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Mercer, Wisconsin

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, 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: No snow yet

Date of Report: September 24, 2023

Area Report:

The season of snow shows are going on. Haydays was it normal self. Lots of people, lots of swappers and new snowmobile product. 
Went to the Wide Open Wisconsin show in West Bend. Again a great show lots of people and also swappers. 
The next show is at Wausau Wisconsin this weekend. Opens on Friday afternoon and all day on Saturday. 
Get out see this show. Big swap area and vendors for all your sled needs.

Hope to see you at the show.

Jeff

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

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Thin to rideable – Maybe heavy SNOW tonight

Date of Report: March 30, 2023

Area Report:

March 30 2023 3:00pm  3 – High 39

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Late Season

National Weather Service has issued 2 weather alerts. STORM SYSTEM TO BRING WIDESPREAD WINTRY PRECIPITATION TO THE AREA 7PM TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY. 2-5 inches snow & ice accumulation.  HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE BETWEEN 9-14 INCHES!  Hope it’s tonight so we can all get an extra ride on the last day of the season!

The fat lady is about to sing!  Vilas County Trails will close Friday, March 31, 2023.  See the PSA from Parks & Rec Supervisor, Todd Bierman

Maybe one more ride tomorrow!  Stay tuned!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Trail Updates

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES EVENTS 

April 1 – Groom to Ride Raffle Drawing & Bucket Raffle – 1pm – WCDC – Hwy 45N
April 4, 2023 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting  – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
April 20, 2023 – Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting- 6pm – Blue Heron – Chain o’ Lakes Rd off Hwy 45N

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.

     

Chippewa County, WI

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″-10″

Date of Report: March 20, 2023

Area Report:

Chippewa County Snowmobile will close at 8:00 am Tuesday March 21.

Snowmobiling Information

The Chippewa Valley Snowmobile Organization is an umbrella organization for the 19 snowmobile clubs plus one youth club that are in Chippewa County

Chippewa County has a wide variety of terrain including driftless topography, glacial moraines and agricultural land. There are 360 miles of state funded and approximately 100 miles of locally funded snowmobile trails. Trails pass through 43,000+ acres of County Forest Land as well rolling wooded and agricultural land. Chippewa County is home of Lake Wissota State Park in the rural Chippewa Falls area and Brunet Island State Park in the Cornell area. There is easy access to the area via Wisconsin Hwy 29, US Hwy 53 and nearby Interstate 94.

For local club information, on line trail map, facebook pages and a calendar of events our web page is http://chippewasnowmobiletrails.com/.

Our groomers are tracked in real time. Grooming progress can be followed using the GTS smartphone ap found at http://gts.groomertrackingsystems.com.

There are many other outdoor winter recreation activities such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Detailed information on the locations and access for these activities can be found at the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce web site https://www.chippewachamber.org.

Stoughton, Wisconsin

Snowmobiling Information

Stoughton is one of the well-known snowmobile trails of southern Wisconsin. A charming city located within Dane County is one of the favored trails for Midwesterners. With an average of 41 inches of snow every year, Stoughton has proved to be a favorable place for snowmobilers to enjoy their sport. Amongst its trails, Stoughton is known for its trail systems named as The Yahara River Trail, skirting the Yahara River and the Virgin Lake Trail which connects the Virgin Lake Park to the Jackson Street.

There was a time when these trails were marked out only with the help of painted tin coffee cans being stuck out on the top of sticks without any safety requirements or licenses. However, thanks to Roger Nietzsche and other founding members of Stoughton Viking Snow drifters Snowmobile Club who took up the mantle of maintaining and promoting the trails.

Stoughton has had a variery of local clubs formed by the local families since 1969 these are some of the oldest in South-west Wisconsin. They maintain the trails every year.

While the safety is observed at all the levels, you do need to have a valid safety license in order to snowmobile through the trails. Oregon, Utica, Waubesa and Rock County are some of the places that are connected to Stoughton through these public trails.

The local clubs maintain the 38 miles of public trails that connect snowmobilers from Oregon, Utica, Waubesa and Rock County. Stoughton is a haven for snow sports and adventure lovers. So hurry up and plan your winter fun with Stoughton this year!

To download a copy of the trail map please go to Dane County Parks

A Wisconsin snowmobile registration or snowmobile trail pass are required to ride on a Wisconsin snowmobile trail. Trail passes may be purchased over the counter at many authorized sales locations or by contacting WDNR.  Knowing the snowmobiling regulations, rules and registration information will help ensure a safe trip. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – www.dnr.wi.gov  

Byron Area, IL

Trail Conditions: Not Ridable

Snow Cover: 0″

Date of Report: December 31, 2016

Area Report:

Think snow

Snowmobiling Information

We don’t currently have any area information.