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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.

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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

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:

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 – : 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!

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – February 10, 2026

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-16

Date of Report: February 10, 2026

Area Report:

Trail Report 02/11/2026

8- Good Condition

8a- Good condition

9- Good Condition

9a- Good Condition

10- Good Condition

10a- Good Condition

10e- Good Condition

11- Good Condition

12- Good Condition

12a- Good Condition

12b- Good Condition

14- Good Condition

17n- Fair Condition

17s- Fair Condition

19-  Good Condition

19b- Good Condition

20-  Good Condition

21- Fair Condition

51e- Fair Condition

182b- Good Condition

182- Good Condition

Trails are overall in Fair-Good condition.

We are seeing some very warm temperatures this week into the weekend. Trails will get soft, roads routes where gravel is showing will become bare, corners will be icy, but trails in the woods should hold up just fine with the base we have.

Please leave your paddle tracks at home and be respectful when riding to preserve what we have for everyone to enjoy. Luckily temperatures drop below freezing at night which will allow our groomers to be out late nights and early mornings.

The Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Lake of the Falls are marked, please ride next to the stakes and be careful. Conditions can change rapidly.

As always ride right, ride smart, ride sober and slow down.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 10, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base

Date of Report: February 10, 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 – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 10, 2026

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Looks like Winter…NICE

Date of Report: February 10, 2026

Area Report:

Traffic is heavy—even mid week is busy. Trails are being groomed nightly and are holding up nicely. Warmer weather is forecast for Presidents Weekend so we will see what happens. Going to be Nice weather for The Throwback snowmobile Gathering at the Gateway Wed and Thur and The Bent’s Camp Radar Run benefitting The Frosty Club Saturday. Runs from 10 AM to 3:30 PM and Bikini Run at 4PM

 

News and Reports:

Ride Right and Ride Safe.

Night time speed limit is 55 MPH.

Pleas stay on the marked trails.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – February 10, 2026

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5-8

Date of Report: February 10, 2026

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – February 10, 2026
Ashland County Trails remain in overall Excellent conditions.  The southern part of the county in EXCELLENT condition and trails in the northern part of the county are in GOOD condition.  Open water just south of County Road A on Trail 13.  Ride with caution as the warm weather may open up more water hazards.

One Reroute:  starting 1/18 due to logging operations: Trail 11 to Iron County will be detoured. You need to follow Nig Rein Rd to Camp E Rd to reconnect at Bear Track Rd!

Reminder everyone that the Ashland Waterfront Trail is not open to motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles and ATVs. Anyone caught riding on the Ashland Waterfront Trail will be ticketed.

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

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 10, 2026

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 10-12

Date of Report: February 10, 2026

Area Report:

Groomers have been out and the trails remain in excellent condition.

Many have asked about the warmer temperatures forecasted for this week. It looks to be dropping below freezing each night, which is good for grooming operations. We have good snow and a good base along with thick forests for protection and amazing groomers. This weekend the trails will be ready to ride.

When we do get less than favorable winter weather all we can do is take it week by week or day by day when necessary. After the weekend we will revisit the conditions and update for next week.

Please remember to ride safe, ride right, and stay on the marked trails!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 10, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Hard ice holding – SNOW on top – Some soft

Date of Report: February 10, 2026

Area Report:

2/10/2026 – 8:10am – 30 – High 32

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
 Ice Base – Loose Soft SNOW
Trail 10/13 aka Wisconsin River Bridge has REOPENED
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Sno-Eagles groomers are 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.

 
Rode yesterday & despite the warm up trails we rode were great!  Headed out from 6 miles east on Trail 10 to 9mile trail which connects with 9 mile road in Three Lakes/Brule trails.  Rode Military & Old Military. ALL were SNOW covered. Rode to TL5 which crosses Fourmile, Big Fork, & Medicine. If you ride these STAY BY THE BARRELS as there are plenty of open spots. Took Pine Isle is located(not open) to where TL11 connects. TL11 & TL5 into town crossing Maple Lake.  Maple Lake was frozen.  TL5 to Corridor Trail 13.  Headed south. 
 
From there headed west on Corridor 13/12 heading to Sugar Camp.  North on Trail 15/Corridor 13 to where 15/13 split.  13 crosses Ripco Rd & heads north connecting to Sno-Eagles Trail 13/17.  Rode all the way to Trail 70 & headed east to Eagle River. 
 
North on 10/13/17 through town.  Trails 10/13 to Trail 3 connect north of Eagle River. South on Trail 3 to Trail 17/1 intersection.  Split onto Trail 1 that runs down Deerview Ln & along Hwy 17 heading north. Crossed Hwy 17 & road Town Hall Rd (PLEASE RIDE THE GROOMED TRAIL that runs along road) to Chain o’ Lakes Rd & Eagle Lake. Eagle Lake is drifty with mogul bumps. Trail 1 then runs on E. Dollar Lake Rd to Chanticleer Inn. Trail 1 runs along the road to Hwy 70.  Crossed & picked up Trail 10E & home. 
 
All in all great riding.  More riders than expected.  Some soft SNOW on the west & northside trails but no dirt. Few areas of chop on trails just into Oneida county, between TL lakes, Trail 13/17 heading to Trail 70.  Crossing just past ER Inn was mushy & poor.  Corrected on other side of road into town. Eagle River through town was SNOW covered.  Great ride!!
 
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       

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                  

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 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:

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