March 17, 2010

RAIL REPORT:

Riding options out of Rockwood are quite limited at this time. You can still easily access Moosehead Lake from camp with little effort. However, the mouth of the Moose River is melting the ice on Moosehead quickly and the green pole trail across Moosehead could be removed at any time. With 50+ degree temps, conditions are changing daily. We are suggesting the you trailer out to Demo Rd to access ITS 88, Route 66 or ITS 87. All are reported still snow covered with good riding conditions. Most all of the Moosehead Trail is pass at your own risk with many bare spots now showing.

GROOMING REPORT

Rockwood Groomers are now parked for the season unless we get 6 inches or more of new snow.

ICE REPORT:

Moosehead Lake is still completely covered with heavy flat snow. The ice depth measures 15-18 inches in most all locations. There is some slushing underneath. The trail is marked from Mt. Kineo to Rockwood in the following direction. West to Rockwood's Public Landing at Kineo Docks, Green trail to Moosehead Motel near the mouth of the Moose River and along Rt 66 to The Birches Resort. Please stay on the marked trails. There are a few large pressure ridges that bisect the north end of Moosehead. Ice conditions vary greatly depending on the body of water and location. With all the recent mild temps, outlets and inlets have receeded with open water for nearly a mile! Please stay on the marked trails.

Amy Lane