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Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 12, 2026

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9-16 in

Date of Report: February 12, 2026

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

Arrowhead State Trail, Taconite State Trail, Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails, (2/11/26): Riding conditions are fair to good; trail base is holding but remains thin with a few areas still having bumps or low spots. The Ely-to-Purvis segment remains narrow with steep side slopes. Watch for construction traffic on 1 mile of trail south of Soudan leading to East Two Trail bridge being replaced. As you continue west on the trail and get closer to Side Lake, snow levels steadily decrease. Blackwoods Blizzard Tour will be happening this Thursday/Friday/Saturday and will be using the Taconite State Trail along with the Virginia, Babbitt, Ely, and Tower Area Grant-in-Aid Trails. With the heavy trail use and warmer weather, snow pack is decreasing. Trail base remains thin in spots with a number of areas still having exposed bumps, rocks, and low spots, so continue to remain cautious and aware at all times while riding! There is active logging happening in several spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. Please stay to the right at all times, slow down, and give trucks and logging equipment space.

Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 0-3 Inches, Conditions: Good

Local Snow Depth: 9-16 Inches

Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Trails (2/11/26): Groomed and in fair to good condition.

Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 0-3 Inches, Conditions: Closed

Babbitt Golf Course Trail, Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation (2/10/26): The golf course ski trail system is freshly groomed as of Friday, February 6. The plantation ski trail system was freshly groomed yesterday, Tuesday. Feb. 10.

Bear Head Lake State Park (2/10/26): Cross country ski track was set on Friday, February 6th with fair results in the campground loop and the Beach Trail. The snowmobile trails were groomed and in good condition on Wednesday, January 28th.

You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically designated for other activities, such as skiing or snowmobiling.

Skiing: Trail Base: 3-5 Inches, Condition: Fair

Snowmobiling conditions: Trail Base: 3-6 Inches, Condition: Good

Local Snow Depth: 13-15 Inches

Blackwoods Blizzard Tour will be happening this Thursday/Friday/Saturday and will be using the Taconite State Trail along with the Virginia, Babbitt, Ely, and Tower Area Grant-in-Aid Trails.
With the heavy trail use and warmer weather, snow pack is decreasing. Trail base remains thin in spots with a number of areas still having exposed bumps, rocks, and low spots, so continue to remain cautious and aware at all times while riding!
Please note that logging is happening in several areas of the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. For your safety, stay to the right, slow down, and give trucks and logging equipment plenty of space
For the most up-to-date trail conditions, please go to the DNR trail conditions website:

(https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html)

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 12, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Ice base – Hard snow – Loose snow on top

Date of Report: February 12, 2026

Area Report:

2/12/2026 – 8:26am – 0 – High 34

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Good to Very Good
Ice Base – Loose Soft SNOW
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Cold one this morning! Temps will rise fast & be at 30 by late lunch time. Evil sun once again today. Will be riding this afternoon & report what the temps & sun are doing to the trails.

As reported looking at high 30’s even 40 for a few days. Ice base is going get a work out. Going to try to ride everyday & report how trails are faring. THINK COLD!!!! And SNOW DANCE a bit harder!

Sno-Eagles groomers is experiencing an issue with GTS grooming reporting. So be aware that if you are using the APP to know what was groomed it may/will not be accurate.

Trail Boss Dan is a busy guy & hasn’t gotten what was groomed overnight. Here is what I know for sure was groomed

10E both directions all the way to the Three Lakes turn around

10/13 through town & north 7 across Wisconsin River Bridge

10W/7 headed toward Sayner & St. Germain

17 to 3N

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Daily Reminders:
Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed. The Club is working on a reroute.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. There are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail. There are mogul drifts along the barrels so recommend slowing down. Lots of SNOW mist so leave space between you & rider in front.

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter. If you have not ridden the lake in the past DO NOT ATTEMPT at night. There are spots that can be thin or even open water. NO safety lights

Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge

Right click on map to enlarge

See ya on the trails!!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

February 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Market 10-3
February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

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 – : Chippewa County, WI – February 11, 2026

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2-5”

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails closed at 8am Wednesday February 11th. Above average temps are predicted for at least the next week.(Updated Feb 11th 2026)

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – February 11, 2026

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Unknown

Snow Cover: 3-8

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

By recommendation of the Langlade County Snowmobile Council, the Langlade County Snowmobile Trail System, including all state-funded trails, are scheduled to close at 6:00 am on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

At this point, the closure is expected to be temporary but is weather-dependent. The purpose of this temporary closure is to preserve the remaining base during a period of very warm weather and possible rain. The Langlade County snowmobile trail system will reopen when/if weather and trail conditions improve.

Please note that the trail condition leading up to the closure may be soft, and caution is advised if riding on Friday or Saturday.

The Langlade County Snowmobile Ordinance prohibits snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles from operating on the trails after the official closing date.

ATVs will be authorized to utilize snowmobile trails, as it has been 10 days after the opening of the snowmobile trails. ATVs are not allowed on the trails when the temperature is above 28° F. UTVs are not allowed on the Langlade County Snowmobile trail system at any time due to the weight and width of the machines.

Read the full trail report and download a Langlade County Snowmobile Map at https://bit.ly/LCSnowmobileTrailReport.

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – February 11, 2026

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5-8

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

BY RECOMMENDATION OF THE LANGLADE SNOWMOBILE COUNCIL, THE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL STATE FUNDED TRAILS ARE SCHEDULED TO CLOSE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, AT 6:00 A.M. The trails are currently in excellent condition, but conditions are variable across the County depending upon snow depth and base thickness. With the projected warm weather, expect the trails to deteriorate. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile.

Cody Brauner
Langlade County Assistant Forest Administrator

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – February 11, 2026

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 15-24 inches of snow cover

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

Our trail System is open and currently in very Good condition. Temps are forecasted to be in the low 40’s over the weekend. Trails are currently all groomed and ready for the weekend riders. There is a good chance with the forecasted warmer day time temps that the groomer operators will be grooming at night only once we get into the weekend. Next week once the temps dip back down grooming will resume to the regular grooming schedule.

Very Good to Excellent Trails – #2, #107, #15 N., #111, #113, #16, #116 and #18.

Good Trails – #15 S.

As always, please remember to ride right and be careful in the corners. Have a great weekend riding and we will update the trail report early next week to let you know how the trails look following the weekend!

Happy Trails

News and Reports:

Ski Brule – 100% Open (Thursdays – Sundays)

Michigan “Free” Fishing weekend is happening this weekend – February 14-15. No permits or license is needed. Please follow the fishing regulations provided on the Michigan DNR website.

Young’s Annual Winterfest is scheduled for February 21st. Lots of festivities planned through-out the day.

Snowmobile Information:

Happy Valentines Day Weekend!

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – February 4, 2026

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 28 inches

Date of Report: February 4, 2026

Area Report:

Grooming operations continue across the area. The Pisten Bully assigned to the Raco and Bay Mills areas is off today for scheduled maintenance. One additional grooming machine remains down; however, schedules have been adjusted to ensure full trail coverage.

News and Reports:

Trail 8 (Soo to Raco): Excellent
City Trails (49, 449, 497, I-500): Good – Increased traffic due to race week.
Trail 49 (Soo to Kinross): Good – No water holes; possible drifting in open areas.
Trail 49 south of M-80 & 494 Loop: Excellent
Trail 472 → 480 → Raco Gate: Good – Use caution near the new bridge on 480 due to exposed stone.
Trail 480 (Spile Dam turnaround to Raco Powerline/Trail 8): Good
Raco Powerline: Good
Trail 889 (Mission Hill Loop): Excellent

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 11, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: Ice Base – varying snow

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

2/11/2026 – 12:25pm – 22 – High 24

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
Ice Base – Loose Soft SNOW
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Later report today. Wanted to get accurate trail grooming from the Trail Boss.

The good news is the temps dropped. Teens overnight & high of 24. Reached & heading downhill to a of 8 tonight. The not good news. Warm headed in Friday & will last a bit. 40’s. Below freezing at night. A COLD front & SNOW will move back in the 18th. With SNOW the night of the 18th. And last the evil sun is out today. So all in all expect Adventure Sledding if you choose to ride. THINK COLD!!!! And SNOW DANCE a bit harder!

Sno-Eagles groomers is experiencing an issue with GTS grooming reporting. So be aware that if you are using the APP to know what was groomed it may/will not be accurate.

Here is what was groomed overnight & early this morning. Received directly from the Trail Boss:

Trail 70W/17S – heading west out of town toward St. Germain. Trail 17S heads along Hwy 17 & connects to Sugar Camp

Trail 10/13N – All the way to Conover connect north

Trail Wisconsin River section which crossed river on the bridge.

Trail 13N – To the Buckatabon Lake/Bauers Dam area

Trail 10W/7 – Heading west to St. Germain & Sayner connect

Trail 17 to almost Phelps connect

Trail 1 that takes you to Eagle Lake trail – PLEASE STAY ON TRAIL WHEN YOU TRAVEL DEERVIEW RD & TOWNHALL RD. Both are in jeopardy of closure due to road racing!!

Trail 3N to Conover connect & then heading south back to Eagle River.

Right click on map to enlarge

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Daily Reminders:
Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed. The Club is working on a reroute.

See ya on the trails!! Maybe!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
February 5, 2026 – SNO)Sno-Eagles Night Out) at Burnt Bridge – 5pm
February 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Market 10-3
February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 11, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are officially open. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback with a sustainable trail base. All trails across the County are in good condition. Trails were groomed the week of February 2nd. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – February 11, 2026

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Decent, but need more!

Date of Report: February 11, 2026

Area Report:

Despite the lack of new snow, our trails are holding up surprisingly well. After today, the forecast is calling for 6 days of temps above freezing with four days at 40 & above. This will be a challenge because Presidents weekend brings heavy traffic. Trails that are deeper in the woods should still fair pretty well, but sections that are exposed to the sun during these warmer days are going to deteriorate quickly.

The Barnstormers still plan to groom each night if the temps fall down below freezing. We’ll try to hit the heaviest traffic areas nightly and less often where it’s not as critical. Grooming when it’s too warm causes more harm than good, so we want to be careful with that.

The good news is that when this warm spell is over, there is supposed to be some snow on the way! Snow dances please!!

There is a lot going on this weekend: radar runs at Bent’s Camp and St. Germain, Lion’s ice fishing tournament on Plum Lake, Barnstormer’s pizza fundraiser at Hillside, and more! It takes a lot of work to put all these events together, so please get out and support them.

As I’ve mentioned previously, you will find your best riding in the mornings and early afternoons. Areas with high traffic can get beat up rather quickly, but overall, there is still some amazing riding available!

Remember, if you aren’t able to keep your sled on your side of the trail as you enter corners, you’re going too fast and putting the safety of others at risk! You can drive too slow many times, but you may only drive too fast once! SAFETY TRUMPS EGO!

Ride RIght & Ride Safe!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:

Sunday, February 15 – Pizza fundraiser at Hillside Tavern from 4:00 – 8:00.

Saturday, February 21 – Brats on the trail at The Web. 10:00 – 4:00.

Saturday, March 14 – Drawing for Snowmobile Raffle at Sayner Pub at 5:00!