For the 2024-2025 season, the entire Florence County Snowmobile system will be closed effective February 28th at 12:01 AM. ATV/UTV trails will remain open and the 28-degree rule does not apply. Please refer to current Blue Ox Trail Riders map for proper trail designations. Red trails are SNOWMOBILE ONLY trails and not open to ATV-UTV’s.
A special THANK YOU goes out to the Florence County Blue Ox Trail Riders and all the volunteers that have worked together to provide you with another enjoyable season.
Questions or concerns may be directed to the Florence County Forestry and Parks Department at (715) 528-3207 x1704. For more trail information, please visit our website at www.ExploreFlorenceCounty.com
Todd from Vilas County put out the word that Vilas county trails will temporarily close March 2. Groomer Matt took a tour of our trails last Thursday, and it was pretty much a struggle in the open areas, with fairly decent snow in the woods. We groomed Saturday night, then did a stand down. With the warm-up over the weekend, we’ve gone pretty much marginal on the whole grid. A big shout out to all of the Vilas County groomer teams, that made some amazing trails, out of minimal snow that had minimal moisture. Will advise if the snow returns. Mark
The Phelps trail system is currently open but is unrideable. Warm weather has taken its toll on the trails. Bare ground and tons of snirt have taken over.
News and Reports:
Vilas County funded and non-funded snowmobile trails Will temporarily close at noon on Sunday, March 2, 2025. We hope to re-open when conditions improve.
Snowmobile Information:
Groom to Ride drawing March 15, 2025, at Trackside in Eagle River.
Phelps Cash Raffle March 22, 2025, at the Great Escape.
The Vilas County Snowmobile trails will temporarily close on Sunday March 2nd at noon. The warm temps and lack of snow have taken their toll on the trails and what base we had.
If we do get more snow before the end of March, the trails may reopen. Stay tuned and keep doing the snow dances.
News and Reports:
Trail 8 between Muskrat Creek Rd TIN 722 and US 45 TIN 742 on the grade/bike trail is CLOSED due to lack of snow. We don’t want to damage the bike trail and have to repair it.
To see where the Groomer is at, check out Groomer Tracker Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations.
Snowmobile Information:
Conover Sno-Buddies Events
Mar 1st – Poker Run Draw Party at R&R Twin Lake Pub @ 1:00pm
Mar 11th – General Membership Meeting at Bauer’s Dam @ 5:30pm
Mar 15th – Groom-to-Ride Raffle Drawing & Party @ 1:00pm at Track Side
Mar 17th – St. Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner @ Club 45 – 4:00pm to 8:00pm
May 25th – Log Cabin Fundraiser – 3:00-7:00pm at Log Cabin.
Aug 9th – Roadside Brat Fry & Bake Sale – 8:00am to 2:00pm at Jensen-Akins Hardware
Aug 31st – Brats & Beer Fundraiser – 11:00am – 4:00pm at Burnt Bridge Tavern
Oct 18th – Trail Brushing and Kick Off Party. Meet at Groomer barn at 9:00am. After brushing, enjoy lunch at Conover Recreation Center (Right next to groomer barn)
