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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 20, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12 inches new SNOW on thick frozen base

Date of Report: January 20, 2023

Area Report:

January 20, 2023 8:12am – 19 – High 26

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent

One foot of new wet packy SNOW east of Eagle River!  Similar totals throughout Sno-Eagles Country trails! & all of Vilas County! The ice base held on nearly all the trails.  The SNOW was groomed last night followed by temps in the teens overnight.  Trail set up amazing bringing conditions to Very Good to Excellent!

No problem areas on trails to report this morning.   With the wet heavy SNOW there may be low hanging branches.  Did not see any but be aware. Reliable rider report of small section of mushy SNOW on the west side of the Wisconsin River Bridge section of Trail10W/13N. Nothing serious & easy to get around. Same rider told me Manske Swamp,Trail 3N is tight with no mush.  Trail 10E now that it is groomed is fantastic!  Same with Trail Alt13S to Three Lakes, Trails 70W/7/13 heading toward St. Germain, Trails 10W/7 heading toward Sayner, Trails 13N heading to the Bauer’s area.  Trail 17N that heads toward Phelps & Trail 1 that heads to Eagle Lake in great shape too.

The road crews are still out clearing roads & driveways so watch for snowbanks at crossings.  The high banks might make it hard to see so be sure to stop at the crossings.


Groomers out last night into early AM today.  Full grooming everyday.

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are open & marked & still safe.  Expect very slippery riding with lots of SNOW cover.  Reports of drifting. Slow down. Always stay by the orange reflective barrels to be safe.


NOTE: Off of Trail 70W after entering St. Germain is a trail locals call “The Goat” trail.  It is a Club Trail that starts at TIN 287 to TIN 288 that is CLOSED.  It is clearly marked as CLOSED with fencing & signs.  Please do not ride through this area from either direction. DO NOT RIDE ON HWY 70 as this is not legal.  Click on image to enlarge.

On snowmobile designated road routes need to follow the speed limit set for the road for all vehicles.

Last, off trail riding is a big problem.  PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL. 

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!  THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails

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    –  For local events go to www.eagleriver.org

January 19-22 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
January 27-29 – Weekend Away to Mole Lake Casino
January 28-30 – Women On Snow

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!

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 20, 2023

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12″-18″

Date of Report: January 20, 2023

Area Report:

Good morning.  The area has picked up 9″ of fresh snow yesterday.  Just what the trails needed.  Grooming will be done nightly this weekend.  Some swamps are still not groomed thanks to unseasonable warm temps.  No new snow in the forecast with temps in the low to mid 20’s.  Perfect riding weather.  Please be carefull and stay to the right side of the trail.  PLEASE, STAY ON THE MARKED TRAIL!  Off-trail riding is trespassing and also puts the trail system in danger of being shut down.

News and Reports:

Get your Phelps Rifle Raffle tickets and Cask Raffle tickets at our area bussinesses!

Trail Report – : Neillsville, Wisconsin – January 19, 2023

Reporter:Neillsville Granton Trailbusters

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-8″

Date of Report: January 19, 2023

Area Report:

The Neillsville-Granton Trailbusters trail system is currently CLOSED.  Trail are being inspected and conditions evaluated before opening and updates will be posted as conditions change.  Be advised riding on closed trails is trespassing and fines apply.

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 19, 2023

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-8″ of fresh snow!

Date of Report: January 19, 2023

Area Report:

Wow, we are thrilled to get 6-8″ of fresh white gold this morning.  With the hard base, the trails should set up great.  We have all the groomers out, trying to get the entire system completed prior to the weekend.

This is the shot in the arm we needed.  

As always stay right when riding and stay close to the barrels on the lake.

Have some fun, enjoy the trails, and support the pitstops.

 

 

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – January 19, 2023

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 10-15 inches

Date of Report: January 19, 2023

Area Report:

It’s been snowing all day….  Hooray!!  We’ve gotten at least 10″ or more of snow so far today.  Groomers and operators will be out on the trails tonight getting things groomed up for the weekend!  We have a “great” ice base under the new snow so hoping this will be the start to a wonderful weekend!  But, remember there is a lot of ice under the snow so be careful in the corners.. stay on your side of the trail and have fun…  it’s time to play!!  🙂

Hopefully tomorrow I can update you on actual trail #’s and their condition. Forecast is calling for snow through the evening stopping around mid-night.

Happy & Safe Sledding!!

News and Reports:

Also, wanted to mention there is a Winterfest being held at Young’s this Saturday all day long.  You can drive or ride in to their location.

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – January 19, 2023

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Back in the bear cage!!!!!

Date of Report: January 19, 2023

Snowmobile Information:

Ok, I measured a solid 5 inches at my house before I plowed snow. It’s still coming down pretty hard at 4 o’clock. Even before I got on the sled, I had another inch on the ground. Keith activated the groomer last night. He was hoping to arrange the base before the snow. I just ran the circuit, including Pokegama lake, and it’s a little bumpy in spots but with a fair amount of sled traffic working it, it’s a very decent ride on new snow with no grooming. We are on the raggedy edge of kawabunga. As Mr T would say, “ I pity the fool that don’t ride this weekend”. Mark

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 19, 2023

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-12”

Date of Report: January 19, 2023

Area Report:

Well, Mother Nature finally came through. 7-8” of fresh white gold has fallen. We will be out tonight working our magic. Trails will be in very good to excellent condition.
Lakes are all marked, stay close to the barrels for the safest ice.
Remember, the groomers have the right of way. If you come upon one, they will stop and let you by when it’s the safest. We typically groom at night, but there are times when you will see one during the day.

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – January 19, 2023

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-8

Date of Report: January 19, 2023

Area Report:

THE SOUTHERN UNIT (ZONE B) OF THE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING STATE-FUNDED TRAILS ARE SCHEDULED TO OPEN ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 20th, AT 6:00 A.M.

ZONE A TRAILS REMAIN OPEN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE TRAIL BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS 21B & 22B WHICH WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  INTERSECTIONS 49 & 58 will open on Friday, January 20, 2023. To view a map of where these closures are located, click here.  Downloadable Langlade County Snowmobile Trail Map is available by clicking here, stop in the Antigo · Langlade County Welcome Center located at 404 Superior Street in Antigo, or request one on our Contact Us page.

These Zone B trails will be open to ATVs on January 30, 2023. Zone A trails opened to ATVs on January 17. ATVs are not allowed on snowmobile trails when the temperature is above 28° F. UTVs are not allowed on the Langlade County Snowmobile trail system due to the weight and width of these machines.

The Langlade County Snowmobile clubs, sponsors and operators of the existing trails, have put in many volunteered hours brushing, signing, and grooming to provide snowmobile trails for your use. Please support the snow clubs, thank them for their efforts and patronized their business sponsors.

All lake and river trails in Langlade County are considered unsafe and should not be utilized until they have been clearly marked by a local snowmobile club. As always, the Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Department recommends riders stay on clearly marked trails. Please respect private property; the use of trails across private lands is a privilege. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile. The trails are in early season condition some wet areas may be present due to rain earlier this week. Trail clubs report that trail surfaces were good to excellent following the latest snowfall. Trail conditions are expected to improve as cold weather moves in over the weekend and early next week.

  • Zone A Trails are in good to excellent condition. 
  • Zone B trails are in fair to good shape with some icy patches and rough stretches mostly in fields.

Due to damage caused by the ice storm that hit Langlade County on December 15th we advise caution as the ice will continue to break trees for the foreseeable future.

For questions regarding specific trail conditions please contact the local snowmobile club or visit their social media pages.
For more information, please contact Al Murray, Forest Administrator, or Cody Brauner, Langlade County Snowmobile Coordinator at 715-627-6300.

We hope that you enjoy the Langlade county trail system this winter and thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County!

Al Murray
Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Department 
  

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 19, 2023

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-16 inches

Date of Report: January 19, 2023

Area Report:

We received about 5-7” of fresh snow last night into today.  Temps will continue to drop into the teens through the weekend, which is great news, as we need some ice. Lakes are rough and slushy, please stick to the marked trails.

Groomers are out and will continue to be out through the rest of the week and weekend. The trails were rough after the weekend with the heavy traffic and warm temps that prevented groomers from getting out, so they have been out cutting and smoothing out some of the big moguls and rough spots.

Please be courteous of the groomers.  Move over when you see them, drive by at safe speeds, and stay on your side of the trail. Meeting a groomer head on or coming around a corner and riding up into the back of a drag will put a damper on your ride more than anyone else’s. Be smart!

Have a great weekend and ride safe!

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – January 19, 2023

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-10

Date of Report: January 19, 2023

Area Report:

THE SOUTHERN UNIT (ZONE B) OF THE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING STATE-FUNDED TRAILS ARE SCHEDULED TO OPEN ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 20th, AT 6:00 A.M.

ZONE A TRAILS REMAIN OPEN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE SECTIONS OF TRAIL BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS 49 & 58 AND INTERSECTIONS 21B & 22B WHICH WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. To view a map of where these closures are located, click here.  Downloadable Langlade County Snowmobile Trail Map is available by clicking here, stop in the Antigo · Langlade County Welcome Center located at 404 Superior Street in Antigo, or request one on our Contact Us page.

These Zone B trails will be open to ATVs on January 30, 2023. Zone A trails opened to ATVs on January 17. ATVs are not allowed on snowmobile trails when the temperature is above 28° F. UTVs are not allowed on the Langlade County Snowmobile trail system due to the weight and width of these machines.

The Langlade County Snowmobile clubs, sponsors, and operators of the existing trails, have put in many volunteered hours brushing, signing, and grooming to provide snowmobile trails for your use. Please support the snow clubs, thank them for their efforts and patronized their business sponsors.

All lake and river trails in Langlade County are considered unsafe and should not be utilized until they have been clearly marked by a local snowmobile club. As always, the Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Department recommends riders stay on clearly marked trails. Please respect private property; use of trails across private lands is a privilege. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile. The trails are in early season condition some wet areas may be present due to rain earlier this week. Trail clubs report that trail surfaces were good to excellent following the latest snowfall.

Due to damage caused by the ice storm that hit Langlade County on December 15th we advise caution as the ice will continue to break trees for the foreseeable future.

For questions regarding specific trail conditions please contact the local snowmobile club or visit their social media pages.
For more information, please contact Al Murray, Forest Administrator or Cody Brauner, Langlade County Snowmobile Coordinator at 715-627-6300.

We hope that you enjoy the Langlade county trail system this winter and thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County!

Al Murray
Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Department