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Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – February 20, 2018

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12 inches fell across the county, bringing our base up to 6+ inches of snow in most areas!

Date of Report: February 20, 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.

Trail Report 2/20/2018

Starting Monday February 19^th we will have a temporary trail closure/reroute in the Town of Bennett on Trail 4 where it connects to the Wild Rivers Trail. All recreational trail users will be rerouted to the Bennett Road for approximately 0.5 miles to facilitate the removal of an old bridge and the installation of a replacement culvert. The job is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, but is weather dependent so please watch for updates.

NE Quadrant

The NE Quadrant has received a significant amount of new snowfall (approximately 10-12 inches!) and the Brule River Riders are actively grooming and anticipate all trails to be completed by Wednesday evening.

Trail 35 and Trail 235 are currently groomed. Trail 27 and Trail 2 East will be done by the end of the night Tuesday.

Trail conditions are good to very good after grooming.

Logging in progress: Two areas off the north end of Trail 27, Bayfield 24, and Trail 4 East of Bellwood Pit Road and also east of Degerman Road. East of Hawthorne the logging job T’s off and crosses our trails several times. Signing has been upgraded in that area. There is also a small private logging job on Trail 4 by the Covered Wagon in Hawthorne just east of Highway 53.

NW Quadrant

All trails in this area are in good conditions with the exception of the Logging operation areas. All trails are scheduled to be groomed before the weekend.

Logging operations continue on Trail 4 and Trail 41 between Bear Creek Bridge and Wanek Road. On Trail 4 between Brietzman Lake Road and Big Balsam Road are also experiencing logging activity. Brushing is ongoing in these areas that are not accessible until this time of year. Please use caution and watch for equipment on these grails.

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

SW Quadrant

All trails in this area got some good real snow, the groomers are out and are rating the trails good to excellent!

SE Quadrant
All trails are open at this time. Trails 41N was groomed Monday. Trail 27b, Trail 41S, Trail 41B, Trail 35S, Trail 5 and Trail 541 are being groomed Tuesday. Trail 7 and 27 are scheduled for grooming for Wednesday. Conditions for the trails are good to very good.

Wascott Trail 3 received 6 inches of new snow and was groomed on Tuesday and is in very good to excellent condition.

Trails 217 and Trail 17
Trail 217 and Trail 17 from Cabin Lane to Trail 8 are in fair to good condition and will be groomed within the next week.

Douglas County Ski Trails
The Douglas County Cross Country Ski Trails are scheduled to be packed and groomed by Thursday. We anticipate conditions to be good for the weekend.

The Superior Municipal Forest Cross Country Ski Trails has received new snow and will be packed and groomed for skate skiing by late afternoon. Track will be set later this week.

Pattison State Park has been groomed and tracked.

Brule River After Hours Ski Trail has had nearly a foot of snow over the last few days. Trails are being groomed and tracked Tuesday. Trails are in excellent condition. There is about 20 inches of snow on the ground with 6 inches for the base.

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 – : Forest County, Wisconsin – February 20, 2018

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3″ to 5″ Base

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

The trails have a 3″ to 5″ base and are in good condition.

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.

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic, Michigan – February 20, 2018

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Lake Gogebic Area Snowmobile Trails

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

Tuesday, February 20^th

Trail Update

Received about 4” of snow Sunday and about 1-2” overnight on the North Shore of Lake Gogebic. Light to moderate snows are forecasted for the remainder of the week and the forecast is calling for below average temperatures.

Gogebic Area Groomers have reported that they are out on our trails daily and that everything is in good to excellent condition.

Chicago Dave in Marenisco sent us the following photo taken today of 13S.

Trail Conditions as reported on Monday, February 12^th:

Trail 1N to White Pine: Excellent condition
Trail 8 East: Excellent condition.
Trail 8 West just groomed and in excellent condition.
Trail 102: Good to Excellent
Trail 13n: Good in the morning – bit choppy in the late afternoon. High traffic.
Trail 13S from Root Cellar to Trail 2 and 100 – groomed this morning and in excellent condition.
Trail 1 South – being groomed today.

Our last week of February 2018 is soon upon us and it’s looking to be good one!

Trail Report – : Bergland, Michigan – February 20, 2018

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

Tuesday, February 20^th

Trail Update

Gogebic Area Groomers have reported that they are out on our trails daily and that everything is in good to excellent condition.

Chicago Dave in Marenisco sent us the following photo taken today of 13S.

Trail Conditions as reported on Monday, February 12^th:

Trail 1N to White Pine: Excellent condition
Trail 8 East: Excellent condition.
Trail 8 West just groomed and in excellent condition.
Trail 102: Good to Excellent
Trail 13n: Good in the morning – bit choppy in the late afternoon. High traffic.
Trail 13S from Root Cellar to Trail 2 and 100 – groomed this morning and in excellent condition.
Trail 1 South – being groomed today.

Our last week of February 2018 is soon upon us and it’s looking to be good one!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 20, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard base – Could use more snow

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

TRAILS FAIR ON AVERAGE
Plenty of GOOD too!

Some SNOW yesterday afternoon & last night. On average throughout all of Sno-Eagles Country the SNOW fall was just under an inch. At the far east & northeast of Sno-Eagles Country there was a bit more.. Not as much as I would have liked, but we will take it. It’s 22 at 7:20am moving to a high of 32. Overcast all day!

Yesterday was the Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling VIP dignitary ride. Over 70 riders in 6 groups. All the trails we rode were groomed the night before our ride. Found Trail 17N in pretty good shape with the usual snirt on the north side of the road section of that trail. Manske Swamp trail was smooth & snow covered for the most part. 10W/13N thinner SNOW with icy blown spots. The One Way 13 Trail was filled with lots of white SNOW and smooth. 13S from the Buckatabon Shelter was mostly SNOW covered with some icy corners. 10W off of 13S was the thinnest. Also grainy, snirty & icy. When we hopped onto 7 toward Eagle River there was plenty of white SNOW again and trails smooth. 70W heading toward Eagle River was thin & icy on the high ridge area that is across the highway from the Wisconsin River. Great view from up there. In the woods 70W was better but still could use more SNOW & is icy. The section from Cloverland Rd to the highway crossing from the south side to the north side had SNOW but it was snirty. The last leg on the north side to the Eagle River Inn & Resort was SNOW covered. From the Eagle River Inn to Trail 13N/3 intersection behind the Dairy Queen was in not good shape. Very snirty, ice & thin of SNOW. The “grade” back to the Derby Track is in pretty good shape. SNOW covered. Our ride into town & back on the “grade” and 10E had all sorts of conditions. The “grade” was EXCELLENT both in & back. 10E on the north side heading to town is a combination of SNOW covered, ice, snirt & even few spots of dirt. 10E on the south side heading home is much better. All SNOW covered. All trails could use more SNOW. About an inch or so today & a bit of “wintery mix” that iced our helmet shields. Popped my shield open for most of the day.

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.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are marked with orange easy to see reflective barrels. Please stay by the barrels to be safe. No surface slush. Reminder that the Catfish Lake Trail that ran from Braywood to Lumpy’s is not open. Please do not trespass on private land.

Do the Dance! Want to hear you all the way of here!
See ya on the trails!
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:

Thank you State Rep. Rob Swearingen, Northland Pines Administrator, Mike Richie & State Senator Tom Tiffany for joining us for Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobile & riding on the VIP ride!

Feb 24 – Ride With Pride drawing – TrackSide – 12 noon
Feb 24 – Trail Ride following Ride With Pride drawing
Feb 24 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – Silver Leaf – 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 – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – February 20, 2018

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8 and 12 – 16 in the woods

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

2 or maybe 3 inches in areas, the heavy wet snow did cover our snirt areas in town and on grades, the wooded trails north and west are good to very good condition, some snow in the forecast this weekend

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 20, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5 to 8 inch base

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are in fair to good condition with a 5 to 8 inch base. Last week brought warmer temperatures that made road crossing a snowy-dirt mixture but in the past 24 hours we received about 4 to 6 inches of snow to cover that up. The fresh snow is a great addition to the already good base! Always use caution on the trails as you may encounter active trail grooming equipment. Enjoy the trails!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 20, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5 to 8 inch base

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – February 20, 2018

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9-24

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 02/2

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:
Temps for the next few days will be in the 20’s with lows in the low teens to single digits. Grooming is ongoing for all clubs 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:

We need more snow, however trails are still rated as good. Trails are EXTREMELY ICY so please be careful.

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing is good. West of Ramsay Crossing the snow is thin leaving the trail icy please use caution. As you depart Ironwood past Walmart, heading east, the horseshoe-turns around the Transfer Station are getting icy. Please ride to the right and ride cautiously.
The rail-bed trail ENDS on the east side of the Keystone Bridge. The club grooms the bridge to maintain it for local access. The “old” trail to Wakefield is closed east of Verona Road. Tickets will be issued if you ride on this closed trail.

Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield is fair. Around Indianhead near Wakefield the trail is getting thin, snirty and icy so please use caution. There have been several near-miss accidents due to riders not riding on their side of the trail or blowing through icy corners. We need everyone to ride safely through there at a reasonable speed to keep everyone safe. The hill climbs to Indianhead Big Snow Resorts are snow packed and smooth.

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco is good. There is active construction 5 miles east of Wakefield use caution. Watch for icy corners from Wakefield to US HWY. 2 trail crossing. The rail bed section is in good condition, but it needs more passes to get the bumps out. This was groomed on the 19th.

Trail 8 from Bingo’s to Tula Crossing is good to very good. The trail has lots of snow on it and is a wide seasonal county road that is not plowed and makes for a fun trail ride.

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River(WI) is good to very good. This is a very scenic trail with spectacular views. ENJOY!! There is logging near the Lake Road area, please slow down, remember logging trucks have the right of way.

Trail 11S is good to very good. 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. The 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.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMER REPORT

Trail Conditions from the 15th.
Access corridor 1/8 is in good to very good condition
Trail 1 N is in very good condition
Trail 102 also in good very good condition.
Trail 13 N – Good in the a.m. – rough in the afternoon.
Trail 8 East – fair to good to Ewen; after that, it is in pretty rough shape.
13 S. to 100 all groomed this morning and in very good shape
Trail 1 to Presque Isle was also groomed early this morning – very good.
Trail 1 from Marenisco to West Shore will be groomed tonight and should be in very good shape.

Riders are being ticketed on M-28, as well as the railroad grade along the North Shore of Lake Gogebic. If it’s not a trail – don’t ride there.

U.P. THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET GROOMERS REPORT:

Trails are getting some fresh snow, groomers are running daily.

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet – to the 107 – good with a few thin/icy areas
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 3 north of trail 2 to bond falls – good with a few thin/icy spots and icy corners
Trail 3 north of Bond falls – good with icy corners
Trail 2 west of Watersmeet – good with a few thin/icy spots
Trail 13 south of trail 2 – good with icy 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 – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – February 20, 2018

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Base is 4 inches.

Date of Report: February 20, 2018

Area Report:

There was a warmup yesterday and today; cold at night, though. Trails still in good shape.

We have a newly-plowed parking area at the beginning of Trail #8 under the International Bridge, which now has an all-season porta-john.

If you are staying in the Sault, please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business. Please do that in all towns you visit. The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!

Remember, trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below, not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods. 10 inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 3 – 5 inches -Trail is in good to excellent condition.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 3 – 6 inches -Trail is in excellent condition.

When going across the bridge in Brimley, make sure you go with the flow of traffic! Blowing and drifting occurs when you first leave Brimley.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 4 – 7 inches – Trail is in good to excellent condition.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 3 – 5 inches – Trail is in good to excellent condition. Trail is now groomed past casino down to the Antlers.

We now have a marked trail going to Chippewa Motors. It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449. It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember, most City streets are open to traffic 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right-hand side of street, not on sidewalks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 2 – 5 inches – Trail is in good to excellent condition.

Make sure you follow the reroute once you cross the bridge going south at 7 Mile Road.

When the trail is running along roads, make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 –

Base 3- 5 inches – Trail is in good to excellent condition. Watch for trucks on the trail.

Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –

Base 2 – 6 inches – Trail is in good to excellent condition. Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross. Trail to Rudyard has been groomed, but logging is going on, too.

The Downtown Trail is signed, and snow and barrels are on the Portage Ave. Bridge.

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News and Reports:

Stay tuned for more information about the 2019 attempt at the World’s Longest Snowmobile Parade!