An important announcement from Sault Trailblazers

Sault Trailblazers Snowmobile Club has announced this afternoon that all OFSC snowmobile trails in this area are now closed.

The following is a news release issued by the club at 2:05 p.m. today:

***************************************************************** Please be advised that all OFSC Snowmobile Trails in and around Sault Ste. Marie that are maintained by the Sault Trailblazers Snowmobile Club are now closed for the season. Current snow conditions coupled with a weather forecast of continued above zero temperatures has created unfavourable and unsafe trail conditions as well as trail hazards as exposed ground is now reported in many areas.

With the rain and warm temperatures in recent days, waterways are starting to open up.

The Goulais River is open in many areas. Water is starting to flow onto trails and potential washouts will occur unexpectedly. All riders are asked to respect the trail closure and are reminded that trails on private property are closed and would now be considered trespassing and may be subject to prosecution if they do not have the owners permission to be there.

This would include ATVs expecting to use the snowmobile trails during the off season. The Sault Trailblazers Snowmobile Club would also like to express our appreciation to each of the generous landowners whose land use permission allowed us to have a local trail system in place for the enjoyment of the entire community.

On behalf of all those who benefited from the great snowmobiling this winter, we salute our landowners - they're a great bunch of people who deserve our thanks and recognition for their help.

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