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Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-10

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

Trail report for January 9, 2019 – Overall Fair for early season riding. With the additional much needed snow we got Monday really helped our groomers smooth out the trails. There has been minimum traffic during the early to mid-week and the colder temps has stiffened up our base. The base is still very thin. We can always use some more snow. I’m expecting more traffic starting on Thursday so we will be out grooming trying to do the best we can do with what we have got. If we keep getting more snow and the colder temps remain, we will be fine. Please use caution in all areas. The corners and many other spots are bare and icy. Pray for Colder temps and more snow. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club President

Join us for these upcoming events:
January 19: Wittig’s Big Fish Ice Fishing Tournament
January 20: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 2: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 16: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 17: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 2: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Win a snowmobiling getaway to Boulder Junction! Our Snowmobiling 101 Giveaway runs through Jan. 31. Click here to enter!

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – January 9, 2019

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Base of 2″

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

The Sault Ste. Marie area got a full 10-12 inches of heavy wet snow on Monday. Temperatures are dropping and the snow is staying. Groomers are working to get the snow packed and are looking forward to an excellent weekend. More detailed conditions will come as the groomers continue to work.

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ to 4″

Date of Report: January 9, 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 – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ to 4″

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

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

Trail Report – : Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Matt Winters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6″

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

News and Reports:

Trails in Sugar Camp have improved this week with a few inches of snow Monday. Groomers have been back out panning and getting things back in shape. Most swampy areas have been gone through although there is a few areas that have not been gone through yet letting them freeze up well. These are short sections that will have to be tolerated for the time being. These areas will be rough so maintain slow speeds in these areas. All lakes are marked & safe to cross with orange barrels & stay close to the barrels while crossing. Remember all intersections are marked with 3 digit numbers for your safety & in case of emergency to pinpoint your exact location. Nightime speed limits of 55 mph are required. Remember to purchase your annual trail passes & support a club. United we trail divided we fail!!

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4-5 inches in most spots.

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

To get the trail report in an easy-to-read, downloadable format, please to go https://www.superiorchamber.org/recreation/trail-report

*Please note – The Saunders Grade Trail will be closed for the entire 2018/2019 winter season due to significant damage caused by June 2018 flooding.*

It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to utilize their property, so please verify that the trail you intend to use is open at this time.

SW Quadrant

We have a lot of slush on the trails, got rain rather than snow in most areas over the past few days.

Trail 5 remains in fair condition, we need cold and snow. We have had several guys out on 9 clearing many trees, the trail has a lot of water, trying to pack, but we need cold weather to freeze down the swamps, we do not feel comfortable opening 9 at this point.

All other trails closed at this time

SE Quadrant

All trails are open with the exception of Trail 41N from the Wild Rivers Trail north to the warming shack. The club is working on a re-route around an unfrozen portion of swamp which will utilize the Tom Green Road. The re-route is anticipated to be completed before the weekend, look for updates.

All open trails were groomed last week and are extremely icy at this time. Additional grooming is scheduled for this week watch for updates.

Trail 217 – Poor Condition but mostly smooth, Icy base, not grooming until we get snow
Trail 17N – from Cabin Lane to Fowler Circle, Poor Condition but mostly smooth, Icy base, not grooming until we get snow
Trail 17S – south of Fowler Circle to Highway 27, OPEN, Poor Condition rough, Icy base, not grooming until we get snow – Snowmobile only. Hopefully opening to ATV once we get colder conditions to freeze up some slushy areas
Trail 3 was groomed last week but is currently very icy

NE Quadrant

Groomed, open trails:
Trail 1, groomed Sunday evening.
Trail 2, groomed today
Trail 4, Brule to Degerman Rd, groomed this morning.
Trail 6 (to end of Minnow Lake Rd) groomed this morn.
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) was groomed this morn Trailhead to 4 west Open for Snowmobiles (No ATV’s at this time due to soft conditions), ungroomed trails.
Trail 4 – Wild Rivers Trail and the Warming Shack
Trail 4 – Degerman swamp area

NW Quadrant

All trails with the exception of the Saunders Grade are open, but there is a lot of leaning saplings that club members are working on removing. Use caution.

Drift Dodgers groomed Crosstown Route, Trail 28, Trail 41 and Trail 4/41 from CTH A to the Warming Shack last week.

Watch for heavy equipment working on the trails in the City of Superior. Use caution.

Douglas County Ski Trails

The service roads and parking lots are plowed. The trails were packed and tracked last week but the warm temperatures and rain reduced the trail base and the trails are currently very icy. Watch for updates.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Building a base – Lake Snow Yesterday – Average 4-5 inch base

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Early Season Riding with FAIR-GOOD conditions

January 9, 2019 7:10 – 10 degrees – High of 14

Trails have really improved. Lake Effect Snow yesterday & this will continue off & on all week. This with cold days & nights is terrific! Building SNOW makes for great trail conditions. Most trails are in GOOD CONDITION.

Groomers headed out to groom last night around 6pm. Saw a groomer on Trail 10E. Looked like one had headed north as well.

Ice under the SNOW makes for slippery conditions. So might want to slow down if you feel your track slipping.

Reminder that in Sno-Eagles Country there are 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. So heading out east you are on the south side of the road. Heading back into town heading west you are on the north side of the road. The other is the 13’s up near Buckatabon Bridge & Bauer’s Dam area. Clearly marked with DO NOT ENTER signs. This can be dangerous.

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.

***FOREST COUNTY TRAILS OPEN AT NOON TOMORROW.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2019***

Winter is back! Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

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, January 9 & 10 – 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
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

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Building a base – Lake Snow Yesterday – Average 4-5 inch base

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Early Season Riding with FAIR-GOOD conditions

January 9, 2019 7:10 – 10 degrees – High of 14

Groomers headed out to groom last night around 6pm. Saw a groomer on Trail 10E. Looked like one had headed north as well.

Ice under the SNOW makes for slippery conditions. So might want to slow down if you feel your track slipping.

***FOREST COUNTY TRAILS OPEN AT NOON TOMORROW.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2019***

Winter is back! Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

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, January 9 & 10 – 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 11-12 – Vintage Snowmobile Championship Races – World Championship Derby Complex
Thursday, January 17 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – ER VFW – 6:15pm appetizers with meeting at 7pm
Thursday-Sunday, January 17-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – World Championship Derby Complex
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

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 4 to 5 inches in most areas

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

TRAILS ARE OPEN!

Contrary to popular belief, the Iron Snowshoe is west of Crivitz and our trails are snow covered and OPEN! We received 6 plus inches of snow yesterday in most areas. Then it did turn to rain, but we are NOT washed out! We survived the rain and still have 4 to 5 inches of snow here. In fact, it is snowing again right now! The low tonight is supposed to be 15 degrees, so all three groomers will be out early tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. We expect heavy traffic this weekend…Our groomers have the right of way…expect early season riding…icy corners and icy conditions in general…

Ride Safe…

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

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 – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 1-4″

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails opened on Saturday, January 5th. 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 poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base, due to warmer than normal temperatures and rain. Trail conditions do vary and riders may encounter ice, rough trails, some standing water conditions or no base at all. Some trail segments may be ungroomed. Generally, trail conditions are better in the northern portions of the county. Keep thinking snow so we can get the other trails opened as well!