Houghton to chassel trail update?

mikes99ss

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I know there was a pretty bitter battle about the railroad grade that runs from chassel to Houghton that was won by the snowmobile club(at least I thought so). So why hasn't a trail been put through? Just curious.... Thanks ;-)
 

Admin

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It was the DNR that won the court case, proving they own the grade.

I was told there is several hundred driveways along that grade from Houghton to Chassell. Each one of those driveway crossings would have to be maintained by the groomer, resulting in a full day run for one groomer, for just a few miles. Because of this, it was deemed as not feasible. There have been discussions about trying to get a special piece of equipment, like a UTV with tracks, a small drag on back and blower on front to do this run, but it is all just talk as the money is not there.

-John
 
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