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Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – February 10, 2022

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6

Date of Report: February 10, 2022

Area Report:

4 inches of snow forecasted for tonight around 5:00 starting and continue all night, hopefully it is the heavy wet stuff, our trails remain good in the woods with some icy corners so slow down, railroad beds are thin and need snow, town trails need snow but still ridable with some snirt, they should all be good once we get this snow. This weekend should be great riding once our groomers get out tonight and pan the new snow.

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – February 10, 2022

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: February 10, 2022

Area Report:

Snow conditions over the past few weeks have not improved. The little bit of snow we have received has been dry and fluffy, which doesn’t help the trails. Most of our trails remain flat, but the limited snow cover creates some very icy conditions. Please be extremely careful when approaching corners. If you are riding responsibly, you’ll be fine. If you’re riding too fast, you’ll likely end up sliding off trail in the corners, or worse yet, causing an accident.

The forecast is calling for 3-5″ of new snow tonight! We can only hope that the warmer temps will make this a wetter and more productive snow.

Unfortunately, one of our groomer drivers is not going to be able to finish out the season. He was covering 4-5 shifts every week, so this will leave a big void for us. We’ll be doing our best to cover all these shifts, but there may be some nights where we aren’t able to groom our entire system.

Please support all of the clubs by participating in their fundraisers! Here’s a list of what’s coming up for the Barnstormers. You can also get more info at http://www.saynerbarnstormers.com.

February 12, 2022: Chili Dump @ Murmuring Waters. 2:00 – 5:00

February 20, 2022: Pizza Fundraiser @ Hillside Tavern & Grill. 4:00 – 8:00

September 4, 2022: Star Lake Mayoral Race. 3:00 – 7:00

September 5, 2022: Meat Raffle @ Weber’s. 2:00 – 5:00

Trail Report – : Chippewa County, WI – February 10, 2022

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 1″-5″ base

Date of Report: February 10, 2022

Area Report:

PARTIAL OPENING

Open trails as of today are trail 14, trail 14A The Blue Diamond trail North from County Hwy M to trail 14, Corridor 31 from the Rusk County Line to intersection 21 (Flambeau Ridge Trail), and the Flambeau Ridge trail from intersection 21 to the Pine Drive Bar and Grill. Also all of the access trails to the Holcombe Flowage from the Flambeau Ridge trail and access trails from Rusk County to the Holcombe Flowage. The Cedar Creek bridge between intersection 9 and State Hwy 40 is out, please find another route.

An On-line trail map can be found at http://chippewasnowmobiletrails.com/

Jeff Myers

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – February 10, 2022

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-22

Date of Report: February 10, 2022

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report

2/10/2022

We received another 12 inches of new snow in the last few days. Snow is in the forecast today, temps will drop for this weekend. Single digit on Saturday and teens for Sunday. You may encounter drifting and icy corners so please ride with caution.

Please stay on marked trails riding on unmarked trails can result in the clubs losing easement for that trail.

Gogebic Range Trail Authority Groomer Report February 10, 2022

We have received a foot of dry lake effect powder in the last two days and have had another 4-10in in the 6 days prior. Trails have drifting and blowing snow on or across them. All 3 groomers are running nightly thanks to our incredible team of volunteers. Trails are rated very good to excellent. We are day 1 of a busy superbowl weekend, corners will get icy, ride right, STOP at the STOP signs. Even if it is unplowed….our law enforcement teams sit on busy roads next to trails waiting for folks to ignore stop signs.

Gogebic Area Groomers Report February 10, 2022

Gogebic Area Groomers are reporting all trails are groomed and are in good to very good condition. Use caution on corners they may be icy. Please stay on trails and be safe

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report February 10, 2022

Snowmobile season is in full swing, which means both riders and groomers are out on the trails. Here are a few things to keep in mind when enjoying the trails while grooming is taking place.

Be courteous to the driver – these volunteers do their best to keep snowmobile trails in riding condition.

Groomers use the entire width of the trail and have the right of way.

When a groomer is visible you must immediately move off the trail.

We hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable snowmobile season and remember to follow Ride Right safety tips –

Caution – Trail 3 south of Watersmeet. Logging Operation will be crossing Trail 3 in between US 45 south of Watersmeet and the Wisconsin Border. Be sure to STOP at all stop signs you do not want to run into a logging truck, they win.

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – February 10, 2022

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-18 inches

Date of Report: February 10, 2022

Area Report:

Trails are holding up good… we’ve had about 6 inches of new snow over the past week. Snow is in the forecast for today as well… calling for 2-4 inches today. So if you are coming north this weekend to ride you’re in good shape. Both clubs are grooming daily and the trails are nice and smooth. 😉

Trail #2, Trail #107, Trail #15 N. ,Trail #116, Trail #113, Trail #18 are all in very good condition.

Trail #15 S. – fair to good condition. Trail #111 – is in good condition. There is a few miles of road riding on this trail.. but with the new snowfall I think it should be covered this weekend.

Trail #16 – there is some logging going on between the intersection of 16 & 116 heading east toward Crystal Falls.

We’re almost halfway through February guys.. be sure to book your U.P. ride while the riding is good and the temps remain cool. If wondering about Michigan’s restaurants and bars… all remain open this season so plenty of stops along the trails to grab a bite to eat and warm up before heading out again.

As always, watch for groomers and their operators as they are out both during the day and at night as well… and don’t forget to give them a “BIG” thumbs up when you pass by… remember they’re the reason your ride is so nice and smooth. 😉

Happy Trails Y’all

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 10, 2022

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: Ice base thinning from the 7 inch. – SNOW coming in tonight

Date of Report: February 10, 2022

Area Report:

February 10, 2022 – 6:15am 14 – High of 23 today – 19 tonight

Good news this morning. There is a SNOW front moving in from the northwest across Manitoba, Canada & North Dakota headed for Vilas county & all of northern Wisconsin. SNOW total are 4-6 inches for Vilas county!!! SNOW should arrive late afternoon today!! Holy moly sure hope the weather guys are right!

Trails right now are all over the place as to conditions. Good, Fair & Poor. The new SNOW will help a lot! Are you DANCIN’?!?!

The Groomer Tracking System AP (GTS) shows groomers left the Groomer Barn along Hwy 45N near the Snowmobile Derby Track last night for nearly a full grooming season. 2 sections NOT groomed are Trail 70/17/7 heading west to St. Germain & south to Sugar Camp PLUS Club Trail Uncle Kent that start off Hwy G & connects to Trail 10W north of town. It takes long nights to accomplish this. Give them a thumbs up & remember to pull over to let them by.

Catfish & Eagle lake trails marked & OPEN. No reports of surface slush. Stay by the orange reflective barrels. DO NOT think the entire lake is safe. Several sleds have gone in the water this season far from the barrels.

Please KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Weekly Trail Update

News and Reports:

February

2/11-13 – Pond Hockey – Chanticleer Inn trail
2/14-18 – Weekday Away to Park Falls & Washburn
2/17 – Member meeting 6:30pm – Eddie B’s – across road from Trail 10/13 in town
2/25-26 – Arctic Derby Dash -along Trail 10/13 in town
2/26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – Twelve Pines, Hwy 70E of Eagle River 6pm – Trail 10E or take Catfish Lake Trail

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
AWSC – The Legislative Voice of Wisconsin Snowmobilers
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 9, 2022

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 17″

Date of Report: February 9, 2022

Area Report:

The new snow we got late last week improved our trail bases quite a bit, and there is more snow in the forecast for the next few days. Expect some slushy areas on lakes, so please follow the staked trails when traveling on the lakes.

Taconite State Trail: The entire trail from Ely to Hwy 73/Side Lake is groomed and in very good condition. Watch for exposed rocks in a few of the big hills going west from Hwy 53. SLOW DOWN in the ten-mile segment from Ely to Purvis Lake, the trail is narrow here. And be aware on the Taconite just east of Hwy 169, there is some slush on either side of the junction with the trail north to the Y-Store. 7-21 inches of snow with a 1-6 inch base.

Arrowhead State Trail: The trail is groomed and in very good condition. There is active logging on and around the trail north and south of the Hwy 115 crossing, so use caution in that segment. 8-23 inches of snow with a base 1-7 inches

Putnam-Fishing Lakes Trail: The trail is groomed and in very good condition. Watch for occasional rocks throughout the trail, mainly on the hills.

Soudan Underground Mine Lake Vermilion State Park Trails: These trails are groomed and in good condition. Watch for occasional rocks on the hills.

The Ely Area trails have all been groomed and in excellent shape along with the Tomahawk trail. Some slush on smaller lakes. Riders should follow the stakes.

Bear Head Lake State Park received some beautiful white fluff and it has not yet been molded into a cross country ski track. Campground loops and the Beach Trail were groomed last on Saturday, January 22^nd. The Norberg Loop was groomed for the first time this season on January 28^th with varying results from very good to fair dependent upon location. Snow depth is 15-18 inches. Skiing conditions: Poor with a base of 1-3 inches. Snowmobiling conditions are excellent, trails are groomed with a 2-4 inch base.

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – February 9, 2022

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-9

Date of Report: February 9, 2022

Area Report:

The Langlade County snowmobile trails are in overall good condition with clubs grooming at least weekly. There are thin patches scattered throughout the trail system and some icy corners are present as well. Please use caution on corners. It is anticipated that conditions will improve later this week with snow expected in the forecast and continued cold conditions.

The trail segment from intersection 93 south to Northwoods Inn is closed indefinitely.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 9, 2022

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: February 9, 2022

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Wednesday, 2/9/22:

It’s 30 degrees out this morning with light snow falling. Our weather forecast is for milder temps through Friday with 3-6 inches of snow forecast starting Thursday evening.

Last night, we groomed 15N and 6E to Old B, 2W to Keego Road and 8W to Day Lake Road. Early this morning, we groomed 8E, 15S, and 11.

With the light snow we received the last few days, we continue to groom on our daily schedule and the trails are in good to very good condition. The upcoming snow will certainly help improve the trails for the weekend.

Enjoy our trails, be safe, think snow! Check for an updated report on Friday, 2/11/22.

– Landy Roepke, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Manager

Please contact us to request this year’s snowmobile map and keep an eye on our webcam to see current snowfall in Boulder Junction.

Join us for these upcoming winter events:

February 20th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar

Help support the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club’s Fundraising Efforts: Tractor for the Trails

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – February 9, 2022

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Good on most trails, thin on exposed areas

Date of Report: February 9, 2022

Area Report:

The trails are in overall “fair to good” condition. There is some variation out there from fair to good. All of the fire lane type trails are very good, snow covered and flat. The exposed trails (like Trail 8 – along the highway) are thin with bare spots and snirty areas. There isn’t enough snow to fill in deep holes so there are some bumps that can’t be filled without pulling all of the base off the trails. The tight corners are down to the ice base, so be aware of those while riding. There are definitely “good” trails to be experienced, just will find “fair” trails in the mix.

The lakes are all marked and not showing any signs of slush. There are multiple roads across Boom Lake so use extreme caution when traveling on that route. The big ice fishing jamboree on Boom Lake is this weekend, so there will be lots of activity on the lake. The snow cover on the lake is low, so the ice fisherman can travel about anywhere so there can be truck tracks and / or plowed roads in multiple locations.

There is one trail closure on the Hodag Sno-Trails system: Trail H4 from Boom Lake to the intersection just north of River Rd. This is basically the “land” route to not running Boom Lake. The trail is closed at this point. We have been just notified that this is a permanent closure. Running the lake is the reroute.

Keep an eye out for grooming activity at anytime.

The trails are holding up with the volume of traffic and lack of fresh snow. We do need fresh snow, but don’t use that as an excuse not to ride.

Get out and have some fun, it’s a limited season in length.