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Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – March 19, 2018

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 1-4 inches with conditions deteriorating rapidly.

Date of Report: March 19, 2018

Area Report:

It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to use their property.  Please review the information below carefully before riding to confirm that you are using open trails.

Please note that the connecting Crosstown Trail through the Superior City Limits has been closed.

*As of 8:00 am local time, Monday, March 19, all Douglas County Forestry Department trails will officially close for the season due to warming temperatures and deteriorating trail conditions. *

Also, all Year-Round Recreation trails will temporarily close at that time except for the following trail segments:

 

  1. Gandy Dancer Trail – MN/WI Stateline to Patzau
  2. Saunders Grade – MN/WI Stateline to Schallameir Road parking lot
  3. Wild Rivers Trail – Douglas Co./Washburn Co. line to a point 500 feet north of County Highway “Y”
  4. Wild Rivers Trail – North Trailhead parking lot (CTH “A”) to the Harroun Road

 

Douglas County Ski Trails                                                      
The Douglas County Cross Country Ski Trails are open, but are no longer being groomed as trails are deteriorating.   

The Superior Municipal Forest Cross Country Ski Trails as of March 13 have been recently groomed, and there is still snow on most of the trail, however bare patches are beginning to show up and grow with warmer temperatures.   

Pattison State Park has been groomed, but please watch for bare spots as the weather continues to warm-up.

Brule River After Hours Ski Trail as of March 17 were groomed and in fair condition.  Bare spots are beginning to pop up, so please watch out for them as they grow.   

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FORESTRY AT 715 378 2219 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 8 AM TO 4:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS). Or Check on Line at www.douglascountywi.org under the Forestry Department tab.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 19, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Hard base, crusty base & frozen dirt

Date of Report: March 19, 2018

Area Report:

March 19, 2018 – 9:25am

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS
CLOSE at 5pm TODAY, March 19, 2018

Well it is official the trails close at 5pm today.

Been a great year.
See ya on the trails in the 2018-2019 season!
Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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:

  • March 31 – Saturday Night Out at Lumpy’s – 5:30pm Cocktails with Dinner at 6:00pm
  • April 10 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors Meeting – Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 7:00pm
  • April 19 – General Membership Meeting – 6:30pm snacks with meeting at 7:00pm
  • April 28- SNO(Saturday Night Day Out) – 5:30pm Cocktails with Dinner at 6:00pm

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 – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – March 19, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: March 19, 2018

Area Report:

THE STATE FUNDED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM IN VILAS COUNTY WILL
OFFICIALLY CLOSE EFFECTIVE 5:00 P.M. MONDAY MARCH 19TH, 2018.
Conditions have continued to deteriorate and most trails have become
unrideable.

Trail report for March 19, 2018 Poor. The warm weather over the weekend has degraded our trails even further. Road crossings and road routes are very bare. The trail conditions do get better out in the woods away from town but there still is bare spots and they are getting bigger. Most of the trail is down to the base and very icy. Looks like we are not going to get any snow in the near forecast and temps will remain around freezing. Sorry I don’t have any better news. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton-BJSC President

Check out snow conditions by viewing our WEBCAM located outside the Chamber office on Hwy M.

Join us for these upcoming events:

March 24: Boulder Junction Lioness Club 20th Annual Easter Bunny Breakfast & Egg Hunt

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 18, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Most snow cover is the remainder of the base. Base is either hard ice, crusty snow or frozen dirt

Date of Report: March 18, 2018

Area Report:

March 18, 2018 – 2:50pm

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS
TO REMAIN OPEN THROUGH THE WEEKEND

The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance President has contacted all 11 Clubs.  The recommendation from these 11 Clubs to the Vilas County Park & Recreation Administrator is to close the trails either Monday or Tuesday of this next week.

20 degrees this morning with a high of 45.  Evil sun out.

As for the trails in Eagle River, Sno-Eagles Trails are POOR with some FAIR areas.  In town trails have very little snow & are snirty.  The base is hard on some of the “grade” but there is also crusty base & frozen dirt in the AM & mushy conditions in the afternoon.  At road crossings little or no snow on them.

In woods trails particularly way out east & north are FAIR.   That would be 6 to 10 miles or more out of town & under the cover of trees. Getting to them would mean a lot of adventure sledding to get there however.  Trailering & dropping off to ride is a good bet.

Here are some continuing areas to be aware of:

Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town Hall road & Eagle Lake. There are log piles along side of the trails with icy grainy & burn out section conditions. It would be good to slow down.

The Northland Pines School Forest logging project has expanded to Trail 17N.  It begins on the east side of Hwy 45N.  From town that would be heading north and when you reach the 17N/3N intersection on the west side of the highway & cross Hwy 45N it begins just as you get across the road onto the trail.  There are logs & equipment in that area.  Much of the remaining snow was plowed.  Would recommend not riding this section.

The barrels have been removed from Eagle Lake.  Catfish Lake Loop is still marked with the orange reflective barrels.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  At the entrance to Eagle Lake on the south side off of Dollar Lake Rd there are some soft spots.  Trail Boss is keeping an eye on it.  Reminder that the Catfish Lake Trail that ran from Braywood to Lumpy’s is not open.  Please do not trespass on private land.

If you are going to ride today the best riding will be along the far north edge of the County heading east & west.  Recommend calling contacts up there or checking trails reports for those areas.

The Fat Lady is warming up.
Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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:

  • March 31 – Saturday Night Out at Lumpy’s – 5:30pm Cocktails with Dinner at 6:00pm
  • April 10 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors Meeting – Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 7:00pm
  • April 19 – General Membership Meeting – 6:30pm snacks with meeting at 7:00pm
  • April 28- SNO(Saturday Night Day Out) – 5:30pm Cocktails with Dinner at 6:00pm

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 – March 18, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Most snow cover is the remainder of the base. Base is either hard ice, crusty snow or frozen dirt

Date of Report: March 18, 2018

Area Report:

March 18, 2018 – 6:55am

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS
TO REMAIN OPEN THROUGH THE WEEKEND

The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance President has contacted all 11 Clubs.  The recommendation from these 11 Clubs to the Vilas County Park & Recreation Administrator is to close the trails either Monday or Tuesday of this next week.

20 degrees this morning with a high of 45.  Evil sun out.

As for the trails in Eagle River, Sno-Eagles Trails are POOR with some FAIR areas.  In town trails have very little snow & are snirty.  The base is hard on some of the “grade” but there is also crusty base & frozen dirt in the AM & mushy conditions in the afternoon.  At road crossings little or no snow on them.

In woods trails particularly way out east & north are FAIR.   That would be 6 to 10 miles or more out of town & under the cover of trees. Getting to them would mean a lot of adventure sledding to get there however.  Trailering & dropping off to ride is a good bet.

 

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are marked with orange easy to see reflective barrels.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  At the entrance to Eagle Lake on the south side off of Dollar Lake Rd there are some soft spots.  Trail Boss is keeping an eye on it.  Reminder that the Catfish Lake Trail that ran from Braywood to Lumpy’s is not open.  Please do not trespass on private land.

If you are going to ride today the best riding will be along the far north edge of the County heading east & west.  Recommend calling contacts up there or checking trails reports for those areas.

The Fat Lady is warming up.
Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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:

  • March 31 – Saturday Night Out at Lumpy’s – 5:30pm Cocktails with Dinner at 6:00pm
  • April 10 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors Meeting – Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 7:00pm
  • April 19 – General Membership Meeting – 6:30pm snacks with meeting at 7:00pm
  • April 28- SNO(Saturday Night Day Out) – 5:30pm Cocktails with Dinner at 6:00pm

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 – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – March 17, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 0-11 inch base

Date of Report: March 17, 2018

Area Report:

Trail conditions are currently fair, with a variable snow base up to 11 inches. This is the time of year when the longer days and power of the sun do cause numerous bare spots. It is anticipated that Washburn County snowmobile trails will close in the upcoming week. Always use caution on the trails as volunteers are out grooming. Enjoy the trails!

 

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – March 17, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 0-11 inch base

Date of Report: March 17, 2018

Area Report:

Trail conditions are currently fair, with a variable snow base up to 11 inches. This is the time of year when the longer days and power of the sun do cause numerous bare spots. It is anticipated that Washburn County snowmobile trails will close in the upcoming week. Always use caution on the trails as volunteers are out grooming. Enjoy the trails!

 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 17, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Base is either hard ice, crusty snow or frozen dirt

Date of Report: March 17, 2018

Area Report:

March 17, 2018 – 7:10am

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS
TO REMAIN OPEN THROUGH THE WEEKEND

Well, if you want to take one more ride in Vilas County it will have to be this weekend.  The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance President has contacted all 11 Clubs.  The recommendation from these 11 Clubs to the Vilas County Park & Recreation Administrator is to have the trails remain open this weekend with a closing either Monday or Tuesday of next week.

11 degrees at 7:10am with temps moving up to a high of 44 degrees today.  The evil sun will be out.

As for the trails in Eagle River, Sno-Eagles Trails are POOR to FAIR.  In town trails have very little snow & are snirty.   Many of the road trails for the most part have little or snow.  The base is hard on some of the “grade” but there is also crusty base & frozen dirt in the AM & mushy conditions in the afternoon.  At road crossings little or no snow on them.

In woods trails particularly way out east & north are FAIR.   That would be 6 to 10 miles or more out of town & under the cover of trees. Getting to them would mean a lot of adventure sledding to get there however.  Trailering & dropping off to ride is a good bet.

Here are some continuing areas to be aware of:

Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town Hall road & Eagle Lake. There are log piles along side of the trails with icy grainy & burn out section conditions. It would be good to slow down.

The Northland Pines School Forest logging project has expanded to Trail 17N.  It begins on the east side of Hwy 45N.  From town that would be heading north and when you reach the 17N/3N intersection on the west side of the highway & cross Hwy 45N it begins just as you get across the road onto the trail.  There are logs & equipment in that area.  Much of the remaining snow was plowed.  Would recommend not riding this section.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are marked with orange easy to see reflective barrels.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  At the entrance to Eagle Lake on the south side off of Dollar Lake Rd there are some soft spots.  Trail Boss is keeping an eye on it.  Reminder that the Catfish Lake Trail that ran from Braywood to Lumpy’s is not open.  Please do not trespass on private land.

If you are coming into the area the best riding will be along the far north edge of the County heading east & west.  Recommend calling contacts up there or checking trails reports for those areas.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Think I hear the Fat Lady Singing.
Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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:

  • March 31 – Saturday Night Out at Lumpy’s – 5:30pm Cocktails with Dinner at 6:00pm
  • April 10 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors Meeting – Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 7:00pm
  • April 19 – General Membership Meeting – 6:30pm snacks with meeting at 7:00pm
  • April 28- SNO(Saturday Night Day Out) – 5:30pm Cocktails with Dinner at 6:00pm

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 – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – March 16, 2018

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 0 – 12 inch trail base

Date of Report: March 16, 2018

Area Report:

Price County snowmobile trails are in poor to good condition. Some areas still have a good base but the conditions are spotty. There are many bare spots and sections where the trail is bare in logging areas, and road routes are bare. Trails in wooded areas are best, so trailering to a parking area along the trail away from town is recommended if you plan to ride. The trails are icy in many areas and especially on corners, and approaches to road crossings are thin or bare in many areas. With temps in the 40s predicted for the next few days, expect to encounter muddy and wet areas and deteriorating conditions. Tuesday was the last day of trail grooming. During March, conditions can improve with snow or deteriorate quickly with sun and warm temps. The trails remain open through March 31, 2018. 

Several miles of trail are open for winter ATV and UTV riding. The Price County portion of the Pine Line Rail Trail (Prentice to Ogema), Snowmobile Trail 189 (Ogema to Timm’s Hill), and Snowmobile Trails 116, 181 and 118 (Prentice area loop) are open to winter ATV and UTV riding when the trail is officially open to snowmobile use and the temperature is  28 degrees or colder.

Some Price County trails are on private land. The use of the private land is a PRIVILEGE, not a right. Please stay on marked trails, especially across fields. There have been many complaints from landowners due to snowmobilers not staying on the trail and riding all over their fields. To avoid having these TRAILS CLOSED, PLEASE respect the private land that is open to snowmobiling and stay on marked trails. 

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – March 16, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 0-11 inch base

Date of Report: March 16, 2018

Area Report:

Trail conditions are currently fair, with a variable snow base up to 11 inches. This is the time of year when the longer days and power of the sun do cause numerous bare spots. It is anticipated that Washburn County snowmobile trails will close in the upcoming week. Always use caution on the trails as volunteers are out grooming. Enjoy the trails!