Yooper Lodge in Toivola

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• Feb 27, 2008

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I have never been to Michigan and I am coming up there to Toivola at a place called Yooper Lodge the weekend of March 15th. Is this a good place to ride? How is the snow up? I like to get off trail and play around in powder. Are there places to do this up there and get stuck? Just looking to see what people think of the area. Thanks.

 

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• Mar 1, 2008

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Not sure on the lodge, but the area is great for snow, as it runs the spine of the Keweenaw range. If you could I would try to stay @ the Wildlife Cabins in South Range. Lori and Dave are great and do guided back country tours.

 

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Never stayed at the lodge but have seen it driving past. Looks ok from the road. Have stayed and rode in the area many times. The snow has been fantastic this year. Mid March can go either way depending on the weather. We boondock and ride the power lines and yes you can find enough snow to get stuck when conditions are good. Nice play area near BFH (big f...ing hill) near South Range. Ride the trail north toward South Range and watch to your left for a chain link fence (cemetary?). It is in between the Frieda loop. You will see trails going back toward it. Another nice area is the power line just northwest of the BP station in Twin Lakes. It goes approximately 5-10 miles and pops back out on the trail. The Parkview is a nice place to eat and hang out at night. Hope conditions are good for you.

 

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Normally back country around hear is real good. but last week was terrible for snow, it was like riding on pavement. You can go anywhere but if you are looking to get "stuck" tell me where you found a place

 

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My parents have a cabin in lanse michigan.UP and the snow is good. Call them up . (906) 524-6508 ask for jim. The riding is good in arvon last time i herd. Deeper than hell. But give them a call, he will tell you all my old riding spots no one rides. I dont ride in michigan any more. I live in wyoming.

 

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tapsboy68 said:

Normally back country around hear is real good. but last week was terrible for snow, it was like riding on pavement. You can go anywhere but if you are looking to get "stuck" tell me where you found a place

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The snow is there if you look for it. I was riding in Twin Lakes last weekend and found plenty of untouched powder and rode all day in these conditions. I'd say the best area for deep snow is up towards Mohawk.

 

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• Mar 12, 2008

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Ill be there too at Yooper lodge. Stop and say hi. Big black enclosed trailer and all Arctic cats.

 

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• Mar 31, 2008

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To bad you didn't make it delo!!That pic of keith stuck....It doesnt do justice!I think we where digging him out of there for a good 40min!! But thats half the fun.

tapsboy-I dont know what you ride or where you ride in the U.P. but there is tons of places to get stuck.

And the yooper cabin was a great place to stay at.

 

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