Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club
- "Grooming Trail" since 1975 -
Trail Brushing Page
DNR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL BRUSHING SPECIFICATIONS:
"Trail sponsors are required to meet the following specifications in order for their work to be eligible for reimbursement:"
1. Maintain trails at a minimum groomed surface width of 8 feet, with a width of 12 feet to 16 feet desirable. We groom a minimum of 9'6" and wider when space allows.
2. Clear trails of all trees, brush, stumps and rocks within one foot of either side of the groomed surface.
We must maintain a 12 foot trail width...minimum....
Like the Pontiac ad says - Wider is Better - and safer too
The trail sponsor is responsible for removing all obstructions located within the above clearance specifications. No brush or debris shall protrude into the trail so that they may cause injury.
Trees, logs, foliage, branches, brush and other debris shall be pruned back flush to the main branch, trunk, or cut flush with ground level.
The idea here is no protruding limbs that could spear a rider.
Fallen trees and logs shall be removed to maintain specified trail width. All debris resulting from the clearing activity shall be removed from the trail and disposed of in a manner that will not cause harm.
The trail sponsor shall brush all trail intersections to maintain clear view of all signs.
3. Clear trail to a minimum height of 12 feet above the expected groomed trail snow depth.
Cut any trees that lean overhead or into the trail. They drop low when it snows.
WIDE TRAILS LIKE THE RAILROAD GRADE SHOULD BE BRUSHED WIDE ENOUGH TO ALLOW DOUBLE WIDTH GROOMING WHERE POSSIBLE.
Brushing update:
Trail brushing continues. Let us know how you are doing in your section.
DNR would like to re-inspect trails when we tell them trails are ready.
To find out what trail sections still need help call Dave Price at 838 9184
We need young riders to STEP UP and GET INVOLVED. Maybe just a little ??
DNR Trail Specifications are listed below.
PLEASE KEEP TRACK OF ALL TIME SPENT BRUSHING. WE NEED THAT INFORMATION.
HSSC Trail Brushing Team Leaders and trail sections:
Dean Dryer………..710 Warwick Road to Big Pine
Pat Springate………710 Big Pine to Wressel Road
Keith Newbury…….710 Wressel Road to Middle Village
Wayne Peterson…Middle Village > 71 & 710 loops & across State Rd to Maple Tree Corner
Evan Price…….........Maple Tree Corner North & East to Larks Lake 704/705/721
Dave Price…………. Big Pine to Serva Road on 71
Bill Engler ………….Serva Road 71 to Palmer Road
Mike Phillips………..Big Pine 71 to Pleasantview Road
Ryan McRae………Pleasantview Rd to Alanson Trail on 71 & 717 Brutus Rd to Tower Rd
Kevin Hollenbeck……..717 Tower Road to Robinson Road
Billy McNamara / County Wide……..711 > 71 > Alanson & Chadderdon to Brutus rd.
Dustin and Tim / Maple River Marine..........Brutus to Airport
David Tallon ………Robinson Road to Ely Road
Joe Kuchnicki ...... Brush Cut sections that include Briars, bushes, and saplings.
Mike Pressey / Crooked River Lodge ........Alanson to Brutus.
Mike Heynig...........Pellston to Ely Bridge rd.
Lewis' Market ...........Brutus railroad grade through town.
Signing teams:
John Tallon, Dave Price, Bill Johnson, Gordie McClive, Bob Parsons, Joe Kuchnicki
Please note these people are not responsible in any way for these trail sections. If you see a problem on the trail like a tree down, its OK for YOU to deal with it too. All trail systems are ridden and maintained by volunteers. With a volunteer based trail system its YOUR responsibility to help maintain trails even if your not a club member. Please let us know if there are problems on the trail but don't be afraid to fire up your chainsaw and lend a hand.Remember that brushing should be considered a year-round activity. Planning a weekend or 2 with your team is easier when you have all year to make it happen.
Anyone who helps out with brushing qualifies for free membership and is considered a member. Just let us know who you are and where you worked. Dues payment is optional for those who get out and help.
