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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 4, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-10 inches snow & base total

Date of Report: February 4, 2021

Area Report:

February 4 – 7:30am Currently 27 – High of 28 today – Low tonight 3

Trails on average Fair Condition
GTS Trails app shows groomers out in the last 24 hours
Nightly grooming continues. Going to list them this morning.

The “grade” Trail 10/13 through town
10/13N to include section that cross over the Wisconsin River snowmobile bridge
10W/7 that heads west from Wisconsin River snowmobile bridge & connects to Sayner trails & west Conover trails
17N to 1N that takes you the Eagle Lake boat launch
Alt13/3S to Three Lakes turn around

Suggest buying a Sno-Eagles trail map to help with location of trails. Plus download the GTS trails app It is available at the App Store.

Trails really could use more SNOW. As of 7:08 this morning it has started to SNOW with a thin covering at this point. With the temps at 27 it will take some time for it to stick. Forecast is still for 5-8 inches. Thinking the 4-5 of actual SNOW on the ground is a better bet. SNOW followed by very cold temps. Starting tomorrow through next week highs will be single digits or even below zero highs for the day. Below zero every night for the next week. Winters back. Just in case KEEP DANCIN’

Right now conditions run on average Fair with some Good & Poor especially at road crossings. The one-way parts of 10E are pretty snirty even dirt. Groomer were out prepping for the SNOW. Getting the base flattened. Same conditions on 17N. 70W of town will really improve with new SNOW it is snirty & gritty, especially up on the hill across from the Wisconsin River. Alt13S to Three Lakes, 10W/7 are in pretty good shape, some burn through in the real open areas. All in all new SNOW followed by frigid temps will bring the trails back into shape.

Been writing this all season but off trail riding continues to be a problem throughout Vilas county. What this is doing is jeopardizing trail easements & will cause trail section closures. Please once again stay on marked trails.

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked with orange reflective barrels. Please stay by the barrels to be safe. The lakes are marked by the businesses on the lake so stop in & thank them when you’re out riding.

Iron, Oneida & the northern part of Forest that surround Vilas along with all Michigan trail are OPEN.

KEEP THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 reporting conditions weekly
Eagle River area events – Sno-Eagles club events
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News and Reports:

UPDATE – Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides start has been cancelled for now.
Will resume when there is more SNOW
Be sure to contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information as to when rides start

2018 Mid Week Overnight Ride to White Pine, MI

February 9-11 – Mid Week Overnight ride to White Pine, MI – Contact Carol Radloff 715.479.5153 for details
February 18 – General membership meeting via Sno-Eagles Facebook live.
February 20-21 – USSA World Series of Snowmobiling Race – WCDC Track – Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
February 26-27 – UTV Arctic Derby Dash – Volunteers needed
February 27 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – 1pm – Trackside – Hwy 45N

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.487

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
Newly Updated Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty. Plus includes the brown 3 digit (pictured on the right) emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number. Find you quicker.
Newly Updated Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
AWSC – Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
DNR Snowmobiling Helpful Information

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – February 4, 2021

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5″- 8″ with more on the way today

Date of Report: February 4, 2021

Area Report:

Well it looks like winter is finally hitting the northwoods. A 5″-8″ snowfall is expected today into tommorrow. Trails have been groomed on regular basis and are in good condition considering the amount of snow we have to work with. Lake effect snow is perdicted for Friday along with colder temps. Make sure to dress for the weather. Please use caution on corridor 6 trail going west out of Phelps. Logging is occuring between Sugar maple Rd. and Kelloggs Rd. An extra stop sign was installed at a blind intersection in that area. Please slow down and obey the signs. Stay on the trails. Off trail riding is trespassing. Help keep our trails open by staying on the trails. Enjoy your adventure in Phelps. Ride safe

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2021

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-12 inches

Date of Report: February 3, 2021

Area Report:

Snow base (in inches): 4-12 inches

Status (Closed, Open, Partially Open): Open

Condition (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent): Good to Fair

Not a lot of changes to report. Trails remain in good to fair condition with some poor areas where there hasn’t been enough snow. There’s a decent snow storm in the forecast for Thursday into Friday which should improve trail conditions. Stay warm out there!

The same trouble spots still remain:

The Grand View and Mason areas didn’t receive much snow and sled traffic could damage farm fields. Please use caution.
Trail 1 along the South shore is rough but passable.
The trail into the City of Bayfield will not open this year, but we’re hopeful for next year.
Trail 1 to the casino is open with a re-route. It’s a bit rough in spots so use caution. The re-route utilizes the right of way so please respect private landowners and follow the signs and groomed path.

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Trails remain in fair condition as of 2/3. They have all been groomed on 2/2 & 2/3 and plan on going back out after the snow fall!

Barnes Barnestormers: Not much has changed since last week. The trails held up well despite the heavy traffic and no new snow. Trail 7-17 around town poor to good, bare corners and hills. Trail 17-18 in good condition. Trail 31 is good south of trail 18 intersection. Trail 31 south is plowed for logging south of 43 road. Let’s hope for some new snow.

Drummond SnoJacks: The Drummond area received 2” of new snow last Sunday but only a thin base remains. New snow forecast Wednesday night into Thursday and colder temperatures will improve conditions. All trails will be groomed again before the weekend. Overall conditions are good to fair depending on use.

Iron River Area: Trails in the Iron River area are in fairly good condition. Tri County Corridor continues to be in very good shape with some light rocks surfacing

Washburn Valhallers: Trails in the Valhalla area continue to be in fair to good condition. Active logging on Trail 1 and Trail 31.

South Shore– Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: Trail 1 on the south shore is still poor and in need of snow. Trails 40, 41, 43 and 66 have been groomed and will be done again Thursday 2/4 and remain good to very good!

WAINO: Waino Riders groomed Trail 1 to Tar Paper Alley on Monday. Lack of snow turned him around at that point, but the trail is decent going South to Brule.

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2021

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-12 inches

Date of Report: February 3, 2021

Area Report:

Snow base (in inches): 4-12 inches

Status (Closed, Open, Partially Open): Open

Condition (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent): Good to Fair

Not a lot of changes to report. Trails remain to good to fair condition with some poor areas where there hasn’t been enough snow. There’s a decent snow storm in the forecast for Thursday into Friday which should improve trail conditions. Stay warm out there!

The same trouble spots still remain:

The Grand View and Mason areas didn’t receive much snow and sled traffic could damage farm fields. Please use caution.
Trail 1 along the South shore is rough but passable.
The trail into the City of Bayfield will not open this year, but we’re hopeful for next year.
Trail 1 to the casino is open with a re-route. It’s a bit rough in spots so use caution. The re-route utilizes the right of way so please respect private landowners and follow the signs and groomed path.

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Trails remain in fair condition as of 2/3. They have all been groomed on 2/2 & 2/3 and plan on going back out after the snow fall!

Iron River Area: Trails in the Iron River area are in fairly good condition. Tri County Corridor continues to be in very good shape with some light rocks surfacing

Washburn Valhallers: Trails in the Valhalla area continue to be in fair to good condition. Active logging on Trail 1 and Trail 31.

WAINO: Waino Riders groomed Trail 1 to Tar Paper Alley on Monday. Lack of snow turned him around at that point, but the trail is decent going South to Brule.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2021

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2 – 4″

Date of Report: February 3, 2021

Area Report:

Official Trail Report: All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are fair with a 4 to 6 inch snow base. Trail conditions do vary right now due to lack of snowfall. A fresh snow is needed to upgrade our conditions from fair to excellent. Lake ice conditions are not completely safe at this time so please ride with caution. Clubs are out grooming the trails, so please aware and watch for active trail grooming and trail maintenance. Fingers crossed for a good snowfall to get the trails in great conditions!

Reported by the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce: The lake was last groomed on January 24th after receiving 2 to 3 inches of light powdery snow.

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2021

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 12-18″

Date of Report: February 3, 2021

Area Report:

Update Wednesday February 3rd. Trails remain open warmer temps are coming in today and tonight. Tomorrow morning early we have a chance for freezing rain or drizzle before the storm changes over to all snow. We are expecting to receive 4-6″ of additional snow. Due to the warm temps and possible rain in the beginning we will be closing the snowmobile trails in Walworth County on Thursday February 4th at 6AM, trails will reopen Friday February 5th at 6AM. Please stay off the trails at this time to help preserve the base that we currently have. Enjoy the ride today, a brief pause tomorrow and then back in action come Friday. It should be a nice ride this weekend but it sounds like it will be quite cold! Thank you.

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2021

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3-6 inches base

Date of Report: February 3, 2021

Area Report:

Snowmobile and Winter ATV/UTV Trails (As of 2/2/2021)

Douglas County managed trails are 99% OPEN! The trails are in fair to good condition. The clubs are out actively grooming the trails so keep an eye out for our volunteer Groomer operators. Please check with our neighboring counties to ensure the trails are open before you ride!

It is critical that we respect our landowners who allow us to utilize their property for these trails. Please stay on the trail and ride safely. We will provide updates as conditions change.

Click here for a map that outlines open trails.

Open trails
SW Quadrant
Trail 5 – Groomed
Trail 5A – Groomed
Trail 9 – Groomed *Please note Trail 9 is temporarily closed between the North Road and County Road TT. Please use Trail 930 and Trail 5 as a reroute around this section*
Trail 935 – Groomed
Trail 925 – Groomed
Trail 835 – Groomed
Trail 930 – Groomed

SE Quadrant
Trail 35 Wild Rivers Trail north of Solon Springs – Not groomed
Trail 35 Wild Rivers Trail south of Solon Springs – Groomed
Trail 27B – Groomed
Trail 27C – Groomed
Trail 41S – Groomed
Trail 41B – Groomed
Trail 217 – Groomed last week
Trail 727 – Not groomed
Trail 17N – Groomed
Trail 17S South of Lower Eau Claire Lake – Groomed (Watch for logging)
Trail 7 – Groomed
Trail 27 – Groomed
Trail 3 – Groomed
Trail 41 Wild Rivers Trail to Warming Shack – Not groomed (Watch for logging west of Gregerson Road)
Trail 541 – Groomed

NE Quadrant
Trail 1 – Groomed
Trail 2 (Tri-County Corridor) – Groomed
Trail 4 – Groomed
Trail 6 – Groomed
Trail 18 – Groomed
Trail 24 – Groomed
Trail 24 B – Groomed
Trail 27/27A – Groomed (The wet problem area on the north end of Trail 27 has been temporarily fixed to allow safe traffic)
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) – Groomed
Trail 235 – Groomed
Trail 635 – Groomed

NW Quadrant
Gandy Dancer Trail – Groomed
Saunders Grade Trail – Groomed
Wrenshall Grade Trail – Groomed
Trail 0 – Groomed
Trail 28 – Groomed
The Cross Town Connector Trail – Not groomed
Trail 4/41 from Warming Shack West – Not groomed
Trail 4 – Groomed (Watch for logging east of Breiztman Lake Road)

Douglas County Cross Country Ski Trails
Douglas County CC Ski Trails – The service roads and parking lots are plowed. The ski trails were packed on 1/29/21. The trails are in good condition.
Superior Municipal Forest (Superior) – Groomed and tracked. Trails are in good to great conditions.
After Hours Ski Trail (Brule) – Groomed and tracked on 2/2/21. Trails are in good to excellent conditions with few thin spots.

Enjoy your ride and please ride safe!

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 3, 2021

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: It is on its way!

Date of Report: February 3, 2021

Area Report:

Groomer Silas was out there making the trails nice and smooth before the highly anticipated snow that is coming tonight thru Friday! He said the trails were ridden hard but there was snow to move around and fix the burnt out corners and they groomed up nicely. Will be nice to have more white snow on the trails rather than that brown sugary snow. COLD coming after the snow so we should be ready to ride excellent trails in Land O Lakes soon.

News and Reports:

Frosty Club meeting Monday Feb 8 6pm at the town hall

Radar run Feb 13 at Bent’s Camp 11am-4pm

Scavenger Hunt Feb 20—check out facebook or contact The Alley for more info!

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – February 3, 2021

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: February 3, 2021

Area Report:

It looks like all of your snow dances could pay off! As of this morning, the forecast is 6-8″ throughout the day tomorrow and into Friday. This would make a vast improvement to our current trail conditions. Keep your fingers crossed and we’ll keep you posted.

Meanwhile, we’ve been grooming nightly and will continue to do so. We are not always able to cover our entire system every night, but we are out there. The majority of our trails are still in really good condition. Heavily traveled sections are in poor to fair condition simply because there is nothing but snirt left to work with. Trail 15 between intersections 201 and 202 is in desperate need of new snow, so should be greatly improved over the next couple days.

There are always questions about the portage between Plum and Star lakes. Remember, lake crossings are not officially part of the trail system, and that includes the portage. Therefore, this is a NON-FUNDED section of trail. We are still trying to groom this 2 – 3 times per week even though we get no funding for it.

Speaking of funding; please join us at Murmuring Waters on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 2:00 – 5:00. This is our annual chili dump fundraiser. Delicious chili and many raffle baskets! You won’t be disappointed!!

Logging operations are continuing throughout the northwoods and in many areas where snowmobile trails are located. Loggers have first priority! PLEASE be respectful of them and make every attempt to stay out of their way. DO NOT engage with them. Loggers have a legal right to close any snowmobile trail where they are working. They are being cooperative with the clubs and working with us the best they can. PLEASE do not give them reason to close the trails.
The trail base remains thin. Be prepared for some scraping, rocks, and ruts.
Hintz’s North Star Lodge is currently closed. Therefore, we have closed the trail leading to their establishment. If and when they are open for business, we will reopen that trail. Please respect them by not riding across their property.

Thank you for your patience and support while we await more snow. Ride Right and Stay Safe!

News and Reports:

Mark your calendar for these Barnstormer events!

https://www.saynerbarnstormers.com/events

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 3, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-10 inches snow & base total – need new snow

Date of Report: February 3, 2021

Area Report:

5:37am Currently 3 – High of 36 today – Low tonight 3

Trails on average Fair Condition
GTS Trails app shows groomers out in the last 24 hours
Nearly Full Grooming Overnight

Trails really could use more SNOW and it looks like Thursday is the day! The totals keep changing. There are some models showing 5-7 inches. With the temps up at the start of the SNOW thinking it will take some time for it to stick. So I’m thinking more like 4-5 inches is a good bet. SNOW followed by very cold temps. Many days next week highs will be single digits or even below zero highs for the day. Winters back. Just in case KEEP DANCIN’!

Nightly grooming continues. Easier this morning to let you which trail where not groomed. Trail 70W to the St. Germain turn around; Trail 17S to Sugar Camp turn around. Trail 1N which is off of 17N were not groomed. Suggest buying a Sno-Eagles trail map to help with location of trails.

Right now conditions run on average Fair with some Good & Poor especially at road crossings. The one-way parts of 10E are pretty snirty. Groomer was out prepping for the SNOW coming Thursday getting the base flattened. Same conditions on 17N. 70W of town will really improve with new SNOW it is snirty & gritty, especially up on the hill across from the Wisconsin River. Alt13S to Three Lakes is in pretty good shape, some burn through in the real open areas. All in all new SNOW followed by frigid temps will bring the trails back into shape.

ONEIDA COUNTY trails are now OPEN. Report is that all lakes are marked. Be sure to stay be the markers & do not cross an unmarked lake trail.

Three Lakes Trails club was able to get the trails in Forest County they groom open. REST OF FOREST COUNTY IS NOT OPEN

KEEP THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

News and Reports:

2018 Mid Week Overnight Ride to White Pine, MI

February 9-11 – Mid Week Overnight ride to White Pine, MI – Contact Carol Radloff 715.479.5153 for details
February 18 – General membership meeting via Sno-Eagles Facebook live.
February 20-21 – USSA World Series of Snowmobiling Race – WCDC Track – Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
February 26-27 – UTV Arctic Derby Dash – Volunteers needed
February 27 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – 1pm – Trackside – Hwy 45N

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.487

Snowmobile Information: