Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 27, 2020

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 24″ to 30″

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

Grooming has started back up with colder temperatures last night. All trails were groomed last night . Cloudy weather is predicted most of this week with highs in the upper 21’s and lows in the mid teens. The best chance for more snow is Friday. The temperatures are perfect for riding and the new snow last week will help keep our trails in good to excellent condition. Please like and follow our club on Facebook and checkout our website http://phelpssnowmobileclub.com As always, ride safe and enjoy the Northwoods.

News and Reports:

January 27 -28 :Overnight club ride to the Carter Casino. Please contact Tom Hickson if interested.

February club rides require a Michigan trail pass. Meet downtown at 9:00 A.M.

February 4, ride up and around the Cisco Chain.

February 11 Amasa

February 18 Kenton

February 25 Iron River/ Caspian

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 27, 2020

Reporter:jan

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: up to 25 inches

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

All Lincoln County funded snowmobile trails in Zone 1,2,3,and 4 are OPEN , with one exception: Corridor 19 remains closed from Intersection #25 (near Spirit Falls) to Intersection #33.

Clubs report the X Trail crossing Lake Alexander near Merrill is not signed and is closed.

Most trails are on good to excellent condition depending on the area. However some trails are still in early season condition and may be rough and icy in some areas.

Stay on marked trails!! It cannot be emphasize enough to stay on the marked trails!!

All trails are closed to winter ATV use when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.

Be aware of Trail Closed signs, stay on marked trails only and respect private land.

For up to date Lincoln County trail conditions, log on to: www.co.lincoln.wi.us or call our Trail Hotline at 715-539-1033.

MOST ONEIDA COUNTY TRAILS ARE OPEN.

Some lakes have been marked. Ride and stay on marked trails ONLY.

Most trails are on good to excellent condition depending on the area. However some trails are still in early season condition and may be rough and icy in some areas.Groomers are out where possible.

The following trail closures will be in effect until further notice:

Three Lakes Trails:

Funded Trail Alternate 13 is closed from TIN 122 (Rice Lake Rd) through TIN 022

(intersection north of Burnham Lk)

Please check the current conditions on the Chamber’s website at www.gototomahawk.com

This report will be updated when conditions change.

Trail Report – : Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – January 27, 2020

Reporter:tpeters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20″ to 30″

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

Conditions here in the Houghton/Hancock/Keweenaw area are fair to good. Some are even excellent!! The groomers are out as long as it doesn’t get too warm and will go out at night if its cool enough, even if they didn’t go during the day. There is plenty of snow out there, just gets soft as it gets warm. There are also a ton of sleds out there. Riding earlier in the day will get you better trails than later. The lakes are not safe for riding so please stay off. The riders that I have talked to have still been having a great time and know that there may be some rough spots but then you hit better trails.

Hope to see you out on the trails!!

Trail Report – : Oconto County, Wisconsin – January 27, 2020

Reporter:Oconto County Tourism

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-9

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club (Townsend) – 1/27/20

Groomers were out last night, and report things cleaned up reasonably well. They took a real beating over the weekend with very heavy traffic. We are very happy to entertain our guests to the area, welcome! With these warm temperatures the trails won’t hold up to heavy traffic like when it’s cold, so try to be easy on them and please understand, we are doing the best that we can!! All of our trails are in excellent riding condition, except between intersections 510 & 512

Paul Bunyan Riders Snowmobile Club (Lakewood) – 1/24/20

ll three groomers were out last night. The snow was a little sticky but still groomed out nice. We will be out all weekend keeping them in great shape.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Club (Mountain) – 1/26/20

hute Pond Snowmobile Club trails are open, groomed on a regular basis, and in good to very good condition on the NST (RR grade from Suring to INT#605) and all trails west of the NST. There is a Park & Ride adjacent to the trail on the north side of Main St (Hwy 32) in Suring, which is our southernmost access point. The wooded trails to Boulder Lake, Animal’s, the Mountain Lakes trail to Halfway Bar, and the 18 Corridor west of the NST are all in good to very good condition. The wooded trails east of the NST are in good “early season” condition, which means there will be some bumps, dips, and ruts to deal with as the groomers continue to work on the trails. The 18 Corridor east of the NST is a nice ride all the way to Crooked Lake. Be aware of a water hole/icy spot between Nelligan Lake Rd and Crooked Lake- you’ll need to go around the edge of that spot. On our eastern trails, watch for possible slushy and/or wet/icy/rough frozen areas.

The trail from INT#472 (at Old 64) north to INT#455 (18 Corridor) has re-opened. Please use extra caution in this area as it will not be groomed for a while as we wait for the ice under the snow to develop more. The previous water hole will be icy, so go slow through that area.

Exceptions: Trails that will remain closed indefinitely are from INT#451-INT#453 (from east of Hwy 32 behind the Junction to Jack Pine Rd), and from INT#447 north to the 18 Corridor trail near Cooked Lake (the northern pipeline trail). DO NOT ride the closed trails- they have not been cleared from the July wind storms because the swamps are still wet and have not allowed equipment to get in to work on those areas yet. The closed areas are tangles of fallen trees in a swampy area- you don’t want to go there.

Cautions for the entire season: Be aware that any off-trail riding- even to take one ski off to “grab a little loose snow”- could be dangerous. The July wind storms have devastated many areas of our forested trails, and there are many trees and limbs on the ground just off the edges of the groomed trails. Please stay safe- stay on the groomed trails. Riders are urged to reduce speed and ride with extra caution, as the forest and the trails look very different since the storm. There are numerous logging operations that will be ongoing throughout the season. Please use extra caution in these areas. No Chute Pond trails cross any lakes or rivers- use extreme caution on all frozen surfaces. You are encouraged to carry a portable hand saw if possible, since limbs and branches continue to fall onto and over the trails. Please- ride sober, stay to the right, and stay on the marked trails.

Bagley & Brazeau Joyriders – 1/23/20

The trails are getting better; we have a good base and 4 “of new snow. The marshes and low areas still need time to freeze up, before we can groom them. Club member reported this week the trails were good to very good condition in many areas. Pipeline is in fair condition due to lack of grooming. Forest trails are good. The groomers will back on the trails all day Friday.

Gillett Sno ATV Riders – 1/27/20

Trails took a beating this weekend with a lot of traffic and the warm temperatures, we were not able to groom since Friday due to the warm temps. With the way that the weather looks staying below freezing the groomer will be out nightly to try and fix trails and have them set up for good weekday riding and going into next weekend. Please stay on trails and use caution as some trails have water that started to run onto trail near road crossings, Trails look to have held up nicely considering the warm weather.

Oconto Falls Sno-Jokers – 1/25/20 CLOSED.

Lena Sno-Drifters – 1/25/20 CLOSED.

Chase Sno-Chasers – 1/27/20 CLOSED.

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 27, 2020

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 36-24

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 1/27/2020

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

Trail Condition: Excellent
Last Groomed: January 27th, 2020
Base Snowfall: 36″
Reported On: January 27th, 2020 @ 9:24am

Groomer Report

Overall Story: VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Monday 1/27 9:00 am CST: Trails are in fantastic shape!! We have had a week of active weather providing several inches of fresh snow. It has been warm so grooming has been tough, but we continue to run around the clock with our sole operable groomer. Crews ran constantly this weekend to try and keep up with traffic. We expect our repaired groomer back this week, hopefully mid week. Driving hard through corners and excessive track spin will destroy trails fast. We have 12-30″ base (20″ on average) and all that snow can make big bumps. Ride like you have to return that route later in the day and everyone’s experience will improve!

Suggested Ride Pattern: Leave in the morning on trail 8 and return on trail 2.

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. Call 906-932-1330

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:

Overall rating: EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/26/2020. 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 EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/27/2020. The entire stretch is in excellent condition and the tight sections saw SIX PASSES last night! Featuring 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: EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/25/2020. The trail had about 8 hours of set time with no sled traffic, it should hold up well today.

Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing:

Overall Rating: EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 1/27. This is one of our most heavily traveled trails. There is 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: EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 1/25. 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: GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 1/24. A couple icy areas remain rough due to freezing the trail in. 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. THANK YOU to all the people who have helped brush this trail! You made our groomer operators day twice over by helping brush the trail for us. This is what makes snowmobiling great!!

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 1/22/2020

January 21, 2020

All trails in the Lake Gogebic Area are being groomed nightly and are in GOOD to EXCELLENT condition! Cold and snow in the forecast. Two ice heaves were reported last weekend. North of Root Cellar and North of Fishtales. Use caution.

Trail # 1N: from Bergland to White Pine is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 1 South: towards Marenisco from Trail # 8 (Ethelwood Grade) is being groomed nightly and is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 1 south from Marenisco to Wisconsin Border is being groomed daily and it is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 8 East from Bergland to Ewen is being groomed daily and it is reported in excellent condition, but gets moguls towards the night!
Trail # 8W: from Bergland to Wakefield is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail 102 from Bergland to Trail #11 is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 13 North from Bergland to 101 is being groomed nightly and it is being reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 13 South from Bergland to Root Cellar ***Still being logged***. This section of trail is 90% riding on East Shore Rd.
Trail 13 South from Root Cellar to 100. This trail will be hit every other day, or until the traffic picks back up when 13 from Bergland to Root Cellar opens back up.
Trail #13 South from 100 to Trail # 2 is reported to be groomed daily and is in excellent condition.
Trail # 100 South end of Lake Gogebic is reported be groomed daily and is in excellent condition.

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 1/27/2020

Trail Condition: Good To Excellent
Last Groomed: January 27th, 2020
Base Snowfall: 24″
Reported On: January 27th, 2020 @ 9:59am

Groomer Report

Thunder Riders are grooming daily and the trails are in excellent shape!

Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Watersmeet excellent, Watersmeet to Paulding excellent.

We have 2 logging project on Trail #3 both are very passable. One area is north of Forest Rd 5250 (trail 150) and the other is north of Bond Falls Rd. Please use caution in these areas and respect the loggers.

Trail #2 west of Watersmeet to Trail #1 south, excellent

Trail #2 east of Watersmeet to Trail #107, excellent

Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, excellent

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 27, 2020

Reporter:jan

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: up to 25 inches

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

All Lincoln County funded snowmobile trails in Zone 1,2,3,and 4 are OPEN , with one exception: Corridor 19 remains closed from Intersection #25 (near Spirit Falls) to Intersection #33.

Clubs report the X Trail crossing Lake Alexander near Merrill is not signed and is closed.

Most trails are on good to excellent condition depending on the area. However some trails are still in early season condition and may be rough and icy in some areas.

Stay on marked trails!! It cannot be emphasize enough to stay on the marked trails!!

All trails are closed to winter ATV use when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.

Be aware of Trail Closed signs, stay on marked trails only and respect private land.

For up to date Lincoln County trail conditions, log on to: www.co.lincoln.wi.us or call our Trail Hotline at 715-539-1033.

MOST ONEIDA COUNTY TRAILS ARE OPEN.

Some lakes have been marked. Ride and stay on marked trails ONLY.

Most trails are on good to excellent condition depending on the area. However some trails are still in early season condition and may be rough and icy in some areas.Groomers are out where possible.

The following trail closures will be in effect until further notice:

Hodag Sno-Trails (McNaughton Area):

Funded Trail Corridor 12 is closed from TIN247 (Intersection of Trail 12 and 47)

Three Lakes Trails:

Funded Trail Alternate 13 is closed from TIN 122 (Rice Lake Rd) through TIN 022 (intersection north of Burnham Lk)

Please check the current conditions on the Chamber’s website at www.gototomahawk.com

This report will be updated when conditions change.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 27, 2020

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20-30 inches

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

Trail report for January 27, 2020 – Trails are fair to good. Over the weekend we had a lot of traffic. With temps in the 30’s and the soft snow the bumps were created quickly. We experienced some mechanical problems with our groomers during the weekend we were down to one groomer, grooming our trails. With the temps not helping us out we were grooming around the clock when we could. The trails we groomed really turned out nice but did not last very long with the heavy traffic. We will get our groomer back together today and be back to full strength. The weather doesn’t seem to be cooperating and is expected to stay in the warm temps for the next few days. We will just do what we can do. Please use extreme caution in all areas! Stay on marked trails! Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club President

February 1: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 15: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 16: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 22: Gooch’s A-1 Bar & Grill Rebuild Benefit
March 7: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – January 27, 2020

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-8

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

CLOSED

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 27, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Plenty of SNOW – Soft Snow

Date of Report: January 27, 2020

Area Report:

January 27, 2020 – 6:39am 27 degrees & cloudy

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Varying conditions
Heavy traffic

What a weekend in Eagle River & all of Vilas County for that matter! Most snowmobiles on a weekend in a very long while. Large groups of 10-12 or more of riders. Ton of traffic.

From last Thursday through yesterday SNOW fell everyday! Easily 8 inches+ of new wet packy SNOW. It looks like the 30 for high today will mark the end of the 30’s until next Saturday. The really good thing is teens at night. Low tonight 17 & tomorrow 10 night. The weather guys report this will be the case until Friday. With the teens at night the groomers can go out groomer & the trails will have time to set up & freeze.

Groomer Tracking System shows in the last 24 hours the following trails were groomed:

10/13 from the Groomer Barn through town & south onto Alt 13 aka 3
Alt 13 aka 3 “the grade” to the Three Lakes connect
10/13 from the Groomer Barn heading north to 10/13 & 17N intersection
17N to just beyond 1N
1N to the Eagle Lake boat launch
Uncle Kent club trail to 10 intersection
East (left) on 10 to intersect with 13N
13N to TIN 132 & the Buckatabon Creek Trl

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked. Please stay by the orange reflective barrels.

Caution Areas

Soft snow so it is squirrelly. Especially in the corners so slow down or you might meet yourself coming around the corners!

Not much change & in general found trails sections especially in swamps have rough areas. Covered with plenty of snow but the bumps have set in the base & it is hard to correct. Sections on 13N beyond Hwy G very rough, Loon Lk Rd to Bloom Rd section of 10E rough, section of 17N from trail 1 to Columbus Rd rough. 70W section from Sundstein Rd running past the Lincoln Townhall heading west to Synergy rough sections. 17S from Paintball field to Sugar Camp connect. Don’t be tempted to ride off trail.

With the trails soft the groomers should be able to get out there & cut the bumps & moguls. Then with the cold night time temps the trails should set up & not be as rough. Plus this should rebuild the base & freeze it up. Did notice some breakdown of the base as road crossings.

So here’s what you need to do…..KEEP THINKING COLD can use it & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

See you 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

January 29 Wednesday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot in town on trail 10/13 by the Snowmobile Sculpture across from Friendship House

January 30 Thursday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot in town on trial 10/13 by the Snowmobile Sculpture across from Friendship House

January 31-February 2 – Weekend Away to Tomahawk
February 4 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N ALL WELCOME
February 7-9 – Pond Hockey – This year at the World Championship Derby Expo – Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
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 – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 26, 2020

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: WOW!

Date of Report: January 26, 2020

Area Report:

Many Thanks to Queen Charlene as her and I rode the Frosty Trail System this afternoon replacing and improving trail signage. These signs were both informational and safety related and aim to improve the quality and safety of the trail system. If you see Charlene at the Headwaters State Bank this week please Thank her for her efforts on behalf of the club as she spearheaded the Poker Run this weekend as well.

The trails on the west side were Fantastic this afternoon. The trails on the east side had some bumps and were brown and ugly in town but as soon as you got out of town all was well. The Frosty groomers are getting ready to go out again tonight so all trails will be smooth to start the week. We would appreciate a few degrees cooler temps—especially overnight. Never a better time to visit Land O Lakes and ride!

News and Reports:

Meat Raffle Sunday at the Black Oak—-Noon til gone. Please join us as this is the 1st Meat Raffle in Frosty history.

Please be cautious this weekend as it is the 3 Bear Sled Dog Races in town. Stop by the Frosty Club booth Saturday for some yummy Hot Cocoa and Bonfire!

Snowmobile Information:

When riding the lakes please stay by the barrels for safety

Ride Right and Ride Safe.