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Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-3 inches

Date of Report: December 20, 2024

Area Report:

We received 3-5 inches of snow yesterday and today. The snow was light and although it brightened up our trails it didn’t do much to add to our base. We still need heavy snow to build up our base to sustain the traffic we see on our trails up here. We are continuing packing swamps and trails to be ready for that one big storm we need to open. Keep the snow dances going and hope for cold weather. Although the weather doesn’t look good over Christmas, there is lots of hope in the forecast after the first of the year. Please don’t be too alarmed, we are all extremely skeptical after last year but it’s not uncommon for us to open after the new year. 

News and Reports:

Upcoming events:

Club Breakfast at Island View Lodge on January 11th from 8am-Noon

18th Annual Winter Blast on January 18th at the Groomer Barn from 8am-10pm

Club Breakfast at Around the Corner Pub on January 25th from 8am-Noon

Snowmobiling Information

Read Before You Ride!

 Mercer Snowmobile Ordinances
 WI Snowmobile Regulations
 WI DNR Regulations & Laws

The Mercer Area Sno-Goers is a volunteer snowmobile club located in Iron County, Wisconsin which is widely known to host the best snowmobile trails in the state. Contributing to that statement we receive over 200 inches of yearly snowfall accompanied by lake effect snow and is further more reason Iron County is a premier destination for snowmobile enthusiasts across the United States.

Tree covered trails, waterfalls, and the Turtle Flambeau Flowage are just a few examples of what our trail system has to offer. As remote and deep in the Northwoods you may travel, you’ll never be too far from a one of a kind establishment to meet your needs.

Being established in 1967 makes it one of the first organized clubs at its time. We have over 150 miles of maintained and groomed trails in the southern part of Iron County. Our club membership exceeds 900 members with 100 commercial sponsorships. We were awarded Club of the Year by the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) in 2022, American Council of Snowmobile Clubs (ACSA), and International Club of the year (ISHOF) in 2023, Inducted into the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame in 2023, and have been designated a Snowmobile Friendly County since 2019. 

Our mission statement is making the best trails better, from being involved in local politics, widening trails, improving signage, to increasing membership, our goal remains the same; giving our visitors a once in a lifetime experience when enjoying our trail system.

Mercer, Wisconsin

Reporter:MercerCC

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2+

Date of Report: December 18, 2024

Area Report:

We are getting a little bit of snow today with hopefully more to come!
 
❄️ Trail Report as of 12.18.2024 ❄️
Mercer Sno-Goers: as of 12.9
(No New Report or Update has been provided- trails remain Closed)
All of our trails have been rolled and groomed. After today we will reinspect trails after the warm spell and update conditions. Forecast looks to be cold and snowy so keep doing those snow dances going! Reminder that our trails still remain closed at this time.

Snowmobiling Information

Snow blanketed forests filled with the sights and sounds of the Wisconsin Northwoods is what allures many snowmobilers to Iron County. Boasting nearly 200 inches of snow annually and over 450 miles of meticulously groomed trails and great reasons to set your sights on this beautiful county for your next riding adventure. Riders can also experience the mining heritage of days gone by with many remnants of how Iron County received its name.

Mercer, a popular snowmobile hub located in southeastern Iron County, is a great place to begin your riding adventure. This area has trails radiating in all directions for snowmobilers to enjoy along with ample accommodations. A choice trail of interest is Corridor 8, which travels west of Mercer past Lake of the Falls scenic area and the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. This trail meanders through beautifully wooded well-groomed trails on its way toward Ashland County. Nature loving riders enjoy an adventure on Trail 19 as it winds through the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest south to Manitowish offering scenery snowmobilers must experience to appreciate.

  

Oneida County, Wisconsin

Snowmobiling Information

Oneida County in northern Wisconsin is home to more than 1,000 miles of snowmobiling trails that offer some of the Midwest’s best riding. Explore trails in and around Rhinelander, Minocqua, Three Lakes and beyond—Oneida County’s trails connect to thousands more miles of snowmobile routes in Vilas, Forest, Langlade, and Lincoln counties.

Oneida County’s dedicated snowmobile clubs work hard to maintain and groom these excellent trails that pass through stunning Northwoods scenery. Maps of the trails are available through the local snowmobile clubs, which also hold fun events and fundraisers throughout the year.

Wherever you travel on Oneida County’s trails, you’re sure to find plenty of hotels, motels, resorts, and other lodging properties that welcome snowmobilers all season long, as well as bars and restaurants where you can stop and warm up during a long day of riding.

Snowmobile Safety Tips:
• Riders born after January 1, 1985, are required to complete a Wisconsin DNR snowmobile safety course and carry their snowmobile safety certificate
• Children younger than 12 cannot operate a snowmobile unless they’re accompanied by a parent or guardian
• STAY ON THE TRAILS—riding off marked trails is trespassing
• Maintain a safe speed and follow all regulatory signage
• Always wear a helmet and warm clothing
• Never ride alone
• Alcohol and snowmobiling don’t mix

 

Iowa County, WI

Snowmobiling Information

Iowa County is located just west of Madison in the Driftless area. The Main connecting corridor is the Military Ridge State Trail. Rolling hills, farmland fields,, many woods and trails leading to the Wisconsin River Valley. Connections to the Cheese County trail system, New Glarus, Monroe, Prairie Du Chien, Illinois and the trail that heads to northern Wisconsin through Wisconsin Dells. Dodgeville scenic state trail park loop is a 20 mile loop in the park.

Small warm welcoming towns with “on the trail” bars and restaurants. Multiple snowmobile dealers and repair shops in the area. Some motels along the military ridge state trail.
Iowa County clubs are very active in making a difference for the snowmobiling community. Arena Ridge Runners, Barneveld Trail Eagles, Iowa Grant Snow Cats, Hollandale Sno Drifters, T Riders (Mineral Point) and Ridgeway Riders.

New 2023 County wide event:. February 11th. Iowa County Snowmobile Alliance winter party, jerky sausage contest and raffle. Vintage snowmobile ride and show, drawings, meat paddles, brats, burgers and cheese. Located on the military ridge state trail in Ridgeway WI at the RIdge Bar.

 

Pit’s Corner

Reporter:Pit Grunt

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0 none yet

Date of Report: November 15, 2024

Area Report:

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Snowmobiling Information

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20+ inches

Date of Report: February 22, 2020

Area Report:

February 22, 2020 – 6:35am – 18 degrees – Fog

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Good with Fair this morning

The warm up continues. Another high 30’s day with 20’s low today.  Warm up will continue until Tuesday.  No SNOW in the forecast. Trails are still GOOD but expect a change as the weekend continues.

                       Trail 10E afternoon 2-20-20   Trail 70W afternoon 2-20-2020 near   Trail alt13 aka 3 heading south 2-20-2020 afternoon

                      2-21-2020 northside trail 10E   2-21-2020 trl 70W  2-21-2020 trl Alt13 aka 3S

The top row of photos were taken Thursday afternoon. Beneath are photos of the same section Friday afternoon. Left photo is Trail 10E northside.  Middle photos is Trail 70W section behind the Super 8.  Right photo is Trail Alt13 aka 3 heading south out of Eagle River.  There has been some change.  Will be riding these section today.  Report tomorrow.

Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS Trails) reports in the last 24 hours most of the Eagle River trails were groomed.  So here are the trails not groomed

  • Trail 10W/13N the section from where the trail comes out on Adams Rd & heads north connecting to Conover trails
  • 3N aka Manske Swamp
  • Wisconsin River Bridge crossing on map it is 10W/13N
  • Trig’s Shell section of the City trail to Bloom Rd
  • Trail 1 aka GrampGrahm that turns off 10E at W. Carpenter Lk Rd near Catch 22 & goes to Eagle Water Resort
  • Trail 1 that turns off 10E next to Dollar Lk Rd on it way to Eagle Lake trail

ALL OTHER TRAILS ARE GROOMED

Trail sections will change as the day goes on.  Would expect the Wisconsin River bridge section of 10W/13N & 3N aka Manske Swamp may develop slush.

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked.  Conditions on both lakes may produce surface slush with temps up & sun out.  Remember not all lakes are safe.  Look for markers and/or signing.  If you don’t see any the lake is not safe. P.S. There is a 55mph nighttime speed limit.

THINK COLD!  KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  

See ya on the trails today!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

Events
February 26 – Wednesday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on trail 10/13 across from the Friendship House – Conditions permitting
February 27 – Thursday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on trail 10/13 across from the Friendship House – Conditions permitting
February 29-March 1 – World Series Snowmobile Championship Plus 100 Lap Mira Enduro Race – Check out www.derbycomplex.com – Volunteers needed
February 29 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – Trackside – 12 noon – Hwy 45N
February 29 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Lumpy’s Sports Bar & Grill – Hwy 45S – Social time 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm – Hwy 45S – ALL WELCOME
Please contact Sno-Eagles President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 to volunteer for any event.

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Snowmobiling Information

You can find detailed trail maps here or here
You can get all the information about regulations and registration from here.
Safety should be your first priority know all the safety measures by clicking here. 

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Vilas County, Wisconsin

Snowmobiling Information

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Discover a snowmobiler’s paradise in Vilas County in northern Wisconsin. Vilas County is rich in snowmobiling history and boasts some of the best trails in the Midwest. From Eagle River (the Snowmobile Capital of the World®) to Sayner (where Carl Eliason created the precursor to the modern snowmobile in the 1920s), the communities of Vilas County have been welcoming riders to the Northwoods for decades—plan your trip today!

Snowmobilers will find more than 500 miles of trails in Vilas County, including routes that pass through the scenic Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Snowmobile clubs host events regularly throughout the winter, and history buffs can learn about the history of the sport at attractions like the World Snowmobile Headquarters in Eagle River or the Snowmobile Hall of Fame & Museum in St. Germain.

Vilas County sits amid the Lake Superior snowbelt, which means that when conditions are right, winter weather systems can bring in lots of fresh powder for the trails. Vilas County’s communities are all snowmobile-friendly, meaning riders can find trailside lodging, dining, and other amenities no matter where they go. Plus, snowmobilers can download the free Map It Vilas County trails app to map out their route on the trails.

Snowmobile safety tips:

  • Riders born after January 1, 1985, must complete a Wisconsin DNR snowmobile safety course and carry their snowmobile safety certificate
  • Children younger than 12 cannot operate a snowmobile unless they’re accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Stay on the trails; riding off marked trails is trespassing
  • Maintain a safe speed and follow all regulatory signage
  • Always wear a helmet and warm clothing
  • Never ride alone
  • Alcohol and snowmobiling don’t mix

Eagle River, Wisconsin

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-5 inches – more east & north

Date of Report: December 21, 2024

Area Report:

December 21– 9:10am – 8 – High 15

Sno-Eagles
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Closed

Still SNOW on the ground 6 miles east of Eagle River.  The Thursday into Friday snowfall brought 3-4 inches of wet SNOW 6 miles East of Eagle River.  Added to what was on the ground. With all that said need you to  START DOIN A SNOW DANCE!  Need way more SNOW to be able to open the trails.

Temps will be COLD for the next couple days with single digits at night. SNOW Sunday night into Monday morning.  Then temps will move up.

The Vilas County Parks & Rec Supervisor has been out last week & this week inspecting all 11 clubs trails. All inspections are complete & the trails are good to go. Waiting for more SNOW to open.

Sno-Eagles are using the roller & Argo to help drive the frost down & have been panning to build a hard icy frozen base.  As I have been reporting there is a re-route of the Trail 3 aka Manske Swamp that is still being worked on.  When all done I will post a map with the trail updates.   Trail 17 aka Hiawatha Trail has be rehab-ed.  No more going in that wet mushy section just before Kick Back & Hiawatha motel.  Alt Trail 13 that heads south to Three Lakes remains CLOSED.  Trail 17S that connects with the Sugar Camp trails remains the same but there is a short re route where Eagle River Sno-Eagles connect.  Another landowner closure.  Map of that to follow too.

If you haven’t already,  it’s time to renew your membership and purchase your discounted Trail Pass from the AWSC.  Sno-Eagles  AWSC Click on these links to do both

Keep THINKIN’ COLD!  A loud SNOW DANCE IS DEFINITELY IN ORDER!!

See Ya On The Trails real soon!  If ya have an itch to ride head up to the UP.  Way up to along Lake Superior. 

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……RIDE RIGHT
Eagle River Visitors Guide or Trail Map Click or Call 715.479.6400

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS

January 7, 2025 – BOD meeting 6 pm – World snowmobile HQ
January 9 – 12, 2025 – 24th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
January 16 – 19, 2025 – 62nd World Championship Snowmobile Derby @ WCDC
January 23, 2025 – General Meeting 7 pm – LP Pizza & Pasta (Buckshots Downtown)
January 31, 2025 – February 2, 2025 – Weekend Away – Mercer WI
February 7, 2025 – February 9, 2025 – USA Pond Hockey – Dollar Lake
February 13, 2025 – Legend Laps – WCDC
February 21, 2025 – February 23, 2025 – World Series of Racing WCDC
February 20, 2025 – General Meeting 7 pm Chanticleer Inn – E. Dollar Lk Rd off Hwy 70E
March 4, 2025 – BOD meeting 6 pm – World snowmobile HQ
March 14, 2025 – March 15, 2025 – AMSIOL National Sno-Cross @ WCDC
March 15, 2025 – Groom to Ride @ Trackside – Drawing at 5pm

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas County.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!  

Snowmobiling Information

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Eagle River has long held the distinction of SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, and it’s a matter of pride that causes local clubs and businesses to work so diligently to maintain that title. Snowmobile fever becomes a way of life in our Eagle River winters, and the talk often turns to “picks”, “carbides” and performance. In fact, these snow machines seem to outnumber cars during the winter months.

Over 500 MILES OF GROOMED TRAILS connect the communities of the area, including access to major county and state routes. Trails wind throughout the area’s scenic forests, but frequently pass close to service businesses which can provide you with fuel and sustenance, shelter and refreshment. If you don’t have your own snowmobile, several dealerships will be happy to provide you with equipment during your visit.