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Trail Report – : Adams County, Wisconsin – February 22, 2021

Reporter:Bandit

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 8”

Date of Report: February 22, 2021

Area Report:

All zones will close 8am 2/22/2021 by. Please stay off the trails so we can try and save the base!!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 21, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Hard base with loose SNOW

Date of Report: February 21, 2021

Area Report:

February 21– 8:11am Currently 12 – High of 30 today
Trails remain in GOOD Condition – 80% chance of SNOW today
GTS Trails app shows groomers out in the last 24 hours

Trail Groomers were out again last night. ALL trails were groomed except Club Trail Uncle Kent’s which is a deadend spur off of Trail 10W

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.

The traffic on all trails has been very very heavy. So as you riding be sure to Ride Right – Stay Right. Rode again just a short about 30 ride here what we saw.

Heading out from our house on 10E toward Eagle River. Trail 10E was very rough. Rode 4 miles to the 10E/1 intersection. Took 1 toward Chanticleer Inn & south entrance to Eagle Lake trail. It too was very rough with moguls. Both were groomed over night so should be in better shape. Eagle Lake drifted over early in the season & is bumpy. Trail 1N was snirty with blow out in the corners. 1 to the 17N intersection heading north & west to Hwy 45N crossing. 17N was snow covered, but both 1N & 17N were also rough & bumpy. These trails were also groomed overnight so should be better. From there headed south on 17 toward town. Lunch at Buckshots. Then to town. Trail 17 to town was much better. In town trail 10/13 was in VERY GOOD shape with plenty of SNOW. The grade heading south (alt13/3S) was SNOW filled & VERY GOOD a little bumpy due to heavy traffic. 10E between Loon Lake Rd to Bloom Rd was rough. It is also thin & grainy for most of that section. From Pine Ln & Taylor Lk intersection went right & took the Catfish Lk Loop road trail to Catfish Lake Trail. Lake trail had drifted SNOW so it was rough. Came out at 12 Pines & back onto 10E going east. 10E from there was very rough & bumpy. Groomed overnight & should be better.

Please stay on the trails to keep them trails open. Lots of off trail riding is causing a lot of problems. Trails will close if riders keep this up. Done preaching.

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

SEE YA ON THE TRAILS!

Holly Tomlanovich
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News and Reports:

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 20-21 – USSA World Series of Snowmobiling Race – WCDC Track – Hwy 45N
February 26-27 – 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
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 – : West Yellowstone, Montana – February 20, 2021

Reporter:brandiniron

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 36″-167″

Date of Report: February 20, 2021

Area Report:

TRAIL	LAST GROOMED	COMMENTS : Buttermilk to Lionhead (2/19/21)
BPA/Railroad	2/20/21
Big Sky	2/20/21
Cougar Creek	2/18/21
Horse Butte	2/20/21
Lionhead	2/20/21
Little Snowy	2/20/21
Madison Arm Trail	2/20/21
Power Line West of Town	2/20/21
South Plateau Trail	2/19/21	Be Aware of the Park Boundary! Snowmobiles must not cross into the Park!
—– Whiskey Trail	2/20/21
—– Black Bear Cut Off	2/18/21
South Plateau to Jct. 23	2/20/21	Be Aware of the Park Boundary! Snowmobiles must not cross into the Park!
—– Whiskey Trail	2/20/21
Two Top Loop Trail via South Fork	2/19/21
Two Top Loop Trail via Mosquito	2/20/21
Junction 8	2/15/21

Snowmobile Information:

Montana Resident

Resident Trail Pass $20.00/2 years

Montana registered snowmobiles, snow bikes (converted motorcycles). Required to ride on groomed snowmobile trails.

Non-Resident

Non-Resident Snowmobile Temporary Use Pass $35.00/1 year

Non-resident snowmobiles & snow bikes (converted motorcycles). Required to ride on groomed snowmobile trails.

Non-Resident Trail Pass $35.00/2 years

Non-Resident exempt vehicles: fat tire bikes & e-bikes. Required to ride on groomed snowmobile trails.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 20, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Varying Hard base – Loose Snow

Date of Report: February 20, 2021

Area Report:

February 20 –6:50am Currently 13 below – High of 25 today
Trails remain in GOOD to VERY GOOD Condition
GTS Trails app shows groomers out in the last 24 hours

Grooming continues 7 nights a week. Full night of grooming with ALL trails groomed except Trail 10E of Eagle River & the spurs off 10E.

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.

There is a ton of riders out. Many large groups out riding. So as you riding be sure to Ride Right – Stay Right. Remember to stop at trail stop signs & at road crossings. Saw a lot of no stopping yesterday. A car or truck versus your snowmobile will not turn out well. Most trails are in GOOD shape. With the high volume of traffic there are trails with low level snirt. Ice base with SNOW on top. Riding again today heading east toward town on 10E. Detailed report tomorrow.

During the day yesterday there was more fluffy Lakes Effect Snow. Maybe an inch. Next SNOW Sunday with weather guys giving a 60% chance. START DANCIN’

Please stay on the trails to keep them trails open. Lots of off trail riding is causing a lot of problems. Trails will close if riders keep this up. Done preaching.

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked with orange reflective barrels. Please stay by the barrels to be safe. Both are still bumpy so might want to slow down. The lakes are marked by the businesses on the lake so stop in & thank them when you’re out riding.

SEE YA ON THE TRAILS!

News and Reports:

February 20-21 – USSA World Series of Snowmobiling Race – WCDC Track – Hwy 45N
February 26-27 – 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
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:

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – February 19, 2021

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12″-18″

Date of Report: February 19, 2021

Area Report:

Gromming is continuing and the trails are seeing a great deal of traffic. The artic temperatures have gone away and it looks like a great weekend to hit the trails. A cold start tommorrow morning will give way to temperatures around 20 degrees with plenty of sunshine on Saturday. We have a possibility for an inch or 2 of snow on Sunday. We need more snow as what we have is mixed with some dirt. But, whatever we get, we will take. Looks like a mild week coming up with temps in the 30’s. The Phelps snowmobile club and all of the clubs inVilas county urge you to please stay on the marked trails. Off trail riding is trespassing and really becoming an issue with landowners threatening to close the trails that cross their property. We need everyones help to keep our trails open. As always, please ride safe.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 18, 2021

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-18″

Date of Report: February 18, 2021

Area Report:

GENERAL INFORMATION: Trail base is thin and getting thinner throughout the entire trail system. Watch for rocks and rough trail especially in hilly sections and in upland trail portions with heavy tree cover.

There is active logging happening on a number of spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system, especially as you go further north toward Orr and International Falls. Please slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.

There is also a section of the Arrowhead State Trail closed between Hwy 53 (SE of Ericsburg) and the Hagerman Grant-in-Aid trail while the Rat Root River bridge is being replaced, so watch for trail reroute.

Area Trails:

The Tomahawk is not going to get groomed this week. Vermilion is groomed. White Iron to Birch Lake is groomed. The north trails – Everett, Fenske, Tee and Grassy Lake Loop are groomed.

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- Fair to Good; Trail – Groomed; Base – 1-3”

TRAIL CLOSURE/REROUTE: Hwy 53 east to the Hagerman Grant-in-Aid trail is closed due to a trail bridge being replaced. This section of trail will remain closed until the project is completed. Please use the Hagerman and Slatinski Grant-in-Aid trails to route around the closed bridge. There is signage on both sides of the project directing riders on the reroute.

The Arrowhead State Trail is in fair to good condition. The entire trail will be fully groomed leading up to and during this coming weekend. CAUTION: Groomer broke through shelf ice by Galvin line east of Blue Ox/Arrowhead junction; location is marked, and groomer operators will repair trail as snow allows.

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 – Fair; Trails – Groomed; Base 2”

The Taconite Trail in Bear Head Lake State Park was groomed and is in fair condition with some areas of debris and thin base under the large pines.

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 – Fair; Trails – Groomed; Base – 1-3”

Trails are in fair condition and will be groomed again before this coming weekend. The trail continues to get rougher as more rocks are uncovered, especially in those areas with heavy tree cover.

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 – Fair; Trails –Groomed; Base 1-3”

Trail was groomed over the last two days, and is in fair condition. The trail continues to get rougher as it sees more use and more rocks are uncovered.

Please use caution on the trails, travel at appropriate speeds, and stay to the right. There is active logging happening on a number of spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. Please slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.

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 – Fair to Good; Trails –Groomed; Base 1-3”

The entire Taconite between Ely and Side Lake has been groomed and is in fair to good condition. Trail base remains thin in occasional upland areas throughout the trail, especially in the first ten miles west of Ely and the trail portion going west from Hwy 53. The trail will be fully groomed leading up to and during this coming weekend.

News and Reports:

For more information on Ely area news and events please visit our homepage.

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 19, 2021

Reporter:Phillips/Park Falls Chambers

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-12

Date of Report: February 19, 2021

Area Report:

The Price County Trail system consist of over 500 miles of scenic trails, great places to stop to fill up on fuel, food and beverages. The trails are maintained by 9 clubs and reported by the two Chambers.

We invite you to take a trip and see all that Price County has to offer.

BREAKING NEWS!!!

The City of Park Falls is now one of only 17 AWSC designated Snowmobile Friendly Communities in the State of Wisconsin.

Trails are in good to excellent condition; Groomers are out and creating a great riding experience.

For more information see Park Falls and Phillips Chamber websites

Sno-Gypsies Report 2/19/2021

FYI the club had to reroute trail 80/Corridor 21. Going south your going to head west on Mader Road to the High Tension Lines then south to Demars Bridge. Going North head west and follow the High Tension Lines to Mader Road and make a right. Every thing is marked and the new trail is groomed. Please stay on the trail there are boulders buried in the high lines.

Prentice Bushbenders trail report 02/19/2021

Our trails are in excellent condition. The 118 trail is now open but logging operations continue so use caution because trucks are using the trail too. So come out and enjoy the trails and support our local businesses. Ride safe and have fun.

Kennan-Catawba Driftsplitter 2/16/2021

We have been grooming trails on a regular schedule with the 6″ base the trail’s are in good shape. With minimal snow you will find some rough spots. Trail 94 has an ongoing logging operation about 2 miles south of 3-Mile Bar. Best news is we have opened up the new section of trail 80 south to Taylor county. It adds over 20 miles to the Price county system. The trail heads south at intersection 100 on trail 181 between Catawba and Prentice. Being some of the work was just completed the trail is in good to poor shape but very ride-able.

Thank you to all the clubs and volunteers that keep the trails in great shape. Without all the time and support that you put in this would never happen.

The Park Falls and Phillips Chambers Thank you for providing a great opportunity for the residents and the visitors to enjoy Price County.

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – February 19, 2021

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5-7 inches

Date of Report: February 19, 2021

Area Report:

Snowmobile and Winter ATV/UTV Trails (As of 2/19/2021)

Douglas County managed trails are 99% OPEN! The trails are in good to excellent condition. The weather is looking good for this weekend. The clubs are out and actively grooming the trails so keep an eye out for our volunteer Groomer operators. Please check with our neighboring counties to ensure the trails are open before you ride!

It is critical that we respect our landowners who allow us to utilize their property for these trails. Please stay on the trail and ride safely. We will provide updates as conditions change.

Click here for a map that outlines open trails.

Open trails
SW Quadrant
Trail 5 – Groomed last week
Trail 5A – Groomed last week
Trail 9 – Groomed *Please note Trail 9 is temporarily closed between the North Road and County Road TT. Please use Trail 930 and Trail 5 as a reroute around this section*
Trail 935 – Groomed
Trail 925 – Groomed
Trail 835 – Groomed last week
Trail 930 – Groomed

SE Quadrant
Trail 35 Wild Rivers Trail north of Solon Springs – Groomed
Trail 35 Wild Rivers Trail south of Solon Springs – Groomed
Trail 27B – Groomed
Trail 27C – Groomed
Trail 41S – Groomed
Trail 41B – Groomed
Trail 217 – Groomed
Trail 727 – Groomed
Trail 17N – Groomed
Trail 17S South of Lower Eau Claire Lake – Groomed (Watch for logging)
Trail 7 – Groomed
Trail 27 – Groomed
Trail 3 – Groomed
Trail 41 Wild Rivers Trail to Warming Shack – Groomed (Watch for logging west of Gregerson Road)
Trail 541 – Groomed

NE Quadrant
Trail 1 – Groomed
Trail 2 (Tri-County Corridor) – Groomed
Trail 4 – Groomed
Trail 6 – Groomed
Trail 24 – Groomed
Trail 27/27A – Groomed
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) – Groomed
Trail 235 – Groomed
Trail 635 – Not Groomed

NW Quadrant
Gandy Dancer Trail – Groomed
Saunders Grade Trail – Groomed
Wrenshall Grade Trail – Groomed
Trail 0 – Groomed
Trail 28 – Groomed
The Cross Town Connector Trail – Groomed
Trail 4/41 from Warming Shack West – Groomed
Trail 4 – Groomed (Watch for logging east of Breiztman Lake Road)

Douglas County Cross Country Ski Trails
Douglas County CC Ski Trails – The service roads and parking lots are plowed. The ski trails were packed on 2/5/21. The trails are in good condition.
Superior Municipal Forest (Superior) – Groomed and tracked six days a week. Trails are in good to great conditions.
After Hours Ski Trail (Brule) – Groomed and tracked. Trails are in good to excellent conditions.
Pattison State Park (Pass Required) – Trails groomed and in excellent condition.

Enjoy your ride and please ride safe!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 19, 2021

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5 – 9″

Date of Report: February 19, 2021

Area Report:

Official Trail Report: All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are good with a 5 to 9 inch snow base. All clubs are out grooming, so please exercise caution and watch for active trail grooming equipment

Groomer Reports:

Reported by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club: Trails are in good to excellent condition. Our club volunteers are out grooming daily with each trail being groomed once every three days. Enjoy the trails!

Reported by the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce: The lake was last groomed on January 24th after receiving 2 to 3 inches of light powdery snow.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 19, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 18-24 inches

Date of Report: February 19, 2021

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Trail Report 2/19/2021

With relatively low traffic through town this past week (484 through Thursday), our trails are in the best riding condition of the year.

Our entire trail system was groomed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and we will be out today and tomorrow. Our remaining groomer has been averaging 20 hours of grooming a day. It looks like we are going to get our other groomer back soon as it has been out for repairs the last 2 weeks. This will greatly help in scheduling our drivers and the wear and tear on our in- service groomer.

All our trails are in very good shape. The only trouble spot was going west of town to the intersection of trail 2W & 8W. It developed multiple deep moguls which we have cut down and are double grooming that stretch. Beyond that intersection, the trails greatly improve.

Speed Limit Advisory: When passing through town whether you are on Corridor 8 or Corridor 15, please use the marked trails, follow the signs, and observe the 15mph speed limit. Also, no snowmobiles are allowed on downtown Main Street.

Please be safe out there, ride on the right, respect others, and enjoy the trails and our area businesses.

Think snow!

Landy Roepke

Trail Manager

Join us for these upcoming events:

March 6. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party. Gooch’s 2 Bar & Grill. 2-8pm