Trail Report – : Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – March 8, 2020

Reporter:tpeters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12″ to 20″

Date of Report: March 8, 2020

Area Report:

Temps are warm this weekend, that’s for sure. Trails held up good Friday, by the end of Saturday they were soft and road crossings and parking lots are all bare. Going through Hancock, the trail going from the bridge north thru Hancock is getting light, still snow on it, but once you get out of town there is plenty of snow on the trails. They will not be out grooming today because of the temperatures, do more harm than good, but will be back out on Monday to get the trails back in shape. Everyone need to get out there and do some snow dancing, a dumping of snow and the trails will be back up to excellent!! Basicly, all trails are open, will be groomed Monday and riding is typical late season riding. A little snow will freshen up the trails. Plan those trips!!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 8, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Crusty snow covered with mushy snow

Date of Report: March 8, 2020

Area Report:

March 8, 2020 – 7:18am – 36 degrees – Clear

Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Trail Report
Late season conditions in Eagle River

Trails yesterday were still rideable even to the end of the day. Yes there were Poor conditions. But there also were Fair & Good conditions. But last night the temps did not drop into the 20’s as forecast. So nothing froze back up. The mushy trails are still mushy. Today high will be 53 & the evil sun out. By the end of today there will be Poor conditions with perhaps some Fair.

The Groomer Tracking System(GTS) shows no grooming overnight. Might see a groomer out on the trail with the brush cutter attachment. they are out clearing brush & tree branches from the trail to make them safer.

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked. Both have small sections of surface slush. Stay by the orange reflective barrels. Remember not all lakes are safe. No markers means probably not safe

55mph nighttime speed limit.

THINK COLD! KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!

Would like to see ya on the trails again!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

Events

END OF THE SEASON FOR THE SNO-EAGLES WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY GUIDED TRAIL RIDES.

March 18 – Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance – Gateway – Land o’ Lakes – 6:30pm

March 19 – General Membership meeting – Eagle Waters Resort – 6pm Social hours – 7pm meeting ALL WELCOME

March 20-22 – AWSC(Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs) State convention – Middleton, WI

March 28 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Sportsman’s Chalet – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm dinner – Hwy 70W ALL WELCOME
Please contact Sno-Eagles President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 to volunteer for any event.

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
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.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – March 7, 2020

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 0 to 5 on the trail

Date of Report: March 7, 2020

Area Report:

This is a tough time to try to do a report. They average poor to fair. Where the trails are shaded, they are still pretty good. Where they are exposed to the sun, the snow is dwindling fast. Where the trails are exposed to the sun and it is a main heavily traveled section – they are junk. Town trails are pretty much mud, water, and rocks & gravel. If you do ride – please be ultra careful. The markers are also getting pulled from some lakes. As always – if you don’t see markers – don’t cross. The lakes will deteriorate fast this year. Ice conditions this year were not that great to begin with. They were “OK” by the marked crossing, but anywhere else on the lake they are (were) totally unpredictable.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – March 7, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 3-8″

Date of Report: March 7, 2020

Area Report:

Official Trail Report: Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time, however all trails will close for the season at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9th. Current trail conditions are fair to poor with a 3 to 8 inch compacted snow base. Caution is advised due to patchy ice conditions throughout the trail system. Due to recent warm temperatures, there are some stretches of trail with little or no snow.

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – March 7, 2020

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 12″ with less in the corners and open areas

Date of Report: March 7, 2020

Area Report:

The entire Phelps trail system was groomed last night. Trails should have set up good with temperatures in the upper teens. Watch for changing conditions through out the day. Hard trails and icy corners will become slushy and you may encounter water in some places as the temperatures climb to the mid to upper 40’s. Lows tonight are predicted to stay above freezing and highs on Sunday forecasted to be in the low to middle 50’s. There may not be any grooming tonight due to the warm temps. Sorry to say, but the snowmobile season is winding down. Get out if you can for some of the last riding of the year. As we’ve said all season, please ride safe and think of others out on the trails

Snowmobile Information:

Please follow use on Facebook, Go to our website: http://phelpssnowmobileclub , our checkout Groomer Tracking System for up to date grooming happening.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 7, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Crusty snow cover – Late season

Date of Report: March 7, 2020

Area Report:

March 7, 2020 – 7:04am – 21 degrees – Clear

Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Trail Report
Adventure Sledding time of the year
Late season conditions

Did you ride the new SNOW yesterday? Today the temps are popping up to 46. Evil sun will be out. Low tonight of 33. This will cause a big melt. For the next 2 days warm temps. There is SNOW forecast on Monday. Could be a wintery mix.

The Groomer Tracking System(GTS) shows no grooming overnight.

Best riding at this point is east & north. Roads trails are pretty bare so trailering out would be a good idea. Conditions will vary. Here are 2 ideas for riding.

East dropping off at the Cenex Station east of Eagle River & heading east. From there you can ride east & choose between heading toward Three Lakes or Phelps. Much of these trails are woods under cover. Not all but a lot.

Trailing into town & heading north toward Conover. Many woods trails in Conover are snow covered.

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked. Stay by the orange reflective barrels. Remember not all lakes are safe. No markers means probably not safe

55mph nighttime speed limit.

The WCDC aka Derby Track is hosting the 2020 Arctic Derby Dash. The SXS UTV Race Series. Sounds like great racing fun!! Gates open at 11am. Racing at 3pm.

THINK COLD! KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

Events

END OF THE SEASON FOR THE SNO-EAGLES WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY GUIDED TRAIL RIDES.

March 6 & 7 – 2020 Arctic Derby Dash – SXS UTV Race Series – Monster Energy Chasing the Triple Series – World Champship Derby Complex – Hwy 45N

March 18 – Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance – Gateway – Land o’ Lakes – 6:30pm

March 19 – General Membership meeting – Eagle Waters Resort – 6pm Social hours – 7pm meeting ALL WELCOME

March 20-22 – AWSC(Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs) State convention – Middleton, WI

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – March 6, 2020

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Still up to a foot in most places.

Date of Report: March 6, 2020

Area Report:

Currently, ALL of Douglas County trails are open. As temperatures start to and are warming up, please watch for trail closures in the updates. Please note, deer have been reported on trails, so please keep an eye out while traveling.

PLEASE check the trail you intend to use is open and do not trespass on private property. It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to utilize their property. It just takes one owner to deny the use of their land for a trail to be permanently shut down, so please be courteous and wait for the trails to officially open.

The following all-season trails are currently open to ATV, UTV, and Snowmobiles:

SW Quadrant

Open Trails
Trail 5 – Groomed
Trail 5A – Groomed
Trail 930 – Groomed
Trail 935 – Groomed last week
Trail 835 – Groomed last week
Trail 925 – Groomed last week
Trail 9 – Groomed north of Cummings Rd. (Watch for logging north of Hwy. M.)

SE Quadrant

Open trails:
Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35) – Groomed
Trails 27B – Groomed
Trail 27C – Groomed
Trails 41S – Groomed
Trail 41B – Groomed
Trail 217 – Groomed
Trail 41 WRT to the Warming Shack – Groomed last week (Watch for logging)
Trail 727 – Groomed last week
Trail 17N – Groomed last week (will be groomed this week)
Trail 17S – Groomed last week (Use caution on Creek crossings)
Trail 7 – Groomed last week
Trail 27 – Groomed last week
Trail 3 – Groomed last week
Trail 5 – Groomed
Trail 541 – Groomed last week

NE Quadrant

Trail 1 – Groomed earlier this week
Trail 2 – Groomed earlier this week
Trail 4 – Groomed earlier this week
Trail 6 – Groomed earlier this week
Trail 24 – Groomed earlier this week
Trail 27/27A – Groomed earlier this week
Trail 35 (WRT) – Groomed
Trail 235 – Groomed earlier this week

A few scattered dirty spots are showing in a few places, but most areas the trails are still in good condition. Some road routes are starting to burn off, especially around logging areas. Groomers are avoiding the logging job between HWY D and Trail 24. Watch for logging on Trail 6 and Trail 4.

NW Quadrant

Open Trails:
Gandy Dancer Trail – Groomed (watch for deer crossing between Moen Road and County Road BB)
Saunders Grade Trail – Groomed
Wrenshall Grade – Groomed
Trail 0 – Groomed
Trail 28 – Groomed
Cross-Town Connector – Groomed (Please note, this trail will be closed on 3/9 to protect the trail as the snow melts)
4/41 from the Warming Shack West – Groomed

Click here for a downloadable map of open trails.

Cross Country Ski Trails (As of 3/6/2020)

Douglas County Ski Trails – The ski trails have been groomed on 2/19 and are still covered in snow. The trails are packed hard and the groomer was unable to cut new tracks in the packed snow. Grooming is suspended until further notice, however, the trails are open.

Superior Municipal Forest – All trails are groomed as of 3/6. Trails are starting to soften, watch for conditions to change as the weather warms up.

Pattison State Park – Groomed and tracked 2/21 and are in excellent condition. Full track depth throughout, with 19 inches base over 24 inches of snow in the woods. Vehicle admission to the park is required. (Last updated on 2/21)

Brule River After Hours Trail – Update on 3/6 – Groomed and tracked. It will be too warm in the afternoon to set Sally’s classic trail. The track and skate deck are looking good after 2-3 inches of new snow. Conditions are still excellent and may hold through the weekend. Ski Friday if you can! Wam sunny conditions over the weekend will melt the trails down quickly.

For further information, please contact the Douglas County Forestry Department at 715-378-2219 Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm excluding Holidays.

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – March 6, 2020

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20

Date of Report: March 6, 2020

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 3/06/2020

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

Trail Condition: Good To Excellent
Last Groomed: March 06th, 2020
Base Snowfall: 24″
Reported On: March 06th, 2020 @ 10:10am

Groomer Report

Friday 3/6/2020 10:00 am CST Overall Story: VERY GOOD

WE GOT SNOW! 3-6″ fell across the region and the winds drifted in the trails fantastically. Our fair sections are now good to very good, and the good sections now excellent! We still have NO water issues to note and groomers are running nonstop today through tomorrow morning. Today and tomorrow could be some of the last “typical trail touring” capable days of the season if snow does not return. We expect good riding conditions through Saturday and trails rated good to fair will deteriorate to poor by Sunday night. Those good to fair areas is only 5% of our trail system – have no fear the trails outside of town are excellent yet. We are still grooming above our bridge railings!

“Why are trails icy this time of year?” As the trails melt from the top down the newly released water pools on the sheet of ice that makes up the bottom layer of the trail base. This in turn builds a thicker and thicker ice base until the snow is gone and the ice is left.

WARNINGS AND NOTICES: We are begging riders to ride off trail legally as there are 1-million acres of public land east of Wakefield to off trail ride on – please only ride legal areas! The Ottawa National Forest is 990,000 acres and much of it open to cross-country riding (no trail/road) if there is 6″ or more of snow. Several restricted areas, contact the forest for further information. CLICK THIS LINK FOR MAPS, scroll down to motor vehicle use maps.

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:

Overall rating: VERY GOOD

Last groomed 3/6/2020. Please do not ride on sidewalks near Holiday and try to keep noise down in town.

Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield:

Overall rating: GOOD TO VERY GOOD

Last groomed 3/6/2020. This is a tight trail with tremendous amounts of traffic. Corners will get icy along with the hill climbs in between grooming. Snow finding operations went very well this week and the trail is once again in good to very good shape. This trail features a brand new section to enjoy this season, the club eliminated Prospect road route and moved the trail completely into the woods eliminating 1.5 miles of road route. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL AND RESPECT THESE LANDOWNERS!

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco:

Overall Rating: VERY GOOD

Last groomed 3/6/2020. Also in the best shape of the season. The section from Wakefield east to Highway 2 needs additional passes to finish cutting the deep inside corner bumps and widen the trail. We expect to get to that this week yet.

Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing:

Overall Rating: VERY GOOD

Last Groomed 3/6/2020. In excellent condition, be aware of a new traffic pattern on the northern end due to a plowed section. Please follow the new route for the remainder of this season.

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI):

Overall Rating: GOOD TO VERY GOOD

Last Groomed 2/27/2020. There is logging about 1/2 way north on the trail, YIELD TO LOGGERS AND GIVE THEM RESPECT – IT’S THEIR LAND! STAY ON THE TRAIL!!!!!! This is our most scenic trail and is a treat to ride! Stay on the trail in the farm fields. Over 25 landowners are involved to make this trail a reality, please respect them and ride responsibly. There are several scenic vistas on the trail:

Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior

Bald Mountain “SOUTH” lookout viewing Gogebic Range (Powderhorn, Copper Peak)

Montreal River Gorge look out

Superior Falls Waterfall Complex.

11S (Wakefield, MI to Winchester, WI):

Overall Rating: EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 3/6/2020. Increased logging traffic is in the area for only 1/4 mile, PLEASE YIELD TO ANY AND ALL LOGGING TRAFFIC. There is a short section of dual use the landowner (Keweenaw Land) has graciously approved us to use along with them. It is private land and we are guests, please act like it.

11N (Wakefield, MI to South boundary Rd/White Pine): Closed due to off trail riding. Seeking local community support with ideas on how to reopen it. 200 yards of private property closed this 25 mile trail.

Gogebic Area Groomers Report 3/03/2020

Trail Condition: Good
Last Groomed: February 18th, 2020
Base Snowfall: 36+”
Reported On: March 03rd, 2020 @ 10:14am

Groomer Report

March 2, 2020

Conditions in the Lake Gogebic Area remain good on the North end and fair to good on the South end of the Lake to the Wisconsin border. It’s currently 28 degrees and snowing and we’re forecasted for more snow this week. Snowfall this year is in excess of 140” and our trails still have a great base. Groomers will be out nightly when temps are below freezing. Riders are reporting good conditions and recommend to just ride early and plan your stop accordingly. Mother Nature is not done with this season just yet and you know what they say when March comes in like a lamb….

Trail # 1N: from Bergland to White Pine is being groomed nightly and reported to be in good condition.
Trail # 1 South: Towards Marenisco from Trail # 8 (Ethelwood Grade) is being groomed nightly and is reported to be in good condition.
Trail # 1 south from Marenisco to Wisconsin Border is getting thin and reported to be in fair condition.
Trail # 8 East from Bergland to Ewen is being groomed daily and it is reported in good condition.
Trail # 8W: from Bergland to Wakefield. is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
Trail 102 from Bergland to Trail #11 is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
Trail # 13 North from Bergland to 101 is being groomed nightly and it is being reported to be in good condition. There is about 1 mile of logging going on and this trail always gets a lot of traffic.
Trail 13 South is open, being groomed nightly and reported to be in good to Good condition.
Trail #13 South from 100 to Trail # 2 is reported to be groomed daily and is in good to fair condition.
Trail # 100 South end of Lake Gogebic is reported be groomed daily and is in good to Good condition.

Please stay on the trails, respect private property, do not drink and drive, and above all else, drive safely.

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 3/6/2020

Trail Condition: Fair
Last Groomed: March 03rd, 2020
Base Snowfall: 20″
Reported On: March 03rd, 2020 @ 6:53pm

Groomer Report

Groomers were out on the trails March 2 and won’t be out again until we receive more snow. We do have an approaching snow storm headed our way and we’ve seen from guesstimate of 3-8inches so we’ll wait and see

Trails are fair to poor. Road areas are now thin, icy and bare. Gas stations are bare too

Trail #2 east of Watersmeet to Trail #107, fair/poor icy

Trail #2 west of Watersmeet to Trail #1 south fair/poor and icy

Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Watersmeet is OK, Watersmeet to Paulding fair with icy corners.

Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, fair with icy corners

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – March 6, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Zero to 6 inches

Date of Report: March 6, 2020

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

For those inquiring about riding to the Weenie Roast at Lakewood’s this weekend, our trails in the Seeley Hills and Moose Lake – Lost Land Lake area, and trails 9 and 5 have been groomed as have the trails in Bayfield County to Lakewood’s. We received some fresh snow today to clean things up. The wooded trails are still rideable. The trails near the roads are quite bare but once in the woods you can ride. So if your plan is to ride to the awesome Weenie Roast at Lakewood’s Resort on Saturday you sure can get out for a ride. After this weekend we will update the conditions but looks as after the weekend the temps warm up and the season will near the end. It’s been a great season!

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – March 6, 2020

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-6

Date of Report: March 6, 2020

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report March 6, 2020

Ashland County trails still holding up and are in fair condition. note…Connecting Routes in the Villages are bare right now (Blacktop). There is open water in some areas on the trail. There is a temporarily closed trail in Marengo but there is a detour there which is well posted!! And trail 77 in Cayuga is detoured and very well posted. Please stay on the trails!!! Note….with warm temperatures we are uncertain how long the trails in Ashland County will remain open.

Detailed Reports by Area:
Mellen/Glidden: 3/1/2020. The trails in the wooded area’s are holding up fairly well with these warm temperatures. The open area’s are road routes and crossings are deteriorating rapidly with these conditions. Ride safe , ride to the right and obey signage on the trails. John Westfahl, Penokee Mountain Range Riders