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Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – January 24, 2019

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 16″

Date of Report: January 24, 2019

Area Report:

Taconite/David Dill State Trail
Snow: 14-24”
Base: 2-4”
Groomed: Yes
Condition: Fair to Good
The entire Taconite is groomed and in fair to good condition. A few miles toward Ely from the Wolf Track GIA trail is a small area of open water on one side of the trail. Caution signs are up. Use caution in general in swamps and areas with moving water as ice is still thin in spots. Also, the trail base between Tower and Ely is relatively thin, and logging is happening just west of Hwy 1, south of Ely.
The spur trail leading from the Taconite to the Oasis Bar and Grill in Britt has been rerouted due to landowner issues. The reroute goes from the Taconite east of Hwy 53 (opposite side from the Oasis) to Peppard Rd, crosses Hwy 53 at the Peppard Rd Jct, and follows the ditch south to Peel Rd and to the Oasis.

Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trail -is groomed and in fair condition.

Lake Vermilion- Soudan Underground Mine State Park Trail– are groomed and in fair condition.

Tomahawk Trail – From Ely to Knotted Pine is partially groomed and groomers are hoping to have the trails completely groomed before the weekend. Burntside to Mud Lake is groomed but Mud Lake to Vermilion is not. Teams hope to have everything groomed within the next week.

Arrowhead State Trail
Snow: 14-24”
Base: 2-5”
Groomed: Yes
Condition: Fair to Good
The entire Arrowhead is groomed and in fair to good condition. Use caution in the vicinity of the Elephant Creek trail bridge because of thin ice. There is also a small section of open water/thin ice on the side of the trail in the Lost Lake swamp area (just north of Hwy 1). Also, on the Arrowhead Trail North of Hwy 1, a dozer from logging activity has gone through around 2 miles of the trail; use caution and stay on the trail.

News and Reports:

Ely Winter Festival – February 7-17

Ely Northwoods Medallion Hunt – February 7-17

Pink Ribbon Riders 2019 Snow Run Tour – February 22-23

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 24, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3-5 inches new SNOW – Base hard.

Date of Report: January 24, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Trails GOOD few areas Fair

January 24 2019 7:09am – 12 degrees – High of 16

Tuesday into Wednesday SNOW was about 3 inches east to 2 inches in town. Then in came the Lake Effect! Another couple inches east a little less in town. Another inch forecast for today. So there’s fresh SNOW & time to ride!

SNOW is white & trails are GOOD. “The grade” Trail 13/3 in town is in good shape and so are other open areas. West is much better with the new SNOW. Expect the high hill trail on 70W across from the Wisconsin River to thin out as the traffic increases. Trail 10E between Loon Lk Rd. & Bloom Lk Rd could use more SNOW. After that section 10E really is some of the best riding! So is heading north & south. Doesn’t look like any grooming overnight.

Here comes the COLD. 16 below tonight. Weather guys forecast below zero all of Friday. Below zero every night for the next week. Single digit above or below zero during the day forecast for the next week.

Here are some cold weather tips.

Don’t ride alone
Tell someone where you will be riding
Dress in layers
Stop more often & drink warm drinks
Make sure you keep the gas tank full
Be sure your phone is fully charged & you have a map

Worth repeating is that:

Sno-Eagles Country has 2 areas that have one-way trails. 10E is a one-way trail from the ERRA Sports Arena all the way out to Nicolet Mini Mart. The other is the 13’s up near Buckatabon Bridge & Bauer’s Dam area. Clearly marked with DO NOT ENTER signs. Plus trail signs are backwards if you are going the wrong way.

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

Wednesday & Thursday – Trail Rides – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on “the grade” Trail 13/3 at 9am. Contact Club Pres., Howard Wolf 262.442.4876
Friday-Sunday, January 25-27 – Women On Snow!
Saturday, January 26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – White Stag(7141 Hwy 17 N, Sugar Camp, WI) – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm Dinner
Tuesday, February 5 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6:00pm – International Snowmobile HQ – Hwy 45N next door to the Derby Track
Friday-Sunday, February 8-10 – LaBatt Pond Hockey – Dollar Lake – Hwy 70E to Dollar Lk Rd
Tuesday-Thursday, February 12-14 – Sno-Eagles Week Day Away – Florence, WI
Thursday, February 21 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – Ed B’s White Spruce – Hwy 45 at the bridge

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

Trail Report – : Forest County, Wisconsin – January 24, 2019

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3″-4″ Base

Date of Report: January 24, 2019

Area Report:

We cannot stress enough to RIDE SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY. Trail conditions vary greatly throughout the County. Always use caution when riding on lakes and frozen water as ice conditions will vary.

The clubs that maintain the Forest County trail system are made up of volunteers who work very hard to provide the best trails possible. Please respect them while on the trail. When approaching a groomer or member doing trail maintenance, please slow down and move over so they can do their job.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 24, 2019

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3 to 6 inch base

Date of Report: January 24, 2019

Area Report:

Trails are in very good shape . We did get a couple more inches of snow in the last couple days. Trail 12 on the high line is still rough due to the lack of snow but it is getting better. Please Watch on trail 8 north there is a short section they are logging so please slow down in that area they do have signs up to warn you. RIDE RIGHT AND RIDE SAFE AND ENJOY THE RIDE..

Trail Report – : Oconto County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2019

Reporter:Oconto County Tourism

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-8

Date of Report: January 23, 2019

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Reports:

Red Arrow Snowmobile Trails (Townsend) – It’s 16 degrees in beautiful downtown Townsend this snowy morning. Right now the trails east of Hwy 32 are in good to very good condition. The Nicolet State Trail ( The Grade ) is very icy in spots so be careful! I would say that it is in good to very good condition. The trails west of town toward Hwy 64& T are in good to very good condition on the level trails. In the hills it is still FAIR TO POOR. We still need more snow there for covering the rocks.

Paul Bunyan (Lakewood) – All three groomers were out last night and conditions are great. We wanted to have them totally flat before the snow starts today. Cross your fingers that it happens. Will update snow totals Wednesday.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Trails (Mountain) – 1/15/19 (waiting on new report) Chute Pond trails are open. Trails are panned and in early season condition, meaning to watch for dips and ruts that will need more snow to fill in. There may also be some icy areas. Riding is not advised on the NST south of Hwy 32 to Suring and also the route through Suring to Golf Course Rd due to low snow cover. The pipeline trail may not be groomed until the low spots freeze up more- use extra caution if you ride in that area. Watch for groomers on the trail anytime of day or night, and always yield the right of way to them. Enjoy your ride!

Bagley and Brazeau Joyriders Snowmobile Trails – The B & B Joyriders trails are now all open. We received 5.5 ” of snow the last 2 days The groomers were out all day Wednesday and will be out all day Thursday. The trails that have been groomed last week are in good condition and the trails that have just been groomed are fair to good condition. Remember the trails just opened this year so it’s like early season conditions on 2/3 of the trail. There also is ice under the snow in spots so ride safe.

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 23, 2019

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 to 8 inches

Date of Report: January 23, 2019

Area Report:

Mother Nature did come through for us. We received five inches of snow in Crooked Lake and up to three inches of snow on the north end of our trail and through the Twin Bridge Area.

All groomers have been out and are finishing up as we speak. I would rate the trail as very good according to the groomers guys. The exception is the area between Kirby Lane, along W and to the golf course. That area is rated as fair mostly because of the plowed field area which is only several hundred yards long. The groomer did go through there and did what he could with it. It is frozen and it is passable.

I cannot wait to go riding. The trails are phenominal…definitely the best this year so far. Cold temperatures will help hold everything together, but remember to bring your warmest gear.

Also, take note of the radar run and brat fry at Boat Landing 3 this Saturday…

Happiest Trails to all of you…see you out there…

News and Reports:

All Season Long: The Bunny Hunt – Find those bunnies in the trees or along the trail. Valuable coupons and prizes are inside! For more information, ask any of our business sponsors…

Saturday, January 26 – High Falls Radar Run. Register 8:30. Race 9-4. @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail…also a Brat Fry sponsored by: Iron Snowshoe Members

Saturday, February 9 – High Falls Radar Run and Fish-O-Rama. Register 8:30. Race 9-4. @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail

Saturday, February 16 – Crooked Lake Fish-O-Rama – @ Fire House in Crooked Lake

Saturday, February 23 – High Falls Radar Run. Register 8:30. Race 9-4. @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail

Saturday, March 2 – Twin Bridge ATV/UTV Ice Race. @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail. Sponsored by Twin Bridge Ski Team

(I am sure there are more events linked with both the snowmobile club and our business sponsors. Please forward the information to me…Thank you)

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2019

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3-6 inches snow

Date of Report: January 23, 2019

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

In the last two days the county has received about 1-3″ of fresh snow, most of the county about 2-3″. The trails from the center of the county to the north continue to be reported as good as they are flat and smooth. The report on the Tuscobia is that it is good as well and they are grooming it now! It will all be groomed except a small portion on trail 5 from the Tuscobia to Eagle Lodge as the groomer can’t get in there but the trail is open. From Loretta to the north has also been reported to be good. This is great news for that part of the county as they have patiently awaited fresh snow and good trails! So your area to ride in the county has grown! This fresh snow covered many bare spots that were in the open and was great to get on top of the nice ice base to help keep sleds cool. Please still ride with caution as there are ice spots under this snow. Several groomers have been out from the Flowage and to the north and several more continue to go out in this region today and the following days before the weekend.

Surrounding counties; Bayfield is open and good, Ashland is partially open, Price is open and good, Rusk and Barron are closed and Washburn is now partially opened.

A few snow showers today and cold temps in the upcoming days will make for the trails to continue to hold up.

Thank you to all club members, volunteers and all visitors for choosing Sawyer County as your riding destination!

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 23, 2019

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-10

Date of Report: January 23, 2019

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Conditions

Eisenstein Bushwackers 1/22/2019

Groomed all Bushwacker Trails 101,103,104-105,110,and 111. We didn’t get a lot of snow and switched to our new mogul Master Trail drag. Trails are good condition. The mogul takes the bumps off much better than the other drag. You can see this on here 105 trail is good get out and enjoy our trails Our club and our Neighbors the Sno Gypsies work very hard to give you the best possible ride. Enjoy and Thank you from the Eisenstein Bushwackers. keep speeds down enjoy the scenery

1/21/2019

Trails in the Kennan and Catawba have been panned or packed and in very poor shape and un-rideable west of intersection 100 to the Rusk county. Trail 94 will remain closed till we get snow.

Sno Gypsies 1/17/19

We Groomed 80 89 90 and 91 today we will be grooming 80 south to Boyer road and Toscobia trail tonight trails and fair to good condition all swamps are frozen and groomed enjoy Thank You from the Gypsies Drive responsibly ,enjoy

Prentice Bush Benders Trail Report 01/17/2019

The trails are in fair condition in the wooded areas and poor condition with minimal snow coverage in the open areas and around the village of Prentice. They are still in early season riding condition with some rough spots. We are currently grooming/panning the trails once per week until we get more snow and can start normal grooming operations. The trails to the South and East of Prentice have the most snow cover and all creeks and swamps remain frozen at this time. There is logging on trail 181 East of Prentice and on trail 116 around County Road K. With the base we have down trail conditions will improve quickly if we get more snow. Ride safe and have fun.

The Sno Drovers 1/15/19

The Sno Drovers’ trails in the Pike Lake area continue to be in fair to good condition. While the weekend traffic was hard on the thin snow cover, but they are grooming up well. There are rocks in areas that have made their way to the top of the snow, especially on 101 west from the lakes by the iron bridge and on 111 just north of Fish Trap Road. There are occasional bare spots, but not too many nor too bad. If we get just a few inches of snow, the trails should be great since they are nice and flat now.

Logging continues on Trail 120 south of the big swamp and Fould’s Creek Rd and on Trail 108 between Trail 101 and highway 70. Take these slowly and expect icy conditions and logging equipment.

News and Reports:

Several inches of new snow fell over the last two days.

Additional snow is expected today.

Cold weather is moving in this weekend

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 23, 2019

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-16″

Date of Report: January 23, 2019

Area Report:

Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/23

Western U P Snowmobile Report
January 23, 2019
Snowmobile report

Our weekend temps will be bitter cold. Snow for Thursday.

The Gogebic Trail Authority report groomers will be out all day today. Remember if you see the groomers please pull to the side so the groomers can do their job.

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay Crossing is very good. Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield was last groomed 1/22/19. Trails get icy between grooming so please slow down. PLEASE REMEBER TO CROSS US HWY 2 IN THE CORRECT LANE OF TRAVEL, DO NOT BLOCK HWY TURN LANES! Wakefield to Marenisco is good. There is logging 3 miles east of Wakefield use caution. Logging trucks have the right away so please give them the right of way.

Trail 8 from Bingos to Tula Crossing is good to very good it was last groomed 1/21/19. Bingo’s is closed and has no gas….

Trail 160 is good to very good; last groomed 1/20/19 the first 10 miles still have some spots where we need more snow to bury some rocks. The next 13 miles is good to very good. The final 2 miles near Lake Superior/Saxon Harbor/WI Trail 13 is thin. This trail has several scenic vistas with amazing views.

Trail 11S was lasted from on 1/21/19 and is in good condition.. It is groomed all the way to the WI line. This 17 mile long trail has 2 stop signs and is a wilderness tour. The southern 3 miles get thinner, but remains in good condition.

Trail 11 N is closed indefinitely.

The Gogebic Area Groomers reported on the 21st, groomers are out working on putting the trails back in shape after a busy weekend.
Trail Conditions:
Trail 13: Good to very good.
Trail 1 to Presque is in good condition and recently groomed.
Trail 1 N/Corridor 8: groomed and in very good condition.
Trail 102 in good to very good condition.
Trail 8 East has been groomed; gets thin towards Ewen.
8 West recently grooms and in good shape.

Watersmeet White Thunder Riders reports we are grooming daily. Trails.

Trail 2 west of Watersmeet – Good condition

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet- Good condition, a few thin areas

Trail 13 south to Cisco Chain- Good condition

Trail 3 south to Land O’Lakes- good/fair condition. There is lots of traffic on this trail and it’s very hard to keep smooth, use caution on bridges

Trail 3 north to Paulding/Bond Falls/Bruce Crossing- Good condition, thin icy corners

PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS. RUNNING ON UNMARKED TRAILS CAN RESULT IN LOSING EASMENT OF THE TRAILS AND ALSO A POSSIBLE TICKET FOR YOU.

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 22, 2019

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-12

Date of Report: January 22, 2019

Area Report:

TRAIL REPORT:
2″ fresh snow this morning and a chance of snow later this week.
Manitowish Waters trails remain in good condition!
The trails are flat & have a good – solid base. We expect colder temps this weekend. Watch the corners as they may be icy from the heavier traffic this week.

News and Reports:

Remember our upcoming events:
Sunday, Feb 3 – Breakfast at the Pea Patch 8am-Noon
Sat, Feb 16 – Winterfest Rendezvous