MI TRALE Maps

[snc46]

I have a MI TRALE map from about two to three years ago, first are there new maps out with the new connectors? Second where can I get one if there is one out.

[mrsrunningbear]

I have a MI TRALE map from about two to three years ago, first are there new maps out with the new connectors? Second where can I get one if there is one out.

Mi-Trale will be printing new maps this spring they should be ready in April we have new trails and will be including all of Baraga Co now too. I send them out for the club so contact me in April if you want one

info@runningbearresort.com

[snc46]

Sounds good, I got one last time from you right before we stayed at your place. thanks

[kraven700]

Mi-Trale will be printing new maps this spring they should be ready in April we have new trails and will be including all of Baraga Co now too. I send them out for the club so contact me in April if you want one

info@runningbearresort.com

Do you know if you can make the ride all the way up to Copper, or does the trail still end around Calumet???

Skip Schultz was kind enough to send me a map about a year ago. Are there any significant changes in the Western U.P.??

My daughter rides a POLARIS 170 RZR, what is the minimum age for her to drive it on the trails??

Thanks

[little_swede]

"Mi-Trale will be printing new maps this spring they should be ready in April "

Hopefully, Skip can add the approximately 135 miles of new trails as just announced by the Forest Service. It also would be nice to have the trails/loop from Iron River to Crystal and on to Iron Mountain.

[eao]

Do you know if you can make the ride all the way up to Copper, or does the trail still end around Calumet???

Information from the Keweenaw ATV Club letter solicitating advertisers for the map coming this spring. I have it in front of me....

The Keweenaw ATV Trail is open from Calumet to Copper Harbor

It is through the generosity and trust of private individuals, land trusts and corporate entities that we have been granted the privilege of crossing their property. This privilege may be revoked at any time.

We beg ATV riders to respect all trails and remain on designated trails at all times.

It will officially designated as a State trail in the spring.

[kraven700]

Information from the Keweenaw ATV Club letter solicitating advertisers for the map coming this spring. I have it in front of me....

The Keweenaw ATV Trail is open from Calumet to Copper Harbor

It is through the generosity and trust of private individuals, land trusts and corporate entities that we have been granted the privilege of crossing their property. This privilege may be revoked at any time.

We beg ATV riders to respect all trails and remain on designated trails at all times.

It will officially designated as a State trail in the spring.

GREAT, hope to do that ride this Spring/Fall.

I'd like to start in around Presque Isle, up to Copper, and back down past Bond Falls, IF that's possible???????

[ranlam]

Wow, what a ride: White Pine to Copper Harbor on trail bikes. Stay over in C.H. and back the next day. Anyone coming with? Thats cool Baraga will be on new maps.

[fish633]

Wow, what a ride: White Pine to Copper Harbor on trail bikes. Stay over in C.H. and back the next day. Anyone coming with? Thats cool Baraga will be on new maps.

yeah me!!!!!

Nytro has to bring 2 spare inner tubes,1 for the way up and 1 for the way back

[ranlam]

Hey Fish , how is it? LOL That Nytro, always breaking stuff. You think you can get a little more time off this summer like 2 days? So we can go on this trip.

P.S. I miss riding my dirt bike. Also miss how cheap it is! The old 99 Powder Special is a gas/oil pig.

[fatdaddy]

hey fish, your over by PI right, I have a cabin there too. I will be up every weekend after this one if ya wanna meet at the 30 point?

[fish633]

Ranlam,
all is good.Was thinking about studding the tires on the kdx and coming up for a ride.We could call ourselves a "team".Taking on the injustices of the professional trail racers,running on sea and snow,settling the hand signal debate etc.what do you think?

No cabin in PI,I'm a few miles south of Hurley.

[ranlam]

Lets tear it up dog!

[nytro_rtx]

yeah me!!!!!

Nytro has to bring 2 spare inner tubes,1 for the way up and 1 for the way back



I'm in!!! I'll be sure to bring extra tubes and my tire irons so I can change them on the trail!! LOL Might wanna plan a little extra time in for the tube changes, altho I'm pretty good at it.

I think we should get a plan come spring time and do this, sounds like a blast to me. Any idea how many miles it would be??
nytro

[fish633]

Send me the maps and I will get to work on it.P.M. for mailing address

[ranlam]

Plus a tube repair kit, for when nytro pinches a tube. LOL

I'm guessing mileage would be the same as snowmobiles for the trails are basically the same. 300 round trip? Always wanted to do Brockway Mountain Drive on my trail bike.

[nytro_rtx]

fish, I'll PM ya soon for addy to send some maps to, I have some at the house.

ranlam, It would be awesome to take the bikes UP Brockway, **** it'd be an awesome ride no matter what. Lets make this happen.
nytro

[ranlam]

Lets see, we should do this on a three day weekend right? Mem day or the 4th or should we just use a reg. weekend? List of things I got to do: brakes, swing arm bearing, oil change and I am good to go. Where we gonna stay, out in nature by the beach or cozied up to a bar? I'll talk to our buddy Kraig hes done this trip many times with jeep, but he has a ktm 300 now. So maybe he can make it also. Or at least give us some info.

[fish633]

If it works out with the others I would do during a weeks vac.With that in mind,a Sat-Mon will be best.The month is pretty much open.A friend of mine who rides a four wheeler(I know lets not go there for now)would probably join us.He can carry our stuff!!!Camp out would be cool except for the amount of gear could be a hassle.

[ranlam]

Gear! Well just start a fire and drink our selfs to sleep! LOL But seriously it wouldnt take much gear for me. I might know someone who has a jeep.

[nytro_rtx]

It would be cool to just pull up to the beach for the night, but if we had a room we wouldn't need any extra gear for the night. I would be game either way, I just wanna ride!!
I would think leaving on a Saturday morning and coming back to W.P. on Sunday would work the best, but whatever works for you guys I'll make work for me.
nytro
p.s. maybe I should bring the KX 5 for this ride!!

[fish633]

I think you should just give me the k5,i mean with your age and all I really do not want to see you get hurt or something.Anyway lime green with a blue mohawk is totally out of style

[ranlam]

Saturday to Sunday for sure. A room would be alot easier. I know, get a room next to the beach with a bar.
I'm cool either way.
Did ya get that monster running? That would be a blast.
You'll have to still Kirks helmet!
Very intrested to see this new map. Can we get to Gay and take that scenic shoreline route?

[nytro_rtx]

Ranlam,
Yea I think a room would work out a lil better also. A bar will be a must for the evening!!! Either works for me also.
I have a couple other projects goin but that goes on the bench next and I don't think it will be a major problem, hopefully just something in the shifter assembly. I will definantly have it UP to do some ridin in the UP, also plan to bring the 450 UP for a weekend too.
Yea I might have to steel Kirk's helmet when I bring the KX 5 UP!! lol
Fish,
I'll be OK on the KX 5, I put a throttle stop on it so it will just come off idle!!
I was always a lil off on style so it all fits together well. LOL
check your P.M.'s & send me your addy and I'll get a map out to you.
nyrto

[fish633]

I'll go with the room idea also.Hot shower and hot food will go good after that kind of mileage.
Say up in Copper Harbor?

[ranlam]

Copper Harbor for sure. Lets get a place and date established shall we gents. I think the place is called the Mariner? I am open for dates.

[fish633]

June is good,days are getting longer and temps are cooler,still a bit rainy early in the month.
Early July is o.k. but later in the month can be hot humid and real dusty.
August would be least favorable.
Sept.temps are good,rain can be problem,days get short.
Oct.every thing will either be perfect or a total washout.
I am going to be out west for a couple weeks in June as well so I'll have to plan around that.
If you get a chance check out A.D. Boivin explorer kits for dirtbikes.Looks like a riot to me

[ranlam]

May 28,29 if the weather is good? Otherwise Fish you'll have to pick the date cause nytro and I will work it in.
I looked into them explorer kits, definatly want a 60+ HP machine, looks like a total blast though.

[fish633]

May 28-29 looks good from here.

[hemicoupe]

On our annual ATV trip this year, our group will be leaving L'Anse "early" July 28th and returning late on the 30th from Copper Harbor. Stops along the way, to name a few are The Pasty corner-Iron River, Henrys-Rockland, Slims- Mohawk, Mariner North- Copper Harbor. We camp out in tents along the way, maybe Twin Lakes SP for showers one night. Maybe stay at campground by Gay another night? Depends on how far we travel in a day! Will be nice to get the new Mi-Trale Maps. The ones I have are getting a little worn out!!! The new trail from Sidnaw to Iron River will be a great for making a loop on the IRM-SB trails. Also will be nice to see what Baraga Co. will have for trails. I think now that the ball is rolling they will have some good ones. It all takes time. Skip does a great job getting trails. Make sure you get out this year and get the Mi-Trale "CP2R" award. It's really not that hard.

[ranlam]

hemicoupe...you guys sure put on the miles. We always say were gonna get the CP2R award but never get down to ride IRM trail. Pretty much ride everything else. Were always to busy off roading and exploring. We should do it just for the clubs sake though, oh and our pride! Not to mention the cool award itself. I'm just glad we got the good folks at MI-TRALE doing what they can to make our sport grow.

[nytro_rtx]

Ranlam, we need to get the CP2R award this year, because like ya said we already ride all the trail but the IRM trail and that would be some new ground for us to explore. We could just putem in the truck & go down to Marinesco and go from there. we'll have to get a plan for this a lil closer to sping and do it.
nytro
P.S. May 28-29 should work for me too.

[hemicoupe]

With the new trail from Sidnaw to Iron River makes it nice. No more back tracking, just a big loop!

[fish633]

I will have to take you out around Hurley this year as well

[ranlam]

May 28-29 it is. Watch the weather, could be either 85 or 35, still ride. Leave parking lot round about 10:00 est. time.

[fish633]

Nytro
Got the maps thank you.

[nytro_rtx]

Ranlam,
May 28-29 works for me too. How long do you think it will take to ride UP there, is leaving at 10 early enough? Doesn't matter to me I'm game no matter what.
fish,
No problem, keep us posted on the route.
nytro

[fish633]

I need to get a keweenaw map next.Are you thinking of running the pioneer to nichol to calumet then connecting with katv trails north of there? 10 am might be a few hours too late to make copper harbor.The freda loop would be something to check out on the way up or back.

[ranlam]

We can leave by 8est. if you want. I figured 10 would give us enough time, from here to Houghton is 3 hours and C.H. is around another 1.5-2 hours past that. But I did not figure in any exploring time so yeah the earlier we leave the better. The BN trail is what i figured to Calumet then I dont know if its the same as snowmobile trail or not. Did the new maps come in yet?

[fish633]

KATV does not have the maps on line yet.I will send an e-mail requesting a paper copy.we'll see where it goes from there.

[eao]

maps are not yet printed for the trails north of the bridge.

[fish633]

UPDATE
The first stop on the route will be across the parking lot from our starting point!!!!!!

[nytro_rtx]

UPDATE
The first stop on the route will be across the parking lot from our starting point!!!!!!


LOL atleast we won't be tired yet!!!

[ranlam]

We might have to get something to eat!!! You know I cant go very far without eatin!!!

[fish633]

Anyone have info on keweenaw trail map yet?

[nytro_rtx]

Fish,
Not yet, I seen somewhere that they aren't out yet. I'll keep checkin and when I come up with something I'll send it to ya. Looking forward to this ride.
nytro

[fish633]

Checked out the Mariner North,it looks like they have cabins and individual rooms,I will check on price and avail. when we decide which one.Any preferences?

[nytro_rtx]

either will work for me, ranlam you out there???? What u think???
nytro

[ranlam]

Cabin would be cool if the price is right.

[ybuy]

Got room for a few more??? Need a curent map. I am a MI-TRAIL member. Hopefully THIS will be the year I can ride with "yous guys".

[ranlam]

Sure ybuy come with.

[snc46]

Any word on the new MITRALE maps?

[Polarice]

I see that their website is running now.

Are these maps only for the Western UP?

[mrsrunningbear]

The new maps are in the works but we still don't have a print date. They are for the western up. New stuff we will be adding are Baraga co and Marquette co and hopefully some Timber trails on State if we get them GPS's and approved. I will let you know when we get a print date. We are looking for people who would like to advertise on the map. If anyone is interested you can contact me lschulz@runningbearresort.com

[dragon_700]

also looking for map.new or old.trying to figure out where to head to this summer.been snowmobiling area for years just picked up new atv wife and i are going to give it a shot.she has no interest in snowmobiling but loves atving.
thanks for any info.

[eao]

I have 2 or 3 left if you are near Hubbell or passing thru.

New map is likely months away......



from the Mi-TRALE website

The Mi-TRALE 6 Western U.P. County ORV Trail/Route Map will be sent to you. The cost is $5.00. Please send check or money order to:

Mi-TRALE Map Request
P.O. Box 248
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(Make sure you include your name and mailing address.)

[mrsrunningbear]

I have 2 or 3 left if you are near Hubbell or passing thru.

New map is likely months away......

OR

The Mi-TRALE 6 Western U.P. County ORV Trail/Route Map will be sent to you. The cost is $5.00. Please send check or money order to:

Mi-TRALE Map Request
P.O. Box 248
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(Make sure you include your name and mailing address.)

It is no longer P.O. Box 248
It is now
Mi-TRALE Map Request
610 Greenland Rd
Ontonagon, MI 49953
All map requests come to me once a month at the meetings. You can PM me or email me lschulz@runningbearresort.com and I will get one out to you ASAP

[kraven700]

It is no longer P.O. Box 248
It is now
Mi-TRALE Map Request
610 Greenland Rd
Ontonagon, MI 49953
All map requests come to me once a month at the meetings. You can PM me or email me lschulz@runningbearresort.com and I will get one out to you ASAP

What is the cost of the map including shipping ??

[mrsrunningbear]

What is the cost of the map including shipping ??

The map is 3.00 and shipping is 2.00 = Total 5.00

Also if anyone is driving by the Resort you can stop by and get one

[eao]

It is no longer P.O. Box 248
It is now
Mi-TRALE Map Request
610 Greenland Rd
Ontonagon, MI 49953
All map requests come to me once a month at the meetings. You can PM me or email me lschulz@runningbearresort.com and I will get one out to you ASAP

Better change the web site, the PO Box is the address given there..................

[mrsrunningbear]

Better change the web site, the PO Box is the address given there..................

Yes you are sooo right!! I thought when we got the new site it would be changed but they missed that.

[skipschulz]

Sorry I have not been on John Dee for a long time. The computer picked up a serious virus and had to be basically re-built. Then I find out that I lost all my current Mi-TRALE e-mail update addresses.

At least I got through the 125+ e-mails, and now checked on John Dee.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. 20+ years of working on ATV Trails with both TRALE-UP and Mi-TRALE, its good to know some care about what goes into getting the trail system that Mi-TRALE now has.

As far as the new maps, we are currently working on filling up the advertising spots, and as posted we are going to add the Preferred Routes in Baraga and Marquette County.

Now the bad news, once again the Eastern USFS Forester upheld the appeal by a couple people, so we did not get the OHV Connector Trails in the Ottawa NF. This has been a 7 year process and to be honest with you, it is real disheartening.

However Mi-TRALE is now going to focus on building new trails on portions of the Copper Country State Forest, which is managed by the Michigan DNR. The Michigan DNR has been EXCELLENT for Mi-TRALE to work with. We just have to find some people, in good physical shape, to go out and GPS/mark some proposed new trails. Then we propose it the DNR and wait for an answer.

No matter what, Mi-TRALE has come from having 0 miles of trails in 2001, to over 500 SIGNED/MARKED trails and another 500 of unsigned and marked trails.

On the weekend of May 14th-15th, Mi-TRALE members will be out brushing and signing the trails. We will have many of the old signs replaced with much nicer looking signs, plus we'll get the posts to b e upright.

All the signing, and mapping is done through Mi-TRALE membership. This year we are hoping to top 100 paid members for the first time since 2003. Please renew or become a new Mi-TRALE member.

Thanks everyone, YOU'RE THE GREATEST!
Skip

[ranlam]

Thanks to Mi-trale and to Skip for reconizing all recreational motorsports.

[nytro_rtx]

Thanks to Mi-trale and to Skip for reconizing all recreational motorsports.

X2

[skipschulz]

Mi-TRALE has a GREAT number of people that do so much. I am so proud to be associated with such an excellent organization...from our members to our board to our officers.

All I can hope for now is to get members to renew and to get new members. As everyone knows, numbers play an important part. Especially in legislation.

Then we need map advertisers to replace the many business's that are no longer in business.

Thanks again everyone!

Skip