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Trail Report – : Neillsville, Wisconsin – January 31, 2023

Reporter:Neillsville Granton Trailbusters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-8″

Date of Report: January 31, 2023

Area Report:

The Neillsville-Granton Trailbusters trail system is currently rated in Good condition. Caution should be used at the ice crossing located on trail K between Neillsville and Loyal. Be advised riding off the marked trails is trespassing and could lead to trail closures.

Snowmobile Information:

Our club has been active for 35 years now. We started out as a small club in 1988 named The Neillsville Rec Riders, designing ATV routes that accessed the Clark County Forest Trail System, via roads. We then created our first cross county un-groomed snowmobile and winter ATV trail system from Neillsville to Granton. In 1993 we purchased a used Bombardier groomer to start grooming our trail for snowmobiling. In 1996 we expanded our snowmobile and winter ATV trail system from Neillsville to the Clark County Forest Trail near Hatfield.

In 1997 we added a tractor and new drag to our grooming fleet to keep up with the grooming schedule. In 1999 we further expanded our growing trail system with a snowmobile trail running from Granton to Sherwood. In 2001 we made a big achievement in trail devolpement by creating a snowmobile trail from Neillsville to Loyal, giving us a total of 56 miles in groomed snowmobile trails across private lands. In 2002 we had to add a second tractor and drag to keep up with the high grooming demand. After receiving heavy, drifting snows during the ’06-’08 seasons while continuing to get stuck with our tractors, we felt the need to add a newer tracked groomer to our fleet.

We purchased a Piston Bully trailer groomer to keep up with the demanding trail grooming where our tractors fell short, in deep snow and eliminated 1 tractor and drag! We groom our trails 20′ wide where ever possible and they are the best marked in the county, you won’t get lost on our trail system! In 2010, we had to cease the operation of winter ATV use on all of our snowmobile trails, due to increasing abuse from disrespectful ATV’ers creating problems on private lands. Moving forward in 2011 we strive to keep up with the best snowmobile trails in the county and that is out main focus moving on. Upgrading in 2017 we purchased a 2007 Prinoth BR180 tracked groomer adding two tracked machines to our fleet. In 2021 with the need for a newer, larger, more durable tracked machine we decided to sell our 1988 Piston Bully and 2007 Prinoth and purchased a 2008 Piston Bully Trail Bully that could handle the job both older machines were doing.

The Clark County Forest ATV and Snowmobile Trails are maintained by the Parks and Forest Department as well as the 9 other clubs that maintain the rest of the trails in Clark County. Our club would not be where it is today without the help and permission of the 89 landowners who allow us to cross their lands. With out them we would have no trails. All of our members that help out, donate their time and it is much appreciated when we get compliments on how well of a job we have done.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2023

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-12

Date of Report: January 31, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 31, 2023
All trails are in EXCELLENT conditions. We’ve got SNOW and cold temps to make the ride great! Groomers are all out grooming the trails. Enjoy the trails and be safe.

If you would like to receive an Ashland County Snowmobile map, let us know and we will mail one out to you! Call us at 715/682-2500 or email us fdchamber@visitashland.com.

News and Reports:

Snowmobile Information:

Please stay on the trail. A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, please be respectful so we don’t lose our easement to their property.

Snowmobiles may not be modified, or operated, to amplify or otherwise increase the total vehicle noise above the originally manufactured snowmobile noise level.

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. As always operate with everyone’s safety in mind and report any hazardous trail issues that are observed to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department (715-682-7023 opt 1) so that it can be forwarded to the appropriate service.

The Tri-County Corridor is open from Superior to Ashland. There are still several areas on the eastern end that require attention but all known hazards have been identified and marked. Use caution when approaching ribbons, barricades, and cones.

Important reminders: There is no snowmobiling allowed from Ashland to Bad River/Odanah as snowmobiling is not permitted on reservation land. However, snowmobiling is allowed from Bad River east to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – January 31, 2023

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: January 31, 2023

Area Report:

Little chilly out this morning! All Lake Gogebic Area Trails have been hit and are in good to excelleint condition. The cold is really helping everything set up nicely. 1 South is still partially closed for logging and will update as information becomes available. Trails are flat and fast snow paved highways. Get out and ride! We’re getting to that point in the season where conditions are as good as it gets!!

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 31, 2023

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12-16

Date of Report: January 31, 2023

Snowmobile Information:

It’s a crispy 17 below zero this morning in most of the big snow country and on White Thunder Rider trails. Needless to say the work of our volunteers is completely cemented in, and trails are EXCELLENT at this time. Please dress warm, ride in groups, ride right, and stay safe!

ENJOY OUR TRAILS!

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 31, 2023

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4+

Date of Report: January 31, 2023

Area Report:

LINCOLN COUNTY: All Zones open.

EXCEPTIONS:

Trail 86 from Intersection #25 to the Taylor County Line.
Corridor 21 from Hwy M north of Homestead Road to the Taylor County Line.
Trail 10 from the intersection with Trail 10A to the intersection of Hwy 8 and Hwy CC. The reroute for the closed segment of Trail 10 is Old Eight Rd, which is a Snowmobile Route.

Groomers are out and trails are in good condition. Watch for rough and icy stretches, especially over roads and at corners. Please use caution while traveling in these extremely cold temperatures. Continue to keep to marked to trails on waterways.

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 in good condition. Watch for rough and icy stretches, especially over roads and at corners. Please use caution while traveling in these extremely cold temperatures. For your safety, always stay on marked trails over lakes and rivers.

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 – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10+

Date of Report: January 31, 2023

Area Report:

There has been a recent dusting of snow across the county. Area Clubs & County Staff are continuing to maintain a close eye on trails and their conditions. All of the clubs are reporting the trails to be in great condition for riding. Cooler temps & more snow is in the forecast so the trail base should harden back up and create great riding for the remainder of the season. Please remember to ride with caution and stay on designated trail surfaces. Clubs are out grooming and maintaining the trails on a regular basis so please use caution when you encounter grooming equipment.

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 31, 2023

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 15″-20″

Date of Report: January 31, 2023

Area Report:

A good chilly morning here in Phelps. -22. All of Trail 6 was groomed last night and with the cold temps, should set up great. All the swamps are frozen and groomed. Finally! Come on over and enjoiy our trail system. Some of the best riding conditions anywhere. Make plans for the weekend. Warmer temps perdicted, highs in the upper 20’s to low 30’s. Should be a great weekend for riding.

News and Reports:

Make sure to get your Phelps Gun Raffle Tickets soon. Drawing is Next Thursday. Details Below.

Tickets are $10.00 each, or three for $20.00.

1 st place – TIKKA T3X Hunter 6.5CR WD24”
2 nd place – Centerpoint AMPED 425, Compound Crossbow Kit
3 rd place – Ruger Air Hawk Elite II , .177 Caliber.
Drawing held Thursday, February 9 th , 2023, 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Great Escape Bar. Need not be present to win.

See Phelps bussinesses for tickets or contact me at: tbphelpspark@gmail.com

Phelps Cash Raffle going untill March 9th.

CA$H Raffle – The Phelps Snowmobile Club is holding a CA$H Raffle that will run throughout the snowmobile
season. The winners will be drawn at our last monthly dinner Meeting on March 9, 2023 at the Sand Lake Pub.
Ticket cost is $50. Only 250 tickets will be sold, and you do not need to be present to win. First prize is $3000,
second prize is $1500, third prize is $750, fourth prize is $500, and fifth prize is $250. Currently tickets are for
sale at the Sand Lake Pub, The Habit, Brule River Tap, Dublin’s, The Great Escape, and Hillside. Tickets are also
available by contacting a Board Member.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 31, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Plenty of loose snow cover over hard ice base

Date of Report: January 31, 2023

Area Report:

January 31, 2023 5:45am – 21 below – High 8

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Good to Excellent

Temps in the deep freeze for another day. Back up to the 20’s during the day on Saturday. SNOW Thursday morning. Inch or 2. Trails have a hard ice base with plenty of loose SNOW on top making them “fast”. Meaning slippery. Some corners have “blow outs” in the corners. They are GOOD to EXCELLENT just slow down.

Trail 10E has a one-way section that starts at Taylor Lake Rd. When riding & head east past the ERRA Sports Arena you ride on the south side of Hwy 70E. This goes all the way to the gas station. When riding & heading west from the gas station you ride on the north side of Hwy 70E. All road crossings have signs that say DO NOT ENTER – if you are going the wrong way. Please be aware & do not go the wrong way on these trails.

Going to be cold the next few days. Most nights below zero. If you are riding here are some tips:

Tell someone where you are riding
Dress in layers
Stop more frequently & drink non alcoholic beverages
Take cell phone & store in an inner layer pocket

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are marked. Please stay by the orange reflective barrels. Remember not all lakes are safe.

NOTE: Off of Trail 70W after entering St. Germain is a trail locals call “The Goat” trail. It is a Club Trail that starts at TIN 287 to TIN 288 that is CLOSED. It is clearly marked as CLOSED with fencing & signs. Please do not ride through this area from either direction. DO NOT RIDE ON HWY 70 as this is not legal.

Last, off trail riding is a big problem. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL & Take the Snowmobilers Pledge.

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!! THINK COLD!

Be Safe & 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 For other local events go to www.eagleriver.org

February 1 & 2 Arrowhead Groomers Show – 9am – St. Germain
February 2 – Snowmobile Recreation Council meetings 8:30am – St Germain Community Ctr
February 7 – Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – HQ Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
February 10-12 – Pond Hockey – Dollar Lake – Chanticleer Spur trail off Trail 10E goes right by
February 12-15 – Weekday Away Ride to Mercer
February 16 – General Members meeting – Sweetwater 6pm – Hwy 45N
February 24-26 – World Series of Snowmobiling – WCDC Derby Track
February 25 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) Braywood Restaurant – 5pm – Catfish Lk Rd off Hwy 45S

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 – : Chippewa County, WI – January 30, 2023

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8″- 12 ” base

Date of Report: January 30, 2023

Area Report:

All Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails are open. The trails are in good to excellent condition. Also remember to respect our generous landowners and stay on the marked trail!

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 30, 2023

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12-15”

Date of Report: January 30, 2023

Area Report:

Trails are in excellent condition with some fresh snow last week and cold temperatures. The cold has brought us some icy corners and hills, just take it easy in the corners and keep right.
Lakes are all marked, stay close to the barrels for the safest ice.
Remember, the groomers have the right of way. If you come upon one, they will stop and let you by when it’s the safest. We typically groom at night, but there are times when you will see one during the day.