established – Officially established in 1973, formed from the consolidation of two different clubs dating back to the 1960’s.
- Number of Acres – Our system runs through the 990,000 acre Ottawa National Forest, Gogebic County forest and over 50 private landowners covering 2/3rds of Gogebic County, MI. The furthest western county in all of Michigan.
- Number of Groomers – We utilize the best in Grooming equipment using a 2016 Tucker Deep Snow SnoCat, 2021 New Holland T7 and 2023 New Holland T7.
- Number of Staff – We are a 100% all volunteer un-paid labor force. Our board features 4 officers and 5 trustees who execute the business of the club.
- Parking and Trail Access Points – Red’s Carwash Lot, Wakefield MDOT Park and Ride, and in the City of Ironwood, there is a vacant lot on Ayer St at the intersection of Norfolk St & Ayer St.
- Trail Surface – Much of our currently mapped trail system is gravel rail trail.
- Detailed Map – MDNR Gogebic County Map – Maps are available by mail via Western Up Convention and Visitors Bureau or maps can be purchased at any of the following: Pit Stop Bar & Grill - Bessemer, MI, Trails-North Powersports - Bessemer, MI, Krist Oil - Bessemer, MI, Circle K in both Wakefield, MI and Ironwood, MI.
- Activities – Snowmobile trails can open 12/1-3/31 pending SAFE riding conditions.
- Number of Bridges – 15+, including the Ramsay Keystone Bridge.
- Number of Rest Areas – We are filled with over 25 different establishments, from restaurants, lodging, ATV/ORV rentals to sales/parts/repair businesses, almost all of whom sponsor the club.
- Number of Lookout Points – Trail 2 Morgan Mine Pipeline Lookout, Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior, Bald Mountain “SOUTH” lookout viewing Gogebic Range (Powderhorn, Copper Peak), Montreal River Gorge look out, Superior Falls Waterfall Complex as well as Gabbro Falls 50’ off snowmobile SL trail 2.
Purchase Trail Maps & Permits Locally
Trails-North Powersports
200 E Lead St
Bessemer, MI
Pit Stop Bar & Grill
202 S Sophie St
Bessemer, MI
Krist Food Mart
401 E Lead St
Bessemer, MI
Krist Food Mart
411 E US Hwy 2
Wakefield, MI
Circle K Convenience Stores
185 US Hwy 2
Wakefield, MI
Circle K Convenience Stores
805 E Cloverland Dr
Ironwood, MI
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