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Trail Report: Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 15-18 inches

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

To view DETAILED TRAIL CONDITION REPORTS, visit the Price County Tourism website at www.pricecountywi.net and click on the Reports link. All snowmobile trails are open and being groomed as time permits. It snowed 2 inches on Tuesday. The trails have a hard, smooth base and with this fresh snow on top, they are grooming up perfectly. During the warm up, some swamps filled up with water and some creeks have opened up. Slow down for caution signs. Trail conditions/grooming as well as caution areas and logging areas are described in the detailed reports on our website. The trails remain open through March 31, 2017. Approximately 100 miles of our motorized trails welcome winter ATV and UTV riders. To order travel guides or your snowmobile trail map, visit our website at www.pricecountywi.net.

News and Reports:

Visit our online Calendar of Events for details – http://www.pricecountywi.net/calendar.aspx?CID=23 
February 11, 2017 – Dance & Raffle, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
February 17 & 18, 2017 – Poker Run & Raffle, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
February 18, 2017 – Winter Picnic, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
March 5, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Catawba Driftsplitters Snowmobile Club

Trail Report: Ely, Minnesota – February 9, 2017

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 19+ inches

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

Ely Area Lakes & Trails: Several inches of fresh snow and colder temperatures have vastly improved trail conditions.  Most snowmobile trails are in very good condition.  Area Lakes may have some frozen ruts making travel by lake rough riding. 

Echo Trail: Fenske Lake and other short trails along the Echo Trail are staked and groomed. 

Taconite Trail: Snow – 14-27” depth  Base – 2-8”  Groomed – yes  Condition – very good  The entire Taconite from Ely to Hwy 73 is groomed and in very good condition.  There is a small section of open water between Big Aspen and Pfeiffer Lake.  This section is flagged and passable.

Arrowhead Trail: Snow – 14-29” depth  Base – 3-9”  Groomed – yes  Condition – excellent  The entire Arrowhead is groomed.  Use caution when crossing the bridge in the Lost Lake swamp due to thin ice and open water.  This bridge is located two miles north on the Arrowhead from the Hwy 1 crossing.  Also, be aware of and slow down for logging activity on the Arrowhead north of Hwy 1, north of Hoodoo Lake, and north of Elephant Lake Rd.

Putnam-Fishing Lakes Trail: Trail base – 2-8” Groomed – yes  Condition –very good

Lake Vermilion State Park and Soudan Underground Mine State Park: Trail base – 3-5”  Groomed – yes  Condition –good

Taconite Spur Trails and Stony Spur Trails: Base – 2-8”  Groomed – yes  Condition – very good   The HIDDEN BAY portion the trail linking up to Stony Spur has been closed due to logging and will reopen by this weekend. 

Tomahawk Trail & Local Trails: Base – 4-6”  Everything is groomed and trails are being groomed twice a week.  Hidden Bay is reopened and will be completely groomed by the weekend.  Trails are in very good condition.  Mud Lake to Vermilion still has a swampy area that has not frozen, so the unfrozen area is not currently groomed.

News and Reports:

WolfTrack Classic Vet Check & Meet the Dogs & Mushers  February 25, 2017 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm  The vet check runs from 11 am – 3 pm at Vermilion Community College.  Meet the dogs and mushers.  Wilderness Club Concessions Fund Raiser during Vet Check

WolfTrack Classic Pre-Race Dinner  February 25, 2017 | 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm  Our pre-race lasagna dinner runs from 4 pm to 7 pm.  Social hour 4-5 pm, dinner 5-6:30 pm, musher meeting from 6:30-7 pm and presentation of the bibs at 7 pm.  Fee is $10.00/person at the door.  Credit cards welcome.  Ely Senior Center  7 S 1st Ave E., Ely, MN, 55731

WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race  February 26, 2017 | All Day  Join us for this premier mid-distance sled dog race spanning 65 miles through northern Minnesota’s State Trail system.  The WolfTrack Classic is known for its unrelenting hills that test the stamina of mushers and dogs across the scenic north woods terrain.   Race starts at 9 am.  Fees: No spectator fees  Softball Fields  Old Airport Road and State Highway #1, Ely, MN, 55731

Snowmobile Information:

Pink Ribbon Riders 11th Annual Snow Run  February 24, 2017 – February 25, 2017 | All Day  The Snow Run is an event open to both men and women, including a welcome social, snowmobile ride(s), awards banquet and more! Fees to participate.  Grand Ely Lodge  400 N Pioneer Road, Ely, MN, 55731

Trail Report: Tomahawk, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: up to 18 inches

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

This report is dated Thursday, February 9, 2017.

All Lincoln County snowmobile trails are OPEN.

Trails in wooded areas are in good condition, with icy corners and rough frozen areas.                                              

Oneida County snowmobile trails are OPEN. Trail conditions are considered in good condition.

ATV trails close when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.

 Please check back as this report is updated as conditions change.

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

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

Trail Report: Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-6″

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails are currently open with the exception of Trail 140, please see closure notice below.  Trail conditions are fair with a 2 to 6 inch snow base.  Recent new snowfall ranged from 3 inches in the southeast part of the county, to as much as 6 inches in the north.  The best trail riding conditions can be found in the north half of the county.  There is a significant ice pack under the new snow; Please ride with caution.  All trails should be freshly groomed by Friday.

Trail 140 from Spooner – west to the junction with trail 7A does remain closed at this time.  Access to Burnett County on trail 140 can be achieved via trail 7A at Trego; 7A west to 7A south to trail 140 west to Burnett County.  Please refer to an official Washburn County Snowmobile trail map.

Trail Report: Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-6″

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails are currently open with the exception of Trail 140, please see closure notice below.  Trail conditions are fair with a 2 to 6 inch snow base.  Recent new snowfall ranged from 3 inches in the southeast part of the county, to as much as 6 inches in the north.  The best trail riding conditions can be found in the north half of the county.  There is a significant ice pack under the new snow; Please ride with caution.  All trails should be freshly groomed by Friday.

Trail 140 from Spooner – west to the junction with trail 7A does remain closed at this time.  Access to Burnett County on trail 140 can be achieved via trail 7A at Trego; 7A west to 7A south to trail 140 west to Burnett County.  Please refer to an official Washburn County Snowmobile trail map.

Trail Report: Oconto County, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-7

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

Townsend – Red Arrow Snowmobile – ATV Club –  Cloudy but cold today! Nice weather for a ride. Conditions are still GOOD TO VERY GOOD today but we could use some new snow. The icy corners and stretches are becoming more noticeable, and in the hills some of the deep moguls have no more snow to put in them. Putting those items aside, there is a lot of fun out there yet.

Lakewood – Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club – All trails were groomed on Monday anticipating the upcoming storm. The Lakewood area received freezing rain and a dusting of snow late Tuesday evening. Our temperatures will be very cold the next two days and will warm up Friday. The weekend as of now looks like above normal temperatures. Trail boss Jack Bailey said there are ice covered stretches and a lot of ice on the corners. There is still plenty of loose snow for lubrication. Ride Safe.

Bagley and Brazeau – Joyriders Trails -Trails are back open on Feb 1st at 7:00am.  They are in good condition but there is a problem on the Butler Springs trail.  Logging has been taking place on Butler Springs Rd and will continue for  the next few weeks.  The loggers removed most of the snow on the trail.   Since it has snowed the groomer drivers have been out on this trail trying to re-groom it.  We don’t know if the loggers will come back and take off the new snow that has recently fallen.  If you are familiar with the ATV trail that runs next to the snowmobile trail, through Butler Springs, you, can use this trail.  If we continue to have a problem with keeping it groomed, we plan to start grooming the ATV trail.  Also we have problems grooming  in other areas with thin ice.  On the Pipeline and a few other areas the ice is to thin for the groomer to groom but safe for snowmobiles to ride.

Gillett Sno ATV Riders – Trails are in good condition.

 

Chute Pond Snowmobile Club – Chute Pond trails are open, and we are grooming on a regular basis. Our trails are in good condition, with an icy base- which with normal traffic gets exposed in and around the corners.

Please be aware that the groomers may be out day and night as needed to keep the trails in shape. Please watch out for the groomers, and give them space when you see them.

Expect a few rough and bare spots, possibly some standing water and slushy spots, and probable icy areas, especially near the corners. Please ride with caution- and stay on the marked trails. Enjoy your ride.

 

Oconto Falls – Sno Jokers Trails – Trails will be closing tomorrow 2/9/17 at 7:00 am. With the warm weather coming, we do not have enough snow to keep them open without risk of damaging the crop land our landowners graciously allow us to cross.

Lena Snow Drifters – Trails will be CLOSING tomorrow Friday, February 10th. 


Chase Sno-Chasers – Trails are CLOSED.

Trail Report: Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 14-16″

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

Some more snow earlier in the week has really helped the trails. Below zero temps at night has made for a excellent base. Trails are at their prime right now. All of our trails are groomed a minimum of 5 times a week. As always when traveling across the lakes please stay close to the barrels.

Trail Report: Oconto County, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-7

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

Townsend – Red Arrow Snowmobile – ATV Club – Cloudy but cold today! Nice weather for a ride. Conditions are still GOOD TO VERY GOOD today but we could use some new snow. The icy corners and stretches are becoming more noticeable, and in the hills some of the deep moguls have no more snow to put in them. Putting those items aside, there is a lot of fun out there yet.

Lakewood – Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club – All trails were groomed on Monday anticipating the upcoming storm. The Lakewood area received freezing rain and a dusting of snow late Tuesday evening. Our temperatures will be very cold the next two days and will warm up Friday. The weekend as of now looks like above normal temperatures. Trail boss Jack Bailey said there are ice covered stretches and a lot of ice on the corners. There is still plenty of loose snow for lubrication. Ride Safe.

Bagley and Brazeau – Joyriders Trails -Trails are back open on Feb 1st at 7:00am. They are in good condition but there is a problem on the Butler Springs trail. Logging has been taking place on Butler Springs Rd and will continue for the next few weeks. The loggers removed most of the snow on the trail. Since it has snowed the groomer drivers have been out on this trail trying to re-groom it. We don’t know if the loggers will come back and take off the new snow that has recently fallen. If you are familiar with the ATV trail that runs next to the snowmobile trail, through Butler Springs, you, can use this trail. If we continue to have a problem with keeping it groomed, we plan to start grooming the ATV trail. Also we have problems grooming in other areas with thin ice. On the Pipeline and a few other areas the ice is to thin for the groomer to groom but safe for snowmobiles to ride.

Gillett Sno ATV Riders – Trails are in good condition.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Club – Chute Pond trails are open, and we are grooming on a regular basis. Our trails are in good condition, with an icy base- which with normal traffic gets exposed in and around the corners.

Please be aware that the groomers may be out day and night as needed to keep the trails in shape. Please watch out for the groomers, and give them space when you see them.

Expect a few rough and bare spots, possibly some standing water and slushy spots, and probable icy areas, especially near the corners. Please ride with caution- and stay on the marked trails. Enjoy your ride.

Oconto Falls – Sno Jokers Trails – Trails will be closing tomorrow 2/9/17 at 7:00 am. With the warm weather coming, we do not have enough snow to keep them open without risk of damaging the crop land our landowners graciously allow us to cross.

Lena Snow Drifters – Trails are open and in fair to poor condition. Won’t be grooming until we receive more snow.

Chase Sno-Chasers – Trails are CLOSED.

Trail Report: Lake Gogebic, Michigan – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8″ of new snow

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

This is the winter that everyone has been waiting for – MID FEBRUARY IN THE UP!    We have had a lot of snow – more than 8” over the last few days.      With that good snow brings a lot of traffic to the area, however, the groomers have been out and doing a good job of keeping the trails in order.      As we head into the weekend, we will see a warmup into the mid 30’s for a couple of days, but then temps will drop back down by Tuesday and we have another 8-12” forecasted between Feb 13-18th.

Casey from Lake Gogebic Motel has been out grooming and has reported that he’s been out on 102 and 1 and they are in great shape.   Trail 13 N to Rockland has been reported as very good – traffic is steady which will affect the conditions over the next few days. The south portion has some bumps and is thin but that is true with most trails on the South of the lake as they have not received the snow that the North side received.  Trail 8 to Ewen is good – but gets bad after Ewen.   Trail 1 South on the West Shore is in good to excellent condition.       

There’s going to be a lot of traffic – so best to hit it early.    Be safe and be courteous to other riders and our groomers who are working hard to make sure we all have a good time on the trails!

Enjoy the snow!!

Jim & Mary Beth – Walleye Lodge

906-575-3557

Trail Report: Bergland, Michigan – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8″ of new snow

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

This is the winter that everyone has been waiting for – MID FEBRUARY IN THE UP!    We have had a lot of snow – more than 8” over the last few days.      With that good snow brings a lot of traffic to the area, however, the groomers have been out and doing a good job of keeping the trails in order.      As we head into the weekend, we will see a warmup into the mid 30’s for a couple of days, but then temps will drop back down by Tuesday and we have another 8-12” forecasted between Feb 13-18th.

Casey from Lake Gogebic Motel has been out grooming and has reported that he’s been out on 102 and 1 and they are in great shape.   Trail 13 N to Rockland has been reported as very good – traffic is steady which will affect the conditions over the next few days. The south portion has some bumps and is thin but that is true with most trails on the South of the lake as they have not received the snow that the North side received.  Trail 8 to Ewen is good – but gets bad after Ewen.   Trail 1 South on the West Shore is in good to excellent condition.       

There’s going to be a lot of traffic – so best to hit it early.    Be safe and be courteous to other riders and our groomers who are working hard to make sure we all have a good time on the trails!

Enjoy the snow!!

Jim & Mary Beth – Walleye Lodge

906-575-3557