January 30, 2012

Snow Report

We have fresh snow!!! 10 inches of new snow has fallen in the past 4 days and currently there is over 20 inches of snow pack in the woods. The deepest snow is being reported north and west of Rockwood.

Snowmobile Trail Report

This snow was enough to get all of our neighboring clubs grooming too. We have a great solid base, but please watch your speed as the corners might be icey, even under this fresh snow. Route 66 north of Rockwood toward Pittston Farm and Jackman was groomed Friday, Saturday & Sunday this week. There is a 2 miles section of plowed road on Burn Down Alley, please give trucks the right of way. Rockwood's local connector trails could use a bit more snow and will be groomed Monday night. We are watching for an upcoming storm on Wednesday. This is a great time of year to explore some of those unplowed logging roads you always wondered where they went too and never stopped to see. So get out the DeLorme Atlas and plan your loop. If you have too turn around, so what. You might just find a fresh moose antler shed!

Ice Report

The ice on Moosehead has varied depths. The lake always freezes in coves first. Here in the narrows of Rockwood it measures 8-12 inches. Ice fishing is well underway and several shacks are starting to appear near Rockwood's Public Landing at Mt. Kineo. The trail has been marked from The Birches to Mt. Kineo State Park across the ice. Please check with locals before going on any body of water and when in doubt, stay on the marked trails. The surface is glare ice with patches of snow.

Reporting for Blue Ridge Riders

Amy Lane