Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: Varies throughout the county
Date of Report: January 17, 2025
Area Report:
TRAIL STATUS: Trails north of us 2, including the Tri-county corridor,
OPEN 7:00am Saturday, January 18, 2025
SNOW BASE: 0-2 inches
CONDITION: Poor
GENERAL AREA REPORT:
With temperatures in the mid 30’s Friday, riding on the trails with these temps will destroy the already poor condition the trails are in. Overnight lows in the single digits Friday/Saturday will freeze up what minimal snow base we have. Please wait until Saturday morning to get out.
Trails are in early-season conditions. Most trails have been rolled/panned. Please beware of rocks, frozen ruts and small brush in the trail corridor. Adequate snowfall and grooming operations would generally eliminate these hazards. Trail conditions change drastically from trail to trail, so please ride with caution. Trails inland, further from the lake tend to have more snow.
Forest roads and fire lanes tend to be a smoother and a more enjoyable ride this time of year. Grab and map and explore the hundreds of miles of roads in all of Bayfield County.
Click the link to see where the groomers have been. https://gts.groomertrackingsystems.com
Club Reports
Apostle Island Snowmobile Club Most, but not all trails have been rolled. More snow the further you get from the lake. Terrible ruts and rocks in some sections, other sections are decent riding.
Corny Sno-Goers Some trails have been rolled. More snow is needed to fill drainages and low spots in trails, ride with caution. Be extra cautious when taking the road route into Cornucopia, they are working on the power line, heavy equipment and power poles line the road.
Northern Adventures All trails have been panned. Snow varies from trail to trail, 0-2 inch base. Be aware of rocks and light snow conditions in areas.
South Shore Trails Club All trails have been panned. Snow is less closer to the lake, enough to get into towns/businesses, not ideal conditions.
Washburn Valhellers Groomer is currently out of commission. No trails in this club area have been rolled. Trails further from the lake have more snow, but these trails have been packed by ATV/UTV/snowmobiles and has caused frozen ruts/moguls. Ride with caution.
Waino Some of the trails have been panned. Trails in early season riding conditions.
Snowmobiling Information
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Wisconsin’s Northwoods is the best overall place in North America for SNOWMOBILE TRAIL RIDING and FAMILY SNOWMOBILING, according to the readers of Snow Goer magazine. In addition to winning the BEST TRAIL AREA and BEST AREA CATERING TO FAMILIES categories, the Northwoods tied for second with the Yellowstone area in the voting for Best Overall Snowmobiling Area.
Situated on the edge of THE LARGEST OF THE GREAT LAKES, pristine Lake Superior, Bayfield County Wisconsin is home to 433,582 acres of public land that provide endless trails for snowmobilers. We have over 600 miles of groomed trails along with over 1000 miles of ungroomed forest roads for your riding pleasure. Our annual average snowfall is 73 inches.
We represent the communities of CABLE, BARNES, GRAND VIEW, NAMAKAGON, DRUMMOND, IRON RIVER, DELTA, INO, MASON, BENOIT, WASHBURN, BAYFIELD, RED CLIFF, CORNUCOPIA, HERBSTER, PORT WING AND OULU.
The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is a great place to stop on your journey. Snowmobilers are greeted with a special area to warm or dry your gloves and hang your helmet while exploring the center’s displays and 5-story observation tower which showcases the area. You’ll find it near the Tri-County Recreational Corridor which runs from the City of Ashland in Ashland County to the City of Superior in Douglas County.
We are host to many scenic vistas in the Chequamegon National Forest as well as abundant wildlife including deer, wolf, black bear and elk.
Guilty of bragging about our super-groomed trails, our local snowmobile clubs continually make improvements to make our trails safe and more enjoyable for sledders.
We invite you to experience snowmobiling at its best in Bayfield County Wisconsin. Snowmobile maps/travel information are available by calling 800-472-6338 or by visiting www.travelbayfieldcounty.com.