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Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 19, 2024

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: White

Date of Report: January 19, 2024

Area Report:

It is currently snowing and about 6-8 inches of snow on the ground. Trails are Closed at this time. Michigan trails are open and Land O Lakes is full of trailers parking and riding into the UP. Hope to open soon…..Come on Mother Nature!

News and Reports:

Hope to See You at the Gateway Lodge for 2 awesome comedians Sunday night. doors open at 6PM. If you can’t ride you may as well laugh.

Snowmobile Information:

Please support our wonderful sponsors in this low snow year—it would be greatly appreciated!

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 19, 2024

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6″

Date of Report: January 19, 2024

Area Report:

Yes, there is 6″ of snow.  But, by the time we pan it out, it’s down to a little more the 1′ on the trail.  So, the trails are remaining closed at this time.  a vote was taken at the Vilas County Snowmobile alliance meeting and the results were to keep the trails closed for now due mainly to snowmobiler safety.  Please check back to see as conditions change.

News and Reports:

NEWS RELEASE / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE: January 18, 2024
FROM: Todd Bierman, Vilas County Parks and Recreation Supervisor
RE: Vilas County Snowmobile Trails to Remain Closed
THE VILAS COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL FUNDED AND NON-FUNDED TRAILS AND ROUTES WILL REMAIN CLOSED AT THIS TIME.
The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance, at its January meeting, discussed the opening of the Vilas County Trail System. Many factors were taken into consideration including economic impact to area businesses, private property owners, and most importantly, safe use of the trails. A majority of the voting member clubs recommended that the trails remain closed at this time, citing current marginal snow amounts, possible off-trail riding situations and the unsafe conditions currently found on the trail system. The latter being the most important trail issue out there. This was not an easy decision for these clubs to make.
The Alliance is made up of the 11 snowmobile clubs in Vilas County, (The Arbor Vitae Cross Country Cruisers, The Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club, The Conover Sno-Buddies, The Eagle River Sno-Eagles, The Lac du Flambeau Northern Hornshoe, The Land O’ Lakes Frosty Club, The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters, The Phelps Snowmobile Club, The Presque Isle/Winchester Sno-Bunnies, The Sayner Barnstormers, and The St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club). They ask for patience until the conditions allow for a safe and enjoyable experience here in Vilas County. This is a highly unusual winter here in Vilas County and we hope that more normal conditions return soon.
For more information, please contact Todd Bierman, Parks and Recreation Supervisor at 715-479-5160.
Todd Bierman
Vilas County Parks and Recreation Supervisor

Snowmobile Information:

1/27/2024, 10:00-4:00.  The first annual Phelps Radar run at Hillside Resort.

3/16/2024.  *Cash Raffel Party and Drawing at the Great Escape.

4/6/2024.  *Groom To Ride Party and Drawing at the World Championship Derby Complex.

  • *  More Information to Come *

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 19, 2024

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-4

Date of Report: January 19, 2024

Area Report:

Currently Snowing.. and 1 degree   Check Back for Updates

Snowmobile Information:

Many have been wondering about trail conditions in Iron County and when the snowmobile trails will be open. Mercer Area Sno-goers, White Thunder Riders, and the Iron County Forestry Dept. have been working hard with what little snow we have received since the weekend but unfortunately, there just isn’t enough to open the trails yet.
Many trails have water holes and other hazards that we just cannot deal with until Mother Nature cooperates. Next week is not looking to be in our favor with warm weather coming.
We all want the trails open, we wanted them open a month ago! But this unusual winter is tying our hands. 

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 18, 2024

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6”

Date of Report: January 18, 2024

Area Report:

The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance voted last night to keep the trails closed for now until we receive more snow. This is to protect the private land owners that the trails cross. The temps have been cold helping to freeze up swamp areas. North Twin Lake has been marked for when trails do open. 

Forecast is for a brief warm up, which may bring us the snow we need. If we do get enough snow, the crews will be out to pan the trails and make sure they are safe to go. 

News and Reports:

To see where our groomer is at, visit the Groomer Tracker app at https://www.groomertracker.com/

For every sign up to the app to view Conover Sno-Buddies groomers, half of the cost comes back to the Conover Sno-Buddies. 

Snowmobile Information:

December 22nd thru March 2nd – Annual Poker Run 

February 13th, 2024 –  General Meeting at Twin Lake Pub

February 17th, 2024 – Blizzard Blast at Conover Town Park

March 2nd, 2024 – Poker Run Wrap Party at Twin Lake Pub

March 12th, 2024 – General Meeting at Bauer’s Dam

March 17th, 2024 – St Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Fundraiser at Club 45

Trail Report – : Neillsville, Wisconsin – January 17, 2024

Reporter:Neillsville Granton Trailbusters

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1-3″

Date of Report: January 17, 2024

Area Report:

The Neillsville-Granton Trailbusters trail system remains at this time CLOSED until more snow is received for the season.  Be advised, riding on closed trails is trespassing and could lead to trail route closures and fines.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 17, 2024

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 0-5

Date of Report: January 17, 2024

Area Report:

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

Much of the Chippewa Flowage ***see the note below on the details of where on the Flowage is staked and where is not***

Chippewa Flowage Specifics:

WEST SIDE: trail is staked from trail 9 by Chief Lake Lodge Bar & Grill / Pat’s Landing Resort up to Highway CC connecting to the east side, and up to trail 3 and 9. All businesses on the west side (Pat’s, Chief, Chippewa Pines Resort, Big Musky Resort, Sisko’s Pine Point Resort, and The Landing) have staked or are finishing staking to the main trail today as well.

EAST SIDE: trail is staked from Treeland Resorts / R & R Bayview Resort & Restaurant, and Dun Rovin Resort past Deerfoot Lodge & Resort down to Shady Nook Resort and up to Johnson’s Resort on Trail 1N.

PLEASE NOTE: Trail 6 up the river channel to Deer Run Resort and Musky Tale Resort is not yet staked and needs more time for the ice thickness to improve. You can access those businesses via the road route. Trail 18 near the Winter dam is also not yet staked.

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

Plans to stake Lost Land, Tiger Cat and Spider Lake for Thursday and Friday. We will update once that is done.

There are no additional updates on lakes at this time.  LCO, Grindstone, Whitefish, Sissabaagama, and Long Lake just froze over this week and are not ready.  Crews will be monitoring them, and we will keep you updated.  Please DO NOT ride on lakes that are not staked. 

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 17, 2024

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-0

Date of Report: January 17, 2024

Snowmobile Information:

Many have been wondering about trail conditions in Iron County and when the snowmobile trails will be open. Mercer Area Sno-goers, White Thunder Riders, and the Iron County Forestry Dept. have been working hard with what little snow we have received since the weekend but unfortunately, there just isn’t enough to open the trails yet.
Many trails have water holes and other hazards that we just cannot deal with until Mother Nature cooperates. Next week is not looking to be in our favor with warm weather coming.
We all want the trails open, we wanted them open a month ago! But this unusual winter is tying our hands. 

Trail Report – : Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – January 17, 2024

Reporter:Stretch

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2″-3″ Base

Date of Report: January 17, 2024

Area Report:

Funny how a week can change everything here in the U.P.

I’ve measured a little over 40 inches of fresh powder in 5 days. The lake effect snow is hitting the Keweenaw on down to the Mass City area, and all the usual LES spots pretty hard. Snow and cold temps are in the forcast till Saturday, so this weekend is looking good for trail riding. Starting on Tuesday of next week we’re going to be having a warm up but I’m not foreseeing it to hurt this area very much. 

☠️ Stretch 

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 17, 2024

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1-5

Date of Report: January 17, 2024

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 17, 2024
Ashland County Trials are CLOSED due to lack of snow, bare spots and open water.

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 – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 17, 2024

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1-5

Date of Report: January 17, 2024

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 17, 2024
Ashland County Trials are CLOSED due to lack of snow.

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.