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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 5, 2022

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 15+ inches snow – 7+ inch base – still snowing

Date of Report: January 5, 2022

Area Report:

EAGLE RIVER TRAILS IN EARLY SEASON RIDING CONDITION
SNOWING

January 5, 2022 – 7:03am 20 degrees – Snow Showers

Snow on the ground at 6:40am was about 3 maybe 4 inches of wet packy snow 6 miles east of Eagle River.  The Winter Snow Watch ends at 6pm tonight.  Still forecasting 5-8 total by evening.  Stay tuned. Keep Dancin’

Trails are in Fair Early Riding condition & were snow covered before this latest snow.  This snow should move from Early Riding to Fair to Good riding.  See how it pans outs.

We rode our sleds into Eagle River last night & met one of the groomers preparing the trails for the new snow.  10E was Very Good.  The other groomer was also out. Here are the trails that were groomed in Eagle River by the Sno-Eagles last night

Trail 10/13 through Eagle River in both directions.

Trail 10E that connects with Three Lakes.  To include 9 mile trail that is an alternate trail to Three Lakes.  No Grampa Grahm grooming

Trail 70/17/7 heading west of Eagle River was entirely groomed. 70 connects to St. Germain.  17/7 split heading south.  17 connects with Sugar Camp. 7 splits & heads west toward Sugar Camp Kathan Inn area.  7 is aka Paintball Field

Trail 10/13 heading north of Eagle River groomed through town from the groomer barn all the way to the Conover connect which is on the train on “the grade”.

From there Trail 10W across Wisconsin River bridge.  Then north to the trails that lead to Bauer’s Dam & Conover trails.

REMINDER: Catfish & Eagle lake trails were marked & are NOW OPEN.  To be safe stay by the orange reflective barrels.  Note the spur from the northside Eagle Lake boat launch that leads to Eagle Waters is NOT OPEN at this time.   Work in progress. Stay tuned.

There is a re route on 10/13/7/17 heading west.  Here’s a photo of the work done on January 3rd.  Did stump grinding to help smooth out the area.  New Snow will help a lot.

Have trail photos? Please send to me.  Would love to post them.  Send to 
info@baysidelodgingrentals.com or text to 715.617.4708.                              
KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

See ya on the trails!!

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

News and Reports:

anuary – To build the Ice Castle need 3 more inches of ice on Silver Lake to start cutting the blocks.  THINK COLD!

  • 1/6-9 – Vintage Snowmobile Races – World Championship Derby Track
  • 1/13-14 – Badger State Winter Games Torch Ride from Wausau to Eagle River World Championship Derby Track
  • 1/13-16 – 59th running of the World Championship Derby
  • 1/17 – 2021 Military Ride
  • 1/20 – Member meeting 6:30pm – Buckshots Bar & Grill – Hwy 45N
  • 1/27-30 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort – Rangeline Rd off Hwy 70

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 Cty.  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

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 0-6 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 4, 2022
The Snowmobile Trails in Ashland County are Open. Trails are being packed but NOT being groomed. Conditions are POOR. Early trail conditions with some swamps still having open water AND watch out for rocks and debris, even though we did just receive snow it’s not enough snow to cover. Stay on the trail. Lots of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, please be respectful so we don’t loose our easement to their property. Hopefully snow tonight!

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-5″

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

The Barnstormer trail system has held up quite well even with the lack of new snow and the heavy traffic last week.  Last night, I groomed trails 6,9, and 51 and found them all to be pretty flat with minimum moguls.  As of this writing, I haven’t heard from the other groomers from last night, but I suspect they are all finding the same thing throughout our system.  Snow coverage on the trails is still pretty light.  There are areas where you may still hear the carbides scraping gravel.  Corners are very icy under the thin layer of snow, so PLEASE be careful!

There is a winter storm warning for tonight through tomorrow morning, with our area expected to receive 4-8″ of new snow!  This will help tremendously, if there is a fair amount of moisture in it.  If it’s all dry fluff, it’s more cosmetic than functional.

Please support all of the clubs by participating in their fundraisers!  Here’s a list of what’s coming up for the Barnstormers.  You can also get more info at http://www.saynerbarnstormers.com.

December 18, 2021:  Barnstormers Christmas Party at Mar-lis Bar.  5:30 – 8:30

January 8, 2022:  Trailside Brat Fry @ trail marker #217.  11:00 – 3:00

January 15, 2022:  Breakfast @ Stillwaters.  8:00 – 11:00

January 29, 2022:  Jesse Roman Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Show @ Sayner Pub.  9:00 – 4:00

February 12, 2022:  Chili Dump @ Murmuring Waters.  2:00 – 5:00

February 20, 2022:  Pizza Fundraiser @ Hillside Tavern & Grill.  4:00 – 8:00

September 4, 2022:  Star Lake Mayoral Race.  3:00 – 7:00

September 5, 2022:  Meat Raffle @ Weber’s.  2:00 – 5:00

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-8 more North

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

Our trails held up pretty good with the cold weather and traffic, there calling for 5-6 inches tonight and tomorrow so the trails will be great for the weekend, low traffic here during the week but reports are good. Most lakes are now marked and smooth. Come up and ride , they will be great after the storm. Does not look like there will be much traffic this weekend. 

Trail Report – : Kenosha County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:Nick

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2-3 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

Although we had a somewhat of a significant snowfall and with the winds most of the snow  headed east to Lake Michigan. That being said we now have a decent base and are patiently waiting for more snow.

With the amount of development in Kenosha County it has become necessary to divert around many of these obstacles so trails may differ from the map. Watch for construction along trails close to Highway 50. This area is trying at best.

A new map is planned and will be out shortly. 

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 4+

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

LINCOLN COUNTY ZONE 1 TRAILS are officially open. Any trails designated for winter ATV use will open to ATVs on Friday, January 7th.

ONEDIA COUNTY trails are officially open.

— All trails are in rough early season condition. —

Remember that ANY LAKE AND RIVER TRAILS ARE CONSIDERED UNSAFE until marked by the clubs. Please stay safe and respect landowners by keeping to marked trails and between blazers only!

Happy sledding!

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 4, 2022

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: It is on its way!

Date of Report: January 4, 2022

Area Report:

Traffic has greatly diminished and the groomers are still out there nightly. 3-5 inches–maybe more in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow. A great time to Ride the Frosty Club trails.

News and Reports:

Lac Vieux Desert, Twin, and Cisco chain are all marked.

Snowmobile Information:

Ride Safe and keep off private property.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 3, 2022

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: January 3, 2022

Area Report:

January 3

Lake Chetac will be working on staking Monday. We will confirm when they are complete. But please do note, VERY important, a trail was plowed by a fisherman across the lake crossing where the trail is marked. It is just south of the islands. There is a berm from that plowed area, please ride with caution.