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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 19, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Hard base 2-3 inches. Soft snow on top

Date of Report: January 19, 2018

Area Report:

ALL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN
GOOD TO EXCELLENT RIDING

Trails remain in Good to Excellent condition so far even with the warm up!  Right in town trails are GOOD.  West GOOD to VERY GOOD.  As you head north, south or east trails get better & better.  VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT.  Temperatures have popped up be up ’til Sunday.  Weather guys are saying overcast so that will help the situation.  Then SNOW moving in Sunday night into Monday. Could be a big SNOW.  No totals yet.  Stay tuned. Time to get out & ride!

Grooming last night included nearly the entire Sno-Eagles Trails system.  A few spurs were not groomed.

  • Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake.  Clearly marked with signs.
  • Wisconsin River Trail – 10W/13N  & Manske Swamp – 3N are being groomed off & on. There are rough spots but it is frozen tight. All SNOW covered.  Off & on sunny today so slush will probably be present. Do not leave the trail to be safe.

CATFISH LAKE LOOP & EAGLE LAKE TRAILS ARE NOW BOTH MARKED AND OFFICIALLY OPEN.  PLEASE STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE.  VERY HARD SURFACE.  AGAIN WITH THE SUN SURFACE SLUSH MIGHT BE PRESENT.  REMINDER THE CATFISH LAKE LOOP TO LUMPY’S IS NO LONGER A TRAIL.  

As I drove in to head to the World Championship Derby this morning Trail 10E looked beautious!  Drivers did a fantastic job last night.  When you see the groomers give the drivers a thumbs 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.  The lights installed change colors. 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 more photos.  Darn pretty!  Holding up well in the warm up.

Heat racing to day at the Derby Track! And then Friday Night Thunder tonight.  Great racing, the Governor & lots of fireworks.  For more information check out DerbyTrack.com 

THINK COLD & 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:

January – Every Wednesday & Thursday – Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride.  Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 13 in town at 9am. All are welcome.

  • Jan 18-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • Jan 26-28 – Women on Snow
  • January 27 – Saturday Night Out, Nutty Squirrel
  • Jan 31 – Feb 2 – Weekday Ride-A-Way

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 – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – January 19, 2018

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2-4

Date of Report: January 19, 2018

Area Report:

Zone A of the snowmobile trails in Langlade County will open at 8:00 a.m Thursday, January 18, 2018. Please consult the 2017-2018 snowmobile map as the sections have changed. Click here to download a Langlade County Snowmobile Map.

Trail conditions in the wooded northern and eastern parts of the county will be in fair condition, with the exception of some low lying areas that may be rough. Trails in open fields and across lakes may be drifted and also lacking in snow cover; please use extreme caution in these areas. Expect early season riding conditions throughout the trail system.

Also, these trails will be open to ATV’s after January 28, 2018, and when the temperature is less than 28 degrees. 

Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 19, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-15 inches

Date of Report: January 19, 2018

Area Report:

Trail report for January 19, 2018, GOOD to VERY GOOD condition. With the snow we have had last week it was just enough to make a nice flat trail. Our temps are going to warm up for the next couple of days and our conditions can turn bad fast. We have no snow in the forecast until maybe Sunday night. We also will have additional traffic in the area due to the World Champion Snowmobile races in Eagle River this weekend. Use caution and be aware of the other oncoming snowmobiles on the trail. Our groomers will be out over the weekend and they can be out at any time grooming the trail. Take all direction from the groomer and give them a break. They are out there to make your ride more enjoyable. Active logging operations have very little snow and can have logging equipment on the trails. Corners can get bare and icy. Be careful out there! Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club President

Check out snow conditions by viewing our WEBCAM located outside the Chamber office on Hwy M.

Join us for these upcoming events:

February 3: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 17: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 18: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 3: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 19, 2018

Reporter:jan

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: up to 12 inches

Date of Report: January 19, 2018

Area Report:

This report is dated Friday, January 19, 2018.

ALL Lincoln County snowmobile trails in Zone I are OPEN. Trails are being reported in

 FAIR-GOOD condition.

All trails in Zone 2 and Zone 3 remain CLOSED in Lincoln County.

Please be aware of trail closed signs, stay on marked trails ONLY and respect private land.       Use extreme caution and expect some icy riding conditions throughout the trail system.

Trails designated as winter ATV trails in these areas  are Open.

 All trails are closed for ATV use when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.

Oneida County snowmobile trails are OPEN and are in FAIR–GOOD condition.

These trails are maintained by the local snowmobile clubs.

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 19, 2018

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8 to 12 in the woods

Date of Report: January 19, 2018

Area Report:

All reports from riders this week have been that our trails are excellent. That’s the great news. The bad news is the forecast for a high of 41 today (Fri), 39 tomorrow, and 36 Sunday. Hopefully there won’t be much sun – no sun would be best. If the sun stays mostly hidden and riders take it easy on the soft snow – this won’t hurt too bad. It remains to be seen. We hope the weather forecast is off and it is actually not this warm. There is another system that is supposed to bring more snow in starting Sunday night and into Monday. Currently 3 to 5 inches is forecasted.

As always, ride with caution and be ready for icy corners. Many corners can start the day snow covered but end up icy with traffic. 

Please continue to be cautious on the lakes. The weight of more snow can force the ice down which pushes water up through cracks and form a slush pocket. The slush pockets can come and go.

News and Reports:

There are logging operations in the following locations: Trail 9 between Hwy 70 (TIN 364) and Ross Lake Rd (TIN 225), Trail 7 between Wharton Lake Rd (TIN 218) and Old K (Tin 217), and Trail 7 between Hwy K (TIN 216) and Lake Laura Rd (TIN 214). There is also logging in the Jean Lake Rd area of Trail 7 North, between TINS 227 & 800. That logging should be in the woods off the trail.

(TIN = Trail Intersection Numbers)

Please watch out for these logging areas. Slow down and stay out of the way of the loggers. DO NOT hassle the loggers. They have the right to close down sections of any trail they are logging near or using. If they get hassled too much, that is exactly what they will do – shut that trail down. The logging operations can run at anytime of the day or night. Loggers use some of the trails to drive in and out. So please be watchful in logging areas for trucks on the trail.

Snowmobile Information:

We have a Breakfast Fundraiser Coming up this Sunday at Stillwaters in Star Lake – January 21st – 8AM to 11AM.

Click here for Barnstormer’s 2017/2018 Events Calendar!!!

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 19, 2018

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-10

Date of Report: January 19, 2018

Area Report:

 

Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/19

Date of Report: January 19, 2018

Area Report:
They are calling for temps nearing 40 Friday and Saturday. Trail condition will get bumpy and corners will be icy so use caution when riding. Grooming will be determined by the temps if it is to warm the groomers will not be able to go out.

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:
01/18/2018

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:
Grooming was scheduled for last night. The trail is in good to the very good condition. Thin spots on trail exist, by the transfer station east of Walmart the trail is getting icy corners. Slow down and use caution. 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 Rd. and anyone caught riding it will be ticketed.

Trial 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield:
This was last groomed on the night of the 17th. Overall rating is good to fair. The trail is thin in the lower elevations and corners are icy. Please stay on your side of the trail, many near-miss accidents due to sleds on the wrong side of the trail. Please ride safely.

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco:
This was to be groomed last night. Overall rating is good to very good. Watch for icy corners from Wakefield to US HWY 2 trail crossing. Snow is thinner as you travel from Wakefield to Marenisco.

Trail 8 from Bingos to Tula Crossing:
This was last groomed on the 17th early a.m. Overall rating is good to very good. It is a wide seasonal county road that is not plowed and makes a fun trail to ride. Trail 8 where the GRTA groomer turns around is finally groomed by the Gogebic Area Groomers.

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River(WI):
This was groomed on the 18th. Overall rating is good to very good. You will also encounter some active logging near the Lake Road area, please go slow, logging trucks have the right of way. Please remember to stay on the trail!!!! Do not go off the trails and ride on farmers fields, this can lose easement for our trails. This trail is very scenic so enjoy!!

Trial 11S:
This was last groomed on the 17th. Overall rating is fair to very good. There are still some thin spots on this trail and still needs some brushing. Keep speeds slow as you travel the southern half of it, once you cross the bridge within 2 miles there are some rough spots.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMER REPORT:

01/15/2018 is the latest report I have gotten.

Overall, trail conditions are in good condition.
We have more snow on the north side of the lake, the south side of the lake snow is thinner.

Trail 13 south of the Root Cellar about 1 mile in the middle of the trail between 2 and the Root Cellar, the trail is showing bare spots along with some rocks. For the most part, this trail is fair to good. This trail was groomed on the 16th.

Trail 1 from Marenisco is bare to fair. There are a lot of bare spots with rocks. We need more snow so use caution.

Marenisco to Gogebic Lodge & Fishtales is in fair condition this trail also needs more snow.

Trail 1 & 8 W. the trail is groomed every night. Early riding on this trail is best, by late afternoon it gets rough.

Trail 8 E again is the best riding in the morning, by late afternoon it gets rough.

There’s a stretch of 3 miles before Ewen that has bare spots and is rocky. Use caution.

13 N is groomed nightly again is best to ride in the morning.

102 was groomed on the night of the 15th.

U.P. THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET GROOMERS REPORT:

Groomers are running on a regular schedule. We still need more snow but the groomers are doing a great job.

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet to 107–is good but thin in areas.
Trail 3 north–fair/good with thin spots
Trail 3 Bond Falls to Trail 8-is good.
Trail 2 west-is good with thin spots.
Trail 13 south of trail 2-is good.

Trail 13 south – fair to good

THINK SNOW!

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 – January 19, 2018

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Base is 3 inches.

Date of Report: January 19, 2018

Area Report:

Trails are good to excellent.  Weekend temps are to be mid 30’s, which is bad.

Join us for our pancake breakfast at Studebakers on Saturday from 8:30-11:00 AM.  Follow pink signs off Trail 49 behind Walmart.

Trail 8 and the City Trail are in excellent shape.  But they will be icy until we get enough new snow to mix in.

Follow us on Twitter @sootrails

February 1, help us break a Guinness World Record for the longest snowmobile parade.

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 1 – 4 inches -Trail is in good to excellent condition.  

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 2 – 4 inches -Trail is in excellent condition.  Watch for drifts in open areas.

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 2 – 4 inches – Trail is in excellent to outstanding condition.

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

Base 1 – 4 inches – Trail is in good to excellent condition. Trail is now groomed past the 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 1 – 3 inches – Trail is in fair to good condition. No wet areas.

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 1- 3 inches – Trail is in fair to good condition.  New snow did wonders.  Watch for trucks on trail.

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

Base 1 – 4 inches – Trail is in fair to good 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.

Join us on Facebook, too!

www.sootrails.org

News and Reports:

World Record Attempt

On February 1st, 2018, come to Sault Ste. Marie to help us try to break the world record for the largest snowmobile parade! We need at least 1,048 snowmobiles on February 1, 2018, the Thursday before the 50th Annual International 500 Snowmobile Race.

The $5.00 registration fee per sled is used to cover the costs incurred to break the record. The cost is $10.00 if you sign up the day of the event.

All snowmobile operators must have a valid driver’s license and a registered sled.

For more information – and to sign up – follow this link: http://www.saultstemarie.com/event-detail/guinness-world-record-snowmobile-parade/

Trail Report – : Forest County, Wisconsin – January 20, 2018

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ to 3″ base

Date of Report: January 20, 2018

Area Report:

The trails have a 1″ to 3″ base and are in fair condition. With the warmer weather coming in the trails are likely to deteriorate as the warmer weather persists. Trail conditions vary greatly throughout the county. Always use caution when riding on lakes and frozen water as ice conditions will vary. When approaching a groomer of member doing trail maintenance please slow down and move over so they can do their job.

News and Reports:

The Annual Booyah Bash – 1/27/18  starting at 11:00 am at Wild Rose on Roberts Lake –Pit Stop 76

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 18, 2018

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 4 to 6 inches

Date of Report: January 18, 2018

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

Groomers have been out in full force! This makes for VERY GOOD trails. Sunday blessed us  with approximately a couple more inches of more fresh snow. We have about a 4-6″ base and reports throughout the county are that trails are groomed and in VERY GOOD condition and the LAKES ARE GREAT!  We are having a great season!

One area reported to ride with caution is Trail 9 from Couderay to Devils Lake Road, this area does have some washouts/ruts and little snow and is very poor, attention has been brought to this area but in the meantime please ride with caution.

Almost all surrounding counties are not only completely open but reported to be in good condition; Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Washburn and Price are GOOD. Rusk is PARTIALLY OPEN and Barron is currently closed.

Thank you to all club members and volunteers, thank you to all groomers that go out late nights and days off! You’re doing amazing jobs! Thank you to all who choose Sawyer County to ride and to share your excitement for this sport with us!

Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – January 18, 2018

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3″

Date of Report: January 18, 2018

Area Report:

As of NOON today we have to CLOSE the Cedarville trails, when we get more snow we will get them open again. Thank You to everyone that came out to our meeting last night. I will update when the snow comes