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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 8, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Thin & crusty frozen in most areas. 1-6 inches

Date of Report: January 8, 2021

Area Report:

January 8 – 11:15am 28 degrees – High of 30 – Low tonight of 16

Trails are in on average Poor to Fair Early Riding Condition

Not much change, Eagle River trails remain in Early Riding Condition with conditions at Poor to Fair. Hard frozen ground covered with an ice base in most areas. Crusty frozen snow. Lots of snirt. Choppy conditions. The ROW trails have a bit more snow but everywhere there is plenty of snirt & dirt. Especially at road crossings & on the north side of roads. Check out www.snowtracks.com/eagleriver will be posting some photos in about an hour.

With the conditions as they are, grooming in Eagle River has been halted until there is SNOW.

Temps have popped up to the high 20’s to mid 30’s during the day. Mid to high teens at night. Weather guys have pushed out SNOW to next week.

Both lake trails, Catfish & Eagle are marked by businesses on the lake. This includes the spur to Eagle Waters. Stay by the markers to be safe. Some surface slush on Catfish. All are SNOW covered.

Bummer of a report again this morning. Sure wish it would SNOW & get colder during the day.

KEEP THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

Vintage Derby Friday,Saturday & Sunday. Come on out!

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

News and Reports:

UPDATE – Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides start has been moved forward to
January 13 & 14 SNOW conditions & totals permitting
Be sure to contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information as to when rides start

January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check www.sno-eagles.org for information
January 29-31 – Women on Snow

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876

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 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

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 8, 2021

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 3-6 inches. Please help us preserve the base.

Date of Report: January 8, 2021

Area Report:

Snowmobile and Winter ATV/UTV Trails (As of 1/8/2021)

Douglas County managed trails are 98% OPEN! The last significant snowfall was on 12/29/20 and we have received a lot of traffic since then. There is more snow cover in the northern half of the county and varying cover across the rest. Most trails are in early season riding conditions so please help preserve our snow base.

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 between S. Mail Road and CTH T – Not groomed

SW Quadrant only open to Snowmobiles at this time
Trail 5 South of CTH T – Not groomed
Trail 5A – Not groomed
Trail 9 – Not groomed
Trail 935 – Not groomed
Trail 925 – Not groomed
Trail 835 – Not groomed
Trail 930 – Not groomed

SE Quadrant
Trail 35 Wild Rivers Trail north of Solon Springs – 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
Trail 727 – Not groomed
Trail 17N – Not groomed
Trail 17S South of Lower Eau Claire Lake – Not groomed (Watch for logging)
Trail 7 – Groomed
Trail 27 – Groomed
Trail 3 – Not groomed
Trail 41 Wild Rivers Trail to Warming Shack – Not groomed (Watch for logging west of Gregerson Road)
Trail 541 – Not 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
Closed trail – 635

NW Quadrant
Gandy Dancer Trail – Groomed (Watch for deer crossing between Moen Road and CTH BB)
Saunders Grade Trail – Groomed
Wrenshall Grade Trail – Groomed
Trail 0 – Groomed
Trail 28 – Groomed
The Cross Town Connector Trail – Groomed
Trail 4/41 from Warming Shack West – 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 1/4/21 and touched up on 1/8/21. The trails are in good condition. The trails were packed wide to allow for skate skiing and classic.
Superior Municipal Forest (Superior) – Groomed and tracked as of 1/8. Fair to Great conditions. Grooming will continue throughout the weekend. Starting 1/11 grooming will take place 6 days per week.
After Hours Ski Trail (Brule) – Groomed and tracked as of 1/4. Good conditions.

Enjoy your ride and please ride safe!

Click here for a downloadable map of our summer ATV/UTV trails & routes

For further information, please contact the Douglas County Forestry Department at 715-378-2219 Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm excluding Holidays.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 8, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5-7 inches

Date of Report: January 8, 2021

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report 1/8/2021

There was very little traffic this week and the trails have remained the same as our last report.

Are groomers have not been out since Monday and will not be out until we receive more snow.

I did a trail inspection by sled yesterday afternoon and found the trails to be rideable if you choose to ride but are in the very early winter conditions.

Conditions very from good in the sun protected areas and roads to poor in some corners and the hilly terrain. You can expect some bare spots, icy corners, and exposed dirt and gravel.

With warm temps and no snow in the near future, we will post another report when conditions change.

Payzer Memorial Field (Boulder Junction Airport) is asking riders to stay off of the landing strip.

If you are in our area, stop in and support our club at our Brat Fry tomorrow at the Granary Restaurant from 11:00 to 2:00.

Think Snow!

Join us for these upcoming events:

January 9. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry at the Granary Family Restaurant. 11am-2pm
January 17. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast at Gooch’s 2. 8:30am-11am
February 6. 13th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament. Boulder Lake. 8am-4pm
February 14. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast. Boulder Beer Bar. 8:30am-11am

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 8, 2021

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: January 8, 2021

Area Report:

Oneida county has announced that they will be opening their trails at 8 am on Saturday, January 9, 2021. There has been no new snow, so trail conditions are still not good. Minimal snow cover and many ruts, rocks, etc.

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.
There is absolute minimum base on the trail. Be prepared to encounter many ruts, holes, rocks and little snow for hyfax lubrication.
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!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 7, 2021

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 5-7

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

We are really in need of some snow bad . Some trails are down to dirt and some trails are in good shape but unfortunately we have halted grooming operations for the time being. You can ride you just have to deal with some dirt areas and be cautious on corners as they may be dirt or ice and some ruts . So please be cautious as you ride . It is vintage weekend so we may see so increased usage. Ride right ride safe and have a great weekend!

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 7, 2021

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2-6

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

The Snowmobile Trails in Ashland County are closed at this time. The groomers are not out yet. According to the Ashland County Snowmobile Alliance, before the groomers can go out the swamps have to be packed. Ride at your own risk to help pack the swamps! At this time the trails are closed to recreational snowmobiling.

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 7, 2021

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: not much

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

Oneida County Trails will open this Saturday, January 9th. That being said, there is little to no snow cover and base to ride on. The decision to open the trails was an extremely difficult one, and didn’t go without thought or discussion. I can’t advise riding the trails at this point. They are “safe”, all marked, brushed, signed, no wet spots, and the lakes are marked.

If someone lived close to an establishment and wanted to give them some support, this could give them the ability to do that. Having the trails “open”, allows the clubs to react quicker once more snow arrives. There is a 48 hour period before trails can open once the decision is made to open them.

I don’t think anyone should be out trying to put on miles in these conditions. There isn’t a base on the trails, so holes, rocks and other things that are typically covered with a good base are visible in current conditions.

Grooming will not be initiated without more snow.

Trails will be open on Saturday, but conditions will be poor. Hopefully, riders use common sense and don’t go out and pound the trails. Be safe, and be smart.

Significant snow is needed to have any positive change in the status

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – January 7, 2021

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-16″

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

GENERAL INFORMATION: Portions of both the Taconite and Arrowhead State Trails got their first groom over the weekend. Portions of the trail remain ungroomed where ice in swamps is still too thin for grooming equipment. Other than in the Lost Lake swamp on the Arrowhead, crews will not be able to groom again until there is more snow accumulation. Crews continue to pack swamps/wetlands to help the ice freeze thick enough to support grooming equipment. Please use caution on the trails and travel at your own risk.

There is active logging happening on a number of spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. Please slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.

Area Trails:

All the Ely Area lake trails have been staked except Mud lake between Burntside and Lake Vermilion. There is some slush on most lakes which causes rough sections with the frozen slush. Ride with caution. With low snow and warm temperatures, the Tomahawk trail has not been groomed. More snow and colder temperatures are needed.

Arrowhead State Trail

The Arrowhead State trail is the backbone to an extensive Grant-in-Aid trail system that travels through remote areas.

TRAIL CONDITIONS:

Snowmobiling: Condition-Poor to Fair Trail – Partially Groomed; Base – 0-1”

With the exception of the trail portion from the Orr South GIA trail north to the Elephant Lake Rd/Novak Rd Jct., the Arrowhead has been groomed from the Taconite up to the 3K trails in Kabetogama. The remaining trail portions are ungroomed due to thin ice or open water in swamps. Depending on weather and snow conditions over the next few days, the Lost Lake swamp from Hwy 1 north to the Wakemup GIA Trail may get another groom before the weekend.

Bearhead Lake State Park

Snowmobiling: Condition – Fair; Trails – Groomed; Base 2”

TRAIL CONDITIONS: The Taconite Trail in Bear Head Lake State Park was groomed on December 24 and is in fair condition with some areas of debris under the large pines. Ski trails may be set by Saturday, January 9.

Bearhead State Park trails provide rolling topography through birch and pine stands. You may see a variety of wildlife ranging from deer, wolves, ruffed grouse, and pine martens. You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as snowmobiling or skiing.

Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park

Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor Trails – Not Groomed; Base – 0”

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Trails have been groomed once and will be groomed again when we get more snow. The park trails are open, but snowmobile travel is not recommended.

The park has 5 miles of snowmobile trails that connects from the Taconite State Trail to the Lake Vermilion ice trail. The ride takes you through old growth pines and young aspen forests with large wetland complexes to view along the way. You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as snowmobiling or skiing.

Putnam/Fishing Lakes – Bear Island State Forest

Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor to Fair; Trails –Partially Groomed; Base 0-1”

The Putnam and Fishing Lakes Trails traverse forested, rolling topography through birch, ash, and pine stands. Several small lakes dot the landscape along these scenic trails.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Trial is ungroomed due to impassable swamps (thin ice) and insufficient snow (this trail needs more snow to initially due to rocks and topography. Snowmobile travel is not recommended. Please use extreme caution and travel at your own risk.

Taconite State Trail

Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor to Fair Trails –Partially Groomed; Base 0-1”

Taconite State Trail stretches one hundred sixty-five miles from Grand Rapids to Ely through many scenic vistas of rolling hillsides, lakes, rivers and forest.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: The entire Taconite between Ely and Side Lake has been groomed except for the trail portion between Lehtinen Creek (west of the Arrowhead/Taconite jct.) and the Wolf Track GIA trail.

Taconite Spur West – Not groomed

Taconite Spur North – Not groomed

Stony Spur East – Not groomed

News and Reports:

For more information an area trails and events, please visit https://www.ely.org/

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 7, 2021

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4-7 inches

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

Trails are open and the trails on the west side of our system have more snow but everywhere needs a good dumping. Grooming has ceased until we get something to work with.

Ride Right and Ride Safe!

News and Reports:

Radar Run at Bent’s Camp Feb. 13

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 7, 2021

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

There is still no good news in terms of forecasted snow. The Barnstormers panned our entire system again this week, but until we get more snow, we really can’t improve the conditions.

For those of you that are still choosing to ride, please keep the following things in mind:

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.
There is absolute minimum base on the trail. Be prepared to encounter many ruts, holes, rocks and little snow for hyfax lubrication.
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.
Oneida county trails are still closed. This includes the highline trail near St. Germain, so be aware of where the county line is. Fines in excess of $200 per sled have been issued for riding on closed trails. Many establishments that have paid to be Pit Stops on the trail maps are not yet accessible by sled. Please don’t forget about them. Hop in your car and go support them!

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