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Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 20, 2021

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-12 inches

Date of Report: January 20, 2021

Area Report:

Snow base (in inches): 2-12 inches

Status (Closed, Open, Partially Open): Open

Condition (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent): Fair to Poor

Not a lot of change from last week. Trails remain in rideabe but fair to poor condition. Not a lot of snow in the forecast but let’s hope that changes.

The same trouble spots still remain:

The Grand View and Mason areas didn’t receive much snow and sled traffic could damage farm fields. Please use caution.
Trail 1 along the South shore is rough but passable.
Trail 1 to Bayfield and Legendary Waters Casino are currently closed. The trail into the City of Bayfield will not open this year, but we’re hopeful for next year. The trail to the Casino is currently being worked on and will provide an update when it opens.

Namakagon Trail Groomers: All Namakagon/Cable area trails have been groomed as of 1/19 (Tuesday) and are in fair condition. We plan on grooming the whole system again on Friday.

Barnes Barnestormers: All of the Barnestormers trails have been groomed this week. I would consider them to be in poor but rideable condition. Trails 7-17 around town have seen the most traffic with bare spots on corners and hills. Trail 17 is poor by town and gets better as you head north. Trail 18 is in very good condition. Trail 31 north is poor. Trail 7-31 south is poor, with a section of 2 miles plowed (logging) just south of 43 road.

Drummond SnoJacks: Drummond groomer is back in service as of last Saturday. All trails have been groomed and reported to be in fair condition with more snow needed to improve the base. Groomer will be out again on all trails before this weekend.

Washburn Valhallers: We are grooming Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Trails around Valhalla have a firm thin base with very few bare spots; rideable. We still have exposed rocks on trail #63 toward Moquah but rideable with caution. Trail #13 between Washburn and Valhalla will be groomed today (1/20); expected to be firm and thinner toward town but rideable. Trail #13 between Washburn and Ashland is very thin; rideable but thin with bare spots

South Shore– Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: Trail 1 along the lake needs snow and is in poor condition. Trail 40, 41 and the Wally Polk trail will be groomed Wednesday and Thursday and should be in good shape!

WAINO – Waino Riders groomed the south end of Trail 1 and were planning on going to Tar Paper Alley in a day or so. Harper’s road from the alley has been plowed for logging and we need more snow before we go North from there.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 20, 2021

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ – 5″

Date of Report: January 20, 2021

Area Report:

Official Trail Report: All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are fair to poor with a 1 to 5 inch snow base. We do have early season type of conditions; some trails may not be groomed and lake ice conditions are not completely safe at this time. Clubs are out grooming, so please exercise caution and watch for active trail grooming and trail maintenance. Significant new snow is needed to provide for a good trail surface. Fingers crossed for a good snowfall to get the trails in great conditions!

Reported by the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce: The lake was groomed on January 8th from Pioneer south, up Gruenhagen with minimal issues, but as it headed into the narrows going north from Pioneer it ran into a lot of slush. The groomer did not want to risk grooming on unsafe ice. Volunteers will keep a eye on it and keep everyone posted!

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – January 20, 2021

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-8″ Varies throughout County

Date of Report: January 20, 2021

Area Report:

We received additional snow yesterday 2″ in the northern part of our county. 1″ in the southern part of the county. You might see a groomer inspecting the trails. WCSA board members talked and the decision was made to stay closed for now. Let’s get past Thursday’s 35F and Sunny and re-evaluate.

We will be also keeping an eye on the forecast for Sunday/ Monday and maybe another storm on Wednesday next week so stay tuned for updates.

Walworth County Snow Phone: 262-742-2664

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 20, 2021

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: looking better

Date of Report: January 20, 2021

Area Report:

I rode last night with Dave, Wagner, and Co. trails were in pretty good shape…we do need snow but the Frosty club and Conover groomers were out doing what they can. Trail up to Watersmeet and forest roads were solid. You ping a rock or 3 but definitely rideable trails. Slow down as corners can be icy and please stay on the trails or legal forest roads.

News and Reports:

Be safe and THINK SNOW!

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 20, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-8 inches

Date of Report: January 20, 2021

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Trail Report 1/20/2021

Since Sunday, we have had 148 sleds go past our trail counter as of this morning.

Despite no significant new snow, we have been out grooming. Last night we groomed 15N, 6E, 8W, and 2W. Early this morning we groomed 15S. I will be doing an on sled all trail inspection this afternoon and will provide an updated report on our next post.

Our next snow event for moderate snow is this weekend. We desperately need new snow to keep our trails rideable.

As before, our trails are very thin with icy corners, bare spots, and generally a snirty mixture. Our road trails such as Old B, Nixon Lake Road, Day Lake Road, and Nixon Lake Road our mostly in good condition, but the rest are fair to poor.

If you are going to ride, please be careful, stay on the marked trails, and have a good time.

Trail advisory: If riding on the Boulder Junction airport spur trail, please stay on the edge of the runway parallel to the road in both directions. Damage has been done to the runway and if it continues, we could potentially lose access to this trail.

Think snow! – Landy Roepk, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club

Join us for these upcoming events:

February 6. 13th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament. Boulder Lake. 8am-4pm

February 14. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast. Boulder Beer Bar. 8:30am-11am

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

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-4 inches base – Please help us preserve the base we have!

Date of Report: January 19, 2021

Area Report:

Snowmobile and Winter ATV/UTV Trails (As of 1/19/2021)

Douglas County managed trails are 98% OPEN! The snow cover varies across the country. Considering the limited snow cover and the amount of traffic the county has received, the trails are still in fair condition. Please help preserve our snow base. 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 between S. Mail Road and CTH T – Not groomed
Trail 5 South of CTH T – Not groomed
Trail 5A – Not groomed
Trail 9 – Groomed from Cummings Road north to the Warming Shack*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 – Not groomed
Trail 835 – Not groomed
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 – Not groomed
Trail 27C – Not groomed
Trail 41S – Not groomed
Trail 41B – Not groomed
Trail 217 – Groomed
Trail 727 – Groomed
Trail 17N – Groomed
Trail 17S South of Lower Eau Claire Lake – Not groomed (Watch for logging)
Trail 7 – Not groomed
Trail 27 – Not groomed
Trail 3 – Groomed
Trail 41 Wild Rivers Trail to Warming Shack – Not groomed (Watch for logging west of Gregerson Road)
Trail 541 – Not groomed

NE Quadrant
Trail 1 – Not groomed
Trail 2 (Tri-County Corridor) – Groomed
Trail 4 – Not groomed
Trail 6 – Not groomed
Trail 18 – Not groomed
Trail 24 – Not groomed
Trail 24 B – Not groomed
Trail 27/27A – Not groomed (The wet problem area on the north end of Trail 27 has been temporarily fixed to allow safe traffic)
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) – Groomed
Trail 235 – Not groomed
Trail 635 – Not groomed

NW Quadrant
Gandy Dancer Trail* – Groomed (Watch for deer crossing between Moen Road and CTH BB)
Saunders Grade Trail – Not groomed
Wrenshall Grade Trail – Not groomed
Trail 0 – Not groomed
Trail 28 – Not groomed
The Cross Town Connector Trail – Not groomed
Trail 4/41 from Warming Shack West – Groomed
Trail 4 – Groomed (Watch for logging east of Breiztman Lake Road)

*Please note* The Gandy Dancer State Trail will be closed Monday, January 25, and Tuesday, January 26 for maintenance between Moen Road and County Road BB. The Trail will open again on Wednesday, January 27. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Moen Road and Patzau Foxboro Road can be used as a detour around the closure.

Closed Trail – Trail 2, Loons Foot Landing to Barker’s Island is temporarily closed.

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 1/18/21. The trails are in good condition. The trails were packed wide to allow for skate skiing and classic.
Superior Municipal Forest (Superior) – Trails have recovered well from the warm-up. All of the trail’s skate decks have been groomed and will be touched up as weather allows. Good conditions with a few (normal) bare spots.
After Hours Ski Trail (Brule) – Groomed, but not recently. Still reporting good conditions but worn trails.

Enjoy your ride and please ride safe!

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

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Base of 1-2 inches covered with 5-6 inches of snow

Date of Report: January 20, 2021

Area Report:

5:58am 2 below zero – High of 25 today – Low tonight 2 below zero

Trails remain in on average Poor to Fair Very Early Riding Condition
PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS
Off trail riding has become a problem throughout Vilas county. What this is doing jeopardizing trail easements & will cause trail section closures. Please once again stay on marked trails.

Some SNOW again yesterday afternoon. Looked like mix of Lake Effect Snow & Snow. Just a skiff. Weather guys forecast chance of flurries all week. Next measurable SNOW is Sunday with a 40% chance. Are you Dancin’? Temps have dropped Thursday & forward temps at night will be low teens to single digits & even below zero. Daytime teens to low 20’s.

Trail 3N aka Manske Swamp has been closed for now. Due to high water & off trail riding. This trail is a cut across between 13N & 17N. After it freezes back up it may reopen. Stay tuned for updates.

No report on Trail 10W aka Wisconsin River Trail. Will do some more checking today & update if necessary.

Trails Early Riding Condition with conditions at Fair to Poor. Almost daily there is light snow fall since Sunday. Not enough to improve condition but to cover frozen ground & ice base in most areas. Crusty frozen snow under the new SNOW. As of yesterday most everything was covered. Areas of snirt & crusty snow as well. No grooming overnight.

Catfish & Eagle have been marked by businesses on the lake. This includes the spur to Eagle Waters. Stay by the markers to be safe. Temps have dropped so that will freeze up any remaining surface slush

PLEASE REMEMBER WHILE VILAS COUNTY TRAILS ARE OPEN, ONEIDA & FOREST ARE NOT. PLEASE DO NOT RIDE IN THOSE AREAS. This includes Three Lakes, Sugar Camp & Newbold which are all in Oneida county.

The Eagle River Area Volunteer Fire Department has announce that there will be no Ice Castle this winter.

KEEP THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 reporting conditions weekly
Eagle River area events – Sno-Eagles club events

News and Reports:

UPDATE – Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides start has been cancelled for now.
Will resume when there is adequate SNOW
Be sure to contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information as to when rides start

January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – Go to Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club Facebook page for information & instructions
January 29-31 – Women on Snow
February 2 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – VFW Eagle River – Hwy 70 just south of Verizon – Southside of hwy
February 9-11 – Mid Week Overnight ride to White Pine – Rooms still available – Contact Carol Radloff 715.479.5153 for details

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.487

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 – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 19, 2021

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Think Snow! IRON SNOW SHOE SNOWMOBILE TRAILS- Closed

Date of Report: January 19, 2021

Area Report:

IRON SNOW SHOE TRAIL REPORT: Snowmobile trails are closed at this time. The ATV trails north of HWY C are open.

ATV trails south of Hwy C are still closed. We have a couple inches of snow on the ground but not

enough to open the trails. Think Snow! Please follow our Facebook page for

day-to-day changes.

AREA EVENTS: High Falls Radar Runs February 13, 2021

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 19, 2021

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-8

Date of Report: January 19, 2021

Area Report:

The Snowmobile Trails in Ashland County remain closed at this time. The groomers are not out. According to the Ashland County Snowmobile Alliance, before the groomers can go out, the swamps have to be packed. At this time some of the swaps have opened up. It is hopeful the with the cold temps now and in the forecast that the swaps will freeze up. Ride at your own risk to help pack the swamps! At this time the trails are closed to recreational snowmobiling.

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 19, 2021

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: minimal

Date of Report: January 19, 2021

Area Report:

Oneida County trails will remain closed at this time. Snow depth, weather forecasts, trail bed sustainability, landowner requests, it has been decided to keep the trails closed at this point.

Once conditions improve, the trail opening will again be reviewed.

We are sorry about any inconvenience. It has been a season of difficult choices so far. We try to make the best decisions for everyone (there are many variables in the mix). Please be patient.

Snow in the forecast for Sunday….stay tuned.