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Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – December 27, 2025

Reporter:Snogoer1
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 12-28
Date of Report: December 27, 2025
Area Report:

Trail Report 12/28/2025

8- Open/ Groomed

8a- Open/ Groomed

9- Open/ Groomed

9a- Open/ Groomed

10- Open/ Groomed

10a- Open/ Groomed

10e- Open/ Groomed

11- Open/Groomed

12- Open from 13 to 12B intersection/Groomed. Closed from 12B intersection to Swamp Creek Rd.

12a- Open/ Groomed

12b- Open/ Groomed

14- Open/ Groomed

17n- Open/ Groomed

17s- Open/ Groomed

19-  RR #2 is Open/ Groomed, 19S to Vilas Open/Groomed, Lazy ace to CTY J- Closed

19b- Closed/ Partially Groomed

20-  Open/ Groomed

21- Open/ Rolled

51e- Open/ Partially Groomed

182b- Open/ Groomed

182- Open/ Groomed

Closed = Impassable, trees & Brush or trails leading to lakes.

Partially Groomed = Wet Swamps, no access with Tractors yet.

Trails are overall in fair-good condition. The warm weather definitely made things rough and unable to groom during the day. Night grooming and early morning is still taking place.

Our crew is out working nonstop, we are still working on trails 12 and 19. These trails are especially difficult as they are mostly swamp and the trees and brush from the storm that have fallen have made things incredibly difficult to navigate.

The Turtle Flambeau Flowage has been fully marked, please ride next to the stakes and be careful. Conditions can change rapidly.

We are currently under a Blizzard warning starting tomorrow with extensive amount of snow accumulation. We will keep you updated.

As always ride right, ride smart, and ride sober.




Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 27, 2025

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hold on to your potatoes Indy

Date of Report: December 27, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

Ok, so not any earth shattering news on trails. “Fair to middlin”, BUT, the weather forecasts are changing by the minute. Weather channel is now saying up to 9″ for us Sunday into Monday. Heavy snow, high winds, power outages, impossible travel,  dogs and cats living together-total mayhem. Whooohoo. My wife started following a Youtube channel months ago called ” Max Velocity”. Young guy, but he is pretty darn accurate. His map this morning showed up to 13″ in our area. Then he is predicting snow after snow after snow. He is not a snow junky like John Dee, so I hope he is accurate, not just messin’ with us kids. Stay tuned for more optimism. Mark

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 27, 2025

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Ice base with all conditions from hard ice, some snirt & burn through & snow cover

Date of Report: December 27, 2025

Area Report:

12/27/2025 – 8:00am – 29 degrees – High 35

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
OPEN
Early Riding – Frozen Icy Base 
Looks to be SNOW is coming

Happy to report a WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect starting Sunday, 12/28 expiring Monday 12/29 at 3pm for VILAS county.  Heavy snow possible with total SNOW accumulation between 8 & 13 inches possible. Wind gusts as high as 40 mph. Causing drifting. Do not have specific totals for Eagle River.  

In prep for the potential snow Groomer Tracking System app shows all trails north, northeast & west, northwest groomed.  Those are:

  • Trl 10/13 N to Conover connect
    Trl section 10/13 aka WI River Bridge
    Trl 3N/E
    Trl 1 that run north & south (north of Eagle Lake)
    Trl 17 to just before Phelps connect
    Tril 10W to St. Germain connect
    Trl 13N to Conover connect

Vilas County & the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance voted to use donated safety funds for beacon lighting.  It will be installed at the entrance/exit of lakes.  They will flash red, green & white.  This should help riders find the exit off the lake.  Right click on the announcement to enlarge.

                                                                           

New spur off the Trig’s trail.  It takes you Chubby’s Family Restaurant.   Here is the location. Right click photo to enlarge. 

                                                                       

                   2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map.  Right click on photo to enlarge

                                                                                 

Think Cold!  Are You Doin’ A Snow Dance!                                      

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
  • January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
  • January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

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 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

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 26, 2025

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8″ Base

Date of Report: December 26, 2025

Area Report:

As of Thursday, December 25 at 8:00AM the Washburn County snowmobile trails officially opened for the season except for a portion of Trail 8 East, from Trail 39/8 or Intersection 35 to the Sawyer County line. This section is still being cleared and packed after the damage from the late November snowstorm. All other trails will be open. Should you encounter any trail damage such as down trees, limbs, debris, etc. please report that to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please check surrounding county trail conditions as they vary from county to county.

You can find a full state snowmobile report by visiting the Travel WI Snow Report.

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – December 26, 2025

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: December 26, 2025

Area Report:

The weather is currently not our friend.  We’ve got above freezing temps forecast today through Sunday.  The good news is that we are expecting snow Sunday night into Monday and the temps look like they’ll be dropping and staying low for next week.

The Barnstormers have been out these past couple days and have groomed the majority of our system.  There is limited snow cover, but most of the system is flat and rideable.  Corners are going to be extremely icy right now and potentially hazardous. We will likely suspend grooming over the weekend until more snow arrives.

The warm temps these next three days won’t hurt us too badly, unless there is heavy traffic.  The damage from riding on soft trails won’t be fixable without a decent amount of snow.  If you are going to ride during these warmer days, please, please, please refrain from being too aggressive!  

We do have one section that is down to the dirt and should be completely avoided!  Trail 6-9-11 between TIN 204 and 225 is NOT RIDEABLE.   Please stay off of this section until we get more snow!

Both Plum and Star have been reported to have 8″ – 12″ of ice.  We are told that they’ll be marked as soon as there is enough snow to secure the barrels.  It is still recommended to stay off the lakes until they are marked.

Ride RIght & Ride Safe!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:

Wednesday, December 31 – Breakfast at Sayner Pub from 9:00 – Noon.  Blessing of the sleds at 12:30 under the arch.

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!

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – December 26, 2025

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2-3 inches

Date of Report: December 26, 2025

Area Report:

Overnight we had freezing rain/drizzle giving us a about 0.10 inch of ice. Temps are 32 going for a high of 34. Saturday the high temp. is predicted at 35 with a chance of rain. Now the good news! Monday temps cool off and there is a good chance of measurable snow!!l Keep your fingers & toes crossed! Then we stay cold with some lake effect snow. Ride with cautionl if you do go out. Trails will be icy. Lakes are not marked yet and our trails in Forest County are not open.

News and Reports:

Dec. 27th – Chili Cookoff and Meat Raffle – Three Lakes American Legion -12-3

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.

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

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 26, 2025

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Hard ic with new 1/10 inch of slipper ice on top

Date of Report: December 26, 2025

Area Report:

12/26/2025 – 10:am – 32 degrees – High 34

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
OPEN
Early Riding – Frozen Icy Base – Sleeting
MERRY CHRISTMAS

As of 6:54 am this morning,  freezing rain/drizzle overnight resulting in 0.10 inch of ice everywhere.  Foggy now which will continue through the day into tomorrow morning.   Sleet in the PM tomorrow.  Sunday sleet turning to SNOW.  Monday forecast for 1 inch+ SNOW.  Schiff on Tuesday.  Back into the freezer for temps starting Tuesday, 1/30.   Beginning Saturday 1/3 through Wednesday 1/7 SNOW off & on.  PLEASE DO A SNOW DANCE!

Groomer Tracking System app shows no panning or grooming.  

While the trail are open they are in need of COLD & SNOW.

Vilas County & the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance voted to use donated safety funds for beacon lighting.  It will be installed at the entrance/exit of lakes.  They will flash red, green & white.  This should help riders find the exit off the lake.  Right click on the announcement to enlarge.

New spur off the Trig’s trail.  It takes you Chubby’s Family Restaurant.   Here is the location. Right click photo to enlarge. 

 

Several reroutes & trail changes    Right click to see an enlarged map

Bit of a grim report this mornin”

Think Cold!  Are You Doin’ A Snow Dance!                                      

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
  • January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
  • January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

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 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

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 26, 2025

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8″

Date of Report: December 26, 2025

Area Report:

At 8:00 am it’s 32 degrees out with a wintry mix this morning and mild weather through
Sunday.
Despite the above freezing temps and no new snow this week, our trails remained in fair to
good condition.
Our groomers have been out and groomed 15N/6E on Christmas Eve and 15S on Christmas Day
afternoon. We will be grooming the rest of our trail system later tonight and tomorrow am. To
be ready for the weekend traffic.
With the warm temps and no new snow in sight, the trail conditions will deteriorate until
weather conditions improve.
Please ride safe and be aware of some remaining trail debris that will go away with more snow.
Look for an updated trail report on Monday, 12/30!
Landy Roepke
BJSC Trail Manager

News and Reports:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events: 

*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser*

1/18 Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar 8:30am

2/12 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Rustic Roadhouse 4-7pm

2/15 Breakfast Fundraiser at The Guide’s Inn 8:30am

2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11am

3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4pm

Snowmobile Information:

Stay up to date on trail conditions and the latest news by signing up for the snowmobiling ENewsletter here. 

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 26, 2025

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-6″

Date of Report: December 26, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

I won’t get out today, but trailboss Nick reports our trails as “fair”. Sled traffic over the holiday, Coupled with warm temperatures, has deteriorated a lot of what we have. It’s 8 o’clock Friday morning and the whole area is coated with ice. It looks to be warm during the day over the next couple of days. Weather underground is predicting 6 inches of snow Sunday. We will just have to wait and see what transpire is over the next couple of days. Mark

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – December 25, 2025

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-28

Date of Report: December 25, 2025

Area Report:

8- Open/ Groomed

8a- Open/ Groomed

9- Open/ Groomed

9a- Open/ Groomed

10- Open/ Groomed

10a- Open/ Groomed

10e- Open/ Groomed

11- Open/Groomed

12- Closed

12a- Open/ Groomed

12b- Open/ Groomed

14- Open/ Groomed

17n- Open/ Groomed

17s- Open/ Groomed

19-  RR #2 is Open/ Groomed, 19S to Vilas Open/Groomed, Lazy ace to CTY J- Closed

19b- Closed/ Partially Groomed

20-  Open/ Groomed

21- Closed/ Rolled

51e- Open/ Partially Groomed

182b- Open/ Groomed

182- Open/ Groomed

Closed = Impassable, trees & Brush or trails leading to lakes.

Partially Groomed = Wet Swamps, no access with Tractors yet.

Trails are overall in good condition.

Our crew is out working nonstop, we are continuing packing swamps and clearing trails. If you’d like to help clear brush we still have two trails left that have major damage that more help would be greatly appreciated, please reach out to our Trail Boss.

Stay off the lakes until marked.