This Page is Dedicated to All of You SNOWMOBILE LOVERS

Deerwood Cottage is located in the middle of some of Michigan's finest Snowmobile Trails!

I've compiled some excellent Snowmobile Information for you, as well as some interesting Links, Pictures, webcams, etc. I hope you enjoy this page, so sit back, relax and click away!

Click Here for Trail Conditions

HOW DEEP is the SNOW?

To Find Out Click Here for an Interactive Map of Area Snowfall Amounts by the NOHRSC

Snow Cover Depths

Yellow=reported 7am Today White=Reported 7am Yesterday
Pink=older data

Nexrad Mixed Composite Radar Map

AREA WEB CAMS

This IRONS, MI webcam measurement is in feet NOT inches.

WELCOME TO IRONS, MI!

WELCOME TO CADILLAC, MI !
This image courtesy of Lost Pines Lodge

WELCOME TO ELLENS CORNERS MI!
(1 mile east of Mesick)

WELCOME TO TUSTIN, MICHIGAN!
Images are updated
7AM-6PM EST each day.

North	Southeast

WELCOME TO BIG STAR LAKE!
This image courtesy of Big Star Lake.com

Click on the image to see the full size

Free Printable Trail Maps

Who Needs to Take a Snowmobile Safety Course?

Did you know. . .

. . . that Michigan is known by snowmobilers nationwide for its unique combination of abundant and dependable snow, exciting terrain, and extensive trail network. Over 5,800 miles of snowmobile trails are located throughout the state in six State Forests, three National Forests, and many acres of privately owned lands.

Michigan is one of only three states that offer a large system of interconnected snowmobile trails. Snowmobile safety training is available through the Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division. More than 100 grooming tractors are used by 17 DNR, Forest Management Division offices and by 61 grants program sponsors to groom the 5,800 + mile trail system.

. . . the average age of a snowmobile owner is 41 years old.
. . . the average annual household income for snowmobilers is $70,000.
. . . the average snowmobiler rides their snowmobile 990 miles per year.
. . . the average snowmobiler spends $4,000 each year on snowmobile-related recreation, tourism and products.
. . . 75% of snowmobile owners are married. The average snowmobile family has 0.8 children living in the home with them.

AND

Did you Know . . .

. . . that you're invited to ride the awesome Yamaha 4-Stroke Snowmobiles at any of the demo ride events listed below? Date/Time	Event/Location
January 12 - 14, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	WPSA Canterbury SnoX Race & Demos Brainerd International Raceway Hwy 210 & Hwy 371 Brainerd, MN
January 13, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Highlands Yamaha YamaFest The Great Northern Mercer, WI 708-246-4003
January 13 - 14, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Action Motorsports YamaFest Marble Mtn. Snow Park Mt. Saint Helen, WA 503-669-2000
January 13 - 14, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Big Moose YamaFest Route 28 Eagle Bay, NY 315-357-2998
January 18 - 21, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Wheel-A-Way YamaFest Cedar Pines 1132 Comins Rd (Osceola) Redfield, NY 315-592-5311
January 19 - 21, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Eagle River Derby Hwy. 45 Eagle River, WI
January 20 - 21, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Davis Service Cntr/Grand Valley YamaFest Grand Mesa-lands End Rd Parking Area G-Junction, CO 970-263-4600
January 26 - 28, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	93X Snojob Izaty's Resort Onamia, MN
January 27 - 28, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Hi Point Motorsports/Silverthorne Powersports YamaFest Vail Pass Summit Frisco, CO 970-513-1119 or 970-513-1319
January 27 - 28, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Wausau 525 Sunnyvale Park Wausau, WI 612-817-6647
February 3 - 4, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Mountain Tech Yamaha/Sun Sports Unlimited Yamafest Taylor Park Resorvoir Crested Butte, CO 970-641-0883
February 3 - 4, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Village Rentals YamaFest NYS Route 8N Speculator, NY 518-548-7368
February 9, 2007 10 :00 AM - 4:00 PM	Multiple Dealer YamaFest Daniel's Summit Lodge Heber City, UT 801-540-3454
February 9 - 10, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Cruiserfest/Minocqua Yamaha YamaFest Lake Minocqua - Hwy. 51 S. Minocqua, WI 715-356-3272
February 9 - 11, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Waldoch Sports YamaFest 13824 Lake Dr. NE Forest Lake, MN 651-464-5776
February 10 - 11, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	WPSA - Eastern National Turning Stone Resort & Casino 5218 Patrick Rd. Verona, NY 800-771-7711
February 16, 2007 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Multiple Dealer YamaFest Monte Christo Trailhead Clearfield, UT 801-540-3454
February 16 - 17, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Donahue Super Sports YamaFest 6821 Hwy. 54 East Wisconsin Rapids, WI 715-424-1762
February 16 - 18, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	WSA Pro Ice Park X * Hill City, MN 218-326-9355 * YamaFest Free - Admission Entry Fee may be required.
February 16 - 19, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Edinburgh Marine YamaFest Great Sagandaga Lake 140 N. Shore Rd. Edinburgh, NY 518-863-8398
February 24 - 25, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	WPSA - Eagle River SnoX National Eagle River Derby Track Eagle River, WI (715) 479-4424
February 24 - 25, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Robert's Sports Center of Malone YamaFest Trailside Bar & Restaurant Cty. Rt. 27 Mtn. View Owlshead, NY 518-483-5400
March 2 - 3, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Sno Deo Coleman State Park Hwy. 26 & Hwy 3 (Daniel Webster Hwy) Colebrook, NH
March 4, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Alpine Yamaha YamaFest Herd of the Shields Livingston, MT 406-222-1012
March 5, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Ray C's Cycle & Sport YamaFest Bay Mills Casino & Resort Brimly, MI 810-664-9800
March 9 - 11, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	TJ's Sports YamaFest Greys River Trailhead Alpine, WY 307-654-7815
March 10 - 11, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Brothers Motorsports YamaFest Ski Gull Ski Area* Brainerd, MN 218-829-7985 * YamaFest Free - Admission Entry Fee may be required
March 16 - 18, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Yellowstone YamaFest Lion Head Resort W. Yellowstone, MT 801-540-3454
March 16 - 18, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	WPSA SnoX - Neilsen Enterprises Grand Finale Grand Geneva Resort & Spa* 7036 Grand Geneva Way at Highways 50 East and 12 Lake Geneva, WI 888- 392-8000 * YamaFest Free - Admission Entry Fee may be required
March 17 - 18, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Snow-Fest North Street Recreation Center Old Forge, NY 315-369-8033
March 17 - 18, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	WSA SnoX - Ray's Sport & Cycle YamaFest ParkX 400 Quadna Road Hill City, MN 218-326-9355
March 23 - 25, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	RJ's Sport & Cycle YamaFest Duluth Storage Center Duluth, MN 218-729-5150
March 24 - 25, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Johnson Sales YamaFest Cascade Mountain Portage, WI 608-635-7381
March 30 - April 1, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Multi-Dealer YamaFest Rabbit Ears Pass Steamboat Springs, CO
March 31 - April 1, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	WSA Snocross - Five Seasons YamaFest* Giant Ridge Golf & Ski Resort 6325 Wynne Creek Drive Biwabik, MN 800-688-7669 * YamaFest Free - Admission Entry Fee may be required
April 13 - 15, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Bend YamaFest Location TBA Bend, OR 530-917-5843
April 22, 2007 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Hi-Tech Motor Sports YamaFest Daisy Pass Cooke City, MT 406-652-0090

Snowmobilers Please... Live to Enjoy Michigan's Winter Wonderland
Slow Down - speed is a contributing factor in nearly all fatal accidents.
Don't Drink - alcohol impairs judgment and slows reaction time. Make it 'none' for the trail.

Snowmobile Registration

For the .pdf version of this guide, click here.

Snowmobile Trail Permit:
In addition to registration of a snowmobile in Michigan or from another state or province, a person who desires to operate a snowmobile in this state needs to purchase a snowmobile trail permit sticker. The snowmobile trail permit sticker is valid for 1 year which begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the following year.

Snowmobile trail permits are available at the following:
On-Line at the DNR E-License Web site - Your sticker will be mailed to you within 7-10 days.

Michigan Snowmobile Association

Michigan Sunrise Side agents located throughout eastern Michigan.

DNR Operations Service Centers

MICHIGAN TRAIL PERMITS Click Here