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Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – February 23, 2021

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: February 23, 2021

Area Report:

Riding reports over the past weekend were very good, even as the temps began to rise.  

We are still grooming nightly.  Since we are not always able to hit our entire system every night, we’re usually getting to each trail at least every other night.  We’ve received a couple fresh inches of snow since Sunday and that has helped clean up some of the snirt.  It is still very dry and not packing well.  There is supposed to be another 2-4″ coming overnight tonight.  With the warmer temps, this “should be” a much needed wet snow!  Frankly, 2″ of wet snow does us more good than 10″ of fluff.  With temps expected to drop below freezing for the next couple days, we should hang on to some really good riding conditions!

I still maintain that 70% of our system is in very good condition, with some sections being excellent (the northern parts of trails 51 and 7).  20% is good condition, and 10% (mainly closer to towns) is fair.  This forecasted snow should improve these conditions.

The portage between Plum and Star lakes was groomed last night and left in very good condition.  Of course, this trail gets pounded with traffic, so it’s hard to say how long it will stay good.  Again, this is NOT a funded trail and our club DOES NOT get compensated for grooming it, which is why it doesn’t get groomed as often as the rest of our system.

  • Logging operations are continuing throughout the northwoods and in many areas where snowmobile trails are located.  Loggers have first priority!  PLEASE be respectful of them and make every attempt to stay out of their way.  DO NOT engage with them.  Loggers have a legal right to close any snowmobile trail where they are working.  They are being cooperative with the clubs and working with us the best they can.  PLEASE do not give them reason to close the trails.
  • Hintz’s North Star Lodge is currently closed.  Therefore, we have closed the trail leading to their establishment.  If and when they are open for business, we will reopen that trail.  Please respect them by not riding across their property.

Thank you for your patience and support.  Ride Right and Stay Safe!

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Mark your calendar for these Barnstormer events!

https://www.saynerbarnstormers.com/events

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 23, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: February 23, 2021

Area Report:

Just a quick note, our area received a couple of inches of fresh snow Sunday evening! As you saw groomers have been out running through the weekend and after the busy weekend. A bit warmer this week, but trails will hold up just fine through it and we will have another great week and weekend of riding! We’ll update again closer the the weekend!

‼️Attention‼️ Right off of County Hwy F Enbridge is doing some work and had some equipment that is stuck on the trail off of Hwy F in Stone Lake. The trail is closed and there is equipment out there and it will have to be out there until the equipment is removed and the area restored. They are putting up safety fencing and lights. Thank you.
 

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – February 23, 2021

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10”

Date of Report: February 23, 2021

Area Report:

The trail system is being groomed on a regular schedule now and they are in good A few icy corners, and a few snirty spots. Snow is in the forecast so that will improve conditions. Our system is 100% open.

The lakes are all marked, however you might start to see some slush. Remember, the throttle is your friend when you hit slush. Stay close to the barrels for the safest ice.

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Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – February 23, 2021

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 23

Date of Report: February 23, 2021

Area Report:

 

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 2/23/2021

We have a snow advisory warning for tonight until 5am Wednesday, with a chance of getting 3-5 inches of snow.  This will brighten up our trails and help with our conditions.

PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS RIDING ON UNMARKED TRAILS CAN RESULT IN THE CLUB LOSING EASEMENT FOR THAT TRAIL.. BE REPECTFUL.  

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report 2/23/2021

Warm temps and traffic put a beating on our main corridor from Wakefield to Ironwood.   4 miles of trail between Wakefield and Bessemer is snirty, and then sections of the rail trail from Bessemer to Ironwood are snirty as well.  No grooming occurred last night due to temps, but trails are remarkably flat yet with bumps in the tight corners only.  Temps drop this evening into tomorrow allowing the crew to get out and get the corners recovered and snow moved in where needed.  Side trails remain in good to very good condition with short sections near towns downgraded to fair

Gogebic Area Groomers Report 2/23/2021

Lots of traffic over the past weekend and looks like we’ve got a bit of a warm up early part of this week, with temps dropping later in the week and snow forecasted for a couple days this week.     All trails in the Lake Gogebic Area are still reported to be in good to excellent condition.   All trails were groomed Sunday night with the exception of 1N due to a drag failure.  Groomers will be heading out when temps permit.   Mother Nature rules.  

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 2/17/2021

 Groomers have been out all trails are groomed and are in good condition.

Trail Report – : Neillsville, Wisconsin – February 23, 2021

Reporter:Neillsville Granton Trailbusters

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-5″

Date of Report: February 23, 2021

Area Report:

All Clark County snowmobile trails are CLOSED until further notice!  Warm temperatures and lack of snow has caused conditions to degrade.  Riding on CLOSED trails is trespassing and fines apply, not to mention it could cause long term trail closures from unhappy landowners!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 23, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Hard base holding with snow on top

Date of Report: February 23, 2021

Area Report:

February 23– 6:44am Currently 28 – High of 39 today
 Trails remain on average in GOOD Condition
TRAILS IN VILAS COUNTY ARE NOT CLOSING
GTS Trails app shows groomers out in the last 24 hours

Trail Groomers were out again last night heading west, northwest & south.  Here is a list of trails NOT groomed

  • 10E & spurs
  • 17N
  • 1N that goes to Eagle Lake trail
  • 3N aka Manske Swamp
  • 10W dead end spur that comes out by Uncle Kent’s at Hwy G

Best way to learn the trails is to buy a Sno-Eagles trail map. It also had the entire Vilas county trails on the backside.  Plus download the GTS trails app  It is available at the App Store.

Not as much traffic as over the weekend. 

SNOW on the way with a weather advisory from 6pm tonight through tomorrow morning at 6am. 2-4 inches expected with 3-5 inches along Vilas county northern border. 

Night time temps will drop starting Wednesday night. Teens at night until Sunday when temps at night will drop to single digits.  Temps during the day will remain in high 20’s even low 30’s during the day. It will be cloudy which will hold the SNOW. 

Please stay on the trails to keep them trails open.

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked with orange reflective barrels. Drifting on Catfish.  Watch for ice fishing holes on both lakes. The lakes are marked by the businesses on the lake so stop in & thank them when you’re out riding.

Ride it while we got it.  SEE YA ON THE TRAILS!

Holly Tomlanovich
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Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday Guided Trail Rides.
Start at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 10/13N – 9am departure
Be sure to contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information on the rides 

  • February 27 – UTV Arctic Derby Dash – Volunteers needed
  • February 27 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – 1pm – Trackside – Hwy 45N – Tickets available at businesses all through Eagle River, Conover & Three Lakes – Buckets raffles too!
  • March 2 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – VFW Post 8637 – 6pm – One block west of Eliason Realty – Hwy 70 on the left – Public Welcome
  • March 18 – General Membership Meeting – 7pm – Via Facebook – Goes to Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities
contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876

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
Newly Updated 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.
Newly Updated Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
AWSC – Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
DNR Snowmobiling Helpful Information

Trail Report – : Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – February 22, 2021

Reporter:Matt Winters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18″

Date of Report: February 22, 2021

Area Report:

The trails are in good to excellent condition. They’re nothing to look at really dirty snow but they ride really nice. With the exception of some icy corners and during heavy traffic and warm weather the corners will get blown out towards the end of the day but all in all they are really good, They just don’t have any curb appeal to them. Keep praying for more snow.

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – February 22, 2021

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: February 22, 2021

Area Report:

Lots of traffic over the past weekend and looks like we’ve got a bit of a warm up early part of this week, with temps dropping later in the week and snow forecasted for a couple days this week.     All trails in the Lake Gogebic Area are still reported to be in good to excellent condition.   All trails were groomed Sunday night with the exception of 1N due to a drag failure.  Groomers will be heading out when temps permit.   Mother Nature rules.  

 

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 22, 2021

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: sunny and melting a little

Date of Report: February 22, 2021

Area Report:

Nice to be out and about and 30 degrees and sunshine! The trails in the sun do not like it but we received some snow last night and possible for the next few evenings too so all should be good. groomers are out all over the Vilas County trail system. Trails remain open thru March 31 unless Mother Nature says differently.

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Friday night at the Alley is a Frosty fundraiser—Candlelight bowling with lots of raffles! Hope to see you there!