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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 24, 2024

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4+-

Date of Report: January 24, 2024

Area Report:

January 24, 2024 – 8:35am – 28 degrees – High 33

Sno-Eagles
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Remain CLOSED

Trails in Sno-Eagles Country, Eagle River, WI are deteriorating with the lack of snow and remain closed.   The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance voted last Wednesday to keep the trails CLOSED due to lack of rideable snow. 

In the meantime work on the trails is now focusing on checking conditions in the swamps and other wet areas.  There is frost in most areas but with another warm up conditions will deteriorate.

There have been re routes and closures of trails. Here’s a 2023-2024 Sno-Eagles trail map. Right click to enlarge.

Check out the Sno-Eagles News & Reports plus the videos below.

Need SNOW  & COLD so Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  THINK COLD!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……RIDE RIGHT
715.479-5185 Trail Updates starting in December
Eagle River Visitors Guide or Trail Map Click or Call 715.479.6400

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES EVENTS 

UPDATE – 23rd Annual World Champion Vintage Races – Has been rescheduled to February 8-11 – See below

January 25-28 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort

January 26-28 – Weekend Away – Mercer, WI – Go to www.snoeagles.org     CANCELLED

January 27 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – Eagle Lanes & Lounge – Hwy 70/45 just west of Eagle River – 5pm

February 5 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N

February 8-11 – 23rd Annual World Championship Vintage Races – OUR RENTAL, CHAIN LAKE LOG LODGE IS AVAILABLE Click link to go to our rental page!  Watch for upcoming details

February 9-11 – Pond Hockey – CANCELLED

February 22 – Member meeting – Chef Rene’s – 6pm Social Time – 7pm Meeting – Hwy 70W of Eagle River

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 – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 24, 2024

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 0-6

Date of Report: January 24, 2024

Snowmobile Information:

We are happy to open our trails and  wish this was December 1st! We are well aware that many of you have weather apps on your phones, that hind sight is usually 20/20, and we are nearing the end of a “normal” Winter season. With that being said, there has been nothing “normal” about this season at all!  Let’s show thanks for the riding days or weeks ahead, because however long these trails last, is more than we would have if we stayed closed. As always, Ride SAFE, Ride RIGHT, and Respect our landowners properties. The following trail report assumes that everyone understands that these are early/late conditions, watch for rocks and water areas, and STAY ON THE TRAILS please.
2a. GROOMED
2. GROOMED (logging activity Boomer Creek area)
3. GROOMED
6. GROOMED
7. GROOMED (to Clement Swamp) USE CAUTION!
8. GROOMED
8b. GROOMED
8e. GROOMED
8Bell GROOMED (some logging)
8w. NOT GROOMED
13. GROOMED (Hogsback)
13c. GROOMED
13s CLOSED
15. GROOMED
15a GROOMED from 17 to Hwy 51
15n. NOT GROOMED
17. GROOMED Hurley to 17a ONLY! Logging near 17a intersection.
17a. GROOMED to trail 8 ONLY!
77. GROOMED
Gile Loop trail to downtown establishments. GROOMED
The snow is much thinner in the Southern areas, near Island Lake, and near Lake Superior.
We are offering park and ride areas at:
-Schomberg Park parking lot off Hwy 51
-The IronHorse Trailhead in Hurley
-Cary Mine Market on Hwy 77
-Saxon Harbor on County A
And many area businesses by permission.
As White Thunder Riders, we maintain trails with what Mother Nature offers. They aren’t perfect, but what is in this crazy world? We’re simply doing the best we can with what we currently have.
Please enjoy some safe rides on our trails 😊

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 24, 2024

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1-4

Date of Report: January 24, 2024

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 22, 2024
The Ashland County snowmobile Trials remain CLOSED due to lack of snow, bare spots and open water.

When the trails do open….Please stay on the trail.  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.

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 23, 2024

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-5

Date of Report: January 23, 2024

Snowmobile Information:

With new snow at the end of last week, conditions have greatly improved across most of the area. Our corridor trails have been groomed repeatedly over the weekend, marsh areas have been getting packed, and we can safely say we have early/late-season conditions. New snow and a brief warm-up will only help cement our current base. With any help from Mother Nature, we should get these trails open for you soon!
TRAILS ARE NOT CURRENTLY OPEN YET!

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 23, 2024

Reporter:Phillips/Park Falls Chambers

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: under 12″

Date of Report: January 23, 2024

Area Report:

Snow seems to be an elusive creature in the northwoods this year. Still no significant snowfall, which means all Price County trails remain closed. Temps are gradually warming up into the high 30’s by the end of the week. Our crews continue to be diligent in pulling the drag to pan and harden the trails.
In the meantime, take the opportunity to visit one of your favorite bar/restaurant businesses on the trail. They would love to see you!

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2024

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 0-5

Date of Report: January 23, 2024

Area Report:

January 23, 2024

Land trails are open but in poor condition with marginal snow, exposed rocks, and ruts. A few groomers have been out to do some panning and lay the snow flat, other than that, groomers will not be out until we get more snow.  You can follow the groomer operations on the GTS app for the most up to date information.

Private property gates, specifically ones that cross swamps and waterways, are not open yet.

The cold weather has been helpful with lakes. Those lakes that are staked are:

Moose Lake

Nelson Lake

Barker Lake

Spider Lake

Tiger Cat Flowage

Lost Land Lake

Lac Courte Oreilles

Grindstone

Sand Lake

Chippewa Flowage (including the River and dam area)

Whitefish Lake

Callahan Lake

Little Round Lake

Osprey Lake

NOT YET STAKED:

Big Round

Long Lake

Sissabagama

Chetac

For your safety and the safety of others following your tracks – DO NOT RIDE UNSTAKED LAKES!

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – January 23, 2024

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Not Ridable

Snow Cover: 3- 6 inches of snow

Date of Report: January 23, 2024

Area Report:

Hey everyone, We are still waiting on snow here in Iron County and the nearby areas. Currently we have 4 to 5 inches of snow on the ground. Our clubs are not able to groom at this time due to lack of snow. Seems to be the story in several areas this season so far. Such odd weather this year… let’s all hope February and March will give us lots of snow to finish up our snowmobile season. We may have given up the first (2) months of riding this year… but let’s not give up on the last 2/months. 😉

This report will be updated on a weekly bases unless our conditions change.  Be sure to check in on the report periodically to see if conditions have changed. 🙂

News and Reports:

Lakes should be good for Ice Fishing – In February Michigan offers a “FREE” Fishing weekend. This year the dates are February 17th & 18th. No License needed.

“Free” Michigan Snowmobile Weekend – February 9th, 10th & 11th. – No Permit needed to ride our trails.

Don’t forget Iron County has a wonderful Ski Resort – OPEN 100% – (Thursdays – Sundays)

“Winter” Waterfall Tours are another activity to try this winter.  With the low snowfall… most waterfalls have easy access. Perfect year to give it a try. 

We sure hope to see everyone soon this winter season… after all it’s “Our Time” to play!! We have 2/months left, let’s make the best of it.  🙂

 

Snowmobile Information:

 

Michigan’s “Free Snowmobile Weekend” – February 9th, 10th & 11th this year!  Come on SNOW let it flow!!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 23, 2024

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 5+- inches

Date of Report: January 23, 2024

Area Report:

January 23, 2024 – 6:10am – 23 degrees – High 26

Sno-Eagles
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Remain CLOSED

The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance meeting Wednesday evening, January 18.  All 11 Clubs discussed the potential of opening the trails.  The vote was NOT to open the trails at this time.  Below is the PSA forwarded by the Parks and Rec Supervisor following the meeting.

All trails in Sno-Eagles Country were panned over the last few days.  The Manske Swamp – Trail 3 and Wisconsin River Trail – 10W/13N are not being panned both areas need to freeze up harder.  Both areas have been packed by snowmobiles and are good to go.

There have been re routes and closures of trails. Here’s a 2023-2024 Sno-Eagles trail map. Right click to enlarge.

Check out the Sno-Eagles News & Reports plus the videos below.

Need SNOW so Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  See ya on the trails real soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……RIDE RIGHT
715.479-5185 Trail Updates starting in December
Eagle River Visitors Guide or Trail Map Click or Call 715.479.6400

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES EVENTS 

UPDATE – 23rd Annual World Champion Vintage Races – Has been rescheduled to February 8-11 – See below

January 25-28 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort

January 26-28 – Weekend Away – Mercer, WI – Go to www.snoeagles.org  THE CLUB WILL MAKE DECISION ON TRIP TODAY, January 23.  Advise clicking link later this afternoon.

January 27 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – Eagle Lanes & Lounge – Hwy 70/45 just west of Eagle River – 5pm

February 5 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N

February 8-11 – 23rd Annual World Championship Vintage Races – OUR RENTAL, CHAIN LAKE LOG LODGE IS AVAILABLE Click link to go to our rental page!

February 9-11 – Pond Hockey – Dollar Lake – Hwy 70E of Eagle River to Dollar Lake Rd

February 22 – Member meeting – Chef Rene’s – 6pm Social Time – 7pm Meeting – Hwy 70W of Eagle River

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!