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Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 15 inches

Date of Report: February 12, 2026

Area Report:

It’s cold this morning but the warm temps will arrive this afternoon and will last through the weekend. We are looking at low 40’s all weekend and into early next week.  We expect to see a lot of traffic this weekend for the President’s Day Weekend. Trails in the woods & where there is less sun should hold up. Roads and over exposed areas may not fair as well. Our town has been great about not plowing roads all the way down so this may help this weekend. We will be out grooming this weekend if temps are below freezing at night. After this warm up we are looking a a chance for snow next weekend with temps back at or below freezing.  Do the snow dance! While you are out and about this weekend checkout the Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run. Cards are available at local bars and restaurants. Party is Sat. Night at Spirit View Lakeside. Sunday Northern Lights Snowmobile Club will have a chili dump on Trail 8 (the Upper Kimbell Trail) at the horse area. Hope to see you on the trails!!

News and Reports:

Feb. 13-15 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run – Party on Sat at Spirit View Lakeside

Feb. 16 – Northern Lights Snowmobile  Club Chili Dump -On Trail 8 (The Upper Kimbell Trail) at the horse area

Feb. 27-28 Snow Outlaws Racing on Spirit Lake 

Feb. 28 – Junkersled Race -10 am Don Burnside Park in Three Lakes

Snowmobile Information:

Trail 9 is temporarily closed due to icing conditions on parts of the trail. Use Military Rd to bypass this segment.

Watch for ice heaves on the lakes. Use caution, slow down with all the snow dust, and stay close to the barrels. 

The trail 7 from Spirit Lake to Maple Lake will be closed this season. 

When visiting downtown businesses please park your sled at the Shed the Sled, corner of Highway 45 and County Highway A. Please do not park in businesses’ parking lots or town roads.

Town roads are NOT trails unless they are marked as a snowmobile route.  You can use a town road to get from your house to the closest trail.

Website – https://www.threelakestrails.com

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Oneida Co Trail Map -https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/wp-content/uploads/Oneida-County-Snowmobile-Map.pd

Snowmobiling Information

The Three Lakes – Brule River Trails are the destination that is sure to satisfy the most discerning snowmobiler. Our trail system encompasses 132 miles of user funded trails, plus 54 additional miles of locally funded trails.

The trail system traverses the most scenic country that Wisconsin has to offer. The Kimball Trail (upper and lower) will take you through the pristine Nicolet National Forest and provides your connection to Vilas and Forest County destinations. Our southern trails will lead you to the Rhinelander, Monico and Pelican Lake areas. Trails to the West and North will give you access to our neighbors in Sugar Camp, St. Germain and Eagle River.

Every day is sure to bring you a new and different snowmobiling experience!

Don’t forget to include downtown Three Lakes on your trail riding agenda. Our trail system will give you easy access to the many amenities that our downtown area has to offer. Once there, you’ll experience the old-fashioned charm of the Northwoods. Our main street is lit by antique lampposts and lined with very unique gift shops, restaurants, taverns and other small businesses.

The community’s greatest natural resource is the largest Chain of Lakes in the world, 28 interconnected lakes stretching northward to Eagle River, Wisconsin. Stay on the marked trails and you will be rewarded by the scenic beauty of the Three Lakes Chain.

Then, venture to the Northeast and discover the remote beauty of the Brule River Trails. Be sure to stop and sample the warmth and hospitality to be found at the local taverns and eating establishments.

Our trail system is professionally maintained and groomed by Three Lakes – Brule River Trails, primarily a volunteer organization. Grooming and trail maintenance is performed utilizing 2014 and 2018 Pisten Bully snow groomers, a 2019 New Holland tracked tractor, a 2006 Fendt Tractor and a 2014John Deere Tracked Utility Vehicle for light grooming and maintenance. Additionally, we recently sold an older New Holland tractor and will be replacing it with a 2021 John Deere tracked tractor. The new John Deere is scheduled to be delivered before the start of the 2021-2022 season

We encourage you to visit the Three Lakes – Brule River Trails on your next snowmobiling adventure to experience the warmth and hospitality that our community has to offer. We sincerely believe you won’t be disappointed!

St. Germain, Wisconsin

Reporter:Bo-Boen Reporter

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0

Date of Report: March 15, 2025

Area Report:

Trails are Closed!

News and Reports:

Visit boboen.com for Club, membership and activity information.

Snowmobiling Information

St. Germain, Wisconsin… the NUMBER ONE vacation spot in the North and the NUMBER ONE spot for snowmobiling fun. The unique little village of St. Germain is well known for its fine network of snowmobile trails. The local snowmobile club, the St.Germain Bo-Boen Tribe, has developed a trail marking system and engineered grooming equipment that is copied nationally and internationally. The Club owns three grooming machines, drags, and has built and maintains nearly 100 miles of well-marked trails that connect with their neighboring communities in Vilas and Oneida Counties. They are opened in early December depending on snow conditions.

For the rejuvenation of your mind and soul, don’t miss the St. Germain area for your snowmobiling and winter fun. Bring your camera for an unforgettable holiday of watching the winter wildlife, pines weeping form the heavy snow, white birch sparkling in the winter sunshine and stars at night looking so close you feel you can reach out and touch them. A weeks holiday can’t begin to cover all the winter trails in St. Germain that connect with neighboring community trails.

Sugar Camp, Wisconsin

Reporter:Matt Winters

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 24″-28″

Date of Report: April 3, 2023

Snowmobiling Information

Sugar Camp Snowmobile Club was again awarded the Dick Rust Memorial Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Award for the 2017-2018 season by the Oneida County Snowmobile Council.  The award recognizes the club for its “outstanding trail maintenance program”.  This was the third time in the past eleven years that the Sugar Camp Snowmobile Club has been recognized for its outstanding trails.  The award winning Sugar Camp trail system is located between Rhinelander and Eagle River, Wisconsin, with approximately 80 miles of trails and two full time groomers.

The trail system links with the Hodag trails of Rhinelander at on the south side at Cross Country Road and to the north at Hwy 70 were we meet Headwaters Trails of Eagle River. We border Three Lakes Trails system on the east at Thunder Lake and connect to the BO Boen club of St. Germain on the west side of town at Dam Lake.
Local merchants who support our club include: Cross Country Bar & Grill, Finish Line Bar, Gator’s Landing, Kathan Inn, Laura’s Café, Moon Dance Bar & Grill, Pitlik’s Sand Beach Resort, Rummy’s Bar, Sugar Camp Marathon Service, and the White Stag Inn.

Trail maps are available from our sponsors as well as many of the local merchants in Sugar Camp, Eagle River, Three Lakes, St. Germain, and Rhinelander. 

Please remember to respect our trail system and stay on marked trails. Our sport is under the spotlight so be sure and leave a good impression.

Membership information for the Sugar Camp Snowmobile Club is available at: www.SugarCampSnowmobileClub.org

 

Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are officially open. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback with a sustainable trail base. All trails across the County are in good condition. Trails were groomed the week of February 2nd. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.

Snowmobiling Information

For your FREE Trail Map and Visitor Guide, call 800-367-3306
Visit us at www.washburncounty.org for more information.

Click Here to order a Washburn County, WI snowmobile trail map.
(Please include your Name, Address, City, State and Zip with your map request.)

The Spooner (Washburn County) Wisconsin area has over 250 miles of scenic, groomed trails. These miles of trails link up to the largest network of snowmobile trails in the Midwest. Visitors have remarked that “these trails are the best I’ve seen. They’re so well kept and they’re not crowded like other places we’ve been to, I’ll be back!”

The scenic beauty, wilderness sledding and abundant amenities, makes the area unmatched as a destination point for snowmobilers throughout the Midwest. The local snowmobile clubs have worked hard to develop and maintain routes that include a wide assortment of riding pleasures. The trails take you through, both private and public lands, over a variety of terrain including, forests, wetlands, farm fields, streams, lakes and bridges.

Within the Spooner (Washburn County) Wisconsin area there are over 100 lodging establishments, from small motels to lavish resorts. There are even winter camping facilities available. Our true, northern hospitality really shines when you dine at one of the trail-side restaurants in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Many unique dining experiences are available; one you may be familiar with is the Friday Night Fish Fry, a northern tradition. Dining establishments range from bar & grilles to supper clubs, family dining to unique dining train rides. With over 70 restaurants in Washburn County, you may need to plan more than one trip to choose your favorite. You will find a variety of restaurants in Washburn County Wisconsin, sure to tempt your taste buds and keep you coming back.

For your FREE Trail Map and Visitor Guide, call 800-367-3306 or CLICK HERE for your FREE trail map! Visit us at www.washburncounty.org for more information.

Sayner, Wisconsin

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Decent, but need more!

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

Despite the lack of new snow, our trails are holding up surprisingly well.  After today, the forecast is calling for 6 days of temps above freezing with four days at 40 & above.  This will be a challenge because Presidents weekend brings heavy traffic.  Trails that are deeper in the woods should still fair pretty well, but sections that are exposed to the sun during these warmer days are going to deteriorate quickly.

The Barnstormers still plan to groom each night if the temps fall down below freezing.  We’ll try to hit the heaviest traffic areas nightly and less often where it’s not as critical.  Grooming when it’s too warm causes more harm than good, so we want to be careful with that.

The good news is that when this warm spell is over, there is supposed to be some snow on the way!  Snow dances please!!

There is a lot going on this weekend: radar runs at Bent’s Camp and St. Germain, Lion’s ice fishing tournament on Plum Lake, Barnstormer’s pizza fundraiser at Hillside, and more!  It takes a lot of work to put all these events together, so please get out and support them.

As I’ve mentioned previously, you will find your best riding in the mornings and early afternoons.  Areas with high traffic can get beat up rather quickly, but overall, there is still some amazing riding available!

Remember, if you aren’t able to keep your sled on your side of the trail as you enter corners, you’re going too fast and putting the safety of others at risk!  You can drive too slow many times, but you may only drive too fast once!  SAFETY TRUMPS EGO!

Ride RIght & Ride Safe!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:

Sunday, February 15 – Pizza fundraiser at Hillside Tavern from 4:00 – 8:00.

Saturday, February 21 – Brats on the trail at The Web.  10:00 – 4:00.

Saturday, March 14 – Drawing for Snowmobile Raffle at Sayner Pub at 5:00!

Snowmobiling Information

The Sayner Barnstormers are proud groomers of the Sayner – Star Lake Wisconsin area snowmobile trails.  Our club was founded back on November 26, 1969, with 27 charter members.  The Barnstormers trails stretch all the way from Hwy 70, just east of Arbor Vitae, all the way up to Old Hwy B, just west of Land O Lakes.  We groom these trails with three tractors each equipped with 9-foot-6-inch grooming drags built by Sno*Boss of Eagle River and Arrowhead Groomers of St. Germain.

Snowmobiling was born here in the 1920s, when Carl Eliason, of Sayner, invented the first snowmobile in 1924 (he called it a snow machine initially).  He took his first patent out on November 24, 1927.  He has been featured in History Magazine, in the Modern Marvels section.  You can still see some of the very first snowmobiles to ever be ridden in Sayner’s History Museum and at Eliason Lumber, both located on Hwy 155 in Sayner.

Our trails cover a variety of terrains including beautiful wooded trails, lake crossings, and some road routes.  Over the years signage has improved tremendously, with the most recent addition of intersection numbers, making it easier for snowmobilers to figure out where they are.  These intersection numbers were also created to assist snowmobilers and emergency crews to find each other in the unfortunate event of an accident.

Through the combined efforts of the Sayner Barnstormers and our great neighboring clubs, we feel that Vilas County has the best maintained and marked trails in the world.  Our trails adjoin St Germain’s BoBoen Club, Arbor Vitae / Minocqua Cross Country Cruiser’s, Eagle River SnoEagle’s, Land O Lakes Frosty Club’s , and Boulder Junction’s trails.  Other clubs in the county include the Conover Snow Buddies, Manitowish SnoSkeeters, Presque Isle SnoBunnies, Phelps, and Lac du Flambeau Northern Horseshoe.

See you on the trails and always, Please Ride Safe!!!

Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: good solid base

Date of Report: February 9, 2026

Area Report:

The solid base and hard work of the groomer drivers are keeping the trails in near excellent condition.  Mother nature will be attempting to poke holes in the system with the warmer temperatures and little new white gold this week.  The sled traffic slows considerably in the week, so the trails should maintain status until the weekend.

With the warm temperatures, the trails will get soft this weekend with the normal weekend traffic.  Hodag Sno-Trails will continue to be grooming nightly to maintain the system.  The drivers have reported some icy corners due to the lack of fresh white gold.

The lakes are in good shape and marked accordingly.  

Get out and ride, and enjoy the conditions.  

Snowmobiling Information

Click here to download the latest trail map

 

Make tracks to Rhinelander for your next snowmobile safari! Rhinelander is the county seat of Oneida and offers a variety of lodging, shopping, nightlife and fun for every visitor’s taste and budget.

Oneida County 1,000 miles of groomed trails connect Rhinelander with all of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan Upper Peninsula. Trails flow through highlands hardwoods, pine forests, low lying bogs filled with spruce and tamarack, and wide-open spaces of frozen lakes and farmer’s fields.

Rhinelander is blessed to have two snowmobile clubs to take good care of the trails. The clubs strive to keep up to date with top-notch grooming equipment and groom heavily traveled trails up to four times a week.

The Northwoods Passage grooms trails from Rhinelander to west to Tomahawk, north to Minocqua, and south to the Gleason trails. The Hodag Sno-Trails Club maintains the East side of Rhinelander from Rhinelander to Pelican Lake, Sugar Camp and Monico. This area includes the scenic wilderness area of the Enterprise Trail System. Visitors are welcome to join the club’s group trail rides, which occur several times throughout the season. It’s a friendly rivalry between these clubs to try to outdo each other for grooming quality. The winner, of course, is you and the other visiting snowmobilers, who rave about the area’s outstanding trail grooming.

Many snowmobilers find that Day Trips are easy from Rhinelander and can be planned to all area’s of the Northwoods and into the Upper Peninsula. These trails will connect you to Minocqua and Eagle River, the Oneida County Forest Trails, Pelican Lake, Crandon, and Elcho, as well as the splender of the Nicolet National Forest.

When it comes to dining, Rhinelander knows how to eat! We offer full-menu supper clubs, all-you-can-eat buffets, “beer and burgers” places, fast food restaurants, and a gamut of other tongue tempting delights. Our nightlife offers live music at several locations, a variety of special wintertime events, and at least one karaoke contest a night, where you can break out the microphone and strut yout stuff.

We leave the welcome mat out for you! Our lodging offers the rest you need after a long day of hitting the trails. Whether you are looking for rustic woodland cottages, modern motels, or national-chain hotels, you’ll find it at Rhinelander. Many are located right on the trails.

So when you are planning that next snowmobile safari, consider Rhinelander, the Home of the Hodag. What’s a Hodag? Come visit and find out!

Port Wing/Herbster/Cornucopia, Wisconsin

Snowmobiling Information

Almost every snowmobiler in the Midwest is aware of the fantastic winter playground found near the Washburn area of Bayfield County. Hundreds of miles of wilderness trails provide tours through this area’s natural beauty, beckoning riders to return year after year.

Bayfield County welcomes winter snow enthusiasts to their winter paradise. A special treat for riders can be found on Trail 63, which travels from Hayward north through Cable, Drummond and Grandview as it continues on toward Mason. Along this trail riders will cross three refurbished railroad trestles, the 200 foot Namakagon River Bridge, 585 foot 18 Mile Creek Bridge, and the 325 foot White River Ramblers Snowmobile Bridge, each providing an awesome view.

Trail 7 traveling east from Cable brings riders to the scenic Lake Namakagon, the 10th largest natural lake in Wisconsin. From here a trek south on Trail 8 provides an excellent opportunity to view wildlife as riders travel along the Rock Lake Semi-Primitive Area.

Phelps, Wisconsin

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 24″-30″

Date of Report: February 4, 2026

Area Report:

Wow!!!  Trails are super excellent.  Should be a great weekend to ride.  Temps are supposed to be in the upper 20’s to low 30’s for the next 10 days except for Saturday with a high of 15.  Maybe a couple inches of snow tonight into Friday.  This is probably the best riding of the season.  Make sure while you are here to thank our business sponsors and if you run into a trail landowner, definitely thank them.  Grooming is being done and fun awaits!

Snowmobile Information:

Don’t forget to get your Groom to Ride tickets from club members and local businesses. Drawing is March 7th,2026 at the World Championship Derby Expo Building from 11-3.  Food, beverage, and basket raffles. 

Snowmobiling Information

Snowmobiling Information

Phelps is located in northeastern Vilas county,about 15 miles N.E.of Eagle River.in the heart of the Nicolet National Forest. We are away from the hustle and bustle of the mainstream, but not that far.

Corridor trail #6 passes within a block of town. Our trails are said to be the best around by both the locals and our many vistors. These trails will lead you to Eagle River, Conover, Land O’ Lake and the U.P. and Forest county to the east. Our nearly 40 miles of trails meander thru both national and private lands. These trails are groomed with a Sur-Trac by Snow Track.

We have many fine eating establishments (and beverages too) located on our trail system. There are also many motels and resorts to stay at while you are in our area.

ENJOY YOUR RIDE!!!

New Auburn, Wisconsin

Snowmobiling Information

nauburnChippewa County is the home for over 300 miles of snowmobile trails, and New Auburn features trails that wind through the woods and farm trails that are especially enjoyable for its visitors. One can stumble onto many small but nice lakes that harbor bluegills and sunfish. The area is dotted with restaurants and gas stations on the way to New Auburn and the Bloomer area. There are many side trails reaching towards the lakes, Bloomer and Lake Holcombe.

The trails are particularly well-maintained and smooth. Riders will not cross many roads other than some nearing the little towns that lead up to New Auburn, where riders will have to do some ditch riding.

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The main trail going into New Auburn will take its riders to Bloomer and then all the way into Chippewa County, where riders can go as far south as they please. There are many trails connected to satisfy the person that likes to ride long and hard, or riders can trail off and fish for bluegills.

Minocqua, Wisconsin

Snowmobiling Information

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

The Magic of Winter – Sled the Vast, White Northland

Northern Wisconsin is a dreamland for anyone who is a fan of snowmobiling. If you want to elevate your snowmobiling experience, then the essentially endless network of well-groomed and well-maintained snowmobiling trails that Northern Wisconsin has to offer is something that you would not want to miss. The beauty of snowmobiling in Norther Wisconsin is that you are being catered to by local businesses and organizations that take pride in providing the best possible experience to their guests. They actively work on maintaining the trials and making sure that nothing causes any kind of concern to the guests.

The Minocqua area in Wisconsin is a shining example of this hard work that is done by snowmobile clubs of the area and volunteers from all walks of life. It provides you with a vast network of trails that when combined together form more than 1700 miles of some of the best snowmobiling trails that you will find anywhere in the country. These trials, apart from being the safest and the most groomed also are a majestic sight to behold. When you are riding your snowmobile on them, you will be blown away by the natural beauty that you will come across. It is almost as if you are not even on this planet anymore. The marvels of nature that you will come across during your rides on these trails must be seen to be fully appreciated. There are more than 1300 glacial lakes that you will come across on these trails. If you have ever ridden your snowmobile over a frozen lake, then you would know that it is an experience unlike any other. That is not all when you are done admiring the beauty of the frozen glacial lakes; you will be greeted by more than 233,000 acres of forests.

I don’t know about you, but this has me excited about a trip to Minocqua, Wisconsin during the winter season. Riding your snowmobile on well-groomed trails surrounded by all this stunning natural beauty sounds like an experience like no other. You can essentially veer off in any direction from the trails, and you will find yourself in well-marked and spacious routes that will take you towards the frozen lakes or the forest. And when you finally get tired of admiring the natural beauty that you are surrounded by don’t worry there are plenty of pit stops on the side of the trials that you can stop at for a breather. Go inside, leave your sledge in the parking area without any worry and mingle with locals and other snowmobilers. We do have to mention that we don’t drink and drive, though.