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Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – March 15, 2018

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-6 inch base

Date of Report: March 15, 2018

Area Report:

The warmer temperature and stronger sun are starting to take their toll on our trails. In the woods and in shaded areas the snow is holding, but trails can be icy to the freeze/thaw that’s happening. For those riding forest roads on National Forest Service land, please use caution and stay alert! Especially in areas where you see activity i.e. plowed roads. We can’t monitor all the forest roads throughout the county so unsafe conditions may exist. We’ve had reports of large plowed snowbanks on the roads which can be hard to see, so slow down and stay safe. Detailed reports from the local snowmobile clubs are posted below. Stay safe and stay on the trails!

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Due to warm weather and icy conditions grooming has been suspended in the Namakagon Trails area. Trails remain ride able with icy hills and corners. South facing areas, road crossings and routes have brown exposed. Trails in the woods remain ride able. Late season conditions exist. PLEASE RIDE SAFE!

Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance – Iron River Area: Iron River area is still rideable but not enough measurable snow to groom and warmer temps forecasted for this weekend. Trails are becoming very icy with freeze/thaw conditions. Expect all road routes to be free of any rideable surface at this time.

Barnes Barnestormers: Barnestormers have suspended grooming at this point. The trails still have a good base and are rideable, however with the warm weather it doesn’t justify going out at this point. Most of the roads that connected trails have been plowed making some trails inaccessible.

Washburn Valhallers: we have decided to suspend grooming until we get more measureable snow. In the immediate Washburn area, trails are probably still ridable but tough to get uptown without a few blocks of bare pavement in most places. Still a good base on most trails out of town but will go quickly with 40 and sun.

Valhalla Area is still in pretty good shape. Very good snow on the trails and on the forest roads.

South shore Trail Club – Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: Trail 1, 40 and 41 are still good, though no grooming until more snow. Trail 1 from Port Wing to Herbster is dirt but can access Hebster from the east.

WAINO Riders- Northwest corner of the County: Waino Riders are not going to groom this week. Lots of bare spots. Trail 1 is usable but not for very long if the forecast holds.

Closures:

Trail 1 near Port Wing: This is now open but use caution as ruts have frozen into the ground.
Trail 63 in the Cable Area: Trail 63 just south of the intersection with Trail 70 south of the town of Cable is closed until further notice.
Trail 31, South of the intersection with Trail 1 near the City of Bayfield is not signed and not being groomed. There is currently no trail access to the City of Bayfield, but there is access to Legendary Waters Casino.

ReReoutes:

Trail 13 outside Washburn, follow signs. Permanent reroute.
Trail 4 east of Mason, follow signs. Seasonal reroute for now, includes road routes.
Trail 70 south of Cable, follow signs. Seasonal reroute for now, includes road routes.

Logging Activity

Trail 40 Southeast of Port Wing has a timber sale going active this week so keep your eyes out and stay alert in that area.
Trail 51 south of Cornucopia near Jodi road is now being used for an active timber sale. They are logging off the trail and using the trail as a haul route so use caution. Jodi road is also being plowed for a short distance.

Trail Report – : Cable, Wisconsin – March 15, 2018

Reporter:officecoordinator@cable4fun.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-5″

Date of Report: March 15, 2018

Area Report:

Check your local lodging and dining establishments for the

2018 Cable Area Motor Head Maps!

Due to warm weather and icy conditions, grooming has been suspended in the Namakagon Trails area. Trails remain ride-able with icy hills and corners. South facing areas and road crossings and routes have brown exposed. Trails in the woods remain ride-able and the stick trail is still up.

Late season conditions exist.

PLEASE RIDE SAFELY!

For information on trails throughout Bayfield County – follow this link! https://www.bayfieldcounty.org/969/Trail-Conditions

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – March 15, 2018

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Zero to 3 inch base

Date of Report: March 15, 2018

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

Well, our trails are OPEN, Really it’s FAIR to POOR...and in typical spring conditions of warming, melting days… and still cold nights…

**PLEASE plan ahead, contact businesses along the trails you’ll be sledding — they’ll be able to tell you how their sections of trails and lakes are!

The wooded trails are GOOD, but the trails through open areas, road crossings, along the roadways have very large bare patches.

The lakes are still good, EXCEPT Lake Hayward, which is NO LONGER SAFE, with several areas of open water. Some lakes are starting to pull off the stakes.

Thank you to all club members, volunteers and groomers. And thank you to all of you for choosing Sawyer County as your riding destination.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – March 15, 2018

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 18 inches

Date of Report: March 15, 2018

Area Report:

With the warm daytime temperatures, trail bases are reduced and there are exposed rocks and bare ground throughout the trails. As of Tuesday, March 14, grooming on state trails has ceased. Area snowmobile trails will continue to be groomed as temperatures and snow conditions allow.

Taconite Trail: The entire Taconite is in fair condition. The trail base is thin due to warm weather and heavy trail use, and there are multiple spots on the trail where bare ground and rocks are exposed, especially on hills and corners.

Arrowhead Trail: The entire Arrowhead is groomed and in fair condition. The trail is thin due to warm weather and heavy trail use, and there are ,ultiple spots on the trail with bare ground and exposed rocks. Please slow down for logging activity throughout the trail.

Putnum/Fishing Lakes Trail: The trail was groomed on Tuesday, March 13, and is in fair condition. Watch for bare ground and exposed rocks throughout the trail.

Soudan Underground Mine & Vermilion State Park Trails: Trails are groomed as of Tuesday, March 13, and in fair condition. Watch for bare ground and exposed rocks throughout the trail.

Ely Area Trails & Tomahawk: As with the Arrowhead and Taconite trails, the base is thin and will have some exposed trail and rocks. Use caution if traveling on lakes. The warm weather has created slushy conditions on lake surfaces. Stay on staked lake trails whenever possible.

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – March 15, 2018

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5”-15”

Date of Report: March 15, 2018

Area Report:

Date of Report: March 15, 2018

THE GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY REPORTS:
Overall Story:
03/13/18: We are grooming sections of trails to set them up for this weekend. What little fresh snow seen has done wonders. Trails remain extremely Icy if temperatures are below freezing. Late season conditions are seen, but so far water has not begun to flow yet. We still suggest trailering to Wakefield if riding east. Park and rides on the SW corner of Sunday lake and the open lot across from Holiday Gas Station is available. During the late Feb/Early March storms our extreme western corner of the U.P. saw very little or no accumulation. Not far west,east or south saw considerable more. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL! PLEASE DON’T STEAL OUR TRAIL SIGNS. Hard to believe we have to continue echoing these issues, we are so lucky we have some of the most friendly landowners around. Please remind yourselves and riders in your group to check road crossings TWICE (at least!) before venturing across roadways. If traveling on a county road ROW keep speeds slow to avoid any issues

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:
Overall rating: FAIR
Last groomed 3/2. From the Iron Belle Train Trestle (east of the transfer station horseshoe loop) and east to Bessemer the trail has on and off thin spots. Water has pooled and made a slushy (night time icy) center strip. Around Walmart, we are working to cover an approximate 50′ long bare spot. Lots of snow was drug over it last night and will continue tonight. Please be courteous and keep noise/speed as low as possible in towns. We know you come to play but the community lives with the traffic all winter long, so help our cause and be respectful!

Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield:
Overall rating: POOR.
Last groomed 3/2. Conditions are good from Ramsay Crossing US HWY 2 intersection all the way to Indianhead. From Indianhead to Wakefield the trail is poor with very thin snow in spots. There is a 1/2 mile stretch as you come into Wakefield that is down to dirt.

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco:
Overall Rating: FAIR.
Groomed 3/13 from Trail 2/ Trail 8 Intersection to US Hwy 2. The 12 miles of rail bed to Marenisco was not groomed but was in decent shape. Lots of snow on the trail. As you near Marenisco there are some on/off thin spots. Nothing bare.

Trail 8 from Bingos to Tula Crossing:
Overall Rating: FAIR.
Last groomed 3/13. The trail is showing signs of wear from traffic and little fresh snow. Corners will deteriorate quickly

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI):
Overall Rating: FAIR
Last Groomed 2/27. Lots of snow. We recommend doing an “Out and Back” as the Wisconsin Trail 3 / 2 we are told is hit or miss. As you depart the Montreal River Gorge the snow diminishes (with the elevation decline) but there is plenty of snow to make your way into Wisconsin. The Driftwood Bar on County Highway A has excellent burgers!! There are many scenic overlooks on this trail that riders should be on the lookout for! Bald Mountain / Powers Road Lake Superior Northern Overlook, Bald Mountain Southern viewing overlook, The Montreal River Gorge & Superior Falls are all spectacular. Be safe in these areas! This trail is an incredible ride and we are so happy to see riders out on it! Please remember to stay on the trail in the farm fields! So much work and money has been put into this trail we cannot risk losing it. The last half mile from high-line to Lake road is plowed for logging, ride cautiously.

11S (Wakefield, MI to Winchester, WI):
Overall Rating: FAIR
Last groomed 2/26. The first 2 miles of the trail as it heads south towards Wisconsin from Trail 2 is plowed due to logging. Please yield to all commercial truck traffic. Trail is in great shape and is groomed from the Vilas County Wisconsin Line to Trail 2 completely, regularly. There are still a few thin areas and areas that need more brushing but the trail is fantastic. Please enjoy this reopened trail responsibly, thousands of 100% volunteer hours were logged to open this! Keep speeds slow as you travel the southern half of it, once you cross the bridge within 2 miles there are some rough spots. They are snow covered, but we need more snow to fill in the uneven trail until we can repair it next summer.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMER REPORT

Groomer Report
Wednesday, March 14th
We are in Late Season riding with trails are in great shape and holding up well. With the exception of 8 East, all trails have been freshly groomed. Had guests leaving town this morning – and they just finished riding over 1,000 miles. Their comments: “relatively no bumps, very little traffic”. Spoke to Dave who is grooming on the South end of Lake Gogebic and he said that “all trails on the South end of Lake Gogebic are in excellent condition”. Groomer Boss Rick said 102 and 1 North were groomed yesterday and are in excellent condition. Trails closer to town receive a lot of traffic and become more challenging, but that is to be expected.
Groomers will continue to run as long as temperatures permit. If you are thinking one more trip – you need to pull the trigger – and there is definitely some good riding to be had.

U.P. THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET GROOMERS REPORT:

Groomer Report
Groomers ran the whole trail system Friday, March 2 and will not be running again until we get more snow. Our trail conditions range from very good to poor call it “end of the season conditions” Everything is rideable and the trails are open until March 31 we just don’t have enough snow to keep grooming at this time.

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet – to trail 107 – Fair/good – snirty/dirty as you leave Watersmeet
Trail 3 north of trail 2 to bond falls – fair – roadside section right as you turn off trail 2 is bare, the rest of the trail has icy areas and icy/dirty corners
Trail 3 north of Bond falls – good – icy corners
Trail 3 south of Watersmeet to WI – good -this trail gets tons of traffic and it gets rough between groomings use caution over the bridges
Trail 2 west of Watersmeet – good – holding up much better than you’d think, there is a wet area about 20 miles west of Watersmeet where water is on the trail there are signs so please use caution
Trail 13 south of trail 2 – good – icy/dirty corners

PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS. RIDING ON UNMARKED TRAILS CAN RESULT IN THE CLUB LOSING EASEMENT OF THAT TRAIL AND YOU POSSIBLE GETTING A TICKET…..

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Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – March 15, 2018

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 10-15 inches

Date of Report: March 15, 2018

Area Report:

Date March 15th, 2018
Trail Conditions: Poor
Posted by: Barry Hopkins – Snowmobile Club President

Vilas County trails will be open through the weekend. Please understand that trails are overall in poor condition. You will find decent riding in the woods, however it is getting harder to connect the good sections. Road crossings, sections that share roads and exposed areas will be thin to bare. Please respect landowners who graciously allow us to cross their property and stay on the trails. Clubs lose trails when riders run off of the trails, so if you love our sport as much as I do, respect the property owners, or stay home. With that being said, please be safe and have fun out there!

News and Reports:

A big thank you to the Manitowish Waters Chamber for mailing maps out for us and their help in reporting trail conditions. Also a huge thank you to the groomer operators who volunteer their time to make our trails the best they can be!

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 – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – March 15, 2018

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-4 inches and deteriorating

Date of Report: March 15, 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 trails are beginning to close due to deteriorating conditions, please check back for updated conditions and closures.

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

Trail Report 3/12/2018

NE Quadrant

As of March 12, 2018, Trail 235 is closed from Trail 2 (Tri County Corridor) to Highway E.

There are areas of great riding but the warm days are taking their toll. With the expected warm temperatures, we will probably close trials before the weekend. A limited amount of grooming took place Monday.

Trail 4 east of Hawthorne is said to be pretty ugly in the logging area.

Trail 2 in Superior is pretty bare in the east end of Superior. Trail 2 west of the Brule River is pretty pare for a block or so.

Trail 27A is icy, Trail 27 north of Trail 27A is still quite rideable.

NW Quadrant

Trails in the Drift Dodgers Club area are still being groomed as we still have sufficient snow pack and are in pretty good shape overall. The warmer temperatures are starting to take their toll and trails are beginning to melt. Please watch for accumulating water in lower areas and swamps. Gravel road connectors are bare. We anticipate there is a very good likelihood that the trails will close soon.

The Crosstown trail in Superior has been closed.

Please note the parking lot located off Tuff Road has been closed for the season and there is no trail access from that lot.

SW Quadrant

At this time our trials continue to be at a solid good rating. Where the trails are on or along roads or logging, we would rate them as poor. Please use the trails appropriately and respect our landowners.

SE Quadrant
All JPR trails remain open at this time.

Trails 27B, 41N, 541, 41S, and 41B are groomed and are in fair shape.

Trails 217 and Trail 17
Trail 217 and Trail 17 are in mainly fair condition, but poor where trails are near or along roads.

Douglas County Ski Trails
The Douglas County Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed late last week and are in good condition.

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 12 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 15, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard base or crusty base or frozen dirt. Some with loose snow

Date of Report: March 15, 2018

Area Report:

March 15, 2018 – 8:01am

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.

As for right here in Eagle River, Sno-Eagles Trails are POOR to FAIR. Actually very little change over the last few days. In town trails are POOR. The base is hard on some of the “grade” but there is also crusty base. At crossings very little snow & snirty. Many of the road trails for the most part have little or no snow on them.

In woods trails particularly way out east, north & southwest are FAIR with even some areas of GOOD but this is getting far & few between. That would be 6 miles or more out of town. A lot of adventure sledding to get there however. Trailering & dropping off to ride is a good bet. There will be sun most of the rest of the week. Temps on average in the mid-30’s to the low 40’s.

Here are some continuing areas to be aware of:

Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake. With the log piles and icy grainy conditions in that section it would be good to slow down. Minimal grooming due to the logging operation.

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.

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 15 – Membership meeting Eagle Waters – election of officers and Board of Directors – Snacks at 6:30pm with meeting at 7pm
March 31 – Saturday Night Out at Lumpy’s – 5:30pm

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 – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – March 14, 2018

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 4-5″ in the woods

Date of Report: March 14, 2018

Area Report:

Here are your current conditions:

It’s almost over…. The Forest county portion of our trails are closed. The Oneida county portion are still open, but in poor to fair condition. if you can get to the woods or a lake, you might find some decent riding this weekend. We will make a decision early next week on when the rest of our trails will close. Use caution on the lakes as some ice is settling. The trails are rideable, but in late season conditions.

Lakes are all marked, please stay close to barrels.

Please visit our Facebook page for more info.

Trail Report – : Presque Isle, Wisconsin – March 14, 2018

Reporter:Scott McPherson

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 16-18

Date of Report: March 14, 2018

Area Report:

This coming weekend will probably last opportunity to sled this year. we will groom prior to weekend. City – 6E 50% in woods good…remainder poor. 6W(Consolidated) 80% still good, some bare spots in the open. 11/14 good/fair, some bare spots. West side to the U.P. is your best bet for continuation of decent sledding. Rainbow Creek culvert on 11(Hwy. O) tricky when crossing. When exiting to the U.P. on 11,… follow the new signs. Cory will also put conditions on our Facebook page after grooming.