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Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – March 7, 2023

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Dwindling fast

Date of Report: March 7, 2023

Area Report:

We got anywhere from 3-5″ yesterday. Grooming got better after the temps started dropping and the snow began flowing through the drag as it is supposed to. The earlier grooming had mixed results as the snow was sticking too heavily in the drag. End result: there was still some really good riding available last night and into this morning.

Today, we’ve got sunshine and near 40 degrees. The next two days call for more sun and upper 30s. This is going to deteriorate conditions quickly. Any areas with exposed pavement or dirt are going to expand. You’ll still find some good riding, but may have to search harder for it as the weekend gets closer.

There is a potential for another 1-3″ on Thursday night. Temps over the weekend are forecasted in the low 30s. We are nearing the end, so get up here and ride while you can!!

Late season weather has made some of our steeper hills too hazardous for the grooming equipment to navigate, so we have some sections of our system that we’ve stopped grooming. One of our neighboring clubs nearly rolled one of it’s groomers as it slid off the trail. At this point in the season, we just aren’t going to risk injury or equipment damage. So, if you find areas in the Barnstormer’s system that are not getting groomed, that’s why.

Stay safe & enjoy what’s left of the season!!

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – March 7, 2023

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4+

Date of Report: March 7, 2023

Area Report:

LINCOLN COUNTY: All Zones Open (section exceptions below).

ONEIDA COUNTY: Open.

Trails have been groomed as temperatures permit and are in fair to good condition; however, cycles of thawing and refreezing lead to rapidly changing conditions. Use caution in low and wet spots. Some stretches exposed to sun are thin or bare. More snow is in the forecast later this week.

For your safety, STAY ON MARKED TRAILS ON LAKES & RIVERS.

Zone 1 Trails remaining closed are as follows: Trail 86 from Intersection #25 to the Taylor County Line. Corridor 21 from Hwy M north of Homestead Road to the Taylor County Line.

ATVs are only allowed on designated trails when temperatures are below 28F. No UTVs.

As always, we remind riders to stay on marked trails. Off trail riding is trespassing and could result in closure or loss of trails and citations and fines for those who participate.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – March 7, 2023

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12-16 inches

Date of Report: March 7, 2023

Area Report:

March 7, 2023

Another several inches, approximately 6-8 fell Sunday into Monday. Groomers are out! Get out and enjoy these amazing conditions.

Many of the business in the county are open year-round however there are some that have seasonal hours and some have closed or will close further into the month. Others may adjust their hours as the season slows down. As you move through March and plan rides, please consider the places you want to stop and make sure to check out their hours.

As always, ride safe and enjoy!

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – March 7, 2023

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-12

Date of Report: March 7, 2023

Area Report:

Watch for changing conditions as we are definitely in late-season riding now. One slushy spot we know about is on trail 11a (Westbranch Road). We have it marked with cones and have been adding snow to the East side trying to keep it solid. Eventually we will lose this battle without much colder temperatures.

As always, Ride Right, Ride SAFE, Watch for Groomers, STAY ON THE TRAILS, and have fun while this lasts!

Snowmobile Information:

It’s a foggy morning in Hurley WI. The air is cool and the snow still warm from yesterdays 40s again. We have one groomer still out braving the coolest of the early hours this morning, so slow down and give Groomer Dan a wave if you see him through the fog.

As always, Ride Right, Ride SAFE, Watch for Groomers, STAY ON THE TRAILS, and have fun while this lasts!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – March 7, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-8 inches

Date of Report: March 7, 2023

Area Report:

Washburn County snowmobile trails are still open at this time. Area Clubs & County Staff are reporting good to great conditions after the recent snowfall of 6 to 8 inches. All trails have been groomed and are packed down. *Please note that a section of Trail 25, from County Highway D heading north to Nice Lake Road is closed for the remainder of the season.* All trails should be groomed at least once by the end of the week. Be on the look out for any additional trees/branches that may come down during the recent wet, heavy snow. If there are trees or other debris in the trail please contact Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 7, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 14+ with 5 more inches on top

Date of Report: March 7, 2023

Area Report:

March 7 2023 6:32am – 12 degrees – High 40

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Trails Good

Total of 5 inches of new wet packy SNOW yesterday. Next SNOW off & on Thursday thru next Monday. Right now it looks like 2-3 inches of SNOW. It’s March & temps pop up during the day into the 30’s. At night in the teens helping to freeze, building a base & hold the SNOW. Time to ride it when we got it.

Didn’t ride yesterday. Talking to those that did, said trails are in pretty good shape especially in the woods. SNOW softens up during the day & conditions change quickly, especially in open areas & through town. There still is a hard ice base underneath so it’s slippery especially in the corners. Yesterday there were higher snow banks at the road crossings. Harder to see. Be sure to stop. Sleds out on the trails are packing the new SNOW & helping to build a thicker base.

No grooming last tonight.

With the number of accidents & fatalities this season remind you:

When you come upon a group of sleds in front of you on the trail. Passing them can get you in trouble. Have been seeing this all winter. When an entire group passes, by the time the last sled passes, a sled could be coming from the other direction.

Remember as you ride & meet a groomer the equipment is NOT able to leave the trail due to it’s weight. Pull over & stop. Wait for direction from the driver. Give ’em a thumbs up. They groom so we can ride!

Please ride on the right side, slow down, limit alcohol & no off trail riding.

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are still marked. With the sun there is surface slush on the SNOW. If a lake is not marked it probably is not safe.

Take The Pledge, Protect Snowmobile Trails, Ride Only Where It’s Legal

THINK COLD!!! Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!

It’s March & we’re still riding! See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Trail Updates

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES EVENTS – Wednesday & Thursday Guided Trail Ride s– 9:30am-3:00pm. Meet on Trail 10/13 in town at the Railroad Depot – To be sure the rides a “go” check out Sno-Eagles.org

March 7 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
March 16 – Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting & Annual Election – 6pm – Eagle Waters Resort – Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd
April 1 – Groom to Ride Raffle Drawing & Bucket Raffle – 1pm – WCDC – Hwy 45N
April 4, 2023 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
April 20, 2023 – Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting- 6pm – Blue Heron – Chain o’ Lakes Rd off Hwy 45N

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas County. Has all trail alerts. Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number. Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – March 7, 2023

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 18″-24″

Date of Report: March 7, 2023

Area Report:

We picked up another 4″ of snow yesterday. Trails are groomed and in excellent condition. The temperatures are not our friend. High of 40 today mid to upper 30″s runnig up to the weekend. Corners and hills have an ice base are are still a concern. Please stay on your side of the trail, watch your spped coming into the corners, don’t drink and drive and stay on the trail. “RIDE RIGHT”. More snow in the forecast for Friday and Sunday. Should be some great late season riding. Please remeber that the Vilas County Trail System can not stay open past March 31. Thanks and enjoy the trails.

News and Reports:

Phelps Cash Raffle until March 9th. Time is running out!!!

CA$H Raffle – The Phelps Snowmobile Club is holding a CA$H Raffle that will run throughout the snowmobile
season. The winners will be drawn at our last monthly dinner Meeting on March 9, 2023 at the Sand Lake Pub.
Ticket cost is $50. Only 250 tickets will be sold, and you do not need to be present to win. First prize is $3000,
second prize is $1500, third prize is $750, fourth prize is $500, and fifth prize is $250. Currently tickets are for
sale at the Sand Lake Pub, The Habit, Brule River Tap, Dublin’s, The Great Escape, and Hillside. Tickets are also
available by contacting a Board Member.

Snowmobile Information:

https://www.snowmobile-ed.com/wisconsin/studyGuide/50105102/

https://snowmobilerspledge.com

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – March 7, 2023

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-15 inches

Date of Report: March 7, 2023

Area Report:

We lucked out again… we have (5-6 inches) of new snowfall over night into today. Getting reports back from both snowmobile clubs they are out grooming and trails are looking good to very good. Snow is in the forecast on Wednesday and again on Friday this week. Temps are holding in the mid 30’s all week and teens at night.. so perfect temps for grooming and riding.

Trails over all are in Good to Very Good Condition…. on the down side intersections and parking lots are very thin or bare.. but trails are good. Looks like at least (1) more week for good riding.

Very Good Conditions – Trail #2, Trail #116, Trail #18, Trail #113, Trail #16, Trail #107

Good Conditions Trail #15 S. and Trail #111.

Trail #15 N. to the intersection of trail #111 remains closed for the season and Trail #16 from Sagola to Trail # 5 remains closed for the remainder of the season as well.

All other trails should be in “Good to Very Good Condition” this week. Not sure if this will be the last good week/weekend for riding… but we will be sure to keep you updated!

“Thank you” to everyone who came up riding this winter season.. we hope you have enjoyed our trail system in Iron County.. “Thank You” to both snowmobile clubs for doing such a wonderful job with the weather we have had and the work that went into keeping the groomers up and out on the trails… “Thank you” to the operators and all the time you donate in keeping the trails smooth and a joy to ride on… without everyone’s help and cooperation we wouldn’t have a snowmobile trail system.

As always, let’s not forget Ride Right.. Give the Groomers the right away.. Thumbs-Up when you see a Groomer and please slow down when you see approaching sleds.

Have a Great Ride and Happy & Safe Sledding everyone!! 🙂

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – March 6, 2023

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: good with a thinning base

Date of Report: March 6, 2023

Area Report:

The snow has arrived again. With 2-3” of fresh snow, our trails will be in good shape. USE CAUTION there is a ice under this new snow. Corners wi-ll be very icy. Stay on your side of the trail. We will be out grooming, day and night, so please give them the room they need.

I also need to add, we are at what I would consider “late season riding”. Elevated temperatures, with sunny days, will have significant impacts on trail conditions this time of the year. Exposed areas will become snirty and overall thin snow cover. Road routes are bare, I would be aware of those conditions as a currert state. Even with some fresh snow the route routes will not accumulate a base at this point. Conditions will change rapidily, and we will try to update as soon as possible.

Barrels have been removed from Boom Lake, so travel is on your own risk. All other lakes are still marked.

There is a solid ice base under the snow. We can’t stress enough to ride defensively out there.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – March 6, 2023

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12-16

Date of Report: March 6, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – March 6, 2023
We just keep getting snow!! Groomers in Ashland County are out working on the trails. Trail continue to be in EXCELLENT condition. Be prepared for icy corners, hills and intersections. There is still ice underneath this fresh snow and snow drifts in areas so please BE CAREFUL! Slow down, stay right, and be prepared for changing snow conditions. Logging will be continue on Trail 8 from Parker Rd to White Bass Road. Please use caution and ride safe. Only 200 feet of trail will be dozed on each side. Detour has been posted on Trail 12. Be aware of more traffic in that area due to logging in progress. Area affectied is by Agenda Rd and Blueberry Rd. Enjoy your ride and stay safe!

Snowmobile Information:

Please stay on the trail. A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, please be respectful so we don’t lose our easement to their property. Snowmobiles may not be modified, or operated, to amplify or otherwise increase the total vehicle noise above the originally manufactured snowmobile noise level.

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations.

As always operate with everyone’s safety in mind and report any hazardous trail issues that are observed to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department (715-682-7023 opt 1) so that it can be forwarded to the appropriate service.

The Tri-County Corridor is open from Superior to Ashland. There are still several areas on the eastern end that require attention but all known hazards have been identified and marked. Use caution when approaching ribbons, barricades, and cones.

Important reminders: There is no snowmobiling allowed from Ashland to Bad River/Odanah as snowmobiling is not permitted on reservation land. However, snowmobiling is allowed from Bad River east to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

If you would like to receive an Ashland County Snowmobile map, let us know and we will mail one out to you! Call us at 715/682-2500 or email us fdchamber@visitashland.com.