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Trail Report – : Cable, Wisconsin – January 6, 2023

Reporter:officecoordinator@cable4fun.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-12″

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

We are OPEN!

News and Reports:

We are OPEN! Trails are cleared, rolled, and groomed! Thank you to all our groomers for all your hard work after days of heavy snowfalls and clearing lots of fallen trees.

Snowmobile Information:

WE ARE OPEN. As of 1/6/2023 Trails are 100% cleared, rolled, and groomed. Please be respectful of all posted signage and private property that land owners are kind enough to let us use. Snow is softer due to warmer temperatures the last few days. Garden Lake has been staked. Lake Namakagon is not staked: due to snow cover, ice depth continues to be variable.  Use Extreme Caution if riding on the lake. There will be large equipment on Trail 31 into Sawyer County for the next couple of days so please avoid.

The Cable Area in Northern Wisconsin has over 1,200 miles of interconnecting snowmobile trail systems, making it one of the largest trail systems in the U.S. Uncrowded trails and the solitude of the Chequamegon National Forest bring snowmobilers back again and again to the Cable Area.

Trail Report – : Chippewa County, WI – January 6, 2023

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4″-8″

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

All Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails will open at 8:00 AM Saturday, January 7th, 2023.

Please ride with caution as trails are early season conditions. Riders should also avoid lake ice which remains very inconsistent. Also remember to respect our generous landowners and stay on the marked trail! Please check to see if trails are open in connecting Counties.

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Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 6, 2023

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-12

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

We did get 3-4 inches of heavy wet snow over the last few days and really helped with our trail system, some corners are icy so slow down. Most lakes are marked so stay by the markers because you might hit slush. Waiting on Lake Minocqua yet as there are still spots by the islands that are not thick enough until we get cold weather, forecast looks now to be below freezing all week. Savemore bay has plenty of ice from hwy 70 west trail to the bearskin trail but we cant just mark part of the lake until the the rest is good to go and safe.

Trail Report – : Chippewa County, WI – January 6, 2023

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4′ – 8″

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

All Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails will open at 8:00 AM Saturday, January 7th, 2023.

Please ride with caution as trails are early season conditions. Riders should also avoid lake ice which remains very inconsistent. Also remember to respect our generous landowners and stay on the marked trail! Please check to see if trails are open in connecting Counties.

Trail Report – : Dickinson County, Michigan – January 6, 2023

Reporter:msertich7751

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3 to 5 Inches on Trails

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

The warm weather has ended for now.Our area received around 3 to 5 inches in the last 3 days.Last nite one groomer ran from the Barn on trail 5 down to Fumee junction and over thru the Iron Mountain areas to the Wis border.The groomers should out working each day.Come and check out the trails!  Be Safe!

 

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 6, 2023

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

At 8:00 a.m. it’s 18 degrees out with clearing skies. We groomed 2W, 8W, 51, 15N and 6E last night and 8E, 11, and 15S early this morning.

Overall, our trails are in good condition. Our road routes such as 2W on Kego Road, 51 on Day Lake Road, 8E on Nixon Lake Road, 6E on Old B, and Trail 11 south of the 11/15S intersection are in very good condition with the rest of our trails in good condition. With the moderate traffic, Corridor 15N and 15S usually develop some moguls by the end of the day, but are groomed daily to keep them smooth.

If you are in our area this week, enjoy our trails and stop in and support our local businesses.Look for an updated report on Monday, 1/09/23.

Landy Roepke, BJSC Trail Manager

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 6, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-14″

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile clubs and county staff have cleared a majority of snowmobile trails after the December storm event. Most of these trails have been groomed at least once.  All trails will officially open as of January 6th. Please be advised that portions of Trail 8, west of County Highway K, may not be fully cleared and groomed before the weekend. Trails in the Birchwood area are completely cleared and while we anticipate that all trails will be groomed, there may be sections not completed by the weekend. In addition, Trail 239 in the Shell Lake area has not been groomed due to wet conditions in a swamp crossing. Trail conditions should be excellent in those areas that grooming has been completed. Please ride with caution as we continue to finalize trail opening efforts and stay on designated trail surfaces. 

Snowmobile 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.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 6, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-14″

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile clubs and county staff have cleared a majority of snowmobile trails after the December storm event. Most of these trails have been groomed at least once.  All trails will officially open as of January 6th. Please be advised that portions of Trail 8, west of County Highway K, may not be fully cleared and groomed before the weekend. Trails in the Birchwood area are completely cleared and while we anticipate that all trails will be groomed, there may be sections not completed by the weekend. In addition, Trail 239 in the Shell Lake area has not been groomed due to wet conditions in a swamp crossing. Trail conditions should be excellent in those areas that grooming has been completed. Please ride with caution as we continue to finalize trail opening efforts and stay on designated trail surfaces. 

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 6, 2023

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-12

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 6, 2023
We have received up to 12 inches of new snow, groomers are out preparing the trails since the new snow and all trails should be groomed and in excellent condition for the weekend.  We have 8-12 inches of packed snow on the trails.  Due to wet heavy snow, be prepared for some small branches that still need to be cut.  Be cautious, the snow has prevented some of the wet areas from freezing down.  Please be careful in these areas.  As always, enjoy the trails and be safe.

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

Snowmobile Information:

A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, please be respectful so we don’t lose our easement to their property. Snowmobiles may not be modified, or operated, to amplify or otherwise increase the total vehicle noise above the originally manufactured snowmobile noise level.

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. 

As always operate with everyone’s safety in mind and report any hazardous trail issues that are observed to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department (715-682-7023 opt 1) so that it can be forwarded to the appropriate service.

Important reminders: There is no snowmobiling allowed from Ashland to Bad River/Odanah as snowmobiling is not permitted on reservation land.  However, snowmobiling is allowed from Bad River east to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 6, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 9-11 inches +- Base 1-5 inches

Date of Report: January 6, 2023

Area Report:

January 6, 2023 – 6:48am – 18 – High 23

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
EARLY SEASON RIDING – Fair to Good

No new SNOW since the SNOW showers yesterday morning.  Good news is the temps have dropped. 18 right now with a high of 23 today & 11 tonight. 20’s for highs & low teens at night through middle of next week. Pop up on Thursday with SNOW forecast. Up & down temps through the 20th.   Need a SNOW DANCE!

As for the trails.  The best riding is heading north out of town.  That would be Trail 10/13. Icy corners most everywhere. Yesterday the swamps have slush spots.  Wisconsin River Bridge area of Trail 10/13 that heads west has slushy spots on the approach to the bridge on both sides. There is room to get around those spots. With the temp drop these areas should have firmed up. In town trails are more than likely very crusty this morning to include heading south on Trail 10/13.  There is Fair riding heading east on 10E which is a one way trail from the Hockey Sports Arena to just past East Bass Lake Rd.  All SNOW covered.  When the trails merges back together riding still fair ’til getting to the Three Lakes connect. Pick up the Three Lakes  trails & take a ride on what the locals call the Kimball Creek trail.  Into Three Lakes & back up on Alt 13to Eagle River.   Riders rated that a B+ yesterday.

NO GROOMING LAST NIGHT.   GROOMING TO RESUME FRIDAY NIGHT

NOTE – DEERVIEW LANE SECTION OF TRAIL 1N THAT HEADS TO EAGLE LAKE STILL HAS HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC.  Slow down & be aware.

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are open & marked.   Take it slow.  Hard rough & some shiny ice & surface slush pockets still present, particularly on the turn that takes you off the lake to Townline Rd. Stay by the orange reflective barrels ALWAYS to be safe.

Some reminders when you ride. Have a Map or Phone App. Please no off trail riding & stop at driveways.  Also as you ride you might meet a groomer.   They are big & can’t pull over for us.  So pull over & let the driver direct you.  And oh ya give ’em a thumbs up.  They groom so we can ride!!!

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!  THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails real soon!!

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

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES EVENTS     
January 3 – Board of Directors meeting- 6pm – World Snowmobile HQ – Hwy 45N – Members welcome
January 12-15 – Vintage World Championship Race – WCDC Track
January 19 – Member meeting – Buckshots’s Downtown – 6:30pm
January 21 – SNO(Saturday Nite Out) – Braywood – Catfish Lk Rd of Hwy 45S – 5pm -ALL Welcome
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!