Reporter:Stretch
Trail Conditions: Open
Snow Cover: 20 inches
Date of Report: December 21, 2025
Area Report:
We have received a little over 70 inches of snow through out most of the Keweenaw area. The groomers have been out and most of our trails are being hit at least a couple times a week. It’s still like early season riding in the areas that haven’t received as much snow. We’re coming into Christmas week so ride right and ride safe.
☠️ Stretch
Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: Minimal
Date of Report: December 21, 2025
Area Report:
It’s a good thing we didn’t listen to all the naysayers that said we opened too early and that the trails would be trashed after one day!
Every sledder I spoke to over the weekend talked about how good the trails were! My wife & I road yesterday & hit trails in Sayner, Star Lake, Conover, Phelps & Land O’ Lakes. Even though it’s a very thin base, it was all fairly flat and so much fun! We even saw Santa out on his Scorpion. I heard the same reports from people who rode in the St. Germain, Boulder Junction and Presque Isle sytems.
Yes, we do need more snow, for sure. Without it, we’ll begin to see more icy conditions as traffic increases over the holiday week. For now, don’t hesitate to go out and enjoy what we have.
The Barnstormers will be grooming on a very limited basis until we get more snow. Excessive grooming right now will do more damage than good. Start doing your snow dances!!
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!
Reporter:Toulish1
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 3-8″
Date of Report: December 21, 2025
Snowmobile Information:
Ok, today was my first run. I did not see any sleds, but did run into trail boss Nick in the pickup. We both agreed for low snow, we are in good shape right now. Starting south at Mattke Rd, it is thinner down there. You see more gravel between there and F. F trail is thin, but runnable. 17 starting at Wishow Rd going north is great. There is an ice base with snow on top, so the more studs you have, the happier you will be. Trail 1 up Stearns Lake Rd has snow to run. If the plows don’t scrape to the dirt line, we are good for now. Raven Lake area is wide open, and good. Trail 5 into the casino is thinner, but good.17 from 5 north is great. I ran up to our Kiosk on the grade at the iron county line, and other than about 200 yards around the bridge, the grade is great. A couple of hearty souls have bypassed the bridge. No wet spots I could see. The high winds helped us in the marsh. Anyone thinking of riding south to visit will have a good run. Cold temps have been an asset. Nick said we will pan tonight, Sunday. I won’t be grooming until further notice, so if you see a blond guy that looks 7 feet tall in the tractor, that is my replacement. I would say Christmas will be good riding, just keep an eye on warmer temps, and sunshine. Have a Merry Christmas! Mark
Reporter:Phil
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: Looks like Winter…NICE
Date of Report: December 21, 2025
Area Report:
Trail Boss Rob and crew were out grooming last night and reported that the trails groomed up way better than expected. Trails have been upgraded to Good condition.
News and Reports:
Lakes are currently not marked but that should be happening soon. A minimum of ten inches in all locations is needed before they are marked. Make sure you know before you go!
Snowmobile Information:
Go to www.frostysnoclub.com for more info on our next events and online store:
Music Trivia and Snowmobile safety class Dec 27
Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 5″-8″
Date of Report: December 20, 2025
Area Report:
The Vilas County trail system is open for the 2025-2026 snowmobile season. Trails have been groomed, and we have a good firm base. Trails are in early season riding conditions. Be aware of icy corners and areas with little snow cover. Please visit our trail sponsors and support those who support us. have a safe and enjoyable time on our area trails.
News and Reports:
Lakes are not yet safe. Please do not ride on them until they are marked. Then, please stay on the marked trail. Remember, the snowmobile speed limit is 55 MPH at night on all trails and lakes.
Reporter:snobuddies
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 4-6”
Date of Report: December 20, 2025
Area Report:
I haven’t been out yet, but from the riders I have met have said the trails are better than they expected. They have found a few branches on the trails and were able to clear them. The base is thin but is holding up. The forecast is calling for a roller coaster of highs and lows. Hopefully we can survive the brief warm ups and get some more snow.
This is going to be early season riding with a lot of thin areas of snow. Swamps have been packed down, but are thin for snow coverage. With all the down trees across the whole county, you will find several areas with sticks and mulch on the trails. All the clubs have spent several days to weeks cleaning up to get to this point.
Please stay on the trails, riding off the trail to get fresh snow is trespassing and what leads to us loosing trails on private property.
If lakes aren’t marked with barrels, please stay off till they are marked. Don’t stray away from barrels on marked lakes.
Ride Right, Ride Safe
News and Reports:
Snowmobile Information:
Check out our clothing, merchandise, raffle tickets and more on our website https://conoversnobuddies.com/shop
To see where the Groomer is at, check out Groomer Tracker Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations.
Reporter:Threelakeswi
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 3 inches
Date of Report: December 20, 2025
Area Report:
The Oneida County trails are open. Please use caution when riding as the trials are going to be icy. Hopefully we get more snow soon! Keep doing the snow dance
News and Reports:
Dec. 27th – Chili Cookoff and Meat Raffle – Three Lakes American Legion -12-3
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
Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 8+ inches
Date of Report: December 20, 2025
Area Report:
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 6 on average – as much as 9 in the woods
Date of Report: December 20, 2025
Area Report:
12/20/2025 – 7:25 am – 18 degrees – High 26
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
OPEN
Trails opened at 8am. Very Early Riding Conditions. Trails much better north & east (beyond the bridge by Boat 
Sport). Photo on the right is 3 miles east of the bridge on 10E. Most of the wet/mushy areas froze over with the drop in temps on Thursday night into yesterday morning. Went from 38 to 6. With that said lots of icy spots. Adventure Sledding.
Yesterday’s temps were in the single digits early. Highs in the teens. Currently it is 18 with a high today of 26. SNOW for the next couple hours. Some evil sun between 10am & 1pm. Cloudy after that. Low of 2 tonight. Next SNOW Monday. 2 inches in the forecast All 3 groomers out last night. Combination of panning & inspecting. Few trees down & removed. Overall reports were “Not bad overall.” Very Early Season Riding. Here is what was panned last night:
Trail 10E entire trail to the turnaround beyond Anvil Lake
Trail 9 mile to the connect with Three Lakes
Spurs off Trail 10E to Chanticleer & Eagle Waters – REMINDER EAGLE LAKE NOT SAFE OR OPEN
Trail 10/13 through town both north & south
Trail 3 off of 10/13 east to Trail 1N – REMINDER EAGLE LAKE NOT SAFE OR OPEN
Trail 10/13 aka Wisconsin River Bridge trail at intersection both 10 heading W & 13 headed north panned.
Spur to Hwy G also panned
Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles trails
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
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
