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Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 15, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ – 4″

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails remain open at this time. Trail #8 both east to Sawyer County and west to Burnett County is open. And, the Wild Rivers Trail (Trail #35) from Minong (Jct. of Trail #8 and #35) north to Douglas County is open. All other Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time. Trail conditions are considered fair to poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base.

Trail conditions do vary. Riders may encounter ice, rough trails, and some standing water conditions. Some trail segments may be ungroomed.

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 15, 2019

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8 – 12″

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

We are still hearing good things about the trails! More Snow flurries in the forecast this week!

Watch the corners as they may be icy from the heavier traffic this week.

REMEMBER TO RIDE RIGHT, USE YOUR HAND SIGNALS, BEWARE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND RESPECT OUR LANDOWNERS AND STAY ON THE MARKED TRAILS OR STAY HOME

News and Reports:

Remember our upcoming events:

Sunday Jan 20 Breakfast at Ye Olde Shillelagh 8am-noon

Sunday Feb 3 Breakfast at the Pea Patch 8am-noon

Sat Feb 16 Winterfest Rendezvous

Snowmobile Information:

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters snowmobile club was founded in 1968 and is one of the oldest snowmobile clubs in existence today in Wisconsin. Located in the very northwest corner of Vilas county, Manitowish Waters borders the Lake Superior snow-belt country. With average snowfalls of 150 inches and over 25 miles of professionally groomed trails, the area is one of Vilas County’s top winter vacation areas. Manitowish Waters , Wisconsin - Snowmobiling Conditions & News

The Manitowish Waters trail system is a unique hub network directly linking into 5 other trail systems. With Minocqua/Woodruff to our south, St. Germain/Eagle River to our southeast, Lake Gogebic to our north, Presque Isle/Winchester to our northeast, Mercer and Hurley to our northwest and Lac du Flambeau/Price County to our west, our area residents and guests can choose from a variety of daily or overnight destinations for scenic riding with excellent pit stops along the way.

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters maintain an active grooming schedule for the area’s trail system. Coordinated efforts with the surrounding communities provide continuous smoothly-groomed trails in this northwest sector. The Sno-Skeeters own and operate some of the newest grooming equipment on the market today. Support the club by attending their special events or contributing to the “trail pigs” at local establishments along the trails. Or show your support by becoming a member!

Enjoy, and please ride responsibly and safely!

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 15, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 2-8 inch base

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

Trails in Ashland County are open, except the trail from Marengo north to the East end of Ashland, that section is closed. Trails are being groomed from Marengo South. North of Marengo is not being groomed at this time. There is a detour on 77 by Cayuga. Detour is posted. Conditions at this time are rough. Watch out for open water in spots. Ride at your own risk.
As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. 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. As always operate with everyone’s safety in mind and report any hazardous trail issues that are observed to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department (715-682-7023 opt 1) so that it can be forwarded to the appropriate service.

The Tri-County Corridor is OPEN but conditions are poor at this time for riding.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 15, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 2-8 inch base

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

The Tri-County Corridor is OPEN but conditions are poor at this time for riding.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 15, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 2-8 inch base

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

The Tri-County Corridor is OPEN but conditions are poor at this time for riding.

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 15, 2019

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-6

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

Northwoods Hi-Riders- Solberg Lake Area 1/14/2019
We need snow, but the trails around the Solberg Lake area are rideable and in Fair condition. The Groomers have been out “panning” the trails, but there is not a lot of snow to work with for the full groomer drag. There tends to be more snow in the wooded areas and more going north and east. Solberg Lake was marked with barrels over the week end. The lake has good ice, but it is always best to stay on the marked trail. The Hi-Riders are having their annual Radar Fun Run and Vintage Sled Show this Saturday at Roll In Point on Solberg Lake, so even if trail riding isn’t the best, come out and join us for some fun.

Prentice Bush Benders trail report- 01/11/2019
All of our trails have been groomed once. They are in fair to poor condition with minimal snow cover in the open areas and in the village of Prentice. Trails in the woods are in better shape but are still in early season riding condition with some rough spots. Trails to the South and East of Prentice have more snow cover. All the creeks and swamp areas are frozen. There is logging on trails 181 East of Prentice and 116 East of County Road K. If we get snow the trails will improve quickly with the base we have down. We will be going out Monday and Tuesday to groom all of the trails one more time, after that we will not be grooming until we get more snow. Ride safe and have fun.

Snowmobile Trail Report 1/10/2019

Fifield Sno Drovers
The Sno Drovers’ trails in the Pike Lake area are in better shape than the thin snow cover would suggest. I would rate them as fair to good. We have been grooming and the trails are generally smooth and hard. That being said, RIDE CAUTIOUSLY! There are rocks, dips and other hazards that normally would be covered with snow on the trails. I suspect the snow will not hold up well to heavy traffic so there is no telling how they will be after the weekend. We will continue grooming as we’re making the trails better, but at some point , if we don’t get snow, we’re better off not grooming since we’ll be pulling up rocks and shaving off what snow there is.

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. There is a small creek running across Trail 101 west of Northernaire/FR144. It is marked with a barrel and will not be a problem as long as you take it slow. We hear there is open water in Iron County on corridor 19 just off our Trail 106.

Eisenstein Bushwackers and The Sno Gypsies
Yesterday groomed 80 from Boyer road to Lake shore drive Today we groomed 89-90-91 all swamps are packed and frozen There are a couple wet areas that are very sort Like less than 10 feet. There really were only 2 spots out of all our trails. Trails are pretty good for the snow we have received so far. The Toscobia getting groomed this evening. Enjoy our trail system Thank you from the gypsies

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 15, 2019

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-18

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/15

Western U P Snowmobile Report
January 15, 2019
Snowmobile report

We received about 12-18″ of new snow over the past several days. Our temps for today and tomorrow will be mild but on Wednesday our temps our going to drop. Temps will be in the teens and single digits so our trails should stay in great shape.

The Gogebic Trail Authority reported trails were last groomed 1/14/19. Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay Crossing is very good. Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield was last groomed 1/14/19 is good to fair and is icy; conditions can change quickly on this trail. Wakefield to Marenisco is good to very 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 1/14/19. Bingo’s is closed and has no gas….

Trail 160 is good; last groomed 1/10/19 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 is open but ride with caution- it is in good condition. It was lasted groomed on the 10th but the last 3 miles is not being groomed due to water hazards. When you approach the ungroomed portion ride with caution. This hazard is 1.75 miles south of the bridge over Chaney Lake outflow/West Branch of Presque Isle River.

Trail 11 N is closed indefinitely.

The Gogebic Area Groomers reporting trails are good.

Corridor trail (1&8) North of Bergland was groomed overnight as was Trail 1 North and Trail 8 West all reported as good with the exception of a water hole about 2 miles out of Merriweather.

Trail 8 East – very good until close to Ewen where there’s less snow and small rocks showing.

Trail 102 also groomed during the night – reported to be very good.

Trail 13N was groomed yesterday – good to very good.

Trail 13S from Root Cellar to trail 2 – good to very good.

Trail 1 N from Bergland and the North Shore of Lake Gogebic reported to be in very good condition.

Trail 1 South to Presque) recently groomed. Good condition, however, gets thin South of Marenisco. Groomed from Marenisco North to West Side Resort where the trail ends for now.

Watersmeet White Thunder Riders reports they are grooming daily. Trails are in good condition, lots of traffic.

Trail 2 west of Watersmeet – Good condition

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet- Good condition, 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 with some thin
.

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 – : Western UP, Michigan – January 15, 2019

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-18

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

stern U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/15

Western U P Snowmobile Report
January 15, 2019
Snowmobile report

Trail 8 from Bingos to Tula Crossing is good to very good it was last groomed 1/14/19. Bingo’s is closed and has no gas….

Trail 11 N is closed indefinitely.

The Gogebic Area Groomers reporting trails are good.

Corridor trail (1&8) North of Bergland was groomed overnight as was Trail 1 North and Trail 8 West all reported as good with the exception of a water hole about 2 miles out of Merriweather.

Trail 8 East – very good until close to Ewen where there’s less snow and small rocks showing.

Trail 102 also groomed during the night – reported to be very good.

Trail 13N was groomed yesterday – good to very good.

Trail 13S from Root Cellar to trail 2 – good to very good.

Trail 1 N from Bergland and the North Shore of Lake Gogebic reported to be in very good condition.

Trail 1 South to Presque) recently groomed. Good condition, however, gets thin South of Marenisco. Groomed from Marenisco North to West Side Resort where the trail ends for now.

Watersmeet White Thunder Riders reports they are grooming daily. Trails are in good condition, lots of traffic.

Trail 2 west of Watersmeet – Good condition

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet- Good condition, 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 with some thin
.

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 – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 15, 2019

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3-8”

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

Here are your current conditions:
All trails are now open and groomed. Trails are holding up well with the snow that we have. Lots of icy corners, so make sure your carbides are fresh. More snow in the woods with a few bare spots closer to town. We will be out nightly working with the snow that we have.

Lakes are all marked. Remember, stay as close to the barrels as possible. If you don’t see barrels, assume they are not safe.

Please respect our private landowners and stay on the trail. We have had a couple issues this year already and it always puts our trails in danger.

Use cation at all road crossing as they are icy.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 15, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Base is hard – Thick to Thin – Need more snow

Date of Report: January 15, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Still Early Season Riding & FAIR to GOOD
Need SNOW

January 15, 2019 6:30am – 24 degrees – High of 29

Trails in Sno-Eagles Country are in need of new SNOW. Early yesterday it was a freezing mist. Later in the day around 3pm there was a period of SNOW. Not much then cloudy again. There is a chance of SNOW late this afternoon into tonight. No totals at this point. Really need more than that so START DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE! Did not see any groomers out last but thinking that they might have headed north & west on “the grade” & then west. Not sure on that.

Sled traffic has slowed down a bit but there are still sleds out there. With the temps up trails have softened up. In town trails are still snow covered but need new snow. The grade heading into town & heading south toward Three Lakes is good. Not sure as you ride further down in the area where you cross a mini swamp. No reports that it is mushy.

Following conditions still remain. 10E after you come off the grade & head east is pretty snirty in a lot of spots until to get to Bloom Rd to the roads that take you to the one-ways near the Sports Arena. Same heading west on 70/7 the beginning section where you cross the road near the Lincoln Town Hall until you get out a bit. Trail 17N from the Hwy 45 crossing toward Trail 1 is snirty at the beginning. As you get in further it is much better.

Far north, west, east in the woods are best riding. Just a little more SNOW north, west & east.

Road crossings are snirty from road sand & where there are icy inclines.

Manski Swamp (Trail 3) north of town & Wisconsin River Bridge area (10/13) are icy but no slush.

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. Do not drift away from the barrels as it is not safe to do so. Remember not all lakes have trails so if you don’t see marker do not ride on it to be safe. These are the only 2 lakes that are marked in Sno-Eagles Country. No other lake trails.

Also there is a dusk to dawn speed limit of 55 MPH.

Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

Thinking about a ride this afternoon. 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
Thursday, January 17 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – ER VFW – 6:15pm appetizers with meeting at 7pm
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

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