Winona Forest 2009 Thread

[emtp579 (Dan)]

I am anxious to head up there and check out this report:

07:00 AM Monday December 8th 2008

Current temperature minus 10 degrees, clear sky. New snow at least a foot in the past twenty four hours.

Trail preparation and grooming operations started yesterday. Snow depth around the forest currently ranging from three to in places over four feet.[/b][/u] The process of opening and grooming of the trails is going to take sometime, and weather to co operate. Please be patient.

We will be using snowmobiles on ALL trails to begin packing in the trails, and to identify any water hazards. EVERYONE is being asked to take a moment, and pull any down branchs off the trails, as you are out and about. Once the trails are packed we will be going in with a roller, and begin building up the base.

Our big groomer (Tucker) began working on the main trails. It is a long slow process with the deep snow, and will take at least the better part of a week to get to all the main trails.

Groomed last night, with at least one pass were:
Wart Road
Hessel to Tail Trail
Tail Trail
Bargey from CCC Camp to Hawley
Hawley

Snowmobile packed were
Franks Fancey from Hessel to Bargey
Dog Leg
Dog Leg Extension

A attempt was made to begin rolling of some of the woodland trail, but still alot of water out there. With this cold, things should begin to turn around.

All users of the Forest are reminded to take along a friend when you are out and about. It is not only safer, it is more fun.

Please support our efforts and join Winona Forest Recreation Association.

David Claridge,
Trail Steward, Winona Forest

[medic944]

You going up Saturday? Saturday is no good for me, I may try and get coverage so I can go up Sunday. Depends on the rain hopefully we will get some of the cold and snow that is heading this way.....

[emtp579 (Dan)]

I definitely want to try to go up over the weekend. I was shooting for Saturday, but will pay more attention to weather.

The latest forecast shows 1-3 inches of snow now with more downstate.

The key thing is to get the temps down.

[80srx]

Awesome the conditions sound great!!! I'm not all that aware of the area up there, where are places the park for the day and unload? Any info would be greatly appreciated!!! THINK SNOW!!!

[emtp579 (Dan)]

I usually drop at the Town of Boyleston building, tons of parking. Can be a scary road tho. Got stuck in the lot last year late in the season.

From Winona you connect to Little John road and some of the best trails up there. Can get anywhere from there. Many feel winona trails are some of the best.

[medic944]

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[nhuskys]

I can't go this weekend, but maybe during the week I'll make it up. I'm not sure of the road I park on. I'ts a short ways off a County road. It my favorite place to ride during the week. Even if there is a lot of trucks in the lot, most people make a bee line for the rest of the Hill. Cool to see dog sleds!