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Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 17, 2022

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: February 17, 2022

Area Report:

February 17, 2022

Hello Riders!!

Welcome back to the weekend, and a 3 day weekend for many of you! We had fresh snow last Friday and cold temps so we have had great conditions! The groomers have been out rolling all week every day!

We had our monthly Alliance meeting and trail captain meeting this week and reports from all trail captains and clubs is that their groomers are out, no major equipment issues this week. They report trails to be flat and in great condition! There are a few thin or icy spots here and there in some corners and the areas you get on/off the trail for some road riding. The roads will have some worn areas as well but do not travel on those areas far, just to connect to a wooded trail and you should be riding to the farthest right.

Lakes are great!! Again, may be thin where you enter/exit the lake but the trails are great! With more snow there are some moguls on some lakes close to the stakes as lakes cannot be groomed. There may be some broken or down stakes on the lakes, if you see any that are problematic please report to us where so that we may repair. Speaking of lakes, VERY important! Stay on the staked trail as much as possible. If you are getting off the stakes to go to lodging, a residence or an establishment please, please ride at a safe speed and be very observant of any ruts and/or plowed roads. There are some plowed roads to ice shacks and trucks that have driven to their ice shacks and with the snow being deeper there are bigger ruts. Those ruts and berms freeze solid and become very hard to see and if you hit one of those it can be very dangerous. So please ride with caution on the lakes when going off trail.

Another EXTREMELY important note! STOP AT STOP SIGNS!! FULLY STOP! We have witnessed so, so many riders flying through the stop signs. In addition to us witnessing this, law enforcement has also witnessed this being a huge issue this season. This is unacceptable! You do not run through stop signs on the road why would you on the trails? We shouldn’t have to warn this. Law enforcement will be watching this very closely and you will receive a hefty citation. If it does happen do not chastise law enforcement, you broke the law. Please STOP, it takes no time out of your day to stop.

Lastly, Birkie week starts next week. There are some trail closures in the town of Hayward and Lake Hayward. We will update on the specifics and direction to get gas in town if needed. Otherwise there are no other trail closures. The race runs through the Seeley Hills, the snowmobile and Birkie trails do cross each other so you may have some delays but not much. Please be respectful of these athletes, let them pass as they are timed and have trained very hard and cheer them on! A pretty remarkable race to witness! We will update the details and a reminder after the weekend.

As always thank you to all volunteers and all of you riders who enjoy and respect the trails of Sawyer County! We are so appreciative of you all!

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – February 17, 2022

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3-7

Date of Report: February 17, 2022

Area Report:

The Langlade County snowmobile trails overall are in fair to good condition in both Zone A and B. Due to the lack of fresh snow and relatively heavy trail use, there are thin spots throughout the trail system, mainly on the high traffic trails. Icy spots and corners are also present throughout and snowmobiles should use caution and slow down, especially on corners and bridges.

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – February 17, 2022

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-8 more North

Date of Report: February 17, 2022

Area Report:

Trails are still in good condition , a couple inches forecasted for Friday mid day, one warm day on Sunday in the high 30s then heavy snow for Monday and Tuesday ,we are grooming nightly and trails are flat. Forest Rider trails are also in good to very good condition. The railroad beds are thin in spots but if you stick to the woods you will fine. There are still icy corners so slow down and be safe .

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 17, 2022

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-12

Date of Report: February 17, 2022

Area Report:

Everyone got a little bit of fresh snow last week which was much welcomed. There’s some more snow in the forecast for early next week. Trails just might be in the best condition of the season in the next week or so. Just need temps to stay cold. This weekend is the Northern Pines Dog Sled Race in Iron River which uses part of the Tri-County corridor. A reroute will be marked so keep your eyes open for that. Just a reminder to all to please respect private landowners and stay on the trail. Stay on the trail or stay home!

Some trouble spots to note:

The Wally Polk Trail/Trail 40 near Port Wing and Herbster is closed. Flag road is a suitable re-route.

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Last week we received 4-5″ of “good” snow! Sitting on 4-5″ base. Trails are in good condition.

Barnes Barnestormers: Thanks to the snow we received last Thursday, the trails are in great shape. We will be grooming all week, should be a good weekend to ride.

Drummond Sno-jacks: All trails have been groomed as of Sunday (2/13/2022) night. Will start again this Friday before the bar stool race weekend, the Drummond snow jacks club event, and groom through into Sunday. All trails are in great shape lots of good things said from snowmobilers.

Iron River: Trails in the Iron River area are very good but still dirty on south side of highway 2 trails north of highway 2 are much better. Tri-county corridor is excellent. Sled dog race is on corridor west of Iron River. Detour south on trails 22 and 24.

Washburn Valhallers: We still have very good snow cover in the Washburn area and toward Valhalla. Trails are grooming up nicely and will be another great weekend of riding.

South Shore– Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: All south shore trails will be groomed by Thursday (2/17/2022) and continue to be good to very good!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 17, 2022

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Ice base thinning from the 7 inch. – Snow hold – More coming on Friday

Date of Report: February 17, 2022

Area Report:

February 17, 2022 – 4 degrees – High 7 – 0 tonight

Cold temps are back for a few days. Next chance of SNOW on Friday. 1-3 inches according to the weather guys. Stay tuned.

As the the trails on average Good to Fair. Some area thinner than others. Cold temps bring icy corners & even straight always. So slow down. Dress warm today. Not getting very warm.

The Groomer Tracking System AP (GTS) shows groomers left the Groomer Barn along Hwy 45N near the Snowmobile Derby Track last night & groomed north & south of town. All of Trails 10W/13N, 17N, 3 aka Manske Swamp, 10/13 thru town heading south to Alt Tral 13 that connects to Three Lakes.

Catfish & Eagle lake trails marked & OPEN. Stay by the orange reflective barrels. DO NOT think the entire lake is safe. Several sleds have gone in the water this season far from the barrels.

Short report as I’m riding cross country with a group of 15. This morning we head out from Washburn in Bayfield County. Check out News and Reports below.

Please KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

See ya on the trails when we get back home!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Weekly Trail Update

News and Reports:

15 riders on 14 sleds left Monday morning at 9:30am from the Ice Castle in Eagle River on the yearly weekday away. This year is a 5 day trip.

We headed west on Trail 70 to 17S to 7 aka Paint Ball Field making our way west heading to Park Falls. Stopped for lunch at the Bear Bar at the entrance to the Lake Tom SnoFleas trails near Lac du Flambeau. Headed from there to Minocqua & west. Arriving in Park Falls at the Northern Light Motel for the night. Rode a little over 100 miles.

Yesterday, Tuesday we headed north to Washburn the town in Bayfield. A bit of a struggle as there were many detours & re routes in Ashland county. But we arrived safe & sound in the late afternoon at the Washburn Inn overlooking the Big Lake! Along with a great big appetite. Another day of about 100 + miles.

Today, were will ride the Washburn & Bayfield area trails.

15 riders on 14 sleds left Monday morning at 9:30am from the Ice Castle in Eagle River on the yearly weekday away. This year is a 5 day trip.

Tuesday we headed north to Washburn the town in Bayfield. A bit of a struggle as there were many detours & re routes in Ashland county. But we arrived safe & sound in the late afternoon at the Washburn Inn overlooking the Big Lake! Along with a great big appetite. Another day of about 100 + miles.

Yesterday, we rode the Washburn & Bayfield area trails. Plenty of snow & trails good to excellent only about 80 miles.

Today, Thursday it’s back to Park Falls for the night. Trail 13 in Ashland county has re routes & detours so we’re going to try another trail heading south Let you know Friday how that worked out.

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
AWSC – “The Legislative Voice of Wisconsin Snowmobilers”
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 16, 2022

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 23-26 in

Date of Report: February 16, 2022

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

February 16, 2022

The new snow we got late last week improved our trail bases quite a bit, and there is more snow in the forecast for the next few days. Expect some slushy areas on lakes, so please follow the staked trails when traveling on the lakes.

Taconite State Trail: SLOW DOWN in the ten-mile segment from Ely to Purvis Lake, the trail is narrow here. The entire trail from Ely to Hwy 73/Side Lake is groomed and in very good condition. Watch for exposed rocks in a few of the big hills going west from Hwy 53. And be aware on the Taconite just east of Hwy 169, there is some slush on either side of the junction with the trail north to the Y-Store. 7-26 inches of snow with a 1-6 inch base.

Arrowhead State Trail: The trail is groomed and in very good condition. There is active logging on and around the trail north and south of the Hwy 115 crossing, so use caution in that segment. Also be aware of ice flows on the grade going north toward the Melgeorge’s spur from the Elephant Lake Rd. 8-29 inches of snow with a base 1-7 inches

Putnam-Fishing Lakes Trail: The trail is groomed and in very good condition. Watch for occasional rocks throughout the trail, mainly on the hills.

Soudan Underground Mine Lake Vermilion State Park Trails: These trails are groomed and in good condition. Watch for occasional rocks on the hills.

The Ely Area trails have all been groomed and in excellent shape. The Tomahawk trail is also in good shape. Riders should follow the stakes.

Bear Head Lake State Park There has been significant drifting in areas near the lake. Snow depth is 17-19 inches. Snowmobiling conditions are excellent, trails are groomed with a 2-4 inch base.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 16, 2022

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: February 16, 2022

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Wednesday, 2/16/22:

It’s 25 degrees out this morning with cloudy skies and a high of 30 for today. Temps will be cooling down for Thursday and a change of 2”-4” of snow on Friday. We did not groom last night, but groomed 8E, 11, and 15S early this morning. Our trails have held up and are in good condition, but will soften up today with the warm temps. We have a club ride today to Mercer and will include the details on Fridays report. Enjoy our trails, be safe, think snow! Check for an updated report on Friday, 2/18/22.

– Landy Roepke, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Manager

Please contact us to request this year’s snowmobile map and keep an eye on our webcam to see current snowfall in Boulder Junction.

Join us for these upcoming winter events:

February 20th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar

March 5th – Cabin Fever Party: Snowmobile Club Fundraiser at Gooch’s A-One Bar

Help support the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club’s Fundraising Efforts: Tractor for the Trails

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 16, 2022

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: February 16, 2022

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

The snow last weekend was such a blessing and just in the nick of time! The trails are great! We will continue to watch as this weekend approaches; even temps will keep them cold and hoping Friday brings a little fresh snow!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 16, 2022

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Ice base thinning from the 7 inch. – Snow hold – More coming on Friday

Date of Report: February 16, 2022

Area Report:

EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
GOOD to FAIR

February 16, 2022 – 6:50m 21 degrees – High of 31 today – 0 tonight

Heading into a temperature pop up today. Down to 0 tonight. Then back down to 10 for a high tomorrow. Temps will be bouncing up & down for the rest of the week. The warm temps today will soften the trails up a bit. But shouldn’t o much damage. Weather guys forecast SNOW on Friday 1-3 inches!!

The Groomer Tracking System AP (GTS) shows groomers left the Groomer Barn along Hwy 45N near the Snowmobile Derby Track last night & shows nearly a full grooming.

Trail 13 way up in the northern section of trails heading toward Buckatabon Lake was only partially groomed. Plus Club trail called Uncle Kent’s. Otherwise all are groomed & waiting for you to get out & ride!

When you come upon the guys grooming first pull over & then give ’em a thumbs up!

Catfish & Eagle lake trails marked & OPEN. Stay by the orange reflective barrels. DO NOT think the entire lake is safe. Several sleds have gone in the water this season far from the barrels.

Short report as I’m riding cross country with a group of 15. This morning we head out from Washburn in Bayfield County. Check out News and Reports below.

Please KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

See ya on the trails when we get back home!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Weekly Trail Update

News and Reports:

15 riders on 14 sleds left Monday morning at 9:30am from the Ice Castle in Eagle River on the yearly weekday away. This year is a 5 day trip.

Today, were will ride the Washburn & Bayfield area trails. Report tomorrow.

Thursday it’s back to Park Falls for the night. Then home Friday morning.

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – February 16, 2022

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 10”

Date of Report: February 16, 2022

Area Report:

The Three Lakes Brule River Trails system is in pretty good condition. We need snow, but with the cold weather we have not lost much. You may find a few snirty areas closer to town, but when you get out in the woods, they are really nice. Watch your corners, they are icy. We are on a regular grooming schedule. All of our system is currently open and in very good condition. Lakes are marked. Stay close to the barrels for safe ice. Please stay on the trail and between the markers. Please remember to drop a few dollars in our donation boxes at your favorite trail stop. Every little bit helps.