Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 12, 2018

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5”-8”

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

I will update as soon as I get info from the clubs. We did get about 9″ of new snow in the far western area, in the Watersmeet area they didn’t get as much snow as the far western area. Temps are going to be below zero again this weekend.

Date of Report: January 8, 2018
Area Report:
Today, the temps will be in the upper 20’s with a low of 9. Tuesday high in the 30’s and Wednesday warming up to the upper 30’s and a low of 26. With all the cold temps we have had our water holes firming up, you will still encounter some places that still are wet. Please be patient and use caution when riding.

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:
01/08/2018
Overall conditions are fair to excellent. There is a 5-8″ base across our system. Please use extra caution when road crossing, also when traveling on county roads keep speeds to 25 miles an hour or less to avoid losing control. Vehicles have the right of way.

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:
Overall rating is good to excellent. Thin spots on trail exist, but overall the trail is flat and smooth. 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.

Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield:
Overall rating is good to excellent. The hill climbs to Indianhead Big Snow Resorts are snow packed and smooth. Corners are icy due to traffic, so use caution.

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco:
Overall rating is good to excellent. Wet spots exist on the pipeline near the Trail 2/Trail 8 intersection.

Trail 8 from Bingos to Tula Crossing:
Overall rating is 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 ungroomed for 7 miles.
The preferred route to Lake Gogebic, that is groomed completely, is Trail 2 to Marenisco, then up to Trail 1.

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River(WI):
Overall rating is good to excellent. 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!!

Trail 11S:
Overall rating is good to poor. There are sections where the snow was used up to freeze the mud/water in but are small areas. There are thin spots where we need more snow to cover up the wheeler ruts. Please use caution on this trail.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMER REPORT:
01/08/2018
Overall, trail conditions are good to excellent condition.

Trail 13 North of Bergland is reported in good condition – twice the snow and base as the South end of the Lake.
Trail 13 South to Trail 2 has not been groomed as there is not enough snow.

Trail 1 going South from White Pine is also reported as good to excellent.

Trail 1 & 8 North of Bergland is holding up well even with all the traffic.

Trail 102 has been groomed and is in good condition.

Trail 8 west of M64 had a groomer go through last week – please be patient as we get this back in shape.

Trail 1 North of West Shore Resort is closed due to logging.

U.P. THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET GROOMERS REPORT:

Groomers are running on a regular schedule. The trails are grooming up nicely. They have an 8 inch base.

Trail 2 east – fair to good
Trail 3 north – fair to good
Trail 2 west – fair to 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 – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:AOXEN

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: up to 10 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

This report is dated Friday, January 12, 2018.

Lincoln County snowmobile trails in Zone I are OPEN. Trails south of State Highway 86, Corridor 17 south of intersection #30,Corridor 15 south of intersection #28 and trails 51 and G in the Gleason area remain CLOSED. Trails are being reported in 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 will open for ATV use 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 GOOD condition.

These trails are maintained by the local snowmobile clubs.

Please check the current conditions on the Chamber’s website at www.gototomahawk.com

For current information about the Tomahawk area such as lodging information and area

activities, we invite you to visit our website at .gototomahawk.com.

This report will be updated when conditions change.

Trail Report – : Rice Lake & Barron County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:rltourism

Trail Conditions: Unknown

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Snowmobile Information:

Barron County snowmobile trails will remain CLOSED, we did not receive enough snow on Thursday. There is a chance of snow Sunday and possibly Monday so the clubs will look at the trail conditions again at that time. We lost a lot of the snow pack on Tuesday and Wednesday, some areas have more, some fields are bare due to the wind.

If you need a trail map, see link under snowmobile information.

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – January 12, 2018

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Base is 2 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

Temps are at 32 degrees Fahrenheit and drought is big. Groomers will be back out Friday morning repairing the damage. Trails north of M28 are in fair shape and will improve once we can get the groomer out. But they will be icy until we get enough new snow to mix in.

We just had all the wet spots frozen so hopefully they will not reopen. We will not be running the groomer on Soo to Kinross or Kinross to Raco for a couple days to give the cold a chance to set things up again. We don’t want to break up any other ice.

February 1, help break the 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 fair condition.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 4 inches -Trail is in fair 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 1 – 4 inches – Trail is in fair condition. No water.

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

Base 1 – 4 inches – Trail is in fair condition. Watch for wet areas going 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 condition. Hopefully no wet spots after the rain.

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 condition Watch for trucks on trail.

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

Base 1 – 4 inches – Trail is in fair condition. Wet spots may reopen after rain. 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, but snow and barrels on the Portage Ave. Bridge have not been placed yet.

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 – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

Trail report for January 12, 2018, Good condition. With the snow we got yesterday we were able to lay out a nice trail. Our groomers were out and the trails are nice and flat. The wet snow and the cold temps that followed were the perfect mixture for what we needed. We could always use some more snow. Please use caution in the corners they still can get bare and icy. The logging areas still have little snow. We have a fundraiser breakfast at Gooch’s this Sunday. Please join me and the rest of the club at this event. We will have a great breakfast and a meat paddle raffle afterwards to win some great selections of meat for your freezer. It really is a lot of fun! 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:
January 14: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
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 – : Rice Lake & Barron County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:rltourism

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

Barron County snowmobile trails remain CLOSED, we did not receive enough snow on Thursday. There is a chance of snow Sunday and possibly Monday so the clubs will look at the trail conditions again at that time. If you need a trail map, see link under snowmobiling information.
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Trail Report – : Mercer, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12″

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

We received over 5 inches of heavy, wet snow in the past 24 hours. Temperatures have dropped and the groomers were out all night, and the trails are setting up nicely. This is the best the trails have been all year! For the first time Trail 12 was groomed completely, but please watch out for a section of logging east of Trail 9 on Trail 12.

January 13, 2018: Sno -Goers Winter Blast: Club’s Annual Fundraiser, Pig Roast, Pancake Breakfast, Vintage Snowmobile Show, Kids Games, Live Music, Food-Beer-Soda-Coffee-Raffles, Free Admission (www.mercersnogoers.com)

News and Reports:

Snowmobile Information:

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

Trail Report – : Forest County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: O” to 2″

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

Some portions are better than others but over all expect poor conditions when riding. The warmer weather and rain earlier in the week do not warrant closing the trails–however please ride with caution!!

Snowmobile Information:

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 – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

we received 5-6 inches of new snow yesterday and we are upgrading our trails now, groomers were out last night with 5 degree temps and trails set up very good, bring your cold weather gear this weekend

News and Reports:

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: varies

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

We received less than an inch with this last snow. The trail is remaining open but is in poor condition.

News and Reports:

Calendar of Events

January 13, 2018 Kelly Lake Sportmen’s Club Fishing Derby Food, refeshments, raffles with cash prizes and many other prizes 920-655-2052

January 20, 2018 White Potato Lake Fishy Derby 8am-3pm Food, refeshments, raffles & prizes for largest fish. Sponsored by the White Potao Lake Sportsman’s Club

January 27, 2018 High Falls Radar Run Radar Run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes. Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team. 12miles NW of Crivitz on Boat Landing 3 Road 715-757-3511

January 27, 2018 Vitage Sled Ride at Thunder Lake Lodge. All Sleds Welcome. Raffels 715-757-2301

February 3, 2017 Ice Bowling Tournament, It’s Cheap, It’s easy, it’s a great time. Pre-registration is required. Parkway Inn 715-757-3451

February 10, 2018 High Falls Fish-O-Rama, Radar Run & Winter Fest Food, beverages, raffles in heated tent, radar run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes. Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team. 12miles NW of Crivitz on boat landing 3 Road 715-757-3511

February 17, 2018 6th Annual Human Ice Bowling & Bed Races starts st 11am- 100% payout for both events. Sign up early. Cabins available on the snowmobile trail. DJ and meat/booze raffles benefiting local charities all daylong. At Thornton’s Resort 715-757-3311

February 17, 2018 Crooked Lake Fish-O-Rama at Fire House in Crooked Lake

February 24, 2018 High Falls Radar Run Radar run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes. Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team. 12 miles NW of Crivitz on Boat Landing 3 Road 715-757-3511

February 24, 2018 Lake Noaqubay Fish-O-Rama Timberline Resort on County Hwy GG east of Crivitz. Hosted by Lake Noquebay Angler’s Patnership. 3 prizes in 7 fish categories. Food, beverages, contests, game, raffle under large tent. 715-854-2439

(any club members with events to be listed, please contact me…thank you)