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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:AOXEN

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.

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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 – : 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.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 26, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Plenty of SNOW

Date of Report: January 26, 2020

Area Report:

January 26, 2020 – 5:00am 28 degrees

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Varying conditions
Heavy traffic

Yep more SNOW yesterday.  Easy 8+- inches since Thursday night!  Wet packy SNOW.  Temps could be cooperating.  Has been in low 30’s for the last few days.  Today it looks like it will be in the high 20’s. And finally in the low teens at night for the next week.  Still no evil sun.  Looks to be cloudy for the entire week.  More SNOW moving in potentially next Saturday.  Even with the higher temps trails are holding good with all the deep SNOW!

Ton of traffic this weekend.  Large groups riding everywhere.  Plus the MS Ride & Women on Snow.  Groomers have had their work cut out for them.

Groomer Tracking System shows in the last 24 hours once again nearly all trails groomed. Working with only 2 pieces of equipment they are doing double time get everything groomed.  When you see a groomer gives the drivers a thumbs up. 

Here are the sections the were NOT groomed:

  • Alt 13 aka 3S from 10E/Atl 13 intersection to the Three Lakes connect
  • GranpaGraham aka 1
  • 17N from intersection of 1 to Columbus Rd
  • 13N heading north after the Wisconsin River Bridge section

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

Caution Areas

Soft snow so it can be squirrelly.  So slow down or you might meet yourself coming around the corners!  P.S.  stay on your side of the trails.  Straight aways, hills & corners.

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.

It’s Sunday so would expect it will quiet down a bit!  Time to take a quick trip up to Bauer’s for some of Donna’s Damn Good Chicken soup for lunch.

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:

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 

Snowmobile Information:

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 5 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N ALL WELCOME

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 25, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9-16 inch compacted base

Date of Report: January 25, 2020

Area Report:

Official Trail Report:  All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are excellent with a  9 to 16 inch compacted snow base. More than 7 inches of new snow was received over the last week. Enjoy the trails!

Groomer Notes: 

1/15/20 – Trail 140W – 7A was groomed todays and is in very condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/14/20 – Trail 4-6 was groomed today. All swamps were groomed for the first time. The trails are in very good shape other than part that was groomed for the first time which is still rather bumpy. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/11/20 – Long Lake was staked as of Monday, January 6th with ice depths coming in anywhere from 6″ to 10.5″ on the marked trail. (Off the trail ice depths ranged anywhere from 4″ to 10.5″) The Lake Trail was groomed for the 1st time ever on Wednesday, January 8th. Please note there is a large ice heave that cuts across the trail just North of The Pioneer. As always use caution on ice! Additionally, Spider Lake & Chetac lakes are now also marked. (Submitted by Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce)

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 25, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Plenty of SNOW

Date of Report: January 25, 2020

Area Report:

January 25, 2020 – 8:23am 30 degrees

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Good on average
Heavy traffic

Another day of SNOW, SNOW,. SNOW. Fine steady SNOW Another day of SNOW, SNOW,. SNOW. Fine steady SNOW nearly all day yesterday. SNOWING this morning. Total yesterday 4+ inches. Today inch or 2. Looks to be cloudy for the next week.  Trail are in good condition but are soft in areas. NO EVIL SUN.  But could use temps colder so……THINK COLD!

With a couple feet plus on the trails please stay on the marked trails.  Private landowners are letting the clubs use their land.  We as riders must stay on the trails or we will lose trails.

Catfish & Eagle Lake Trails are MARKED & OPEN.  Stay by the Orange Reflective Barrels to be safe. 


Groomer Tracking System shows in the last 24 hours once again nearly all trails groomed. Working with only 2 pieces of equipment the double time get everything groomed.  When you see a groomer gives the drivers a thumbs up.
Here are the 2 sections not groomed:

  • City trail – behind O’Reilly crossing to Trig’s Shell to Bloom Rd
  • Uncle Kent trail

Caution Areas

Soft snow so it can be squirrelly.  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 vdery 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.

It’s Saturday are you riding?!?

KEEP THINKING COLD & 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 24-25 – Women on Snow
January 25 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Kickback Grill – Hwy 45N adjacent to the Hiawatha Inn – 5:30pm Social time & 6:00pm Dinner – ALL Welcome! Contact Cheryl Storms 715.479.5599 by January 24
January 31-February 2 – Weekend Away to Tomahawk

Snowmobile Information:

andy 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