Reporter:info@visitashland.com
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 1-6
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
Ashland County Trails are in good condition with a 1-6 inch base and have been groomed. note….Trail 25 North on Mineral Lake Road has some gravel, ride at your own risk in this area and use caution!
The 2017/2018 Ashland County Snowmobile Season will close March 31st weather permitting!!!!!!
Reporter:BayfieldCounty
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 6-8 inch base
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
The latest winter storm dropped significant snow on the southern part of the County but not very much in the northern part, however there’s still lots of snow in the northern part of the county. Overall our trails remain in good condition with some icy corners. 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: Namakagon Trails are in Good to Very Good condition thanks to the 4-6 in. new snow fall! Grooming operations were done last night and early this morning! NTG trails are as good a condition as we’ve had all year! With lighter traffic and a great base they are holding up well. PLEASE RIDE SAFE!! Have FUN!!
Drummond SnoJacks: The Town of Drummond received 6″ of snow to make for excellent conditions on trail # 63 south to Lake Owen and Trail # 6. Trial # 63 north to Grand View and Mason did not get any significant snow but remains covered. These trails should hold up to traffic through the weekend but road routes may not. Groomers will be out working at night.
Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance – Iron River Area: Iron River area is hard,flat,and icy. No new snow in this area.
Barnes Barnestormers: Town of Barnes, we received 7 inches of snow. The town trails 7 and 17 were groomed last night, trail 17 Moore Road done today (3/7), and are in excellent condition. We hope to have 31 North and South done by the weekend.
Washburn Valhallers: Washburn received no new snow and trials are hard, icy and reasonably covered. We have not groomed this week but will groom Trail #13 South from Washburn on Thursday (3/8) and Trail #13 North from Washburn on Friday, 3/9. Without any new snow in the forecast, that will be our last scheduled grooming until we get more snow.
The Valhalla area has plenty of snow yet. Grooming is on hold for now. Trails are holding up well and still have a good amount of snow on them. There are a few icy corners.
South shore Trail Club – Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: No new snow in the north, groomed Trails 1, 40 and 41. Trails are very good!
WAINO Riders- Northwest corner of the County: We groomed Trail 1 to highway 13 last night and outside of a few bare spots on corners the groomer said the trail was in very good condition.
Closures:
ReReoutes:
Logging Activity
Reporter:minocqua
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: decent in the woods in some areas
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
rode the last 2 days and some good and some bad, limited to wear you can go, getting in and out of town is poor, Lake Tomahawk is on hold or done grooming, sayner is the same, If you want some decent riding you have to go to other side of Big Arbor vitae lake and stay in the woods or st germain wooded trails were also decent, trails to boulder were still holding up but icy and hard. Most all areas that were exposed to the sun are very thin and some gravel, roads are also getting pretty bald. West of Minocqua in the forest rider areas were good with some bare spots and roads were melting, This might be the last ride because of warming temps and sun will only further damage our base. Bring a extra set of carbides if you still want to ride to and from town.
Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 10-20 inches
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
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.
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!
Reporter:tpeters
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 42″ to 52″
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
To answer the question that everybody is asking—Yes, all of the trails in the Keweenaw from Copper Harbor to Twin Lakes are open and being groomed. Depending on the area, we have received 6 to 10″ of new snow over the last few days. Temps are below freezing. Main roads and some parking lots are bare, making getting gas or into some motels and restaurants a little challenging, but the riding is still good. It’s looking to be a busy weekend up here, with riders coming in from all over. There is no chance that the trails will be closed.
Remember when out on the trail, respect private property and others on the trail, stay off all ice–its not safe anywhere, slow down and enjoy the views, and save the drinking for after the riding!!
Watch for the groomers out on the trails and remember to give them a big thank you for all that they do, its a thankless job!!!
Reporter:forestco
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 2″ to 4″
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
The trails have a 2″ to 4″ base and are in poor to good condition. With the recent weather changes and time of year it is conditions are changing daily.
We cannot stress enough to RIDE SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY. Trail conditions will 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.
News and Reports:
FOREST COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL CLOSING
Forestry and Parks Department
All Forest County State funded snowmobile and ATV Trails will officially close as of Monday, March 12, 2018.
Forest County Ordinance prohibits the use of ATV/UTV’s on all State funded trails in Forest County during this closure.
The Nicolet State Trail and Wolf River State Trails will reopen for hiking, biking, horseback riding, dual sport cycles and ATV/UTV use on May 1, 2018.
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 7-13 inch base
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are in great condition with a 7 to 13 inch base. The trails are expected to hold their great conditions even with the warm weather that is predicted over the next few days. Please be aware that the base might be a little slim at road crossings with a snowy dirt mixture before receiving 6-7 inches of fresh snow Monday evening. Always use caution on the trails as volunteers are out grooming daily to keep them in the great condition they are already in. Enjoy the trails!
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 7-13 inch base
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are in great condition with a 7 to 13 inch base. The trails are expected to hold their great conditions even with the warm weather that is predicted over the next few days. Please be aware that the base might be a little slim at road crossings with a snowy dirt mixture before receiving 6-7 inches of fresh snow Monday evening. Always use caution on the trails as volunteers are out grooming daily to keep them in the great condition they are already in. Enjoy the trails!
Reporter:Scott McPherson
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 20-24
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
With the present forecast, we will be grooming Thursday & Saturday nights. 6 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.
Reporter:jan
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: up to 10 inches
Date of Report: March 8, 2018
Area Report:
This report is dated Thursday, March 8,2018.
All Lincoln County snowmobile trails are OPEN. The trails are being reported in GOOD condition. The area has received a few inches of snow during the week which improved the conditions of the trails. Lots of icy spots, some roads are bare. Wooded trails are much better.
Please be aware of trail closed signs, stay on marked trails ONLY and respect private land. Use extreme caution and expect early season riding conditions throughout the trail system.
Trails designated as winter ATV trails in these areas are open for ATV use. All trails are closed for ATV use when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.
For more information please go to : www.co.lincoln.wi.us or call trail hotline at 715-539-1033.
Oneida County Funded Snowmobile Trail System (as administered by the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department)are OPEN for the 2017-2018 winter season. The trails are in GOOD condition. The area has received a few inches of snow during the week which improved the conditions of the trails. Lots of icy spots, some roads are bare. Wooded trails are much better..
As always, the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department recommends staying on clearly marked trails. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile. The trails can be in rough, early season condition. Snowmobilers are urged to stay on marked trails.
For more detailed information on Oneida County Snowmobile trail riding opportunities, contact the local snowmobile club in the area that you would like to ride, the Oneida County Chamber of Commerce, or the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department.
Contact Information: Oneida County Snowmobile Council President, Jim Wendt 715-891-1610 Oneida County Chamber of Commerce, 715-365-7464