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Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

Trails throughout the county are still in early season condition with spotty snow coverage in some areas. The whole county received snow but the base is thin in spots. Hopefully the cold weather helps us maintain what we have. Be aware that there are still places with exposed rocks, gravel, and mud holes so ride carefully. Thank you to our groomers for working hard to get the trails open!

Just a reminder to all to please respect private landowners and stay on the trail. Stay on the trail or stay home!

Some trouble spots to note:

The Wally Polk Trail/Trail 40 near Port Wing and Herbster is closed. Flag road is a suitable re-route.
Trail 1 to Red Cliff/the Casino is temporarily closed. We ran into a landowner issue but hope to have a resolution within the week.

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Gene & the guys were out in the Huskies and got the majority of the trail system panned yesterday (Tues) with we’re going out this morning and finished the last remaining section which was Lake Namakagon to Grand View & back. We have not driven through any of the marsh/swamp areas – we’ll let the snowmobiles pack them down first. We have not seen or heard of any issues. After packing the trails, we don’t seem to have much snow but the cold weather should hopefully help them hold up as well as possible. Round about a 2-4″ base. It is definitely “EARLY SEASON RIDING”

Barnes Barnestormers: Barnes trails are looking beautiful; we have everything groomed. Groomed 31 south of Mulligan Creek Rd. today (12/29/21).

Drummond SnoJacks: All trails out of Drummond are groomed and trail 4 to Sanborn are open and groomed. Trail 63 from Grand View to Mason is ok. The water crossing in the Bibon Swamp is frozen.

Iron River: The tri-county corridor was groomed to Brule. Trails 22,24 and 31 Ruth Lake to Iron River are also groomed. Grooming Trail 4 to Mason and Friday Trail 31 north to Trail 63. The trails groomed today looked great. Seems to be 12-14 inches of snow in this area total.

Washburn Valhallers: The Washburn groomer was out yesterday (Tuesday) and groomed Trail 33, 31, and 63 (Moqua Spur). The trails groomed up nicely and with the added 4-5 inches last night, they should be ready to ride for Thursday. We are out today (Wednesday) grooming 31 and 35 today up through the Sunbowl and will groom 13 tomorrow into Washburn and to the Ashland corridor. Trails appear to be in good riding shape.

South Shore– Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: There are still mud holes on the trails that need to freeze, but trails are passable. Close to the lake there are weeds showing once the snow was packed down but there’s at least a base. We need a good freeze down and will leave the trail till next week before more grooming by the lake.

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – December 30, 2021

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8 to 12 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

Trails have been cleared now after the wind storm last week. Groomers have been out on the trails grooming again since Tuesday afternoon. There are a couple of trails they are still waiting on to groom as there are a few wet spots on those trails.. but most have been groomed at least once if not twice now.

Trail #2 – groomed – fair condition

Trail #16 – groomed – fair condition with some logging going on

Trail #116 – groomed – fair condition

Trail #107 – groomed – (fair – good) condition

Trail #113 – groomed – fair condition

Trail #118 – groomed – fair condition

No trail condition to report on any other trails in our county. Temps are going to remain low for the next week and we hope more snow will be here soon. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and be safe while out riding on the trails.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

December 30, 2021

Sno-Mads have been out in shifts non-stop for 24 hours grooming the Seeley Hills. Also, Sno-trails will be out on 5 south today.

Musky Snow was out late night and groomed 9 and 5 in the Round Lake and Spider Lake area.

Nelson Lake trail #4 is staked and ready for the season!

Lake Hayward is staked. Please note the trail was changed last year for our safety. The is not longer and exit or entrance by Hayward Marine as that area tends to open with the current from the River. The two entrance/exits are at the landing behind the Big Musky (trail 20) and behind Market Place (trail 31)

If you are riding in the Winter area please ride with caution on trail 5 both from Hwy 70 to Blaisdell Lake Rd. The swamp is not strong enough to hold a groomer quite yet so this portion has not been groomed. The trail from Blaisdell Lake Rd to Trap n Fish and Hwy 70 north to the swamp area has been groomed. The temps are cold today will hold there through the weekend so the swamp should freeze more to withstand the groomer over the weekend.

A reminder for the upcoming weekend: The annual “Tuscobia Winter Ultra” non motorized marathon is this coming weekend. Starting at 6am Friday, December 31 and ending at 6pm January 2nd, hikers, skiers and fat tire bicyclists will be on the Tuscobia 24/7 from Rice Lake to Park Falls. They will be departing at different times. If anyone is using the Tuscobia with their snowmobile please be courteous and slow down when meeting or passing anyone.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 0-6 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

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. Keep your fingers crossed that we receive more snow!! For more information on snowmobiling and activities in Ashland County go to www.travelashlandcounty.com and/or www.visitashland.com.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – December 30, 2021

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8-14 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

GENERAL INFORMATION: We have received several inches of snow since last week’s report. Ice conditions have improved greatly, however, we strongly recommend everyone still test the ice as they travel across it. Ice will be thinner in areas of constricted water flow, near rapids, and springs. Please use caution at all times.

Area Trails: Local snowmobile clubs are currently clearing trails in our area and towards Isabella, MN. Lakes are not staked. The clubs are waiting for additional snow before they start grooming.

Arrowhead State Trail

The Arrowhead State trail is the backbone to an extensive Grant-in-Aid trail system that travels through remote areas.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition- Poor; Trail – Not Groomed; Base – 1-8”

Bearhead Lake State Park

Bearhead State Park trails provide rolling topography through birch and pine stands. You may see a variety of wildlife ranging from deer, wolves, ruffed grouse, and pine martens. You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as snowmobiling or skiing.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails – Groomed; Base 2-4”

Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park

The park has six miles of snowmobile trails that connect from the Taconite State Trail to the Lake Vermilion ice trail. The ride takes you through old growth pines and young aspen forests with large wetland complexes to view along the way. You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as snowmobiling or skiing.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails – Not Groomed; Base – 1-6”

Putnam/Fishing Lakes – Bear Island State Forest

The Putnam and Fishing Lakes Trails traverse forested, rolling topography through birch, ash, and pine stands. Several small lakes dot the landscape along these scenic trails.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails –Not Groomed; Base 1-6” Snowmobile travel is not recommended at this time.

Taconite State Trail

Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely through many scenic vistas of rolling hillsides, lakes, rivers, and forest.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails –Not Groomed; Base 1-3”

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-8 more North

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

Took a ride yesterday from Minocqua and headed north, cross country cruisers trails to popes was very good, Vandercook trail very good, drove to boulder junction and took day lake road , the first mile was thin because that part is plowed but then everthing was good after that, then drove to Sayner and Star lake trails, all pretty good, everything north had more snow and groomed well, came back and went to lake Tomahawk , grade was very thin with gravel so we took the high line trail back and that was good, cold temps coming for the weekend. The trails are holding up pretty good with night grooming when its cold out.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

December 30, 2021

Sno-Mads have been out in shifts non-stop for 24 hours grooming the Seeley Hills. Also, Sno-trails will be out on 5 south today.

Musky Snow was out late night and groomed 9 and 5 in the Round Lake and Spider Lake area.

Lake Hayward was reported to be staking yesterday, today at the latest. Nelson Lake trail #4 is staked and ready for the season!

If you are riding in the Winter area please ride with caution on trail 5 both from hwy 70 to Blaisdell Lake Rd. The swamp is not strong enough to hold a groomer quite yet so this portion has not been groomed. The trail from Blaisdell Lake Rd to Trap n Fish and Hwy 70 north to the swamp area has been groomed. The temps are cold today will hold there through the weekend so the swamp should freeze more to withstand the groomer over the weekend.

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-6″

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Snowmobile Information:

Not a lot of change from Monday, thanks to cold temps and minimal sled traffic. I have not been on my sled yet, so I go from groomer report, and pickup truck. I will note that trail 1, Stearns Lake Road, is sketchy up to Plummer Lake Road, but has a better coverage north to East Boundary, and the sleds are carving the banks. 17, the grade, is thin, but holding, and 5 going in to the casino has more snow but holding up to traffic so far. North on 17 in the marsh is thin to bare out in the open where the wind gets at it. When we finished groomer repair, my daughter and I went on patrol by car up trail 1, and stopped to do some one on one rider interviews. A group that came up from Woodruff reported good but thin, and thanked our club for the work. Another group came from Mercer and reported thin in town there, but overall pretty decent ride down to The Bear Stube. Positive comments, no complaints, and people are glad to ride. Northern Hornshoe Team will be marking our lakes tomorrow, Friday, except Fence Lake. The big lake has some areas of concern yet. Early season conditions, so stay alert, ride safe, and thank your clubs and volunteers for their tireless efforts to bring happy trails to you. Mark

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

December 30, 2021

Sno-Mads have been out in shifts non-stop for 24 hours grooming the Seeley Hills. Also, Sno-trails will be out on 5 south today.

Musky Snow was out late night and groomed 9 and 5 in the Round Lake and Spider Lake area.

Lake Hayward was reported to be staking yesterday, today at the latest. We will update when confirmation that it was completed.

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 4+

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

LINCOLN COUNTY ZONE 1 FUNDED TRAILS officially open 8AM Friday, Dec 31.

The ONEDIA COUNTY Funded Trail System, as well as the Northern Trails Unlimited sections, are officially open for the winter season.

All trails are in rough early season condition.

Remember that ALL LAKE AND RIVER TRAILS ARE CONSIDERED UNSAFE until marked by the clubs. Please stay safe and respect landowners by keeping to marked trails only!

Happy sledding!