Snow Cover: 6-8 inches in most places. Fair to good Condition.
Date of Report: January 31, 2017
Area Report:
As is typical for this time of year, certain trail segments can be opened and others are not ready yet due to wetland crossings and/or have restrictions due to private land easements. It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to use their property. Please review the information below carefully before trail riding and confirm that you are using open trails.
Please note, in scattered areas the trail base is ice. Please exercise caution and operate at reduced speeds.
NE Quadrant
Trail Report 1/24/2017
All winter recreational trails are open at this time except for:
Trail 235
Trail 635
Tri-County Corridor was groomed from Amnicon Falls to Brule. All other trails are scheduled for grooming before 2-4-17. Will update as grooming occurs.
NW Quadrant
All winter use trails in this quadrant are open at this time.
We have received 4-5 inches of snow and the groomer will go out on Wednesday, 2-1, and Thursday, 2-2. Please use caution on all trails as we have not experienced a complete refreeze from last week’s warm spell and rain. A crew was out over the weekend and reports that the trails are passable. There are some wet spots on Trail 4-41 just before the warming shack. Will update trail reports as conditions change.
SW Quadrant
We received approximately 4 inches of snow on January 29-30th. The forecast is calling for cooler weather in the coming days. Most trails that were open prior to the melt will reopen. Trails 5, 5A, 925, and 9 from the groomer shed north to Moose Road are safe. Riders should be aware there are still swamps not completely frozen and ride with caution.
Trails Open:
Trail 5
Trail 5A
Trail 925
Trail 9
SE Quadrant
All trails are open.
Grooming schedule for 1-31-17: Trails 27B, 35S, 35N, 5
Grooming schedule for 2-1-17: Trails 7 and 27
Grooming schedule for 2-2-17: Trail 41S
ATV/UTV use is not recommended on 41N and 541 due to wet area issues. Will update trail conditions for ATV/UTV when areas freeze over.
Trail 3 – Received 4-5 inches of snow, grooming is scheduled for 1-31 and 2-1.
Trail 217 and Trail 17
Trail 217 – Open, scheduled for grooming before 2-4-17.
Trail 17N (Fowlers Circle North) – Open, scheduled for grooming before 2-4-17.
Trail 17S (Fowlers Circle South) – Closed, due to recent warm temperatures.
Douglas County Ski Trails
The ski trails are scheduled for grooming and tracking on Wednesday, February 2, 2017 in the afternoon.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FORESTRY AT 715 378 2219 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 8 AM TO 4:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS). Or Check on Line at www.douglascountywi.org under the Forestry Department tab.