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Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – December 10, 2025

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 12+

Date of Report: December 10, 2025

Area Report:

Today we open trails in the last few days we have had a considerable amount of snow but last night it was above freezing all night and light rain, so we lost quite a bit of snow. GOOD news is that here in Cedarville we have been out rolling trails for 3 days and have built a good base and with the cold setting back in and if everyone stays off today until they set up, we should be good to go. RIDE RIGHT AND STAY SAFE 

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – December 10, 2025

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: December 10, 2025

Area Report:

Oh boy —It snowed steadily all day yesterday and there’s more in the forecast. Temps should sit in the mid-20s today, then start dropping hard. By Friday we’re looking at around -10°F, with sub-zero temps likely through the weekend. Great news for freezing up the wet spots and Lake Gogebic, but it’ll be frigid if you’re heading out on the trails — plan ahead and dress for it.

Gogebic Area Grooming Update

The groomers have been working hard. Here’s the latest:

  • Trail 1 North: Passable to White Pine.

  • Trail 1 South:

    • Passable from Marenisco to PI.

    • Groomed from Marenisco to Job Corps Rd; the remainder will be groomed soon.

    • Passable and groomed from Marenisco north to the end of FR 8800.

    • Closed from FR 8800 north to Copps Tower Rd.

  • Trail 8 East: Open to Ewen and groomed.

  • Trail 8 West:

    • Open to Wakefield (opened Tuesday) and safe to run.

    • Expect twiggy brush and wet spots — early-season conditions.

    • Follow signs.

    • GAG plans to send a drag down tomorrow evening.

  • Trail 13 North: Groomers will attempt to get 13N opened today.

  • Trail 13 South:

    • Passable from the 100/13 intersection north to Camp 6 Rd, but ungroomed with many whips.

    • From the 100/13 intersection southeast to the Trail 2/13 intersection is still closed (waiting on reroute approval).

  • Trail 2: Groomed and flat through Marenisco and up to the Trail 1 split to PI.

  • Trail 100:

    • Groomed to Hwy M-64 with wet sections.

    • Passable from Hwy M-64 to the Trail 13 intersection, but rocky with many whips.

The Marenisco crew reports that all open trails are passable and ready for full grooming this week.

Safety Reminder

Plan ahead — be safe and be prepared for the upcoming cold weather!

📲 Download the Groomer Tracker App to stay up to date on grooming activity all season.

Help support our Lake Gogebic Area Grooming efforts by joining the club: gogebicareagrooming.com

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – December 9, 2025

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 12-30

Date of Report: December 9, 2025

Area Report:

Updated Trail Report


8- Open/ Groomed

8a- Closed

9- Closed/ Packed & Rolled

9a- Closed/ Packed & Panned

10- Open and passable from town to Sunken Horse/ Partially Groomed

10a- Open and passable and partially rolled

10e- Open from town to Cleveland’s Clubhouse/ Groomed

11- Closed

12- Closed

12a- Open and passable to Beavers Resort

12b- Open and passable from town to Dear Lodge, Partially Rolled & Groomed

14- Closed

17n- Open/ Groomed

17s- Open/ Groomed

19-  RR #2 is groomed/ Closed, 19S to Vilas closed

19b- Closed

20-  Closed

21- Closed/ Rolled

51e- Closed

182b- Closed/ Sled Packed

182- Closed/ Sled Packed

Closed = Impassable, trees & Brush or trails leading to lakes.

Partially Groomed = Wet Swamps, no access with Tractors yet.

Our crew is out working nonstop, we anticipate getting more trails open before the weekend. We will not open trails until we deem them safe. Keep monitoring our social media and website for up to date info.

Stay off the lakes, ice is not safe.

Trail Report – : Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – December 9, 2025

Reporter:Stretch

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 14″ on the ground

Date of Report: December 9, 2025

Area Report:

Since the Thanksgiving storm we still have a lot of downed trees and hanging limbs. All the club are out every day trying to open all our trails. Trail 3 is open from Houghton to Mass City and has been groomed. It’s definitely early season riding so ride at your own risk and bring a saw with you. Keep in mind the Portage bridge is not open yet and usually not until after December 15th. Ride Right and Ride Sober.

☠️ Stretch 

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – December 9, 2025

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 13-32

Date of Report: December 9, 2025

Area Report:

The Iron County snowmobile trail system officially opens today, Tuesday December 9th at 7am.
Expect early season riding conditions.

Trail Report 12/09/2025
8- Open/ Groomed
8a- Closed
9- Closed/ Packed & Rolled
9a- Closed/ Packed & Panned
10 & 10a- Closed/ Partially Groomed
10e- Closed/ Groomed
11- Closed
12- Closed
12a&b- Closed/ Partially Groomed
14- Closed
17n- Open/ Groomed
17s- Open/ Groomed
19- RR #2 is groomed/ Closed, 19S to Vilas closed
19b- Closed
20- Closed
21- Closed/ Rolled
51e- Closed
182b- Closed/ Sled Packed
182- Closed/ Sled Packed

Closed = Impassable, trees & Brush or trails leading to lakes.

Partially Groomed = Wet Swamps, no access with Tractors yet.

Our crew is out working nonstop, we anticipate getting more trails open before the weekend. We will not open trails until we deem them safe. Keep monitoring our social media and website for up to date info.

Stay off the lakes, ice is not safe.

News and Reports:

STAY OFF LAKES

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – December 8, 2025

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 8-12″ base

Date of Report: December 8, 2025

Area Report:

The Iron County snowmobile trail system will officially open on Tuesday December 9th at 7am. Trail conditions vary widely throughout the county with early season riding conditions as the clubs and Forestry Dept work to get all trails in safe, rideable condition.

Trail 17 and trail 8 are currently open from the Mercer area and the Mercer Area Sno-goers are working diligently to get the rest of their system open after the devastating snows. Watch for updates directly from them as they continue their work.

Trails in the White Thunder Riders area in northern Iron Co are mostly open other than the marsh trails which are also being worked. Watch for updates from them on conditions as well.

The Forestry Dept. Is working on trail 7 today and it should be groomed tomorrow or Wednesday morning.

Stay off of water. The ice is not safe at this time.

Thank you to the wonderful club members and all of the volunteers who came and helped get the trees and brush cleared. There is still more work to be done so reach out to the clubs if you can give them a hand.

Welcome to the 2025-26 snowmobile season and as always, ride right, ride safe, and ride sober.

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – December 8, 2025

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 12”+

Date of Report: December 8, 2025

Area Report:

❄️Important Update ❄️

The Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance trails will CLOSE on Tuesday, December 9 at 6AM due to the expected warming temperatures. 

For the latest trail status, always call the official open/close hotline: (262) 742-2664

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 8, 2025

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Schiff of Lake Effect today 6-9 inches snow cover – more east & north – most not panned

Date of Report: December 8, 2025

Area Report:

12/8/2025 –  4:10pm – 18 degrees – High today was 19

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
ARE CLOSED

Huge SNOW front moving into Wisconsin tonight. Looks to be in Vilas around 8:30pm & in Eagle River around 10pm & exiting around 4am  As to totals no ideas.  Forecasts all over the place.  Stay tuned.  After that more single digits at night & teens during the day.  SNOW not going anywhere. 

Sno-Eagles of Eagle River continue working on the trails.  Full inspection by Club UTV took place again on Sunday  checking for downed trees & branches.  Volunteers have been out packing the swampy spots on the trails.  The single digit & below zero temps are helping to freeze ’em up.

                                                       
                                           Trail 10/13 build in town                                   Swamp packing

 

Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. 

Right click on photo to enlarge

                                                                             

Think Cold!  Start Doin’ A Snow Dance!                                      

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

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

  • January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
  • January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
  • January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • 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 – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – December 8, 2025

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12”+

Date of Report: December 8, 2025

Area Report:

****UPDATE 12-8-2025****

The Whitewater trails are fully marked and are now OPEN. The only closure we have is club trail 24 heading out of East Troy to Racine County. We will re-evaluate this trail later this week. Please check back for updates this week as we have weather coming that may affect trail conditions/ trail status.

Snow Phone: 262-742-2664

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – December 7, 2025

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 12”+

Date of Report: December 7, 2025

Area Report:

❄️Important Update ❄️
The Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance trails will open on Sunday, December 7 at 12:00 PM.

Please note: Whitewater trails are currently closed, as well as Trail 24 from East Troy to Racine County. Please review the map/photo below to ensure you are riding only on open trails.

Groomers are out on the system, so please ride with caution. Expect typical early-season conditions, including soft spots and wet areas.
Some additional trails remain closed and clearly marked due to standing crops, water, or downed trees. Do not go around any barriers.

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to our landowners and volunteers. The 13 clubs that make up the Alliance dedicate hundreds of hours each year marking trails, maintaining groomers, and supporting the sport. Consider joining a club and becoming an active member.

Help us by packing in the trails—and ride safely!

For the latest trail status, always call the official open/close hotline: (262) 742-2664