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

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