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Trail Report – : Neillsville, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:Neillsville Granton Trailbusters

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5″

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

All Clark County snowmobile trails remained CLOSED at this time. 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 31 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 – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 23-25”

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

Our trail system is going to open Friday December 20th. Please be cautious as these are early season conditions. Yes, it is the most snow that we have had on opening weekend in many years, however, that does bring some havoc on things too.

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 – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 12-14

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

The Langlade County snowmobile trail system (Zones A & B) will open with restrictions at 8 a.m Saturday, December 21, 2019.

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 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 in some areas, and riders are advised to stay on the marked trail.

These trails will be open to ATV’s after December 31, 2019. 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 and Recreation Department

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 25-30 inches

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

THE VILAS COUNTY STATE-FUNDED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN AT 8:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 FOR THE 2019-20 SEASON.

Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters just passed Our trail inspection with flying colors! Vilas County trails open Friday December 20th, at 8am. Our Volunteers were out again yesterday panning and grooming. This may very well be some of the best conditions we’ve ever had for an opener. However, with this deep snow, beware that deer are really struggling to get around. They will be on the trails. It is against the law to chase deer, “BE A GOOD HUMAN” and give them time to find a way off the trail. Also, stay off the lakes, they are not safe. You will get stuck or worse.

A huge shout-out to our volunteers for all the hard work getting the trails ready. It was very labor intensive this year with heavy snow, wet sections of trail & trees down.

Remember to ride right, use your hand signals and respect the landowners by staying on marked trails

Trail conditions are very good!

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:Lodging

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 36-45

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

❄️❄️Hurley Area Snow Report Tuesday December 17, 2019

White Thunder Riders have been out grooming and busting up low areas to keep trails in top condition. Iron County Forestry Department has been out as well.

At this time, Trail 160 from Saxon Harbor east to Michigan is CLOSED.

90% of the trails in North Iron County area rated at GOOD to VERY GOOD.
Trail 13, going south from 13b to 310 Road (approximately 6 miles) is rated FAIR. Also, Trail 8 from Island Lake Road to Iron Belt is rated FAIR.
Saxon Harbor is accessible from Frontier Bar via Trail 3.

**Pick up a 2019-20 Iron County Trail Map for an accurate guide while riding.**
A few things to remember…Two of our border Counties – Vilas and Price are NOT open yet, Gogebic Co MI is open. Early season conditions exist even with all the snow. ICE IS NOT SAFE. Please stay off of the lakes and flowages.

Riders please RESPECT our landowners. Follow GROOMED trails, not snowmobile tracks. STAY on MARKED trails. When in doubt, turn around.
Ride RIGHT. Ride SAFE. STAY together.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8 – 12

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

Most Washburn County Snowmobile Trails will be open at noon on Friday, December 20th. Washburn County trail clubs have been working hard to provide as much riding opportunity as possible for the holidays. Trail #34 near the Barron County line and trail #8 from the Wild Rivers Trail – west to the Burnett County line remain closed at this time. All other Washburn County Snowmobile trails will be open. Trail conditions are good with an 8 to 15 inch compacted snow base. Enjoy the snow!

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 15 plus

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report December 19, 2019
The Ashland County snowmobile trails opened December 12. Even though we have received a lot of snow, trails are reported at this time in poor condition. We have 3 groomers out trying to get through the trails. Down trees and deep snow is making this difficult. Be cautious in the swampy areas for standing water. Please bear with us and STAY ON THE TRAILS. Be respectful of the farmers land! Stay on trail, as much of the Ashland County snowmobile trail system uses private property and could be lost if the property owners experiences issues. The most common complaints are snowmobiles not staying on trails or going off into fields that are not part of the trail, and loud noise from non-stock muffler systems. Respect the trail system so that it remains open.

Trail Report – : Merrill, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:Cskoug

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6 inches

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

With exceptions, Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile trails (County Administrated Trails) in Zone 1 east of the Wisconsin River (East half) and the Hiawatha Trail will open as of 9:00AM Friday December 20, 2019.

Zone 1 Trails remaining closed are as follows: West of the Wisconsin River trails 8, 10, 10A, 86 and Corridor 19. Also Corridor 17 south of the Park and Ride at intersection #30 remains closed.

All trails in Zones 2, 3, and 4 will remain closed at this time.

Clubs report that lake crossings will remain closed.

Winter ATV trails in Zone 1 will remain closed until 9:00AM Dec. 27, 2019

Trails are in early season condition and may be rough and icy in some areas.

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.

Snowmobile Information:

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.

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:AOXEN

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 20 inches plus

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

Lincoln County’s snowmobile trails in Zone 1,east of the Wisconsin River and the Hiawatha Trail will OPEN Friday, December 20 at 9:00am.

Zone 1 trails remain closed are as follows: West of the Wisconsin River trails 8,10,10A,86 and Corridor 19. Also Corridor 17 south of the Park and Rode at Intersection #30 remains closed.

ALL trails in Zones 2,3, and 4 remain closed at this time.

Lake crossings will remain closed.

Trails are in early season condition and may be rough and icy in some areas.

This report will be updated when conditions change.

MOST ONEIDA COUNTY TRAILS WILL OPEN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

With two exceptions, the Oneida County Funded Snowmobile Trail System will officially open for the 2019-2020 winter season Friday, December 20th.

All lake trails in Oneida County remain closed and are considered UNSAFE until they have been clearly marked by local snowmobile clubs. Oneida County Forestry, Land and Recreation Department requests riders stay on clearly marked trails. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile. The trails are in rough, early season conditions.

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)

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – December 19, 2019

Reporter:Phillips/Park Falls Chambers

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 18-22

Date of Report: December 19, 2019

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Conditions
The Price County Area Trails are officially open now. There is a lot of snow but the clubs are working to get the trails groomed and cleared. Swamps need to be packed, many creeks and streams are still open. BE CAREFUL. Watch for open water and downed trees that have not been cleaned up.

The Driftsplitters trail report 12/19/2019
We have packed all our trails and some have been panned. There are still many wet areas and caution must be used when on the trails. We will start grooming when condition permit.
We do have logging operations in progress east of intersection 99 on trail 94 and south of intersection 99 on trail 80 for almost 2 miles.
Just a reminder for all, Price County Trails are now available on the Trail Treker app works great cost is $1.99 per county you wish to download.
Merry Christmas from the DriftSplitters

Prentice Bushbenders Trail Report 12/19/2019
The trails are open but are in rough early season condition. We have only been out with our compactor and have not been able to pan or groom any trails yet due to numerous wet spots. We have been out breaking these spots up trying to get them to freeze down and are gaining on them so hopefully we will be starting grooming operations around Christmas. If you ride please use caution. Merry Christmas from the Prentice Bushbenders.

Park Falls Sno Gypsies 12/18/2019
Trails around Park Falls are slowly getting groomed. Several of the swamp areas are still partially open. Please when riding in the ungroomed areas of the swamps ride wide to pack the trails.

Price County has 500 miles of trail, maintained by 9 volunteer clubs. You’ll find beautiful scenery and wildlife along the trail system to enhance your experience.