How’s it goin Randy,I used to do alot of sledding, got my 1st sled on my 6th birthday, a polaris 250. Back in 68. Did alot of sledding from a friend’s cabin on lake 27 west of town a bit. Got tired of chasing bars on the trail with the friend’s I used to ride with.Ride a hog now. Can you tell me, does that trail cam work during the summer for dirt bikes n things or just during the winter
Absolutely not, in one weekend trail 7 would be destroyed with not anyone taking responsibility to repair it. The idea of this trail is for bicycle and hiking traffic. A place where people can go to enjoy themselves without having to worry about being run off the trail by some of the inconsiderate people who feel they are entitled to go anywhere and do anything they want. This is a one of a kind trail and should be respected.
4X4s on the trails? No Way. Its difficult enough for the groomers to maintain a snow/ice surface, can you imagine what it would take to keep a gravel surface in even marginal condition? 4X4s *might* work … IF you throttled them down to maybe 2 HP and 10 MPH — Then Immediate seizure of any machine found to be more powerful or capable of greater speeds.
There is a substantial percentage of the ORV user group that have no idea how to respect the trails. The way they tear up what they are already allowed to operate on would most likely be the reason Trail 7 in this area would never be opened up to ORV’s. The majority of ORV trail users are great and respectful people. Unfortunately, the minority [which is a substantial percentage] has already begun to ruin it for the rest of us.
No way! Snowmobile season is already short as it is and side by sides will demolish the trails. I have four wheelers and we stick to the ORV trails when in season. There are more than enough trails for ORVs to use.
Looks like the party is over, at least on the trail system. Off trail will probably be OK for a short time. Winter is just different now. One or two mild years here and there are one thing. But this has been going on for quite a few years now. It sucks. Also feel bad for the business sector that depends on snowmobilers for a good chunk of their income…..
What source said 190″?? Anyway, I remember in 2003 Gaylord got over 60″ in January alone. In March of 2003 my wife and I attended a Sno-Cross and it was below zero. So cold we couldn’t stay for the entire race!!
Even if the 190″ is accurate, you have more melting between accumulation. How warm is it today? In April 2003 my son and I rode in Grayling with no problems. There’s 2 reasons people aren’t investing in new sleds:
#1-Too expensive
#2-Inconsistent snowpack. As for Gore, his opinion should be written on Charmin toilet paper….
MI National Weather Service office has recorded a record-breaking 185.9 inches of snow this season, surpassing the previous record of 185.6 inches set in 2006-07.
In Shelby Twp. Mi we had 8″ of snow on April 19th , and followed by temps in the high teens for almost a week.
All I’m saying is that the Weateher , in this world , is 100% CYCLICAL !!
I agree it is cyclical. We have been in a warmer cycle for several winters now. Eventually we’ll be back in a colder cycle. Always happens. We get just so much warm weather, then just so much cold weather.
So this year with Gaylord getting record snowfall was a mild winter this is one of the coldest winters we’ve had in 25 years and it will get colder and colder every year for the next 10 years or so and then go back to starting to be mild again it’s only been going on since the dawn of time all the global warming people are fools
So this year with Gaylord getting record snowfall was a mild winter this is one of the coldest winters we’ve had in 25 years and it will get colder and colder every year for the next 10 years or so and then go back to starting to be mild again it’s only been going on since the dawn of time all the global warming people are fools
As of March 14, 2025, the Gaylord, MI National Weather Service office has recorded a record-breaking 185.9 inches of snow this season, surpassing the previous record of 185.6 inches set in 2006-07.
In Shelby Twp. Mi we had 8″ of snow on April 19th , and followed by temps in the high teens for almost a week.
All I’m saying is that the Weateher , in this world , is 100% CYCLICAL !!
I am truly amazed at the number of people that stop and park in the middle of the trail. What is wrong with you, it’s unsafe and it’s against trail policy. These people are just stupid. 3/2/25 at 8:54 – 8:55 am.
Learn the rules or don’t ride, this is how people get hurt.
Woody, Parking in the trail .. seriously, no big deal when compared to other behaviors that require Common Sense and/or Courtesy .. Like actually obeying equipment requirements – Including MUFFLERS, Parking your road vehicle like totally inconsiderate dweebs at the trail-heads, littering, etc. Suggestion for those hauling machines on trailers – If you cannot back up and have the trailer go where it needs to go, practice, practice, practice in an empty parking lot somewhere, before you head to the trail and leave your vehicle in the middle of the trail=head parking lot, or blocking other vehicles. Any trashcans at the trail-heads are NOT for your household garbage….Just because the dolt before you filled the trash cans, doesn’t give you a permit to pile your garbage on the ground .. or in the woods. YMMV.
Seriously, Randy thinks it’s no big deal to park in the middle of the trail??? WOW. Hope he isn’t seriously hurt when someone ass packs him. Common (not so much common today?) sense tells you that it is safer for everyone to pull off to the side. Wonder how many guys have a flat tire on the road, and park in the middle of the road while calling fir help or changing it. Not too smart……
Milo, I know what common sense is. Unfortunately, its not a requirement to get an operators license, a job, raise a child, etc etc. As far as parking on the trail .. Yes, it will put you in danger – from the person behind you that is not paying attention to what they are doing. You ALWAYS have to look out for the other guy.
Spike
It happened on 12/12/24. The video title is TRAIL 7 SUPERSTARS GAYLORD MICHIGAN!
1,310 thoughts on “Trail 7, North of Gaylord”
appears that the ice storm may have killed the power to the cam system. I live NE of Gaylord – power company current has over 5000 without power.
7:20PM …. Presque Isle Electric & Gas currently has over 12,000 without power! https://pieg.com/outage-center/
How’s it goin Randy,I used to do alot of sledding, got my 1st sled on my 6th birthday, a polaris 250. Back in 68. Did alot of sledding from a friend’s cabin on lake 27 west of town a bit. Got tired of chasing bars on the trail with the friend’s I used to ride with.Ride a hog now. Can you tell me, does that trail cam work during the summer for dirt bikes n things or just during the winter
It would be great to use the trails yearly with the use of side by sides. Anyone agree or disagree?
Absolutely not, in one weekend trail 7 would be destroyed with not anyone taking responsibility to repair it. The idea of this trail is for bicycle and hiking traffic. A place where people can go to enjoy themselves without having to worry about being run off the trail by some of the inconsiderate people who feel they are entitled to go anywhere and do anything they want. This is a one of a kind trail and should be respected.
sxs would have them destroyed in 1 weekend.
4X4s on the trails? No Way. Its difficult enough for the groomers to maintain a snow/ice surface, can you imagine what it would take to keep a gravel surface in even marginal condition? 4X4s *might* work … IF you throttled them down to maybe 2 HP and 10 MPH — Then Immediate seizure of any machine found to be more powerful or capable of greater speeds.
There is a substantial percentage of the ORV user group that have no idea how to respect the trails. The way they tear up what they are already allowed to operate on would most likely be the reason Trail 7 in this area would never be opened up to ORV’s. The majority of ORV trail users are great and respectful people. Unfortunately, the minority [which is a substantial percentage] has already begun to ruin it for the rest of us.
Trails look Fantastic , I’m headed up
No way !
I agree
No way! Snowmobile season is already short as it is and side by sides will demolish the trails. I have four wheelers and we stick to the ORV trails when in season. There are more than enough trails for ORVs to use.
Looks like the party is over, at least on the trail system. Off trail will probably be OK for a short time. Winter is just different now. One or two mild years here and there are one thing. But this has been going on for quite a few years now. It sucks. Also feel bad for the business sector that depends on snowmobilers for a good chunk of their income…..
Hi Milo.
2024/2025 was one of the coldest and Definitely #1 ever in the Gaylord area with over 190″ of Snow !!
But I agree , Global Climate Change will end the world by September 2025 , GUARATEED !!
just ask Greta , Gore and AOC ,
What source said 190″?? Anyway, I remember in 2003 Gaylord got over 60″ in January alone. In March of 2003 my wife and I attended a Sno-Cross and it was below zero. So cold we couldn’t stay for the entire race!!
Even if the 190″ is accurate, you have more melting between accumulation. How warm is it today? In April 2003 my son and I rode in Grayling with no problems. There’s 2 reasons people aren’t investing in new sleds:
#1-Too expensive
#2-Inconsistent snowpack. As for Gore, his opinion should be written on Charmin toilet paper….
MI National Weather Service office has recorded a record-breaking 185.9 inches of snow this season, surpassing the previous record of 185.6 inches set in 2006-07.
In Shelby Twp. Mi we had 8″ of snow on April 19th , and followed by temps in the high teens for almost a week.
All I’m saying is that the Weateher , in this world , is 100% CYCLICAL !!
I agree it is cyclical. We have been in a warmer cycle for several winters now. Eventually we’ll be back in a colder cycle. Always happens. We get just so much warm weather, then just so much cold weather.
So this year with Gaylord getting record snowfall was a mild winter this is one of the coldest winters we’ve had in 25 years and it will get colder and colder every year for the next 10 years or so and then go back to starting to be mild again it’s only been going on since the dawn of time all the global warming people are fools
So this year with Gaylord getting record snowfall was a mild winter this is one of the coldest winters we’ve had in 25 years and it will get colder and colder every year for the next 10 years or so and then go back to starting to be mild again it’s only been going on since the dawn of time all the global warming people are fools
Trails will be gone after today
Park on the trails? happens way to often. Is it sled heads or another kind of verb………..head?
Come on, Man. its 2025 not 1980 anymore.
james v
As of March 14, 2025, the Gaylord, MI National Weather Service office has recorded a record-breaking 185.9 inches of snow this season, surpassing the previous record of 185.6 inches set in 2006-07.
In Shelby Twp. Mi we had 8″ of snow on April 19th , and followed by temps in the high teens for almost a week.
All I’m saying is that the Weateher , in this world , is 100% CYCLICAL !!
I am truly amazed at the number of people that stop and park in the middle of the trail. What is wrong with you, it’s unsafe and it’s against trail policy. These people are just stupid. 3/2/25 at 8:54 – 8:55 am.
Learn the rules or don’t ride, this is how people get hurt.
Woody, Parking in the trail .. seriously, no big deal when compared to other behaviors that require Common Sense and/or Courtesy .. Like actually obeying equipment requirements – Including MUFFLERS, Parking your road vehicle like totally inconsiderate dweebs at the trail-heads, littering, etc. Suggestion for those hauling machines on trailers – If you cannot back up and have the trailer go where it needs to go, practice, practice, practice in an empty parking lot somewhere, before you head to the trail and leave your vehicle in the middle of the trail=head parking lot, or blocking other vehicles. Any trashcans at the trail-heads are NOT for your household garbage….Just because the dolt before you filled the trash cans, doesn’t give you a permit to pile your garbage on the ground .. or in the woods. YMMV.
There’s a video from this year of a guy riding up the trail, he slows down to wave at the camera.
His buddy, or the snowmobile following totally ass packs him.
I guess we know who parked in the trail!
LMAO!!! That or someone peed in his Wheaties this morning
Seriously, Randy thinks it’s no big deal to park in the middle of the trail??? WOW. Hope he isn’t seriously hurt when someone ass packs him. Common (not so much common today?) sense tells you that it is safer for everyone to pull off to the side. Wonder how many guys have a flat tire on the road, and park in the middle of the road while calling fir help or changing it. Not too smart……
Milo, I know what common sense is. Unfortunately, its not a requirement to get an operators license, a job, raise a child, etc etc. As far as parking on the trail .. Yes, it will put you in danger – from the person behind you that is not paying attention to what they are doing. You ALWAYS have to look out for the other guy.
It happened on 12/12/24. The video title is TRAIL 7 SUPERSTARS GAYLORD MICHIGAN!
Thanks for update gonna pass this time. What hell is idiot on camera at 21.17 showing his worm for wtf…go get a life loser