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Trail Report: Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10 inches–give or take

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

The groomers have been out and the cold temps have frozen everything up pretty well. The weather says a little warmer temps (20’s) this week and chance of snow. The lakes are not marked so smart people will stay off of them even though you will see some tracks going across them. Better safe than sorry. The Kiwi adventure team took their first ride of the season Saturday and they all returned in one piece and reported fair to excellent trails along their route.

News and Reports:

Join us in Land O Lakes for the Christmas- New Years week for some Fun in the SNOW

Snowmobile Information:

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches – Hard base of 3 inches

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

Sno-Eagles Trails Open
Good Early Riding Condition

Another chilly morning in Eagle River, WI! 9 below zero at 6:30am.  Good news it will be 18 for a high with some wind chill.  So dress warm when you head out.

Looks like best chance for SNOW is Wednesday, Christmas Day and the day after, Monday.

No grooming Sunday due to the cold temps so no report from Trail Boss, Brian Scheid this morning. Here are some current on going conditions.

  • Manske Swamp (portion of Trail 3) Open but not groomed. Beware of Ice Chunks.
  • WI River Bridge (portion of 10/13)  Open but not groomed.  Pretty smooth & frozen
  • Catfish Lake & Eagle Lake – Marked Closed

Grooming Schedule – Should be grooming everyday this week starting today, Monday. Weather permitting. Stay tuned!

Last not all Counties are open so please if you come upon a closed gate, fencing or signing please do not enter.

Keep THINKING COLD and Doin’ The Snow Dance! It’s working!

Did you remember to register your sled & buy trail passes?

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185

News and Reports:

MONTHLY MEETINGS 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

  • January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
  • February 16 – Eddie B’s White Spruce (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
  • March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
  • April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

  • January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – Starting Wednesday, December 21!

  • Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
  • 9am departure

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS

  • $2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
  • Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.

Trail Report: Stephenson County, Illinois – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8″ to 10″

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

We rode our (Cedarville) trails yesterday and I would rate them from fair to good, our groomer was out all day yesterday ( THANK YOU JIMMY) and the Jane Addams is done from tail head in Freeport to State line and the trail from Jane Addams to Winslow is also done and Jimmy is hoping to get the rest of our trails done today or tomorrow. It was 12 below this morning so they should set up a little. PLEASE when your out riding STAY ON TRAILS and to feed the trail boxes at the bars as you all know we are not getting a lot of help from the State Of Illinois so the fuel is out of our pocket. RIDE SAFE I will up date as things change

 

 

Trail Report: Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 7-10″

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

Three lakes trails will be opening their Oneida county portion of trails Tuesday December 20th at noon. Trails will be early season conditions with some not groomed yet due to wet swamps.  Lakes are not safe yet therefore will not be marked. Once we have a date and time for Forest County trails we will announce that.

Snowmobile Information:

The Three Lakes – Brule River Trails are the destination that is sure to satisfy the most discerning snowmobiler. Our trail system encompasses 132 miles of state funded trails, plus 54 additional miles of locally funded trails.

The trail system traverses the most scenic country that Wisconsin has to offer. The Kimball Trail (upper and lower) will take you through the pristine Nicolet National Forest and provides your connection to Vilas and Forest County destinations. Our southern trails will lead you to the Rhinelander, Monico and Pelican Lake areas. Trails to the West and North will give you access to our neighbors in Sugar Camp, St. Germain and Eagle River.

Every day is sure to bring you a new and different snowmobiling experience!
Don’t forget to include downtown Three Lakes on your trail riding agenda. Our trail system will give you easy access to the many amenities that our downtown area has to offer. Once there, you’ll experience the old-fashioned charm of the Northwoods. Our main street is lit by antique lampposts and lined with very unique gift shops, restaurants, taverns and other small businesses.
The community’s greatest natural resource is the largest Chain of Lakes in the world, 28 interconnected lakes stretching northward to Eagle River, Wisconsin. Stay on the marked trails and you will be rewarded by the scenic beauty of the Three Lakes Chain.
Then, venture to the Northeast and discover the remote beauty of the Brule River Trails. Be sure to stop and sample the warmth and hospitality to be found at the local taverns and eating establishments.

Our trail system is professionally maintained and groomed by Three Lakes – Brule River Trails, primarily a volunteer organization. Grooming and trail maintenance is performed utilizing 2012 and 2010 New Holland Tracked Tractors, a 2004 Tucker Snowcat, a 2006 Fendt Tractor and a 2011 Polaris Tracked Ranger Utility Vehicle for light grooming and maintenance.
The Northern Lights Snowmobile Club provides extensive support to the Three Lakes snowmobiling experience. Throughout the season, club events include dinners, fundraisers, poker rides and several weekly rides. Those interested in joining our club may send a nominal fee (single – $20, family – $25, business – $25) along with your name and address to:

Northern Lights Snowmobile Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 344
Three Lakes, WI 54562
We encourage you to visit the Three Lakes – Brule River Trails on your next snowmobiling adventure to experience the warmth and hospitality that our community has to offer. We sincerely believe you won’t be disappointed!

Trail Report: Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – December 18, 2016

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-3 feet

Date of Report: December 18, 2016

Area Report:

The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes up to Copper Harbor are open and being groomed.  The bridge is now down and sleds are able to cross.  Do not cross on the water!  It may look ice and snow covered, but the Coast Guard cutter went through only a few days ago.  The trails are in early season condition, so please ride with care, some areas will be wet and rocks and stumps may not be covered well.  Trail 122 is closed for logging, use Trail 124 to get to Gay.   Temps have been cold the last few days and there has been plenty of lake effect snow over the past week.  Beginning tomorrow, temps will rise into mid twenties and low thirties through the whole week, with only a few inches of snow expected.  This weather will be good to pack down the fluffy lake effect snow that has been pounding our area.  It will provide a good, hard base on the trails for the upcoming snows!  The trails are looking to be busy over the holidays.  Please remember when you are riding to respect private property, respect others on the trails, slow down and enjoy the beautiful sites, speed kills, don’t drink and ride-save it for the end of the night, and stay off all water–none is safe!  The Keweenaw is a beautiful area full of great trails for you and your friends and family to enjoy, come up , ride, and stop at the local businesses to eat, gas up and shop!  Happy Trails from the Trail Goddess!

Trail Report: Oconto County, Wisconsin – December 18, 2016

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5-8

Date of Report: December 18, 2016

Area Report:

Townsend – Well your Snow Dances worked, We received about 8?-10? of snow from the big storm depending which area you were in because it varied yesterday throughout the system I noticed while grooming. Enough of the small talk, because this is what you want to hear.
THE TRAILS OPEN TODAY! Be careful as I said Friday, this is early season riding, it is far from perfect but it is riding. Be careful for an occasional rock and some ruts. They filled in pretty well while grooming but be on guard. The east side of Townsend trails are nicer right now mainly because of the lack of big rocks. The west side is decent but be alert for rocks and ruts. Things looked very beautiful with the new fallen snow on things yesterday while grooming. It got cold last night so hopefully the base on the trails should have frozen good and hard for riding today.
Lakewood – The trails were groomed on Saturday and will open for the 2016-2017 season at 8 am Sunday December 18th. The trails are in very early season condition. Watch for ruts and rocks until we get more snow to work with. Ride safe !!!
Chute Pond Snowmobile Club – Chute Pond trails are open. Trails are in “very early season” condition, with some exposed rocks and some thin and wet low spots that have not frozen up yet. Most trails are panned- the main exception being the pipeline trail. Areas we recommend you avoid until they freeze up: pipeline trail, trail from Junction to pipeline, 18 Corridor from Neligan Rd to Crooked Lake, trail from Old 64 north to Bowman air strip, north of Hwy W near the old Pine Grove. These areas have substantial wet & muddy areas which could cause issues for you and your sled. Please use extra caution and courtesy as you enjoy our early season trails.

Oconto Falls – Please read entire post!!!! As of 1 pm today, Oconto Falls trails will be open with the exception of the trail from Hazelnut lane to the river. We strongly advise against any river travel until ice conditions are safer. Also, we have not groomed yet so be aware of dangers that may be hidden under the snow. We hope to groom this coming week but as of now, there are swamps not frozen enough to support the groomer. Please tread lightly and stay on the trail.

Lena – The Lena Snow drifters trail system is open! Only exception is where the trail crosses county J and Logtown road due to standing corn. Groomers are out but expect early season trail conditions. Wet areas and thin snow on plowed fields.

– See more at: http://www.ocontocounty.org/tourism/trail-reports/#sthash.sOTWP3Zr.dpuf

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 18, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches – Hard base of 3 inches

Date of Report: December 18, 2016

Area Report:

Sno-Eagles Trails Open
Good Early Riding Condition

Yesterday about 3-4 inches of new SNOW fell depending where you are in Sno-Eagles Country.  Looks like just a little more heading north & east.  Bringing the total SNOW Depth to 10 inches.  On the trails the hard base is now up to a little under 3 inches.  The cold weather is going to help build the base. This morning at 6:11 am it is 11 BELOW ZERO with a high today of 0.  Tonight dropping to 13 BELOW ZERO.  Forecasters say 18 for a high on Monday.  Time to ride!

Here is today’s report from the Trail Boss, Brian Scheid:

“New snow has been packed, and panned.  Grooming Canceled for Sunday Night! (too cold for machines and staff)

  • St. Germain – Trail 70 – Groomed
  • Anvil Lake – Trail 10 – Groomed
  • Conover – Trail 10 – Groomed
  • Sayner – Trail 13 – Groomed
  • Town – Trail 13 – some areas not groomed, packed with snowmobiles
  • Town (North) – Trail 17 – trail packed with groomer only
  • Town (South) – Trail 17 – trail packed with snowmobile
  • Granpa&Grahm Trail – Trail 10 – Groomed
  • Manske Swamp (portion of Trail 3) Open but not groomed CAUTION: ICE CHUNKS
  • WI River Bridge (portion of 10/13)  Open but not groomed
  • Catfish Lake & Eagle Lake – Marked Closed

Grooming Schedule – Upcoming: M, T, W, Th, F, S”
Please Report Trail Issues to Trail Boss, Brian Scheid, 715.891.2332, snoeaglesclub@gmail.com

Keep Doin’ The Snow Dance! It’s working!

Finally we get to ride!  Did you remember to register your sled & buy trail passes?

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185

News and Reports:

MONTHLY MEETINGS 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

  • January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
  • February 16 – Eddie B’s White Spruce (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
  • March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
  • April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

  • January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – Starting Wednesday, December 21!

  • Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
  • 9am departure

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS

  • $2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
  • Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.

Trail Report: Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 17, 2016

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-12 inches

Date of Report: December 17, 2016

Area Report:

We did not get the snownami event that was predicted but a few more inches and COLD. Groomers are out and it is definitely winter. We may get some lake effect tonite or tomorrow which would be welcomed. Lakes are freezing, swamps are freezing,  things are looking good for Snow Fun in Land O Lakes!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Trail Report: Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 17, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5 inches

Date of Report: December 17, 2016

Area Report:

All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time. Lower temperatures have arrived and have been a big help with freezing the lakes and swamps. We are forecasted to receive 5-7 inches of snow in the next 24 hours. If that happens, the clubs will work to get out on the trails to groom and check them over the weekend. We do not anticipate an opening until early next week and that is very dependent on if everything has frozen and the amount of snow we receive. Keep checking back for updates and think snow!

Trail Report: Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 17, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5 inches

Date of Report: December 17, 2016

Area Report:

All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time. Lower temperatures have arrived and have been a big help with freezing the lakes and swamps. We are forecasted to receive 5-7 inches of snow in the next 24 hours. If that happens, the clubs will work to get out on the trails to groom and check them over the weekend. We do not anticipate an opening until early next week and that is very dependent on if everything has frozen and the amount of snow we receive. Keep checking back for updates and think snow!