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

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 16-24 inches

Date of Report: February 7, 2018

Area Report:

We went for a short ride Monday to Boulder Junction and the trails were good. The cold weather has been preserving our good snow base. We could use more snow, but overall our trails are hanging in there! I would consider them good. Getting a bit slick in the corners so be sure to ride safe!

News and Reports:

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, January 14, 2018
8:00 A.M. to Noon
Location: Ye Olde Shillelagh Irish Pub – 14202 Tower Rd.

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast/Guns and Roses Drawing
Sunday, February 4, 2018
8:00 A.M. to Noon
Location: The Pea Patch – Downtown Hwy W.
Breakfast at The Pea Patch. Drawing for Guns and Roses Raffle at noon.

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Winter Rendezvous
Saturday, February 17, 2018
9:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Rest Lake Park – Hwy W
The area’s biggest ice fishing contest with prizes awarded in 8 categories, sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Snowmobile Club. Ice fishing contest runs from 10:30am until 5:30pm, with more chances to win raffle prizes if you pre-register at Townline Sports or Lakeland True Value. Tent opens at 9:30am for registration. Opening ceremony begins at 10am. Ice fishing awards at 6pm. This family event has activities for all: kid’s games, free groomer rides, racing and photos with the “Famous Klements Racing Sausages” and live music.

Food and refreshments are served in a 40’ x 40’ heated tent and raffle items including: ice auger, ice shack, generator, snowmobile and many more items.

Stay for the event’s finale – spectacular fireworks over frozen Rest Lake.

Dress accordingly, this event is held on Rest Lake just off of Rest Lake Park’s boat landing on Hwy W, 1/4 mile north of Manitowish Waters. Parking is available in the Rest Lake Parking Lot.

Snowmobile Information:

Snowmobiling Information

Manitowish Waters , Wisconsin - Snowmobiling Conditions & News 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!

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 7, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12 inches

Date of Report: February 7, 2018

Area Report:

Trail report for February 7, 2018, Good condition. With the continued sub-zero temps the trails have remained in pretty good shape. We sure could use some more snow. Our groomers have been grooming and the trails are nice and flat. The corners are getting very icy and bare. There is very little snow in the active logging operations and logging equipment can be on the trail at any time. Please stay on marked trails. When you see a groomer try to get off the trail completely and take all directions from the groomer driver. There is not much snow in the forecast for the rest of the week but with the cold weather it will not degrade our trails to badly. Please pray for snow and do your snow dance. 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:

February 17: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 18: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 3: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Mercer, Wisconsin – February 7, 2018

Reporter:

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 14-16

Date of Report: February 7, 2018

Area Report:

Conditions: Good

Most of our trails are in GOOD condition. During the weekend with lots of traffic you may find some icy corners and the Railroad Grade (Trail 17) is thin. Overall, everyone we have been talking with this week has been reporting good trails all around the area including our trail system. Temperatures will remain below freezing in the extended forecast and lake effect snow still shows up when it wants to. We are projecting this to be a GOOD weekend to be riding the Mercer Area Sno-Goers Trail System. Please ride safe and have a great weekend!

If you would like more information on the Mercer Area, please give us a call at 715-476-2389 or visit our website at mercercc.com. Think snow!

Snowmobile Information:

Click here to get a FREE Iron County Snowmobile Map and Mercer Visitor Guide!

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 7, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-10 inch base

Date of Report: February 7, 2018

Area Report:

All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are in good condition with a 5-10 inch base after receiving about 3 to 4 inches of fresh snow. 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 7, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-10 inch base

Date of Report: February 7, 2018

Area Report:

Trail Report – : Oconto County, Wisconsin – February 7, 2018

Reporter:Oconto County Tourism

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-7

Date of Report: February 7, 2018

Area Report:

Red Arrow Townsend – Wednesday, February 7th

It’s 1 degrees this morning in beautiful downtown Townsend. A little warmer than the last couple. The groomers were out last night and tell me the trails are in “GOOD TO VERY GOOD” condition. Good west of 32, where the potholes need more snow but all else is fine. And Very Good east of 32 where it can’t get much better. All areas have icy spots to be aware of, especially in the corners, so beware.

Paul Bunyan Riders – Wednesday, February 7th

The groomers are back in and the trails are in good to very good shape. With the cold weather they are holding up very well. This weekend should be a good one with temps in the low 20’s.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Club – Sunday, February 4th

Our trails are OPEN and in good condition. We got 5-7″ of fresh snow Saturday, and all trails were groomed last night.

Our groomers will continue to work all week long to make the trails the best they can be. Please be aware the groomers may be out at any time- day or night. Please watch for- and yield to the groomers when you see them.

Bagley & Brazeau – Thursday, February 1, 2018

We received 2 plus ” of snow Wednesday. The groomers went out after the snow stopped and also will be going out Thursday. The drivers think the trails will be in good condition for the weekend. The cold weather will help keep the trail in good shape. The weather men think we will be getting more snow for the weekend we can only hope.

Gillett Sno ATV Riders – Trails are open. Main railroad grade is groomed and in fair to good condition. Corridor 7 heading south towards Underhill and Pulcifier will remain closed at this time.

Oconto Falls Sno Jokers – Trails are CLOSED.

Lena – Trail from Lena to Kelly Lake open, corridor 5 north to Marinette is open. Trail from Oconto to Oconto Falls is Closed.

Chase Sno-Chasers – Trails are CLOSED.

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – February 7, 2018

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Trails are thin and icy in some areas, but most have a 3-5 inch base.

Date of Report: February 7, 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 2/6/2018

NE Quadrant
Trails are in a slightly better condition this week with 2-3 inches of new snow. Many places are in good condition but some areas are icy. Trails are thinner to the west and south and are better in the east and north. Most of the Brule River Rider trails have been groomed as of 2-6-2018 except for the northwestern areas.

Trail 1 is groomed and in good condition.

Trail 2 (Tri-County Corridor) is groomed Monday from Brule to Superior. There are some thin spots east of Highway P near Poplar and just west of the Brule River. Groomer has been detained in Superior for a couple of days; the west end of Trail 2 has only been groomed on the westbound side.

Trail 2B is groomed but is in sketchy to poor condition in many areas.

Trail 4 is groomed from Brule to Trail 41 (the Warming Shelter). Although this trail is better than last week, the trail is thin along Highway 53 and west of Highway L, is in good condition in the swamps, icy in the logging areas, and in good condition east of Trail 24.

Trail 6 is groomed. South Shore Grade Road has snow cover and is in mostly good condition.

Trail 24 is groomed and in mostly good condition.

Trail 27/27A is groomed and is in mostly good condition in the north and has some icy corners southbound.

Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) is groomed only where it overlaps with Trail 4. The northern area may be groomed later this week. Last week was good for riding but thin in the center.

Trail 235 will be groomed this week.

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 quadrant are open and are in good condition with the exception of the area between Bear Creek Bridge and Wanek Road on Trail 4/41. Snow is thin in and near Superior. Most of the trail base is good but more snow is needed, however 2-3 inches fell over 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 the South West Quadrant are open, groomed and in fair to good condition. Watch out for brushing and grooming equipment on the trails as well as logging equipment. We are hoping for more snow this week, just like everyone else.

SE Quadrant
All JPR trails are open, icy and in spots are bare. Grooming is anticipated later in the week and we hope to provide an update by Friday.

Wascott Trail 3 is in fair condition, with a solid base and about four inches of new snow last week. The trail is groomed.

Trails 217 and Trail 17
Trail 217 and Trail 17 from Cabin Lane to Trail 8 are in fair to good condition and have been groomed over the weekend.

Douglas County Ski Trails
The Douglas County Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed and tracked the last week of January. Grooming has been suspended until additional snowfall occurs. We will provide updates as the weather improves.

The Superior Municipal Forest Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed and tracked. They are in fair condition with snow thin and icy in some places.

Pattison State Park has been groomed and tracked. Trail base is 3.5 inches and there is 7.5 inches of snow on the ground. There are a few thin spots on the River View Trail, but in overall good condition. Vehicle admission sticker is required but a trail pass is not required.

Brule River After Hours Ski Trail is groomed and tracked and is in excellent condition! We got 2-3 inches of new snow on Saturday. The base is about 5 inches and about 13 inches of snow are on the ground in the woods.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 7, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Hard base – Loose snow on top

Date of Report: February 7, 2018

Area Report:

February 7, 2018 – 7:56am

TRAILS GOOD TO FAIR

6 below zero at 7:50am. High of 13 today. Light SNOW early this morning. Just a schiff on the car. Partly sunny to cloudy today. Much better for the trails. Trails are GOOD for the most part. FAIR in some areas where there are more icy corners. It’s Wednesday & time for the Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride. Meet Ron at 9am at the Ice Castle on the “grade” trail. Time to get out and ride!

Trails are very icy under the SNOW. With the amount of loose SNOW on top you will notice the back end of your sled slipping around. So slow down to be safe. Corners everywhere are icy. Some covered with SNOW. Others blown out with high berms so slow down so you can stay on your side. Stay on the right side always. Not only on the corners but straight aways & hills.

The Groomer Drivers out again last night. Tracking system shows the following trails groomed:

10E to include 9mi, Grampa Grahm & Chanticleer spurs
10W/13N to include Wisconsin River Bridge heading west
7N
17N to 1
1 to Eagle Lake Boat Launch
Manske Swamp – 3N
70W/13S
17S/7 aka Paintball field
Grade through town

Still many families in the area but no large groups. Noticed many rental sleds out on the trail too. Many of them 2-up’s. Enjoying a first taste of riding in Eagle River, THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® Not many places you can go where you can park your tow vehicle. Hop on your sled going everywhere you want without having to use that tow vehicle for your entire stay! Mid-week riding is the best. Come on up & try it!

Here are a few continuing reminders on the trails:

Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake. Right now there are logs in piles along sections of the trail. With the log piles and icy grainy conditions in that section it would be good to slow down. Very icy corners.

CATFISH LAKE LOOP & EAGLE LAKE TRAILS ARE NOW BOTH MARKED AND OFFICIALLY OPEN. PLEASE STAY BY THE ORANGE REFLECTIVE BARRELS TO BE SAFE. REMINDER THE CATFISH LAKE LOOP TO LUMPY’S IS NO LONGER A TRAIL.

Yes the Ice Castle is still up! If you are riding zip on over to the “grade” to check out the 2018 Eagle River Area Fire Department ICE CASTLE!!!! Located adjacent to the downtown “grade” trail by the Historic Railroad Grade. Ice benches as part of the Castle let you take photos of your group. Check out this link Eagle River Ice Castle to check out a video of the Ice Castle building.

Next on the Winter events schedule is the 13th Annual LaBatt Blue Pond Hockey set for this weekend, February 9-11 on Dollar Lake east of Eagle River. You can ride there by sled. Take Trail 10E to a left onto Chanticleer Trail at Hwy 70E Road House. Check out the is link LaBatt Blue Pond Hockey for info.

Keep Dancin’!

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:

February

Feb 9-11 – 13th Annual LaBatt Blue Pond Hockey on Dollar Lake – Volunteers needed. Contact the Chamber at 715.479.6400.
Feb 15 – Member Meeting – Eddie B’s – 6pm
Feb 18 – Celebrate Snowmobiling Dignitary Ride & Gathering
Feb 24 – Ride With Pride drawing – TrackSide – 12noon
Feb 24 – Trail Ride following Ride With Pride drawing
Feb 24 – Saturday Night Out – 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 – : Rice Lake & Barron County, Wisconsin – February 6, 2018

Reporter:rltourism

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 inch (base)

Date of Report: February 6, 2018

Snowmobile Information:

Barron County trails are OPEN and in GOOD condition. There is about a 6″ base and were groomed today. The snowmobile club http://rlsnowdirt.com/ has been doing a great job keeping the trails groomed and are appreciated. If you need a trail map, please see the link below in snowmobiling information. Get out there and ride!

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 6, 2018

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 3 – 6 inches of new snow

Date of Report: February 6, 2018

Area Report:

All trails are open and they are in excellent to very good condition with ongoing trail grooming. The trails have about 3 – 6 inches of fresh snow as of Saturday. To view detailed trail conditions from snowmobile club trail reporters, go to www.pricecountywi.net. Please stay on marked lake trails for your safety.

News and Reports:

Upcoming Events:
February 10 – Northwoods Hi-Riders Valentine’s Day Dance, Phillips
February 16 & 17 – Elk River Pioneers Poker Run & Picnic, Phillips
February 24 – Northwoods Hi-Riders One-Day Poker Run, Phillips