Reports Archive - Page 86 of 622

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – February 23, 2023

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: About 6-8″ of fresh snow

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

The snow has arrived again. Time to fire up the sleds. With 6-8” of fresh snow, our trails will be in good shape. USE CAUTION there is a lot of ice under this new snow. Corners will 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.

There is a solid ice base under the snow. We can’t stress enough to ride defensively out there. We need riders to pack down the entire trail bed to allow the groomers to safely manage the hills.

Thank you

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – February 23, 2023

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 02/23/2023

We have gotten about 10″ of snow from our Tuesday snowfall and 6″ so far today. The snow is still coming down but lightly.

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club

TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE: TRAIL 8 between Bergland and Wakefield is closed for utility work. The utility company has swamp matting laid down on the trail with frequent heavy vehicle traffic. The closed trail is being enforced, do not attempt to sneak by or use the highway. Both are illegal. The trail will be closed for 1 week. Thankfully our efforts with Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club have shaved many miles and minutes off the ride from Wakefield to Marenisco. So, enjoy the new trails and respect this situation.

6-10″ has fallen. Our crew is working hard to get the snow put in place. Trails will still be icy, ride carefully!

Trail 160 out to Bald Mountain is groomed.. Did come across some open water but can ride around those spots. There’s plenty of snow so go and enjoy your ride.

Gogebic Area Grooming

The Lake Gogebic Area has received 6-8” of new snow over the past 2-3 days and it has really helped out tremendously on our trails. The new snow mixed with what we had and it set up nicely with cold temperatures overnight. Trails in the Lake Gogebic Area reported to be in good to very good condition and groomer Dave has reported that the South end of the Lake and Marenisco are in excellent condition! We are forecasted to receive about 8” over the next 36 hours and if that happens groomers will be out in force to get all the trails set but we should be in excellent condition! The only challenge area in the pipeline area above Timberline Sports which receives the most traffic. New snow will certainly help that corridor out!

Here’s the skinny from our groomers:

Trail 102: was groomed this morning!
Trail 8 west – will have a groomer going down tonight and they will check to see what utility company has got accomplished and will report tomorrow on status that that trail opening.
Trail 8 East: will be groomed tonight.
13 North: will be groomed tonight.
1 south – grooming today and will also be grooming the ditch line.

So far this season we have received over 170” of snow – and winter is far from over! Come on us and ride – we’ve got the best conditions around! Thanks to all of you who visit and support our area and our businesses, and thanks to all who work hard to make the Lake Gogebic Area one of the very best snowmobile destinations in the country!

U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club

Trails are in good to very good condition with the 4+ inches of snow we received yesterday. We are under a winter storm warning for tonight and tomorrow. We will be grooming nightly. Ride right, Ride safe

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 23, 2023

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 10-12

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

Bayfield county received anywhere from 6-18 inches of fresh powder! Best trail conditions in the state!

News and Reports:

Barnestormers We are currently in blizzard conditions and have received between 1-100 inches depending on who you ask. All trails were groomed before the storm and we will head out again when conditions improve. Be cautious if you’re out; trees and branches may have come down in the storm. Hope to see you in Barnes.

Drummond Sno Jacks Trails have been all groomed this week and in good condition. Fresh snow has improved the trails after record numbers on the trails last week.

CLOSURE: Trail 4 between Peters Rd and Argo Rd is closed until further notice.

Namakagon Trail Groomers We received around 2″ of new snow so far and are “predicted” to get 10-15 more. Our trails are in excellent condition and we will be grooming daily.

Northern Adventures Trails in the Iron River area are getting groomed Trails are in very nice shape.

South Shore Trails Club All South Shore trails will be groomed by Friday and in great shape.

Washburn Valhellers Trails in the Washburn/Vahalla area are in great condition. Trail #13 south between Washburn and the Ashland corridor was getting a little thin and has not been groomed yet this week. Fresh snow this week will bring things back to 100% everywhere around here. Trails will all be freshly groomed for the weekend should be in great to excellent condition.

All trails in the north Valhalla area are in excellent condition rating of 10+ The best they’ve been in in years. We received 6 inches of fresh snow Monday night and expecting a large snowfall Wednesday and Thursday.

White River Ramblers All trails will be groomed for the weekend.

Snowmobile Information:

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Sign up to receive text message or email trail condition updates on the county website under “Notify Me.” You can also find updates on Snowtracks and view the Wisconsin Snow Conditions widget at travelbayfieldcounty.com.

GENERAL INFO:

Order a snowmobile map online or pick one up at area businesses. You can also download the Avenza app (for free) and get the updated Snowmobile Map on your device before you hit the trails – locate yourself on the trail map with GPS so you can see where you are, even with no cell reception! If you’d like to see the sponsor businesses on the same type of map, try the Trail Treker app ($1.99).

Be sure to stop in, warm up and patronize the businesses on our snowmobile map. Their advertising makes it possible to print and distribute the map.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 23, 2023

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 23 Inch

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

February 23th, 2023

Trail base and conditions, in general, have improved with yesterday’s snow, and the additional snow before this weekend will provide more snow to build the base.

Continue to monitor conditions online at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html

There is active logging happening on a number of spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. In those areas, slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.

Please make sure those riding in the Ely-Tower area this weekend are aware of the Wolftrack Classic Sled Dog race happening this coming Sunday. The race will take place on the Taconite State Trail and the Fishing Lakes trail south of Bear Head Lake State Park.

Taconite State Trail: The Taconite is groomed and in good to very good condition. Use caution in the Ely to Purvis stretch, as it remains narrow in spots. We will continue to groom during the ongoing snowfalls this week and throughout the weekend. The Wolftrack Classic Sled Dog Race is taking place between Ely and Tower on the Taconite and Fishing Lakes Trails this coming Sunday the 26^th, so use extra caution if you are on those trails on Sunday.

Snow: 15-28 inches with a base of 1-5 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Good to Very Good

Arrowhead State Trail: The Arrowhead is groomed and in good to very good condition from Tower to International Falls. We will continue to groom during the ongoing snowfalls this week and through the weekend.

Along with the DNR trail conditions website, continue to monitor these clubs’ websites (www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html & www.snowmobilevacation.org/trail-updates) for the most current Arrowhead State Trail conditions.

Arrowhead Trail Snow: 15-30 inches of snow with a base of 1-5 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Good to Very Good

Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails: The entire trail is groomed and in good condition, and it will be groomed again before this weekend.

Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Tails: The crosscut/cable bay trail is groomed and in fair to good condition, and it will be groomed again before this coming weekend. The Miner’s loop has quite a bit of brush hanging into the trail and is in poor to fair condition.

Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation: Babbitt golf course is groomed for skate and classic skiing and is in excellent condition. The Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation is groomed for classic skiing and in excellent condition.

Bear Head Lake State Park: Cross country ski track set on Thursday, February 16th with fair results on the campground loops and the Beach Trail. Norberg Trail was last groomed on February 9th.

The strong winds may have caused snow to drift off of Bear Head Lake to the Beach Trail, so use caution. Norberg Trail winds its way through several large stands of white and Norway pines while showcasing our names sake, Bear Head Lake, and one of our designated trout lakes, Norberg. Norberg Loop is our most challenging groomed ski trail with several steep hills.

REMINDER: It is unlawful to walk, snowshoe, have pets, or destroy any part of the groomed ski trails in any manner.

Snowshoers are welcome to explore anywhere besides the groomed ski trails. Snowshoers have been enjoying Becky Lake and Blueberry Lake Loops.

Skiing Base: 10 inches. Conditions: Poor Groomed: Partially

Snowmobiling conditions: Very Good. Groomed Yes. Base: 8 inches.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 23, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 10+

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

Washburn County snowmobile trails still remain open at this time. Area Clubs & County Staff are reporting fair conditions after the weekend. There is snow forecasted for the rest of the week covering all of Washburn County. Grooming efforts will continue after the snowfall throughout the weekend. Please ride with caution and stay on designated trail surfaces. Be aware of active grooming equipment throughout the trails.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 23, 2023

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Looking Good! 12-16 inches or so

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines. The groomers will be rolling some flat white trails again. Remember there will be ice underneath so please use caution—especially in the corners.

News and Reports:

Ride Right

Ride Safe

Please Stay on the Trail!

Snowmobile Information:

Stop by The Alley Saturday Night for Candlelight Bowling–A Frosty Club Fundraiser! Great Raffles and Cold Beer!

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – February 23, 2023

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: Iron Snow Shoe Trails Are all OPEN & being GROOMED

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

Iron Snow Shoe Trails are OPEN

The groomers are out right now & all trails should be groomed by Friday morning.

Enjoy the trails & ride safe.

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – February 23, 2023

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-15”

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

We got the snow!!! Time to ride again. With 8-10” of fresh snow, our trails will be in good shape. USE CAUTION there is a lot of ice under this new snow. Corners will be very icy. Stay on your side of the trail. Lakes are all marked, stay close to the barrels for safety. We will be out grooming, day and night, so please give them the room they need.

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – February 23, 2023

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-12

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

It is currently 11 degrees and our trails are in EXCELLENT condition.

Snowmobile Information:

Trail conditions today, and moving forward through the weekend, are EXCELLENT! Over 8″ of new snow yesterday in Hurley, and at least that again so far today. It’s still snowing, lots of drifting, and near whiteout conditions at times with sub-zero temperatures expected tonight. Groomers are out in full force today and through the weekend for you to enjoy this epic late season riding!

Please stay on the trails, ride right, watch for groomers, and support our local area businesses that give back so much to this Snowmobile Friendly Community!

We are the White Thunder Riders of Hurley Wisconsin and we hope you enjoy our trails

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 23, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12 inches new SNOW on thick frozen base

Date of Report: February 23, 2023

Area Report:

February 23, 2023 6:49am – 13 degrees – High 19

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
8 inches new SNOW over night

12 inches new SNOW since Monday with 4-6 more inches today The trails are SNOW covered with slippery ice underneath. Making for dangerous conditions. If your riding SLOW DOWN & RIDE RIGHT. Eagle River & all of Vilas County is under a Winter Storm Warning until 6pm Looks like SNOW will end around 3pm this afternoon.

Teens for high today until Saturday. Then 20’s. Cold at night. Single digits & teens. SNOW off & on this coming week.

Grooming started with panning of Trail 17N. Parts of 10/13 both north & south. Alt 13S to Three Lakes connect. More panning & grooming today & tonight..

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are still marked. Drifting deep SNOW. Very icy under the new SNOW. Surface is very hard thick ice.

Take The Pledge, Protect Snowmobiling access for today’s and future snowmobilers (snowmobilerspledge.com)

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

Riding today? 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

February 25& 26 – Arctic Cat Demo Rides – 10am both days – WCDC Derby Track
February 25 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) Braywood Restaurant – 5pm – Catfish Lk Rd off Hwy 45S
March 4 – Mules UpNorth – Chef Rene’s at the Eagle River Inn – 6pm-9pm
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
Check out www.eagleriver.org for more area events

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. 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!