[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?