Reports Archive - Page 101 of 598

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 4, 2023

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-12”

Date of Report: January 4, 2023

Area Report:

Wow, what a difference a little snow makes. I groomed the west side trails last night and they turned out awesome. There was a few spots where I can see there is no base, but it all panned in. It was a wet snow, and today is a bit warmer, so it is now a little rain/freezing drizzle. Once it turns back to snow and trails can be panned again, this should reset the base. Temps are supposed to drop after snow event, and that will help freeze it up.

We will be watching for more snow, west coast keeps getting slammed with storms. Hopefully that will bring some more snow. Keep Dancing!

News and Reports:

The Cemetery Trail is open.

If you find a condition that you need to report to the Conover Sno-Buddies like a down tree, water on the trail, etc, either message us on Facebook, use the contact page on our website, or even notify a local establishment. They know how to get a hold of us to fix the issue.

A reminder to ride between the orange blazers. Along Hwy K West, there were several 100 trees removed this summer to place new electric poles. Most of the stumps are still there. If you were to hit one, it could ruin your trip quickly. Ride Right ➡️ Ride Safe.

Snowmobile Information:

Our annual Poker Run starts December 24th and ends on March 4th. You can pick up game cards to be stamped at several locations in Conover, Eagle River, Phelps, and Land O Lakes. Draw party is March 4th. No need to be present to win.

January 14th – 10am-2pm – Trailside Brat Fry. Meet Conover and Phelps snowmobile clubs at intersection 500 for Brats, Hot Dogs, Hot Chocolate. and s’mores. This is where 3 clubs meet on trail 6 and 8 along the power lines near Blong Rd.

January 28th – 1pm-4pm – Chilli and Soup Cook-off at Wild Turkey. Entreries must be there by 12:45pm. Bring a crook pot full of your favorite recipe. Or stop by and be a judge on entreries.

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 4, 2023

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-8”

Date of Report: January 4, 2023

Area Report:

Our trails are fully open and groomed. Trails are in good early season conditions. There is some ice developing on the hills and some dirty spots along the trail. We are getting a little snow this week to help brighten things up.
Lakes are all marked, stay close to the barrels for the safest ice.
Please stay on the trail.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2023

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 9-10 Inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2023

Area Report:

While trails are open, we urge riders to RIDE WITH CAUTION. Several of the larger lakes are not yet staked and we do not have an ETA yet on when this will take place. Among notable lakes NOT staked are LCO, Grindstone, Whitefish, and Round Lake.

Many main artery trails have been cleared and/or groomed. It was too warm today to put groomers out so many will run during the evenings over the weekend.
While many trails are cleared not all trails have been cleared or groomed. There will be side trails that have not been touched yet as we are still very early with this opening.
There will be trails that are cleared but not groomed yet, please ride with caution as there can still be equipment out there working as well ruts created from the heavy equipment needed to cut and clear.
Lakes reported to be staked are The Chippewa Flowage, Lost Land Lake, Barker Lake, Nelson Lake, Tiger Cat Flowage, Callahan Lake, Mud Lake, and Spider Lake. We will update lake staking so PLEASE watch for that and DO NOT ride lakes not staked.
As always, stay on the marked trails on the lakes, do not venture away and be courteous of fisherman. Also, know the lakes are rough, so ride slowly and with caution.

So, to recap, while trails are open you are riding at your own risk, and we ask you do so with caution. We also ask that if you see any down branches or debris that you throw it off rather than running it over allowing it to free into the base and become a hazard for riders and groomers.

Thank you for patience and please ride safely, this will not be the most ideal riding of the season, but it is a start.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 4, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 12+- inches with 0-4 inch hard base

Date of Report: January 4, 2023

Area Report:

January 4, 2023 – 7:23am – 31 – High 33

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
EARLY SEASON RIDING – Fair

3-4 inches new wet packy SNOW east of Eagle River. Took some time for it to stick & accumulate as the temps were up. The SNOW was also mixed with sleet. Today another 2 inches forecast plus an 1+- of ice. Temps dropping to the teens & some single digits night for the next week. Mid to high 20’s during the day.

Grooming resumed last night. Here’s what was groomed starting from the groomer barn located along Hwy 45N near Holiday North:

Trail 10/13 heading north from the groomer barn to the Conover connect
Trail 17N which spurs off of Trail 10/13 to the northeast all the way to Trail 3N
Trail 3N aka Manske Swamp.
Crossing the Wisconsin River Bridge portion of Trail 10/13
Trail 10W/7N to Sayner connect
Trail 13N aka Bauer’s run – the 2 way trail

New SNOW improved the trails a ton. Riders were out during the SNOW & last night. With the temps falling starting tomorrow trail should move back up to Good. There will be icy conditions with the SNOW & Ice mix today.

NOTE – DEERVIEW LANE SECTION OF TRAIL 1N THAT HEADS TO EAGLE LAKE STILL HAS HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC.

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are open & marked. Take it slow. Hard ice & surface slush pockets still present, particularly on the turn that takes you off the lake to Townline Rd. Stay by the orange reflective barrels to be safe.

Some reminders when you ride. Have a Map or Phone App. Please no off trail riding & stop at driveways. Also as you ride you might meet a groomer. They are big & can’t pull over for us. So pull over & let the driver direct you. And oh ya give ’em a thumbs up. They groom so we can ride!!!

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!

See ya on the trails real soon!!

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

January 3 – Board of Directors meeting- 6pm – World Snowmobile HQ – Hwy 45N – Members welcome
January 12-15 – Vintage World Championship Race – WCDC Track
January 19 – Member meeting – Buckshots’s Downtown – 6:30pm
January 21 – SNO(Saturday Nite Out) – Braywood – Catfish Lk Rd of Hwy 45S – 5pm -ALL Welcome
January 19-22 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
January 27-29 – Weekend Away to Mole Lake Casino
January 28-30 – Women On Snow

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!

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 3, 2023

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Snowing..yippee!

Date of Report: January 3, 2023

Area Report:

I left Sunrise Lodge with some fellow riders this afternoon and rode west towards Boulder and then made a loop around to Conover and back to Land O Lakes. All trails were at least fair and most were very good to excellent. Great job Frosty Club groomers and Conover groomers also. Since we got back we have received about 3 inches of white gold.

News and Reports:

Frosty Club Events Coming Up—Saturday and Sunday of MLK weekend—treasure quest with spaghetti dinner and comedy night at the Gateway Lodge.

Snowmobile Information:

Go to www.frostysnoclub.com to order your Frosty Club Merchandise. Store closes on Jan 15.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 3, 2023

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8 inches

Date of Report: January 3, 2023

Area Report:

At 8:00 a.m. it’s 27 degrees out and cloudy.

With heavy holiday traffic our trails took a beating but have held up.

We groomed 2W, 8W, and 51 last night and 8E, 11, and 15S early this morning.

Our groomer drivers are reporting rough trails when they start their shift and smooth them out as best as they can.

We are seeing milder temps for this time of year, but with 3”-5” of snow predicted for tomorrow followed by colder temps, our trails should improve by mid-week.

If you are in our area this week, enjoy our trails and stop in and support our local businesses.

Look for an updated report on Wednesday, 1/04/23.

Landy Roepke

BJSC Trail Manager

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 3, 2023

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12

Date of Report: January 3, 2023

Area Report:

t looks like we might see some new Wintery weather later today and tomorrow. Although our trails are still good, white, and fairly flat after all the grooming since the holidays, we could definitely use some new snow to make them great again. Please watch for our groomers every day again this week. We plan to work on our remaining marsh trails (13b and 13s) later this week after the mid-week cold snap and snow. Active logging still exists on many of our trails, so PLEASE SLOW DOWN in these areas! Also, it’s sad that we need to remind you, but STAY ON THE TRAILS!! It takes a long time to gain private landowner permissions to connect our trail system, but only moments to lose them.
Ride safe. Ride right. Take some great pictures like these visitors did!

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 3, 2023

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6″

Date of Report: January 3, 2023

Area Report:

LINCOLN COUNTY: With exceptions, ZONE 1 of Lincoln County is open.

Zone 1 trails remaining closed are as follows: Corridor 19 south of Hwy 86, Corridor 17 south of Hwy S Park and Ride, Corridor 15 south of intersection 28, and J trail south of Hwy J.

All trails in Zones 2, 3, and 4 remain closed at this time.

Trails are in rough early season condition due to recent warm temperatures and rain and range from poor to good. Stay off lakes and rivers until trails have been clearly marked by clubs. If a body of water is not marked, it is considered unsafe.

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

ONEIDA COUNTY: All trails in the Oneida County Funded Snowmobile Trail System are open and range from poor to good.

All lake and river trails in Oneida County should not be utilized until they have been clearly marked by a local snowmobile club.

As always, the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department reminds 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 – : Iron County, Michigan – January 3, 2023

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 5 – 10 inches

Date of Report: January 3, 2023

Area Report:

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! We had some decent snowfall and trails were rideable and had been groomed a couple times before Christmas… however… the weather changed on us and we had warmer temps with some drizzle right after Christmas. We still have some snow on the ground but the trails are not in great condition… still rideable … but at best I would say early season riding… not a lot out there right now.

We’re hoping for some cold temps and for a minimum of 12 inches would be nice to get back on our trails. We’ll keep you posted… but honestly at this point they are calling for 3-6 in our area for tomorrow and we really could use twice that amount. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.

News and Reports:

Trails are open… currently not being groomed do to low snow amounts on the trails. For this upcoming weekend you may have better luck to the west and north of us regarding trail conditions.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 2, 2023

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 8-12″

Date of Report: January 2, 2023

Area Report:

So, with all the holiday traffic, the trails took a hit. I would rate the trails Fair to Good. Straight aways seem to have held up. Most corners are icy or down to the dirt. There was no grooming on Sunday, but the crew is back out Monday night. I took a short ride in the groomer as he was working Trail 13 and Trail 45 ( The D-Loop) near Bauer’s Dam. He was able to pull snow in on the corners and cover up the bare ground. Hopefully we see some colder temps tonight to set it up, but at 7:30 pm Monday, it is 29* outside.

The forcast is for 3+ inches of snow coming in Tuesday into Wednesday. Stay tuned for totals, hopefully we get more. Then the temps are suppose to bottom out. That should make the trail base good.

News and Reports:

The Cemetery Trail is open.

A reminder to ride between the orange blazers. Along Hwy K West, there were several 100 trees removed this summer to place new electric poles. Most of the stumps are still there. If you were to hit one, it could ruin your trip quickly. Ride Right ➡️ Ride Safe.

Snowmobile Information:

January 28th – 1pm-4pm – Chilli and Soup Cook-off at Wild Turkey. Entreries must be there by 12:45pm. Bring a crook pot full of your favorite recipe. Or stop by and be a judge on entreries.