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Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 11, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 6″

Date of Report: January 11, 2021

Area Report:

just a quick update before the weekend. Nothing has changed since our Monday night update other than a few groomers went out and did what they can. We have not received any new snow but have not lost any either. The groomers were out from Nelson Lake to the Seeley Hills, the Moose Lake area and the Round Lake to Lost Land Lake area. South of the Flowage there are awaiting more snow before sending groomers out. The groomers that lead to LCO and Whitefish will not be out until those two lakes can be staked. There is no ETA on those at this point. We will update as soon as there is any insight.

We had a long time groomer/avid rider out yesterday checking trails in these areas of mention and they were pleasantly surprised, they rated most of those trails as good and rideable. We certainly need more snow and it will come, although doesn’t look until next week sometime but you can most certainly ride this weekend. Those riders put on about 125 miles and rode in the Round Lake area to the north through the Seeley Hills towards Lake Namakagon to Moose Lake to the Flowage and back down towards Round Lake. They rated Bayfield County as being good as well.

Perhaps take this weekend as an easy, relaxed ride opportunity and enjoy the sights! Our northwoods has been encased in frost and the views have been breathtaking! What a perfect way to get out of the house, away from current events and reconnect with the outdoors!

Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – January 11, 2021

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Thin

Date of Report: January 11, 2021

Area Report:

At 10AM this morning (1/11/21) the Cedarville trail system will be closed until further notice. The gate south of the Wes Block trail head on the Jane Addams will be closed and locked until we colder weather and more snow.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 11, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Thin & crusty frozen in most areas. 1-6 inches

Date of Report: January 11, 2021

Area Report:

January 11 – 6:02am 21 degrees – High of 28 today – Low tonight of 19

Trails are in on average Poor to Fair Early Riding Condition

Little of no change in the Eagle River trails that remain in Early Riding Condition with conditions at Poor to Fair. Hard frozen ground covered with an ice base in most areas. Crusty frozen snow. Lots of snirt. Choppy conditions. The ROW trails have a bit more snow but everywhere there is plenty of snirt & dirt. Especially at road crossings & on the north side of roads. Traffic on the trails is sparse.

With the conditions as they are, grooming in Eagle River has been halted until there is SNOW.

Temps have popped up to the high 20’s to mid 30’s during the day. Mid to high teens at night. Weather guys forecasting next SNOW this coming Thursday with a 60% chance & Friday with a 50% chance. Far out so it could change. Stay tuned.

Catfish & Eagle have been marked by businesses on the lake. This includes the spur to Eagle Waters. Stay by the markers to be safe. Some surface slush on Catfish. All are SNOW covered.

Bummer of a report once again this morning. Sure wish it would SNOW & get colder during the day.

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
Snowtracks Reports

News and Reports:

UPDATE – Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides start has been moved forward to
January 20 & 21 SNOW conditions & totals permitting
Be sure to contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information as to when rides start

January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check www.sno-eagles.org for information
January 29-31 – Women on Snow

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 – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 10, 2021

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: need more

Date of Report: January 10, 2021

Area Report:

Many thanks to Rob and Anthony for taking the groomers out Saturday night and they were actually able to do some good. There are some poor sections and some pretty good sections–especially out west. Please ride safely as the corners are icy and there are still ruts in places where we have not been able to fill them with the limited snowfall. Stay on the trails as we do not need any unhappy land owners—without them we have NO TRAILS.

News and Reports:

Club Party Tuesday night at the Gateway Lodge. If interested in attending call Erika or Phil at Sunrise 715 547 3684.

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 10, 2021

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 5″- 7″

Date of Report: January 10, 2021

Area Report:

The Phelps trail system had been groomed coming into the weekend. Lack of snow to work with has left the trails in poor riding conditions. Grooming operations will be paused until more snow arrives. Trails are open and caution should be used. As a reminder, if out on the trails and you come along logging operations, Please give the right of way to the loggers and their equipment. Not only are those areas dangerous, but lack of good safe riding could lead to the trail closouers i that area or a reroute around it. Also, I know how fun back country or off trail riding can be. But here in Phelps and Vilas county, it is illeagal and could cost us the loss of trails on private and possible public property. Remeber the old AWSC saying: Stay on the Trail, It Never Fails.

Snowmobile Information:

http://awsc.org

http://phelpssnowmobileclub.com

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 10, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Very Thin & crusty frozen in most areas. 1-6 inches

Date of Report: January 10, 2021

Area Report:

January 10 – 8:48am 19 degrees – High of 29 – Low tonight of 17

Trails are in on average Poor to Fair Early Riding Condition

Reports not seeing much in changes. Eagle River trails remain in Early Riding Condition with conditions at Poor to Fair. Hard frozen ground covered with an ice base in most areas. Crusty frozen snow. Lots of snirt. Choppy conditions. The ROW trails have a bit more snow but everywhere there is plenty of snirt & dirt. Especially at road crossings & on the north side of roads. Photo on the right is along highway 70 east of Eagle River. Traffic on the trails is sparse.

With the conditions as they are, grooming in Eagle River has been halted until there is SNOW.

Temps have popped up to the high 20’s to mid 30’s during the day. Mid to high teens at night. Weather guys have pushed out SNOW to late next week. Cloudy for most of the upcoming week.

Both lake trails, Catfish & Eagle are marked by businesses on the lake. This includes the spur to Eagle Waters. Stay by the markers to be safe. Some surface slush on Catfish. All are SNOW covered.

Bummer of a report once again this morning. Sure wish it would SNOW & get colder during the day.

KEEP THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

Final day of the Vintage Derby. Come on out!

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:

January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check www.sno-eagles.org for information
January 29-31 – Women on Snow

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

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 9, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Thin & crusty frozen in most areas. 1-6 inches

Date of Report: January 9, 2021

Area Report:

January 9 – 10:20am 19 degrees – High of 28 – Low tonight of 18

Trails are in on average Poor to Fair Early Riding Condition

Not much change, Eagle River trails remain in Early Riding Condition with conditions at Poor to Fair. Hard frozen ground covered with an ice base in most areas. Crusty frozen snow. Lots of snirt. Choppy conditions. The ROW trails have a bit more snow but everywhere there is plenty of snirt & dirt. Especially at road crossings & on the north side of roads.

With the conditions as they are, grooming in Eagle River has been halted until there is SNOW.

Temps have popped up to the high 20’s to mid 30’s during the day. Mid to high teens at night. Weather guys have pushed out SNOW to late next week. Cloudy for most of the upcoming week.

Both lake trails, Catfish & Eagle are marked by businesses on the lake. This includes the spur to Eagle Waters. Stay by the markers to be safe. Some surface slush on Catfish. All are SNOW covered.

Bummer of a report again this morning. Sure wish it would SNOW & get colder during the day.

KEEP THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

Vintage Derby Friday,Saturday & Sunday. Come on out!

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:

January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check www.sno-eagles.org for information
January 29-31 – Women on Snow

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

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 9, 2021

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 3-4

Date of Report: January 9, 2021

Area Report:

Cross Country Cruisers Trail Report for January 8, 2021

I had this report all ready to go, only to find out just before posting – ONEIDA COUNTY IS NOT (REPEAT — NOT) OPENING THEIR TRAILS!!!!!

Trail conditions, both in Oneida and Vilas (currently open) are in

VERY VERY POOR EARLY SEASON condition! There is a lot of dirt showing.

I am recommending you reconsider riding our trails. Recommending for 2 reasons.

1) We want to respect our landowners and not damage their property when

snow is so scarce. If we damage their land, we have the potential of

losing their part of the trail – perhaps permanently.

2) There is currently a lot of dirt, rocks, roots, etc., so for the simple protection of your own sled and the resulting wear and tear, we strongly suggest you wait for improved conditions.

As of Saturday (Jan. 2nd) we have suspended ALL of our groomer

operations. Of the 3 groomers that went out that evening, two of them came back via the roads due to conditions being so poor! WE NEED SNOW BEFORE ANYTHING CAN RESUME.

If you are north bound, please check your destination’s ride-able snow conditions.

We love to have everyone up in God’s Country, and so do our businesses – just know what to expect. There is some snow in the forecast for thursday and friday but no totals yet

If you ride — Ride Right – Ride Safe!

Bill Lemke Winter Trail Mgr.

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www.crosscountrycruisers.com

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 8, 2021

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: January 8, 2021

Area Report:

Well folks, don’t shoot the messenger! This morning I shared Oneida County’s 1/7/2021 announcement that their trails would open on 1/9/2021. Now, on 1/8/2021 they have issued a statement that they WILL NOT be opening their trails! We’ll keep you posted as we get new updates, but it’s tough to stay current when they change their announcements!

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.
There is absolute minimum base on the trail. Be prepared to encounter many ruts, holes, rocks and little snow for hyfax lubrication.
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 while we await more snow. Ride RIght and Stay Safe!

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 8, 2021

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: very thin

Date of Report: January 8, 2021

Area Report:

Revision………………

Oneida County trails will remain closed at this time. After more research on conditions, weather, 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 has the ability to blanket our issues………

Thank you