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Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – March 8, 2018

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5-24

Date of Report: March 8, 2018

Area Report:

Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 03/08

Date of Report: March 6, 2018

Area Report:
Temps for the next few days will be in the 20’s for highs and in the teens for our lows. We have snow showers in the forecast. Grooming will be ongoing weather permitting. Use caution on corners they may be icy. Make sure you ride on your side of the trail, we want everyone to be safe.

PLEASE STAY ON TRAILS. WE HAVE BEEN GETTING COMPLAINTS THAT SOME HAVE NOT BEEN STAYING ON TRAILS, RIDING ON UNMARKED TRAILS CAN LOSE EASEMENT FOR OUR TRAIL SYSTEM SO PLEASE STAY ON TRAILS!!!!!!

THE GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY REPORTS:
Overall Story:
03/02/18: Trails have taken a pretty good hit, we have not received any new snow through the recent storms. Many sections remain GOOD but many others are down to gravel. We suggest if riding you trailer to Wakefield and ride out of Wakefield. The ski hill reroute is bare for long stretches in spots. They remain mostly snow covered, but the 10 days of freezing and thawing leaves them thin during the day and icy at night. We need an influx of new snow. Trail 160 and 11S remain in better condition than our main corridors. 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 to POOR
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 that is about 2-3′ wide. 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 3/2. Lots of snow on the trail. As you near Marenisco there are some on/off thin spots. Nothing bare.

Trail 8 from Bingo’s to Tula Crossing:
Overall Rating: FAIR.
Last groomed 3/2. Trail has lots of snow on it. We have some big rollers we need a few more passes to cut down but the trail is flat, wide and corners are smooth! Trail 8 on GRTA system is on Old Michigan 28, a wide seasonal county road that is not plowed and makes a fun trail to ride. It does see the most traffic as it is the fastest way to Lake Gogebic/Keweenaw Peninsula so usually by the end of the day it is the first to get bumpy. We do hit it daily though to keep on top of it when weather allows.

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

Thursday, March 8, 2018
Trail Conditions:
• All trails have been recently groomed – trails are hard and flat.
• Trail 1N to White Pine: good condition.
• Trail 8 East: Not groomed. Decent to Ewen, mostly dirt and gravel from there to Bruce Crossing
• Trail 8 West just groomed and in pretty good shape.
• Trail 102: Good and holding.
• Trail 13N: Good in the morning –choppy in the late afternoon. High traffic.
• Trail 13S from Root Cellar to Trail 2 and 100 – groomed and in excellent condition.
• Trails coming in to Bergland are challenging as there’s always so much traffic.
Get up here and enjoy – as the curtain is going to soon close on what has been an amazing season! Remember – when coming to any intersection: LEFT; RIGHT; LEFT!!

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 20miles 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 – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 8, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard base to crusty snow base to frozen ground. Fair late season

Date of Report: March 8, 2018

Area Report:

March 8, 2018 – 6:10am

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS ARE OPEN
Snowmobile Trails Can Remain Open Until Midnight March 31st
Conditions permitting

It’s March & we are at a time in the sledding season where the trail conditions news doesn’t change very much. True for today. Temps this morning are at 17 degree with a high of 27. 11 degrees tonight. For the near future temps will be in the high 20’s & 30’s during the day and teens overnight. So the SNOW on the ground isn’t going anywhere. Just that we need new fresh SNOW. Over the last couple of days maybe 2 inches east of Eagle River.

Trails on average remain FAIR. In town trails however are POOR with frozen spots of SNOW & ice in the mornings. As it warms up during the day the SNOW & ice thaw & get mushy and wet especially at road crossings. Many of the road trails for the most part have little or no snow on them. Moving out of town conditions improve but it is a struggle to get to them without a bit of adventure sledding. 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. Trailering & dropping off to ride is a good bet.

No grooming at this point.

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. Slow down to be safe.

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.

Are you Dancin’? Can’t hear you! Man oh man I sure want to ride & so does my great grandson Jase!

See ya on the trails again real soon!
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:

Not sure about the Thursday Sno-Eagles Guided Ride so please contact President Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876. If there is a ride it would meet at 9am on the “grade” in town by the Historic Railroad Depot.

March 15 – Membership meeting Eagle Waters – election of officers and Board of Directors – Snacks at 6:30pm with meeting at 7pm
March 23-25 – AWSC(Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs) Annual Convention – Green Bay, WI
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 – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – March 7, 2018

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4 to 6 inches

Date of Report: March 7, 2018

Area Report:

After all the trail was groomed, we went out for a ride today…put on about 60 miles. I have to grade the trail as FAIR now.

Yes, some areas are good, but you have to get there. Anywhere that the sun got at is very thin, and some areas no base left at all. The trail along the ditch line on Highway W has a lot of standing water. Your carbides cut through on all road trails. There are bare areas and rocks and mud.

Please, Please, Please…respect our land owners. Do NOT venture off the trail onto their property…always, but especially this time of year, as the ground may be soft.

Wish I could tell you better, but I am being honest. If you are coming up here, you know what to expect.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – March 7, 2018

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 19″

Date of Report: March 7, 2018

Area Report:

Taconite Trail: Snow depth: 8-26” Base: 1-3” Groomed: yes Condition: Fair to Good The entire Taconite Trail is in fair to good condition. The trail base is thin due to warm weather and heavy trail use, and there are multiple spots on the trail were bare ground and rocks are exposed. Many corners are also icy.

Arrowhead Trail: Snow depth: 12-26” Base: 1-3” Groomed: Yes Condition: Fair to Good The entire Arrowhead is groomed and in fair to good condition. The trail base is thin due to warm weather and heavy trail use, and there are multiple spots on the trail with bare ground and rocks exposed. Please be aware of logging operations along the trail.

Putnum/Fishing Lakes Trail: Base: 1-4” Groomed: Yes Condition: Good The trail is groomed and in good condition. The base is holding well due to proportionally less use than the Arrowhead and Taconite trails.

Soudan Underground Mine & Vermilion State Park Trails: Base: 2-5” Groomed: Yes Condition: Good The Lake Vermilion Park trails are groomed and in good condition. The base is holding well due to proportionally less use than the Arrowhead and Taconite trails.

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.

Trail Report – : Cable, Wisconsin – March 7, 2018

Reporter:officecoordinator@cable4fun.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8″

Date of Report: March 7, 2018

Area Report:

A report from our very own Namakagon Trail Groomers:

Namakagon Trails are in Good to Very Good condition thanks to the 4-6″ of new snow fall! Grooming operations were done last night and early this morning! NTG trails are in as good a condition as we’ve had all year! With lighter traffic and a great base they’re holding up well. PLEASE RIDE SAFE!! Have FUN!

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – March 7, 2018

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1-2″ fresh powder. thinning base

Date of Report: March 7, 2018

Area Report:

The two inches of fresh powder we received earlier in the week, did not have a significant impact on the overall trail conditions. It basically covered up the bare spots, but it won’t last with any amount of traffic.

As a result, the conditions are the same as last week. They are fair (in the wooded areas, fire lanes, etc..), there are poor sections with bare spots in the exposed areas, and road routes. You can go out and ride, but be aware that you will no doubt hit some poor areas.

We sent the groomers out in some areas to see if there was anything to work with. The groomers are not out on the nightly schedule at this point.

This is late season riding at this point. Please stay on the marked trails at all times.

Trail Report – : Rice Lake & Barron County, Wisconsin – March 7, 2018

Reporter:rltourism

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-8″ base

Date of Report: March 7, 2018

Snowmobile Information:

Barron County snowmobile trails are OPEN! With the 6″ of fresh snow we received on Monday, March 5 the trails are in good condition with a 6-8″ base. Yesterday was a little warm making snow softer so please use caution and watch for dirt at some crossings and sunny spots. Thank you to our volunteers and snowmobile club who keeps the trails groomed and in good condition! If you would like a trail map, please click the link below. Make sure after you play, you come and stay in one of Rice Lake’s great hotels!

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – March 7, 2018

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 10-20 inches

Date of Report: March 7, 2018

Area Report:

Date March 6th, 2018
Trail Conditions: Fair
Posted by: Barry Hopkins – Snowmobile Club President

HEY!!! DON’T PUT YOUR SNOW MACHINES AWAY FOR THE SUMMER JUST YET!!!! Our trails are in fair condition. A dusting of snow over night along with the 2 inches the other day has helped our trails. The forecast has a chance of flurries and generally overcast skies through the weekend. It’s a “Snow Globe” kind of day out there as snow continues to dust us today. If you can make it up and don’t have expectations of excellent trails, then you will probably be pleasantly surprised. I’M GOING OUT FOR A RIDE TOMORROW AND WILL UPDATE

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 – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – March 7, 2018

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 7-10

Date of Report: March 7, 2018

Area Report:

All public snowmobile trails in Langlade County are open.

With the recent snowfall in Langlade County, the trials are generally fair to good. Expect early spring riding with warmer temperatures. The trail conditions do vary across Langlade County, from fair to good. Bare spots could be present in areas, particularly in the fields and exposed slopes in the wooded areas, along with some corners.

All public snowmobile trails in Langlade County are open to ATV’s, but ATV’s are not allowed on snowmobile trails when the temperature is above 28° F. UTV’s are not allowed on the Langlade County Snowmobile trail system.

Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – March 7, 2018

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 7-10

Date of Report: March 7, 2018

Area Report:

All public snowmobile trails in Langlade County are open.

With the recent snowfall in Langlade County, the trials are generally fair to good. Expect early spring riding with warmer temperatures, The trail conditions do vary across Langlade County, from fair to good. Bare spots could be present in areas, particularly in the fields and exposed slopes in the wooded areas, along with some corners.

Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department