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Trail Report – : Neillsville, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:Neillsville Granton Trailbusters

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-10″

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

Trail Conditions
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All Clark County snowmobile trails remained CLOSED at this time. Clubs are in the process of grooming and trying to freeze down the swaps after all the rain we have had before the last snowstorm. Please be aware riding on closed trails is trespassing and fines apply, not to mention it could cause long term trail closures!

Snowmobile Information:

Our club has been active for 32 years now. We started out as a small club in 1988 named The Neillsville Rec Riders, designing ATV routes that accessed the Clark County Forest Trail System, via roads. We then created our first cross county un-groomed snowmobile and winter ATV trail system from Neillsville to Granton. In 1993 we purchased a used Bombardier groomer to start grooming our trail for snowmobiling. In 1996 we expanded our snowmobile and winter ATV trail system from Neillsville to the Clark County Forest Trail near Hatfield.

In 1997 we added a tractor and new drag to our grooming fleet to keep up with the grooming schedule. In 1999 we further expanded our growing trail system with a snowmobile trail running from Granton to Sherwood. In 2001 we made a big achievement in trail devolpement by creating a snowmobile trail from Neillsville to Loyal, giving us a total of 56 miles in groomed snowmobile trails across private lands. In 2002 we had to add a second tractor and drag to keep up with the high grooming demand. After receiving heavy, drifting snows during the ’06-’08 seasons while continuing to get stuck with our tractors, we felt the need to add a newer tracked groomer to our fleet.

We purchased a Piston Bully trailer groomer to keep up with the demanding trail grooming where our tractors fell short, in deep snow and eliminated 1 tractor and drag! We groom our trails 20′ wide where ever possible and they are the best marked in the county, you won’t get lost on our trail system! In 2010, we had to cease the operation of winter ATV use on all of our snowmobile trails, due to increasing abuse from disrespectful ATV’ers creating problems on private lands. Moving forward in 2011 we strive to keep up with the best snowmobile trails in the county and that is out main focus moving on. Upgrading in 2017 we purchased a 2007 Prinoth BR180 tracked groomer adding two tracked machines to our fleet.

The Clark County Forest ATV and Snowmobile Trails are maintained by the Parks and Forest Department as well as the 9 other clubs that maintain the rest of the trails in Clark County. Our club would not be where it is today without the help and permission of the 89 landowners who allow us to cross their lands. With out them we would have no trails. All of our members that help out, donate their time and it is much appreciated when we get compliments on how well of a job we have done.

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-18 inches packed

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

After last weeks rain Bayfield County trails are in variable condition. Riders report that some trails are in great condition, but there are definitely problem spots. There are several wet spots along trails that may be impassable and swamps may also be problems. The clubs are getting out and assessing trail conditions and we will post an updated trail report at the end of the week.

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8″ base

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

Trails are slowing getting better. We are back to grooming after Monday’s snowfall. We ended up with a stuck groomer, and that one is in the shop now, checking it over after 12 hours of getting it out of a swamp hole. The other groomers are out, trying to get everything groomed.

There are still some lingering wet spots out there. The groomers and other volunteer efforts are being performed daily to fill these in and pack them down. There is also some low hanging branches out there from the latest snowfall.

Many of the lakes are still not marked due to marginal conditions. Any unmarked lakes should be considered unsafe.

Hopefully, we can get the 3rd groomer back up and running in the near future. In the meantime, have patience and be careful out there.

Trail Report – : Kenosha County, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:Nick

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

Do to the poor fall conditions trails were slow going . However all trails are now in and marked.

Please note that the trail connecting Kenosha County with Racine County immediately west of the interstate is closed.

To check day to day Kenosah County trail openings call 262-671-4944

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Over 20″

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

Happy New Years. Grooming is being done nightly. Cold temperatures last should make the trails set up good and help freeze the slush found in the swamps and on the lake trails. It was reported yesterday that there was slush and water on 6E between the shooting range and Norwood lake road. Last night temperatures should help with that. Highs today near 30 degrees with lows back to near 20. Please ride safe and if hazards are found, please report them to us. Look to follow us on Facebook and check our website. http://phelpssnowmobilecub.com

Snowmobile Information:

January Events

-Jan. 7 club ride to Tipler

-Jan. 9 Dinner meeting at the Habit

-Jan. 14 club ride to Three Lakes

-Jan. 21 Club ride to Boulder Junction

Jan. 27- 28 Overnight club ride to Carter Casino

All Club rides will meet downtown Phelps at 9:00 a.m.

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8 to 10 +/- inches on the trail / some areas less

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

The 8 +/- inches of HEAVY/WET snow we received Monday & Tuesday were quite a savior for our trails. However the rain we received last Saturday & Sunday caused havoc with everything, especially including our lakes. The rain left occasional water holes on our trails and set Plum & Star back. Even before the rains came, they (Plum & Star) were not going to be marked for 10 to 14 days.

We did groom last Friday, even as soft as the snow was. We did the best we could -but- with the snow that soft, it was not going to last long with the heavy traffic we had. We did not groom last Saturday or Sunday in an effort to preserve the rapidly disappearing base (thanks to the rain). We did groom as much as we could on Monday but could not get through the entire system due to a shortage of drivers. We groomed last night (Tuesday) and got through the rest of our system.

SO, right now our trails, overall, are in good shape. However, there could be an occasional water hole – so PLEASE be ready. They (water holes) won’t be of the depth that have occurred on a couple other systems, but you still need to be careful with them.

Stay OFF our lakes (Plum & Star). They are NOT SAFE!!!

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – January 2, 2020

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 10-12

Date of Report: January 2, 2020

Area Report:

The Langlade County snowmobile trail system (Zones A & B) will open with restrictions at 8 a.m Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Several trail segments will remain closed until further notice due to storm debris from the July windstorm.

These include the following trails between:

Intersection 49-58 (Elcho area)
Intersection 62-77 (Summit Lake to Pearson area)
Intersection 63-68 (Jack Lake area)
Intersection 101B- 98 (Lily Area)

Click here to view the segments that are closed. Click here to download the 2019-2020 Langlade County Snowmobile map.

In addition, all lake trails in Langlade County remain closed until they are clearly marked by the local snowmobile club.

Numerous logging operations are ongoing throughout Langlade County, on both public and private lands. Please reduce speeds and use caution as these shared trails/roads will be plowed with occasional vehicular traffic. Stretches of trail may be rough with standing water in low-lying areas. Riders are advised to stay on the marked trail.

These trails will be open to ATV’s after January 9, 2020. ATV’s are not allowed on snowmobile trails when the temperature is above 28° F.

UTV’s are not allowed on the Langlade County Snowmobile trail system.

Langlade County Forestry Department

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-15”

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

Our trail system is open with the exception of the trail noted below. With a wet heavy snow earlier this week we have a lot of low over hanging trees that we are dealing with. We are grooming on a nightly basis. Trails are in fair to good conditions. Colder weather in the forecast should really firm everything up. It looks like the warmer temps are gone and we should be in good shape with some more snow coming.

Alternate trail 13 to sugar camp from rice lake road to sugar camp trails is closed until further notice. It is not safe with running water in the swamp.

Swamps, some are good, some are bad. There are a few that we still cannot groom yet. They are safe to ride, or we would have closed that trail.

Lakes, they are not marked and will not be marked until they are safe.

If you come across a tree that has fallen or something that you may see unsafe, please message us on Facebook. Please try and get the trail or the tin(trail identification number) that are located at all intersections.

Please be safe out there, it has been a horrific fall getting the trail system open this year with all the storms. We have thousands of hours getting trails ready for your safety and enjoyment.

If you like our trails, be sure to put a few dollars in our donation boxes in your favorite establishment, if you see something you don’t like, message us on Facebook and let us know, we will do what we can to fix it.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 16-22 inches

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

Trail report for Wednesday, January 1 – Fair to Good. I Hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year. We got about 10+ inches of snow Sunday night through yesterday. We were out last night grooming and will be grooming today all trails leading into town. With all this snow along with an increase in traffic it creates bumps very quickly. Since opening day of our trails opening, we have had over 4000 sleds on our trail. This started out to be a very wet and heavy snow Sunday and will pack very well. With cooler temps it will help increasing our base. It would really help if we had some subzero temps to stiffen up the trail. We are at the hands of Mother Nature and we take what she gives us. 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

Join us for these upcoming events:

January 11: Snowmobile Club Brat Fry
January 18: Wittig’s Big Fish Ice Fishing Tournament
January 19: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 1: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 15: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 16: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 7: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 1, 2020

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Looks like winter

Date of Report: January 1, 2020

Area Report:

Happy New Year!

The Frosty Club trails have recovered nicely from our warm up/rain. Regular grooming the past 2 evenings combined with cold (near 0 this morning) temps have done quite the nice job setting up a hard smooth trail. It has been a challenging week for our groomers and grooming equipment but Trail boss rob and the gang are gettin’ r done. Please drive carefully and watch for some icy corners. Lac Vieux Desert and Twin Lakes have been marked with barrels but use caution as there may be slush/frozen slush out there.

News and Reports:

Make plans for COMEDY NIGHT at the Gateway coming up on Sunday night of Martin Luther King Weekend. Call the Gateway Lodge for more details.

Pig Skin Poker Run, Meat Raffle, Radar Run, Cash Raffle are all coming soon.

Snowmobile Information:

Thanks to Melissa Spiotto we have another class of Snowmobile Safety Class graduates. Well Done.