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Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 13-15 inches

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

Groomers are out keeping the trails in good shape. There has been a lot of traffic, which is awesome. All of the lakes have been marked. They are rough but getting better as people ride them. Please stay close to the barrels, because lakes are slushy away from the marked areas. Looks like more snow coming on Sunday!! So get out and enjoy the trails! Please remember to stay on the trails and respect our land owners. Ride right, ride safe!

News and Reports:

Jan. 15-17 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run- Party on Sat. at Spirit View

Jan. 24 – Chicken Soup “Cluck Off” -2-5 pm  at Lindy’s Hideaway & Swamp Witch Inn.

Feb. 7 – Three Lakes Trails Gun & Meet Raffle – 5-8 pm at Spirit View Lakeside 

Feb. 13-15 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run – Party on Sat at The Three Lakes American Legion

Snowmobile Information:

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.

Website – https://www.threelakestrails.com

Groomer Tracking System -https://gts.groomertrackingsystems.com/map

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

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: 9 -11″

Date of Report: January 5, 2026

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails are officially open for the season. With the recent snow accumulations trails are now packed and groomed and now have a sustainable trail base.  Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback.  All trails across the County are Fair to Good in condition. 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 on 1/1/2026 there was an incident on Long Lake, off of the boat landing on Blackhawk Road. The ice conditions at this time are very poor and a snowmobile broke through the ice at this location while out riding. At this time no trail route is marked out on Long Lake. The County does not have jurisdiction on Long Lake and is not responsible for marking out a trail across the lake, even though certain sections of Washburn County Snowmobile trails lead to accessing Long Lake, Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake as they are not yet 100% safe.

Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly.

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

Date of Report: January 4, 2026

Area Report:

It’s been a busy week with heavy traffic.  Overall, the trails are holding up well.  Our most challenging trail to keep up with so far has been 7N out of Star Lake.  The amount of traffic on this main corridor has made it nearly impossible to keep flat.  Another batch of fresh wet snow will most welcome.

We are grooming nightly, and will continue until the temps get above freezing as projected later this week.  The 4-6″ of new snow expected tonight will be very helpful if it has any moisture in it.  Dry fluffy snow does not help at all as it will not stick.

Wednesday and Thursday appear to be our most challenging days this week with temps pushing 40 and at least partial sunshine.  Our best hope to salvage the base is for people to refrain from riding during those warmer days.  If that happens, we should be in really good shape again by next weekend when temps drop back down.

Plum and Star lakes are now marked.  They are bumpy, but rideable.  Please stay along the marked route.

Apparently, we have to keep reminding people to slow down for corners.  If you aren’t able to keep your sled on your side of the trail, you’re going too fast and putting the safety of others at risk!  If you feel the need to show off the speed of your sled, save it for the lakes.  SAFETY TRUMPS EGO!

Ride RIght & Ride Safe!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:

Saturday, January 10 – Brats on the trail at TIN #217 from 10:00 – 4:00.

Saturday, January 17 – Breakfast at Stillwaters from 8:00 – 11:00.

Saturday, February 7 – Chili dump at The Murm from 2:00 – 5:00.

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

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: Good

Snow Cover: Good base with thinning depth

Date of Report: January 6, 2026

Area Report:

Whew, what a weekend…I think everyone, and their brother was up riding last weekend. It was awesome!!

The club is working hard to get the trails back to flatness.  With that work they are signs of snirt in the corners and marsh areas.

All the lakes in the area have been marked. Stay close to the barrels for the best route. Earlier evidence of slush has been frozen and could make rough riding away from the heavily traveled lake crossings.

We could always use some fresh snow, but I don’t think the warm days this week will have a significant effect on 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: Good

Snow Cover: 12″-18″

Date of Report: December 30, 2025

Area Report:

Fresh snow was just what we needed.  With over 12″ last Sunday into Monday.  Trails are currently in good condition.  Cold temps ahead and grooming is being done.  Expect busy traffic going into the weekend.  We will be doing our best to keep the trails in shape.  Come on up and explore the beauty of the Phelps trail system.

 

News and Reports:

When traveling on lake trails this season, be aware of the new access lights throughout Vilas County.  2, on both sides of the trail, flashing a red/white/green light during hours of darkness.  This is your guide that the shoreline is there, and the exit of the lake trail is there.  Also, a reminder that the State of Wisconsin has a 55 MPH speed limit at night on all trails, and lakes.  Please adhere to this.  At that speed you are driving beyond your headlights.  We want you all to be safe and come back to visit us again.

Snowmobile Information:

The Phelps snowmobile club and the Sno-Buddies will be hosting a trailside roast on January 10, 2026, at TIN# 500.  This is where the clubs trail systems meet as well as the Frosty club.  Hope to see you there!

The Phelps Radar Run is Saturday January 24, 2026, on North Twin Lake. 

Come to race your sled or to watch the action. 1000 groomed snow track on North Twin Lake.
Visit www.phelpswi.us/event/phelps-radar-run/ for more info and last year’s results and photos!

 

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.