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Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 30, 2025

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5″-8″

Date of Report: January 30, 2025

Area Report:

Trails remain in fair condition. Today’s weather did not help with plenty of sunshine and highs in the low 40’s.  Trails have been groomed but are showing rough patches and plenty of snirt.  2″-4″ are in the forecast for late Saturday night through early Sunday morning.  And it looks like more chances into next week.  Let’s hope they are right.

Snowmobile Information:

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Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 30, 2025

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-6

Date of Report: January 30, 2025

Area Report:

Conditions are variable throughout the county ranging from Poor to Good.

The warm temps this week have really deteriorated trails that were previously in Fair condition.  Trail conditions vary drastically throughout the county. Snow is more plentiful in the north; the more inland you go, the more snow there is.

Dual use trails: we ask that AVT/UTV’s do not travel on groomed trails when the temps are above or around freezing. Ruts left in the trail in these low snow conditions will be near impossible to remove. Please use good judgment when out riding your ATV/UTV in these conditions.

Trail closures: Closures in Drummond and White River areas are due to low snow conditions and private property concerns. Do not go around “Trail closed” signs.  

Click the link to see where the groomers have been. https://gts.groomertrackingsystems.com

News and Reports:

Club Reports

Apostle Island – We will be resuming grooming operations on Friday, January 31. All trails remain in fair condition. Snow coming this weekend

Barnestormers – Marginal snow.

Corny Sno-Goers – We will be resuming grooming operations on Friday, January 31. All trails remain in fair condition. Snow coming this weekend

Drummond Dirt-Sno Jacks – Trail 63 North of Grand View is closed. Trail 4 is closed, from Delta to Ashland County. Do not ride these sections of trails.

Namakagon Trail Groomers – Trail conditions are poor to fair. All trails have been panned, except those that go through swamps. Swamps are frozen down and rideable. Some bare spots but all passable. Please don’t spin tracks down to dirt.

Northern Adventures – Grooming operations have stopped on all trails south of US 2. Trails north of 2 are in fair condition.

South Shore – Trails grooming Monday and Wednesday this week. Trails towards the north have minimal snow. Groomer will be back out Friday headed towards Corny. Decent base on the trails that have been groomed.

Waino – No grooming this week on trail 1. Snow is thin on this side of the county. Trail condition poor.

Washburn Valhellers – No grooming this week due to warm temperatures trails near lake have very little snow. 

White River Ramblers – Tri-County Corridor from Iron River to trail 63 in great shape. Trail 4 from Tri-County Corridor to Delta in fair condition and Trail 4 from Delta to Mason closed due to lack of snow in Mason-Delta Area.

Snowmobile Information:

Order a Bayfield County, WI snowmobile map here or contact the Bayfield County Tourism office at 715-373-6125 or info@travelbayfieldcounty.com. 

Wisconsin’s Northwoods is the best overall place in North America for SNOWMOBILE TRAIL RIDING and FAMILY SNOWMOBILING, according to the readers of Snow Goer magazine. In addition to winning the BEST TRAIL AREA and BEST AREA CATERING TO FAMILIES categories, the Northwoods tied for second with the Yellowstone area in the voting for Best Overall Snowmobiling Area.

Situated on the edge of THE LARGEST OF THE GREAT LAKES, Lake Superior, Bayfield County, Wisconsin is home to 433,582 acres of public land that provide endless trails for snowmobilers. We have over 600 miles of groomed trails along with over 1000 miles of ungroomed forest roads for your riding pleasure. Our annual average snowfall is 73 inches.

We represent the communities of CABLE, BARNES, GRAND VIEW, NAMAKAGON, DRUMMOND, IRON RIVER, DELTA, INO, MASON, BENOIT, WASHBURN, BAYFIELD, RED CLIFF, CORNUCOPIA, HERBSTER, PORT WING AND OULU.

The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is a great place to stop on your journey. Snowmobilers are greeted with a special area to warm or dry your gloves and hang your helmet while exploring the center’s displays and 5-story observation tower which showcases the area. You’ll find it near the Tri-County Recreational Corridor which runs from the City of Ashland in Ashland County to the City of Superior in Douglas County.

We are host to many scenic vistas in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest as well as abundant wildlife including deer, wolf, black bear and elk.

Guilty of bragging about our super-groomed trails, our local snowmobile clubs continually make improvements to make our trails safe and more enjoyable for sledders.

We invite you to experience snowmobiling at its best in Bayfield County Wisconsin. Snowmobile maps/travel information are available by calling 715-373-6125 or by visiting www.travelbayfieldcounty.com.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 30, 2025

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 3-5″

Date of Report: January 30, 2025

Area Report:

We groomed our entire system on Wednesday night. We both went out thinking we would just hit the middles for humps, and inspect the trail system for down trees and signs. Surprisingly, the trails panned in fairly well. There are a few corners that are bare, along with a few road crossings. But overall, the trails looked fair to good. Thursday is going to be a warm day, if we can survive this one day warm up, trails should be good. More snow is in the forecast for Saturday. 

News and Reports:

Trail 12 from the RR grade TIN 732 to County K TIN 731 has ruts from ATVs. There isn’t enough snow to fill the ruts. We put signs at each end of the trail for Caution Next 1 mile and Rough Trail. Use caution when traveling this area. 

The Cemetery Trail from TIN 724 to TIN 725, and south to TIN 727 at Church Rd is thin for snow cover. You will find a few bare spots, There is a hill between TIN 725 and TIN 726 at Lindberg Rd that was bare from sleds going up it. The swamp area did freeze up, so it is good to go.

To see where the Groomer is at, check out  Groomer Tracker  Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations. 

Snowmobile Information:

Conover Sno-Buddies Events

Dec 22-March 1  2025 Poker Run  Get your cards at participating locations. Draw party at R&R Twin Lake Pub March 1st

Feb 11th – General Membership Meeting at R&R Twin Lake Pub @ 5:30pm

Mar 1st – Poker Run Draw Party at R&R Twin Lake Pub @ 1:00pm 

Mar 11th – General Membership Meeting at Bauer’s Dam @ 5:30pm

Mar 15th – Groom-to-Ride Raffle Drawing & Party @ 1:00pm at Track Side

Mar 17th – St. Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner @ Club 45 – 4:00pm to 8:00pm

May 25th – Log Cabin Fundraiser – 3:00-7:00pm at Log Cabin. 

Aug 9th – Roadside Brat Fry & Bake Sale – 8:00am to 2:00pm at Jensen-Akins Hardware

Aug 31st – Brats & Beer Fundraiser – 11:00am – 4:00pm at Burnt Bridge Tavern

Oct 18th – Trail Brushing and Kick Off Party. Meet at Groomer barn at 9:00am.  After brushing, enjoy lunch at Conover Recreation Center (Right next to groomer barn) 

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 30, 2025

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1-4″

Date of Report: January 30, 2025

Area Report:

At 8:00 am it is 20 degrees out with sunny skies and a high of 40 degrees for the day and a
chance of light snow on Saturday.
We groomed 15N/6E Monday pm, 15S/11 Tuesday am, 8W Tuesday pm, and 2W Wednesday
pm. All these trails were rough prior to going out grooming.
Our trails are in fair to poor conditions with a 1”- 4” base with some icy patches, and dirt and
gravel is starting to come through our base. Our road trails are in good condition and our road
and town routes still have enough packed snow on them. This will probably change after todays
high temp near 40 and the sun being out.
The entire county is in need of snow and some clubs have discontinued grooming until we get
some substantial snow.
Look for an updated trail report on Monday, February 3rd .
Landy Roepke
BJSC Trail Manager

News and Reports:

Upcoming Events: 

December – February 6: Snowmobile Northwoods Weekend Getaway Sweepstakes

December-March: Gooch’s Pizza fundraiser, stop in and support him and the club by ordering a pizza!

February 8: Trailside Brat Fry 11am-2pm at the Groomer Shed off trail 15 *weather permitting*

February 16: Breakfast Fundraiser from 8:30-11am at The Guide’s Inn

February 20: Spaghetti Feed 4-7pm at The Rustic Roadhaus

March 1: Cabin Fever starting at 4pm at Gooch’s 2

Find all event details on our website at boulderjunctionsc.org!

Snowmobile Information:

Now is the time to renew or start a new membership! You can find all the information on our website here: https://boulderjunctionsc.org/join-our-club/ or contact the club directly at boulderjunctionsc@gmail.com.

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 30, 2025

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4″

Date of Report: January 30, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

The snow was very sticky tonight as the temperature was rising. Unfortunately the predicted high for today is in the 40s. With any luck, the 5″ of new snow we received in Oma this morning,, will hold up for colder days this weekend. We groomed trails to the Island and Pine Lake areas tonight, and to Hurley this morning. Grooming operations will cease today with the warmer temperatures, and will start again on Friday. Please stay on the trails, control your speed with the changing conditions, and have fun!
We were lucky enough to see Dave from Snowmobile Wisconsin TV tonight, who said our trails have been good considering conditions aren’t like normal seasons. We thank him for visiting our slice of Iron County trails.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 29, 2025

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: lightly snowing and 10 inches or so on the ground

Date of Report: January 29, 2025

Area Report:

Trails are in fair condition—maybe even good on the west side of the Frosty Club trails. Going to be 40 tomorrow but only for 1 day so should not be too bad in the woods especially. Snow again on Saturday. We are 1 good snow from being in Very Good condition……..come on more snow. About 10 inches on the ground. Lakes are in excellent riding condition.

News and Reports:

Meat Raffle Next Weekend at Brew’s Pub

Bent’s Camp Radar Run benefiting the Frost club on Saturday of President’s Day Weekend.

 

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – January 29, 2025

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-6

Date of Report: January 29, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

OK, I was going to wait until Thursday, but with the MS riders moving in, I figured I’d bump up a day. We’ve had a few light puffy one to 2 inch snows that look good in a snow globe but don’t amount to a lot, but it’s enough to put a smile on the trail in spots.  It really helped with the road access that I use  to get out to Stearns Lake.I rode them the last two days and it’s doable. Just need to pick the right areas. 17 is suspect out in the sun, but good in the woods. Raven Lake area is good. Our lakes are amazing. Just watch the heaves on fence. Today vice president Ken took Matt and I from Flambeau Lake up to trail 23 which is River Road. It was an amazing ride up to 182. Just make sure you don’t have Wimpy carbides. I stopped at the Tacklebox on Flambeau Lake. He was not open until tomorrow Thursday, at least the bar part, but it’s good to know that they have fuel right there on shore. Really nice guy. Met a group of MS riders at Harrison’s that are planning their rides. They are looking forward to the Northern Hornshoe lunch on Friday.TTFN Mark

Trail Report – : Mercer, Wisconsin – January 29, 2025

Reporter:MercerCC

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 1-3

Date of Report: January 29, 2025

Area Report:

❄️ Trail Report as of 1.29.2025 ❄️
 
Mercer Sno-Goers:
All groomers are out tonight making those trails flat before the warm up coming Thursday. Trails are thin, icy in spots, and rocks showing. Conditions vary from fair to poor but are rideable. We are still in early season riding conditions. Please slow down out there, everybody’s safety should always be on your mind.
 
 
Silent Sports Reports: 
MECCA Trails:
Mercer picked up two inches of lake effect snow early this morning. Groomers are out setting track and laying down corduroy on the skate lanes. Surface is a bit soft.
 
Winman Trails:
SKI: Crew was out early this morning regrooming the entire system after about an inch of new snow yesterday. Not that amount we were hoping for, but still nice to receive a fresh layer and groom the entire system.
Joel was out on Tuesday with the leveling drag continuing to make minor adjustments as we can with any new snow to provide the best skate deck possible. Total base is 4-5 inches so not a lot of depth to work with but happy to have full coverage and “A Ski” conditions.
Overall very good to excellent ski conditions today and the temperature is almost ideal. Get out and enjoy.
 
FAT BIKE: All fat bike trails were groomed Monday morning. There is about an inch of new snow on top of a firm base. We are going to hold off on grooming until Friday. That way any ice that may form on Thursday during warm conditions can get reconstituted with the snow.
Plan is to temporarily close the fat bike trail system on Thursday at 11am and reopen at 5pm. This will protect the base and prevent ruts with the warm, sunny weather on Thursday afternoon.
 
SNOWSHOE: Snowshoe trails are open and will be a great option. Snowshoes are required. Remember, we offer free to borrow snowshoe in the chalet if you need.
 
SLEDDING: Sledding hill is open and in great condition. As always, parents please monitor your kids if they are on the sledding hill for everyone’s safety.
 
 
To view our Area webcams, please follow this link: https://mercercc.com/about-the-area/web-cams/

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 29, 2025

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 3 inches+ added to the 7 on the ground – Hard icy base

Date of Report: January 29, 2025

Area Report:

January 29, 2025 – 5:45am – 19 degrees – High 21 – Low tonight 13

Sno-Eagles
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
OPEN – Early Riding Condition to Fair Condition
Partial Grooming overnight

Finally some wet SNOW yesterday into last night.  About an 1 yesterday during the day with another 3+ last night. Temps popped up yesterday with some afternoon sun. Teens overnight.  Great for grooming! Today temps will start to drop early holding the SNOW.  Then another temp pop up above freezing on Thursday & some sun. For the weekend highs in the 20’s & lows in teens to single digits.  More SNOW on Saturday afternoon.  Looks like 1 inch +-

Trails are still in early riding for the most part with some moving up to Fair.  Here is what GTS Tracking is reported groomed:

  • Trail 10/13 north from the Groomer Barn to the connect with the Conover Sno-Buddies trails
  • Trail 10/13 aka Wisconsin River Bridge trail to the intersection on the west side
  • Trail 10W from the intersection on the west side to include Trail 7N & Trail 1
  • Trail 10/13 south from the Groomer Barn to to Trail 13/70 heading west to the St. Germain Bo Boen connect
  • Trail 7S/17 intersection off Trail 13/70 south along Hwy 17S.  NOTE AT PRESENT SUGAR CAMP TRAILS NOT OPEN AS OF THIS MORNING – Check for updates with Sugar Camp club for updates
  • Trail 10E not groomed.  If you ride beware that THREE LAKES TRAILS ARE NOT OPEN AS OF THIS MORNING – Check for updates with Three Lakes Trails for updates. 

Suggest buying a map.  All 11 clubs in Vilas have a map that has their area on one side & the entire County on the other side.  There have been several re routes in Sno-Eagle Country and in other clubs.

Riding is adventure sledding right now.  Not perfect.  Not bad!!  There was a fatality this past Saturday in Vilas County.  Please, please slow down!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN
Eagle River Visitors Guide or Trail Map Click or Call 715.479.6400

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News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – January 28, 2025

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1-3″

Date of Report: January 28, 2025

Area Report:

All groomers are out tonight making those trails flat before the warm up coming Thursday. Trails are thin, icy in spots, and rocks showing. Conditions vary from fair to poor but are rideable. We are still in early season riding conditions. Please slow down out there, everybody’s safety should always be on your mind.
Thank you to everybody who has been coming up here and supporting our businesses, let’s keep it going!