We incorporated in 1996 and hold meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the VFW in Crystal Falls, Michigan. We maintain and groom the trails throughout the year, providing you with an enjoyable user experience. Trailhead: The Chippewa Sno-Kats Trailhead is located at 9 Superior Avenue in Crystal Falls, MI. It can be reached either via Superior Avenue, or around back through the alley beh
ind Ted's Service Center (look for the large, red Quonset Hut where we store our snowmobile trail groomers). You will find plenty of parking for your vehicles and trailers. Full access to all of our trails is available from this point, with connecting trails to the entire Upper Peninsula. There is a map sign on site and Porta-Jons are available throughout the year now. Carry-along trail maps are available for $1.00 at most businesses in the area. Snowmobilers: We have over 100 miles of groomed trails. We offer some amazing scenery as well as plenty of wildlife - Get some of what Iron County has to offer! Stay at our local hotels/motels/lodges and eat at any number of bars/restaurants. ATV's/ORV's: Trail conditions are really great here in Iron County!! The 57 mile loop of trails that connects Crystal Falls west to Iron River and Iron River southeast toward Florence Wi. and then back north to Crystal Falls is now part of The State of Michigan ATV/ORV program. The Chippewa Sno-Kats Trail Club Inc. is the trail grant sponsor and is able to have the trail graded and maintained with grant funds through the program. This trail also connects with the Mi-Trale trail that heads west out of Iron River to Watersmeet and beyond to Marenisco. It also connects with other Mi-Trale trails that head in all directions in the western U.P.! Iron County has also opened all county roads to ATV/ORV riding so, places to go and things to see are nearly limitless!! There are waterfalls and backroad trails and 2 tracks to explore along the way! Also on this loop are connecting locations to the ATV trails in Florence County Wisconsin. When riding through Crystal Falls, watch for the detour around the campground. A snowmobile trail goes through the campground, but ATV's are not allowed. The City of Crystal Falls has provided an approved route along city streets to get around the campground. Watch for the signs, single file as far to the right as possible and at a max. speed of 25m.p.h. This is now truely a great place to ride!! A last item to report on: Trail permits for both Wisconsin and Michigan are REQUIRED when crossing State lines. We will keep you advised if that changes. We are members of the South Central UP Snowmobile Council and the Michigan Snowmobile Association ( www.msasnow.org ) and have members that regularly attend their meetings. So, there is no better time to plan a trip to the U.P and enjoy some excellent riding! And remember, when you are on the trails, Ride Smart, Ride Safe!! Calendar of Events:
NOVEMBER, 2017
Nov 1, 2017 (Wed)
A regular, scheduled meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the VFW in downtown Crystal Falls, MI. As always, the public and new members are welcome! Nov 15, 2017 (Wed)
Opening day of deer hunting in Michigan
Nov 23, 2017 (Thurs)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! DECEMBER, 2017
Dec.1, 2017 (Fri)
Official start of the Snowmobile season (through Mar 31st). Dec 2, 2017 (Sat)
Annual Christmas party on Dec. 2, 2017 at the Paint River Landing, cocktails beginning at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per member, which includes dinner and 2 drinks. Cost for non-members is $17 per person. Optional gift exchange, $10 limit. Man buys for man, woman buys for woman. Mark package accordingly. Also, we hold our annual Toys for Tots drive. We will collect your unwrapped gifts for underprivileged children. Everyone is welcome to attend. And, we always have a good time! Reservations must be made by Nov 20, 2017. Please send your checks, payable to The Chippewa Sno-Kats, to P.O. Box 124, Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Or contact Fran at (906) 265-7185. Dec 6, 2017 (Wed)
A regular, scheduled meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Dec 25, 2017 (Mon)
MERRY CHRISTMAS! JANUARY, 2018
Jan 1, 2018 (Mon)
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S! Jan 3, 2018 (Wed)
A regular, scheduled meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. FEBRUARY, 2018
Feb 7, 2018 (Wed)
A regular, scheduled meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Feb 14, 2018 (Wed)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Feb.17, 2018 (Sat)
Poker Run. Begin at the Iron Range Clubhouse in Iron River. All vehicles welcome! MARCH, 2018
Mar 7, 2018 (Wed)
A regular, scheduled meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Mar 25, 2018 (Sun)
"No-Raffle" Party at the VFW in Crystal Falls, MI Bring a dish to pass. Club sponsors the main dish. APRIL, 2018
Apr 1, 2018 (Sun)
HAPPY EASTER! Apr 4, 2018 (Wed)
A regular, scheduled meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. Nomination of Officers to take place at this meeting. Apr 26, 2018 (Thurs)
Worker's Appreciation Dinner - details to follow
