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Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 5, 2022

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: January 5, 2022

Area Report:

Now that the busy holiday week is over the groomers, who worked around the clock last week took a little reprieve on Sat and started back out on Sunday to clean up. While we have good snow and ice there are some rocky spots on the corners, and you’ll find a few trails that can be spotty with rocks. Our groomers did their best to pan and pull in snow from edges and corners and fill spots. From the center of the county (Chippewa Flowage) to the north conditions are reported to be fair flirting with good. Some trails will be really good, such as fire lanes while some near the roads or heavily traveled connecting trails will be fair.  To the south near Birchwood and Winter/Loretta they did receive less snow in that storm, so they have conditions to be reported as fair to poor.

 

Fear not there is some snow in the forecast! Between Tuesday-Wednesday they are calling for 2-5″. If we can get even 4″ that will really bump on the conditions to a very good status.

 

Groomer reports as of Tuesday afternoon:

Sno-Mads has completed 90% of the Seeley Hills several times already this week. Trails 15, 77, 5, intersection 22 to Rock Lake, 31 to the Bayfield County line have had a couple of passes this week already. They will complete another along with trail 63 by late Thursday. They report to be good on most trails with a few fair spots due to rocks.

 

Loretta Trail Blazers reports Flambeau Forest has been packed and cleared. They will continue to groom on Thursday. They have reported as fair to poor as it stands but with snow conditions will improve.

 

Musky Sno reported grooming on trail 3 from Moose Lake to Dunn Rovin, 21 from 319 to trail 18, 18 from the Flowage to 12. Also trail 9, 5 and 3 were done Sunday evening. 5 to 320, between Spider Lake and Lost Land Lake, and 18 from Tiger Cat to Callahan. They report to be in fair shape as well, pre any new snow.

 

Groomers are hopping out to toss rocks off, if you want to pitch in that is much appreciated!

 

Also, when riding on the lake please stay close to the staked trail, if you have to go off to get to your destination please ride with caution and watch for fish tip-ups. Share the lake please.

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 5, 2022

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 9-12 inches

Date of Report: January 5, 2022

Area Report:

Winter Recreation Trails (Reported on 1/4/2022)

Douglas County is 99% open with the possibility of more trails opening by the weekend.  Most trails are early season riding conditions with some sections groomed and some ungroomed.  As Grooming reports come in the Trail Conditions will be updated. Please stay on marked trails. It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to utilize their property.

Click here for a link to a map of open trails.

South West Quadrant

Open Trails:
Trail 5
Trail 5A
Trail 925
Trail 835
Trail 930
Trail 9

CLOSED Trails:
Trail 935

South East Quadrant

Open Trails:
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail north of Solon Springs)
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail south)
Trail 27B
Trail 27C
Trail 41 S
Trail 41 B
Trail 217
Trail 727
Trail 17N
Trail 7
Trail 27
Trail 3
Trail 41 (WRT to the warming Shack)
Trail 541
Trail 17s (South of Lower Eau Clair Lake)

North East Quadrant

Open Trails:
Trail 1 (Open between the Tri-County Corridor and the Brule River)
Trail 2 (Tri-County Corridor)
Trail 4
Trail 6
Trail 18
Trail 24
Trail 24 B
Trail 27/27A
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail)
Trail 235
Trail 635

North West Quadrant

Open Trails: 
Gandy Dancer Trail
Saunders Grade Trail
Wrenshal Grade Trail
Trail 0
Trail 28
Cross Town Connector Trail
Trail 4/41
Trail 4

Thank you to all of the members of the Northwest Trails Association for the tremendous amount of work it takes to open and maintain the trail network. 

Cross Country Ski Trails
Douglas County Trails – Packed and tracks were set 12/30/2021
After Hours Trail – Open, early-season as of 1/3/2022
Superior Municipal Forest – Groomed, set, and tracked as of 1/2/2022.  Groomers are usually out two-three times a week.

Please enjoy and ride safe! 

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 5, 2022

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6+

Date of Report: January 5, 2022

Area Report:

LINCOLN COUNTY ZONE 1 TRAILS are officially open. Any trails designated for winter ATV use will open to ATVs on Friday, January 7th (ATVs are not allowed on trails when temperatures exceed 28°).

ONEDIA COUNTY trails are officially open.

— Our 4″+ of new snow overnight should have trails in good condition. —

Remember that ANY LAKE AND RIVER TRAILS ARE CONSIDERED UNSAFE until marked by the clubs. Please stay safe and respect landowners by STAYING ON MARKED TRAILS and between blazers only!

Happy sledding!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 5, 2022

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 15+ inches snow – 7+ inch base – still snowing

Date of Report: January 5, 2022

Area Report:

EAGLE RIVER TRAILS IN EARLY SEASON RIDING CONDITION
SNOWING

January 5, 2022 – 7:03am 20 degrees – Snow Showers

Snow on the ground at 6:40am was about 3 maybe 4 inches of wet packy snow 6 miles east of Eagle River.  The Winter Snow Watch ends at 6pm tonight.  Still forecasting 5-8 total by evening.  Stay tuned. Keep Dancin’

Trails are in Fair Early Riding condition & were snow covered before this latest snow.  This snow should move from Early Riding to Fair to Good riding.  See how it pans outs.

We rode our sleds into Eagle River last night & met one of the groomers preparing the trails for the new snow.  10E was Very Good.  The other groomer was also out. Here are the trails that were groomed in Eagle River by the Sno-Eagles last night

Trail 10/13 through Eagle River in both directions.

Trail 10E that connects with Three Lakes.  To include 9 mile trail that is an alternate trail to Three Lakes.  No Grampa Grahm grooming

Trail 70/17/7 heading west of Eagle River was entirely groomed. 70 connects to St. Germain.  17/7 split heading south.  17 connects with Sugar Camp. 7 splits & heads west toward Sugar Camp Kathan Inn area.  7 is aka Paintball Field

Trail 10/13 heading north of Eagle River groomed through town from the groomer barn all the way to the Conover connect which is on the train on “the grade”.

From there Trail 10W across Wisconsin River bridge.  Then north to the trails that lead to Bauer’s Dam & Conover trails.

REMINDER: Catfish & Eagle lake trails were marked & are NOW OPEN.  To be safe stay by the orange reflective barrels.  Note the spur from the northside Eagle Lake boat launch that leads to Eagle Waters is NOT OPEN at this time.   Work in progress. Stay tuned.

There is a re route on 10/13/7/17 heading west.  Here’s a photo of the work done on January 3rd.  Did stump grinding to help smooth out the area.  New Snow will help a lot.

Have trail photos? Please send to me.  Would love to post them.  Send to 
info@baysidelodgingrentals.com or text to 715.617.4708.                              
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:

anuary – To build the Ice Castle need 3 more inches of ice on Silver Lake to start cutting the blocks.  THINK COLD!

  • 1/6-9 – Vintage Snowmobile Races – World Championship Derby Track
  • 1/13-14 – Badger State Winter Games Torch Ride from Wausau to Eagle River World Championship Derby Track
  • 1/13-16 – 59th running of the World Championship Derby
  • 1/17 – 2021 Military Ride
  • 1/20 – Member meeting 6:30pm – Buckshots Bar & Grill – Hwy 45N
  • 1/27-30 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort – Rangeline Rd off Hwy 70

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

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 0-6 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 4, 2022
The Snowmobile Trails in Ashland County are Open. Trails are being packed but NOT being groomed. Conditions are POOR. Early trail conditions with some swamps still having open water AND watch out for rocks and debris, even though we did just receive snow it’s not enough snow to cover. Stay on the trail. Lots of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, please be respectful so we don’t loose our easement to their property. Hopefully snow tonight!

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-5″

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

The Barnstormer trail system has held up quite well even with the lack of new snow and the heavy traffic last week.  Last night, I groomed trails 6,9, and 51 and found them all to be pretty flat with minimum moguls.  As of this writing, I haven’t heard from the other groomers from last night, but I suspect they are all finding the same thing throughout our system.  Snow coverage on the trails is still pretty light.  There are areas where you may still hear the carbides scraping gravel.  Corners are very icy under the thin layer of snow, so PLEASE be careful!

There is a winter storm warning for tonight through tomorrow morning, with our area expected to receive 4-8″ of new snow!  This will help tremendously, if there is a fair amount of moisture in it.  If it’s all dry fluff, it’s more cosmetic than functional.

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.

December 18, 2021:  Barnstormers Christmas Party at Mar-lis Bar.  5:30 – 8:30

January 8, 2022:  Trailside Brat Fry @ trail marker #217.  11:00 – 3:00

January 15, 2022:  Breakfast @ Stillwaters.  8:00 – 11:00

January 29, 2022:  Jesse Roman Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Show @ Sayner Pub.  9:00 – 4:00

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 – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-8 more North

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

Our trails held up pretty good with the cold weather and traffic, there calling for 5-6 inches tonight and tomorrow so the trails will be great for the weekend, low traffic here during the week but reports are good. Most lakes are now marked and smooth. Come up and ride , they will be great after the storm. Does not look like there will be much traffic this weekend. 

Trail Report – : Kenosha County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:Nick

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2-3 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

Although we had a somewhat of a significant snowfall and with the winds most of the snow  headed east to Lake Michigan. That being said we now have a decent base and are patiently waiting for more snow.

With the amount of development in Kenosha County it has become necessary to divert around many of these obstacles so trails may differ from the map. Watch for construction along trails close to Highway 50. This area is trying at best.

A new map is planned and will be out shortly.