Lake Riding

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by Cobalt

I saw 4 machines riding the Lake on Saturday 3/16 coming out of Braun Bay and getting off the Lake just before the Long Island Beach on the right. There were also a couple of ice fishermen out there.

Does anyone have any information on whether there are snowmobiles riding on the Moultonboro Bay side? Projected 8-10 inches of snow should help out provided the ice is safe.

Thanks

I'm not sure if it will change especially considering some of the ground has already turned muddy but the Moultonborough trails that I have seen are posted as closed.

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

I'm not sure if it will change especially considering some of the ground has already turned muddy but the Moultonborough trails that I have seen are posted as closed.

We reopened the gates today, we will see!

[Lakegeezer]

Originally Posted by VitaBene

We reopened the gates today, we will see!

Hi Vitabene. Can you update the trail report on the web site? There is no date noted for what is there and the information seems long outdated.
http://moultonborosmc.org/trail-maps/trail-conditions/

[SAB1]

How much snow has fallen up there in Tuftonboro area? Lake rideable Saturday?

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by SAB1

How much snow has fallen up there in Tuftonboro area? Lake rideable Saturday?

Snow totals will be all over the place, but we certainly received a fair amount- enough to sled on the ice. What I can't vouch for is the ice itself! Be Careful!!

[SAB1]

Thanks. I don't wander far on the ice. Just like to get a last ride in if possible. Tuftonboro had a good 18in of ice last weekend in the 19/20 mi Bay Area.

[carno]

Hey Vitabene, do you have any updates for corridor 15 @ ambrose cove?...curious if it is still open from lake coming from states landing/power line trail...thx...looking to finish up with last ride..thx

[VitaBene]

We have the gates open and we did receive approx 8 inches of snow in that area, maybe a bit more. It did settle pretty well yesterday- but still ride-able, I think. I am not sure how the lake is coming on and off the trail. Best of luck, we are intending to keep the gates open through the weekend at this point but are not grooming.

[Lakegeezer]

Lake riding in M'boro bay is pretty good. The ice fishing crowd says the ice is a foot thick where ever they drill and there is surprisingly little open water near the rocks or shoreline, especially given the strong sun today. However, the narrows between M'boro bay and the paths to Greens Basin or Lees Mills (around Whaleback Is) looks dangerous. Lots of open water there. No doubt someone will try it, but I didn't feel comfortable getting close. The entrance to Arey's/Ambrose-cove trail (Route 15) had two tracks, but the dock bubblers in the area have done a number. Again, I wouldn't try it. The bay down to Melvin Bay and by the camps looks great. Some tracks here and there. A bit slushy, but not as bad as it was because the snow is not as deep. It should make for some weekend riding, but use your judgement.

Someone that drove by the Kitchen said the gate to Red Hill was closed. Does anyone know if the Castle trails are open?

[SAB1]

Thanks. I will give it a try this weekend but stick to Moultonboro/Melvin/20/19. I heard Pittsburg did real well with 14 inches in town and the hils got over 24 in.

[carno]

Thanks for the info on conditions..coming from states landing...prob go via trail from skellys... Ambrose cove sounds a little sketchy..Ossipee site is reporting that state has opened trails to castle and is grooming...from ossipee side...

[WINNOCTURN]

Lakegeezer

Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club

Storm & Trail Update!
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3/20/2013

We have re-opened, in conjunction with the State. Expect spring like conditions…the State is packing up and over the Castle and we will do what we can with our woodlands trails!

I did not see anything posted today on either the Ossipee Club or SLedNH websites so far.

http://www.ossipeevalleysnowmobileclub.com/

http://www.slednh.com/forums/

http://www.slednh.com/forums/index.p...m/2-club-news/

[Belmont Resident]

I came out of the house I'm working on today in Moultonborough and the 8" or snow now looks like 3-4 inches or slush.
Temps have been up near 40 and are going to be even warmer by the weekend. Sled tracks on the lake are now slush and it may all be slush by tomorrow.
Sorry for the negative post but I'd sure hate to see someone drive up and expect all that snow we had especially if they are towing up.

[hilltopper]

Trails that had no base before Tuesday's storm will be junk by Saturday (probably are already). Trail 15 (powerlines) through Meredith had no base before the storm. Woods/shaded trails did manage to hold a 2" to 5" base before the storm. I wouldn't bother trail riding on the northern end of the lake. Other than maybe a 4 day stretch at one point, I've been saying that all winter.

Out of curiosity, did trail 15 between Moultonborough and Meredith ever see the groomer this year? Not being critical...didn't seem like that stretch ever had good snow this year.

[SAB1]

Love the consistent reports. Lake geezer said lake riding was good. Belmont says it slush. All I want to do is get a last ride in for a couple hours on the lake but yes I gotta tow an hour and half to get there.

[Irrigation Guy]

Corr 15 between Moultonboro and Center Harbor(Coe Hill Rd) saw one groomer trip this season. Once we finally had enough snow to begin working it the snow disappeared with the warm temperatures and the rain.

As mentioned above, today we saw 40ish degrees and what was dirt before this last snowstorm is quickly turning back to dirt and mud. The club has once again officially closed the trails and will also be closing gates. We value our relationship with the landowners and hope that snowmobilers will use common sense and hold off riding when there is little on no snow.

We wish it were not this way.

[carno]

Are all gates closed??? just looking to get to shaw from 109 to avoid trailering to parking area..anybody been by that gate..just before states landing. thx for the info..

[carno]

just read the official news on the web site...glad i took the day off tomorrow...looks like its time to get the boat ready

[hilltopper]

Originally Posted by LocalRealtor

Corr 15 between Moultonboro and Center Harbor(Coe Hill Rd) saw one groomer trip this season.

Just curious...is the Meredith club responisble for the Coe Hill Road to Keyser Road section of 15?

[sluggo]

Was riding on winni all day yesterday. The lake has plenty of ice and the conditions are pretty good. A little soft getting on and off in a few spots but all in all it was great. Was on kanasatka also and conditions were perfect for ice riding. Still 10 to 15 inches of ice across the lake. The ice ridges around were small but wet on one end as normal. If you go out have fun and be safe.......

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by SAB1

Love the consistent reports. Lake geezer said lake riding was good. Belmont says it slush. All I want to do is get a last ride in for a couple hours on the lake but yes I gotta tow an hour and half to get there.

Sorry, I wish I had better news and you were the one I was thinking of when I posted my findings. The temps are dropping down to the 20's at night so you may be able to ride the lake early in the morning before temps warm it all up.