REMARKS ON STRATFORD NIGHTHAWKS TRAILS
Stratford Nighthawks, Stratford/Columbia: Open, No report at this time. Active logging on northern end of Corridor 3 and Corridor 7, Meridan Hill Trail. Use CAUTION – go slow – trucks & equipment on trail! Stratford Nighthawks Snowmobile trail leading to the Cree Notch Picnic area is closed for the season. Riders please take notice of the Ribbons that are at the intersection leading from the main Cree Notch trail and the trail leading to the top of the lookout. You can't get through so please stay on the trail that is open.
Website updated as of march 4, 2021
Stay OFF plowed roads unless posted open!
Great North Woods Region
Pittsburg Ridge Runners, Pittsburg: Open with good to great conditions. Lots of traffic.
Colebrook Ski-Bees, Colebrook/Stewartstown: Open, 3-4” new snow, groomed with moderate to good conditions. In-town conditions are marginal.
Swift Diamond Riders, Stewartstown (Coleman State Park/Diamond Pond): Open, 1-2” new snow, groomed with good to great conditions.
Umbagog Snowmobile Association, Errol/Cambridge/Millsfield: Open, 1” new snow, groomed with good to great conditions except for in-town which is marginal. Do NOT ride on town sidewalks AND stay to right on rideable roads!
Stratford Nighthawks, Stratford/Columbia: Open, No report at this time. Active logging on northern end of Corridor 3 and Corridor 7, Meridan Hill Trail. Use CAUTION – go slow – trucks & equipment on trail!
Groveton Trailblazers, Northumberland/Groveton/Stark: Open, 0” new snow, groomed with good conditions. Groveton Village is marginal to moderate conditions. Corridor 5A (rail bed) heading south from Groveton is open but has exposed rails – use CAUTION!
Milan All Weather Riders, Milan: Open, 0” new snow, groomed with good conditions.
Lancaster Snowdrifters, Lancaster: Open, 1.5” new snow, not groomed with marginal conditions. Corridor 5A is open but has exposed rails - use CAUTION! Spring conditions.
White Mountain Ridge Runners, Berlin/Success: Open, 0” new snow, groomed with moderate to good conditions.
Jericho Mountain State Park: Open, 0” new snow, groomed with moderate to good conditions.
Dalton Ridge Runners: Open, 1.5” new snow, groomed with moderate to good conditions. Some icy spots and spring conditions – use CAUTION!
**NOTE CLOSURE** Corr. 3 has a closure on Potato Hill. No thru way Corr. 3 South to Groveton. Corr. 3 South open to the Mag Trail. (1st left up hill after bridges) Potato Hill closed beyond this point.
Corr. 5N closes at Corr. 3N near Jonathan Pond. Use Corr. 7N to travel North to Stratford Bog and beyond.
Great North Woods Region
Stay OFF plowed roads unless posted open!
COVID-19 Guidance
All snowmobile operators shall agree to the following universal guidance:
remain home if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; and
keep a safe distance of at least 6 feet from other people visiting the park/campground at all times; and
wear a cloth face covering over mouth and nose to protect others when in locations where other consumers might be present (e.g. bathroom facilities)
Snowmobile Clubs must adhere to the Governor’s COVID-19 Guidance when operating on State owned or managed lands. Please read fully. They are encouraged to do the same on private land trails. Thank you for your cooperation.
www.nhstateparks.org/Activities/snowmobiling/trail-information.aspx
LINK TO NHSA AND CLUBS... www.nhsa.com/coos-county
This report’s rating system
Great - Trail has a really good base, groomed flat with solid snow that should hold up to traffic.
Very Good - Trail is flat with a good base, but there may be bare spots or ice here and there.
Fair - Trail is passable but may have partially filled waterbars, bare spots, ice or rough sections
Good - Trail is flat with a good base, there may be ice underneath, and while groomed snow could become a bit mushy.
Moderate - Trail has decent riding, but may have bare spots, ice, or rough sections.
Marginal - Trail is passable, but may have thin snow, open or partially filled water bars, bare spots, ice, or trees down.
Ungroomed - Could be any condition from Great to Marginal. The trail is not groomed but is open to traffic.
Spring Conditions - Could be any condition from Great to Marginal, but due to temps above freezing, the trail may not be able to be groomed and snow will be mush
Closed - You should not be on that trail at all.
REMARKS ON STRATFORD NIGHTHAWKS TRAILS
Stratford Nighthawks, Stratford/Columbia: Open, No report at this time. Active logging on northern end of Corridor 3 and Corridor 7, Meridan Hill Trail. Use CAUTION – go slow – trucks & equipment on trail! Stratford Nighthawks Snowmobile trail leading to the Cree Notch Picnic area is closed for the season. Riders please take notice of the Ribbons that are at the intersection leading from the main Cree Notch trail and the trail leading to the top of the lookout. You can't get through so please stay on the trail that is open.
Website updated as of march 4, 2021
Stay OFF plowed roads unless posted open!
Great North Woods Region
Pittsburg Ridge Runners, Pittsburg: Open with good to great conditions. Lots of traffic.
Colebrook Ski-Bees, Colebrook/Stewartstown: Open, 3-4” new snow, groomed with moderate to good conditions. In-town conditions are marginal.
Swift Diamond Riders, Stewartstown (Coleman State Park/Diamond Pond): Open, 1-2” new snow, groomed with good to great conditions.
Umbagog Snowmobile Association, Errol/Cambridge/Millsfield: Open, 1” new snow, groomed with good to great conditions except for in-town which is marginal. Do NOT ride on town sidewalks AND stay to right on rideable roads!
Stratford Nighthawks, Stratford/Columbia: Open, No report at this time. Active logging on northern end of Corridor 3 and Corridor 7, Meridan Hill Trail. Use CAUTION – go slow – trucks & equipment on trail!
Groveton Trailblazers, Northumberland/Groveton/Stark: Open, 0” new snow, groomed with good conditions. Groveton Village is marginal to moderate conditions. Corridor 5A (rail bed) heading south from Groveton is open but has exposed rails – use CAUTION!
Milan All Weather Riders, Milan: Open, 0” new snow, groomed with good conditions.
Lancaster Snowdrifters, Lancaster: Open, 1.5” new snow, not groomed with marginal conditions. Corridor 5A is open but has exposed rails - use CAUTION! Spring conditions.
White Mountain Ridge Runners, Berlin/Success: Open, 0” new snow, groomed with moderate to good conditions.
Jericho Mountain State Park: Open, 0” new snow, groomed with moderate to good conditions.
Dalton Ridge Runners: Open, 1.5” new snow, groomed with moderate to good conditions. Some icy spots and spring conditions – use CAUTION!
**NOTE CLOSURE** Corr. 3 has a closure on Potato Hill. No thru way Corr. 3 South to Groveton. Corr. 3 South open to the Mag Trail. (1st left up hill after bridges) Potato Hill closed beyond this point.
Corr. 5N closes at Corr. 3N near Jonathan Pond. Use Corr. 7N to travel North to Stratford Bog and beyond.
Great North Woods Region
Stay OFF plowed roads unless posted open!
COVID-19 Guidance
All snowmobile operators shall agree to the following universal guidance:
remain home if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; and
keep a safe distance of at least 6 feet from other people visiting the park/campground at all times; and
wear a cloth face covering over mouth and nose to protect others when in locations where other consumers might be present (e.g. bathroom facilities)
Snowmobile Clubs must adhere to the Governor’s COVID-19 Guidance when operating on State owned or managed lands. Please read fully. They are encouraged to do the same on private land trails. Thank you for your cooperation.
www.nhstateparks.org/Activities/snowmobiling/trail-information.aspx
LINK TO NHSA AND CLUBS... www.nhsa.com/coos-county
This report’s rating system
Great - Trail has a really good base, groomed flat with solid snow that should hold up to traffic.
Very Good - Trail is flat with a good base, but there may be bare spots or ice here and there.
Fair - Trail is passable but may have partially filled waterbars, bare spots, ice or rough sections
Good - Trail is flat with a good base, there may be ice underneath, and while groomed snow could become a bit mushy.
Moderate - Trail has decent riding, but may have bare spots, ice, or rough sections.
Marginal - Trail is passable, but may have thin snow, open or partially filled water bars, bare spots, ice, or trees down.
Ungroomed - Could be any condition from Great to Marginal. The trail is not groomed but is open to traffic.
Spring Conditions - Could be any condition from Great to Marginal, but due to temps above freezing, the trail may not be able to be groomed and snow will be mush
Closed - You should not be on that trail at all.
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS GROOMED |
TRAIL CONDITIONS |
CORRIDOR 7 TO CLEVELAND NOTCH |
Trail open great conditions use caution |
CLEVELAND NOTCH TO CREE NOTCH CORRIDOR 7 SOUTH TO CORRIDOR 3 SOUTH & 3 NORTH JUNCTION |
Trail open great conditions use caution |
CORRIDOR 3 SOUTH TO STRATFORD BOG |
Trail open, great conditions use caution |
STRATFORD NIGHTHAWKS CLUB HOUSE ON RAILROAD BED TO PERCY RD |
Trail open great conditions use caution |
PERCY RD.TO BLUEBERRY HILL LOOP/POTATO HILL TRAIL TO JUNCTION 5 NORTH AND 5 SOUTH TO MORSE MT. |
Trail open great conditions use caution Potato Hill above Mag Trail closed to Morse Mt. and Groveton (**See trail closure notation above in narrative) |
PERCY RD CORRIDOR 3 SOUTH TO CHARLIE'S TRAIL AND JUNCTION 7 SOUTH TO MARQUIS TRAIL |
Trail open great conditions use caution |
MARQUIS TRAIL TO JUNCTION OF ANDRITZ TRAIL AND TO STRATFORD BOG |
Trail open great conditions use caution |