Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 15-18 inces
Date of Report: February 23, 2026
Area Report:
It was a wonderful weekend to be out on the trails! We got more snow than expected and it we are supposed to get more snow today and Tuesday. Temps are in the single digits at night warming to teens and 20’s this week. Friday they are saying a high of 41 before dropping back down to the 20’s for highs on Sat. So get out and ride this week and for sure next weekend. While out riding this weekend don’t forget to stop by Spirit Lake Friday night and Saturday during the day to see the Snow Outlaw Races. These are some of the fastest sleds on snow. It will be awesome! On Sat. at 10 am at Burnside Park will be the annual Junker Sled Races. Come watch some fun racing on old sleds. At both events Three Lakes Trails will be providing food and beverages. So stop by enjoy some great food to help support our trails.
News and Reports:
Feb. 27-28 Snow Outlaws Racing on Spirit Lake – Friday night at 6 pm – 8 pm and Sat. Round one 12:00, Round two 1:00, quarter finals 2:00, Semi-finals 3:00 and finals at 4:00.
Feb. 28 – Junkersled Race -10 am Don Burnside Park in Three Lakes
Snowmobile Information:
Barrels have been placed on Crystal Lake by the airport trail. There was an open area so stay away from the group of barrels marking that. This time of year things can open up on the lakes. Please be alert.
Trail 9 is temporarily closed due to icing conditions on parts of the trail. Use Military Rd to bypass this segment.
Watch for ice heaves on the lakes. Use caution, slow down with all the snow dust, and stay close to the barrels.
The trail 7 from Spirit Lake to Maple Lake will be closed this season.
When visiting downtown businesses please park your sled at the Shed the Sled, corner of Highway 45 and County Highway A. Please do not park in businesses’ parking lots or town roads.
Town roads are NOT trails unless they are marked as a snowmobile route. You can use a town road to get from your house to the closest trail.
Website – https://www.threelakestrails.com
Groomer Tracking System -https://gts.groomertrackingsystems.com/map
Oneida Co Trail Map -https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/wp-content/uploads/Oneida-County-Snowmobile-Map.pd
Snowmobiling Information
The Three Lakes – Brule River Trails are the destination that is sure to satisfy the most discerning snowmobiler. Our trail system encompasses 132 miles of user funded trails, plus 54 additional miles of locally funded trails.
The trail system traverses the most scenic country that Wisconsin has to offer. The Kimball Trail (upper and lower) will take you through the pristine Nicolet National Forest and provides your connection to Vilas and Forest County destinations. Our southern trails will lead you to the Rhinelander, Monico and Pelican Lake areas. Trails to the West and North will give you access to our neighbors in Sugar Camp, St. Germain and Eagle River.
Every day is sure to bring you a new and different snowmobiling experience!
Don’t forget to include downtown Three Lakes on your trail riding agenda. Our trail system will give you easy access to the many amenities that our downtown area has to offer. Once there, you’ll experience the old-fashioned charm of the Northwoods. Our main street is lit by antique lampposts and lined with very unique gift shops, restaurants, taverns and other small businesses.
The community’s greatest natural resource is the largest Chain of Lakes in the world, 28 interconnected lakes stretching northward to Eagle River, Wisconsin. Stay on the marked trails and you will be rewarded by the scenic beauty of the Three Lakes Chain.
Then, venture to the Northeast and discover the remote beauty of the Brule River Trails. Be sure to stop and sample the warmth and hospitality to be found at the local taverns and eating establishments.
Our trail system is professionally maintained and groomed by Three Lakes – Brule River Trails, primarily a volunteer organization. Grooming and trail maintenance is performed utilizing 2014 and 2018 Pisten Bully snow groomers, a 2019 New Holland tracked tractor, a 2006 Fendt Tractor and a 2014John Deere Tracked Utility Vehicle for light grooming and maintenance. Additionally, we recently sold an older New Holland tractor and will be replacing it with a 2021 John Deere tracked tractor. The new John Deere is scheduled to be delivered before the start of the 2021-2022 season
We encourage you to visit the Three Lakes – Brule River Trails on your next snowmobiling adventure to experience the warmth and hospitality that our community has to offer. We sincerely believe you won’t be disappointed!