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

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: IRON SNOW SHOE SNOWMOBILE TRAILS- Closed

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

IRON SNOW SHOE TRAIL REPORT: Snowmobile trails are closed at this time.

We have a couple inches of snow on the ground but not enough to open the trails. 
Think Snow!  Please follow our Facebook page for day-to-day changes.
  

The ATV trails north of HWY C are open.  ATV trails south of Hwy C are still closed.

AREA EVENTS: High Falls Flowage Radar Runs January 16, 2021 & February 13, 2021 

12 miles NW of Crivitz

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 6, 2021

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2-12 inches

Date of Report: January 6, 2021

Area Report:

 

Snow base (in inches):  2-12 inches
Status (Closed, Open, Partially Open): Open, early season
Condition (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent): Fair to Poor

Trails throughout the county are still in early season condition with spotty snow coverage in some areas. Heavy traffic over the holidays took a toll on the snowpack but groomers are doing their best with what we have.  Be aware that there are still places with exposed rocks and gravel so ride carefully. Trail conditions seem to be best in the north and central parts of the county.

Just a reminder to all to please respect private landowners and stay on the trail. Stay on the trail or stay home!

 

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.
  • Trail 1 to Bayfield and Legendary Waters Casino are currently closed. The trail into the City of Bayfield will not open this year, but we’re hopeful for next year. The trail to the Casino is currently being worked on and will provide an update when it opens.

 

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Our groomers may try to go out again on Thursday. Trails are rideable but poor condition.

 

Barnes Barnestormers: The base we had got pretty beat up over the New Year’s weekend, especially close to town. We have groomed trails 7-17 around the Town of Barnes, 31 south to Sealy Fire Lane and trails 17-18 will be done tonight. 31 north is in poor condition unsure if we will groom that section. Expect to see bare spots, exposed rocks and gravel. There is a 1.5 mile of plowed section on 31 south (just south of 43 Rd) logging in that section. Overall poor to fair riding conditions.

 

Drummond SnoJacks: Drummond groomer is down with mechanical issues and in for repair. Trails in poor condition.

 

Iron River: Iron River area trails are in poor shape. They will all be groomed by the weekend. The tri-County corridor is in very good condition from Brule to Forest Road 241 (Ashland County grooms from there to Ashland).

 

Frosty’s Vintage Riders: Trails held up decent over the weekend considering the lack of snow, groomed yesterday but there are now plenty of areas with little to no snow, overall conditions fair to poor.

 

Washburn Valhallers: We groomed the Moquah spur on 1/4/21 (Trail #63, 31 and 33) to Valhalla and it remains in good shape.  There is more snow towards Valhalla and some exposed rocks toward Moquah so riders should use caution.  We are grooming Trail #13 from Valhalla to Washburn today, 1/5/31.  This trail remains in decent shape but the snow does get thinner towards Washburn.  We will not groom #13 between Washburn and Ashland until we get more snow.  It remains rideable as of 1/5/31 but is thin.  We continue to groom Trail #31 around Valhalla and this trail remains in good riding shape.  

 

South Shore– Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: Have had some groomer issues, but will borrow the Iron River groomer and make a pass through the area today 1/6/20. Trails will still be rough but rideable, need more snow!

 

WAINO – Waino Riders will have trail 1 done before the weekend.

 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 7, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Thin & frozen in most areas

Date of Report: January 7, 2021

Area Report:

January 7 – 8:00am 12 degrees  – High of 34 – Low tonight of 12 

 
Trails are in on average Poor to Fair Early Riding Condition

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.

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.  Have been out on the lakes & there is no surface slush.  All are SNOW covered as of late yesterday afternoon.

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

KEEP THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!  

Vintage Derby starts tomorrow, Friday.  Come on out!  See ya at the Derby!! 

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 – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – January 6, 2021

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2-7″

Date of Report: January 6, 2021

Snowmobile Information:

We had about 4″ of light fluffy snow on Monday. It did not really do anything except make everything white. We had a groomer operator meeting Monday night for the Northern Hornshoe Club and Keith let us know that groomer operations are suspended for at least 10 days. John Dees snow forecast is pretty bleak out to the 12th.

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 6, 2021

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 5″-7″

Date of Report: January 6, 2021

Area Report:

Haven’t seen snow in a few days now and warm temperatures for this time of year.  Not enough snow to groom with some bare spots on the trails.  We have had some issues arise with in some of the areas in the National Forest were logging is being done.  Please when coming into a logging staging area, follow the sinage and never go under or near logging equipment when they are in use.  This is a very dangerous situation and if it contiues, the trail may be shut down or forced to be rerouted.  Lets all be safe and patiant when we are on the trails.  It’s not like we are in a rush to get to work or pick up the kids.  Logging equipment has the right of way.  They are at work and you are on vacation.  Please stay on the trails.  If not, we may lose them.  Stay posted for updates.

News and Reports:

Thhursday club ride has ben canceled. But, you are invited to meet at the Great Escape for lunch. Come by car or sled.  If you have any Phelps club clothing, please wear them to show your pride.  Check back for more information as it comes available.

Snowmobile Information:

http://awsc.org

http://phelpssnowmobileclub.com

Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – January 6, 2021

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Getting thin

Date of Report: January 6, 2021

Area Report:

We will have to CLOSE our trails at 10 PM today (1/6/21). We hung on as long as we could but they are getting very thin. We will reopen when we get more snow. Thank you for coming out and riding our trails and hope you enjoyed them and hope to see everyone soon

The Cedarville Snow Travelers

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 6, 2021

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2-12 inches

Date of Report: January 6, 2021

Area Report:

Snow base (in inches):  2-12 inches

Status (Closed, Open, Partially Open): Open, early season

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

 

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.
  • Trail 1 to Bayfield and Legendary Waters Casino are currently closed. The trail into the City of Bayfield will not open this year, but we’re hopeful for next year. The trail to the Casino is currently being worked on and will provide an update when it opens.

 

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Our groomers may try to go out again on Thursday. Trails are rideable but poor condition.

 

Barnes Barnestormers: The base we had got pretty beat up over the New Year’s weekend, especially close to town. We have groomed trails 7-17 around the Town of Barnes, 31 south to Sealy Fire Lane and trails 17-18 will be done tonight. 31 north is in poor condition unsure if we will groom that section. Expect to see bare spots, exposed rocks and gravel. There is a 1.5 mile of plowed section on 31 south (just south of 43 Rd) logging in that section. Overall poor to fair riding conditions.

 

Drummond SnoJacks: Drummond groomer is down with mechanical issues and in for repair. Trails in poor condition.

 

Iron River: Iron River area trails are in poor shape. They will all be groomed by the weekend. The tri-County corridor is in very good condition from Brule to Forest Road 241 (Ashland County grooms from there to Ashland).

 

Frosty’s Vintage Riders: Trails held up decent over the weekend considering the lack of snow, groomed yesterday but there are now plenty of areas with little to no snow, overall conditions fair to poor.

 

Washburn Valhallers: We groomed the Moquah spur on 1/4/21 (Trail #63, 31 and 33) to Valhalla and it remains in good shape.  There is more snow towards Valhalla and some exposed rocks toward Moquah so riders should use caution.  We are grooming Trail #13 from Valhalla to Washburn today, 1/5/31.  This trail remains in decent shape but the snow does get thinner towards Washburn.  We will not groom #13 between Washburn and Ashland until we get more snow.  It remains rideable as of 1/5/31 but is thin.  We continue to groom Trail #31 around Valhalla and this trail remains in good riding shape.  

 

South Shore– Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: Have had some groomer issues, but will borrow the Iron River groomer and make a pass through the area today 1/6/20. Trails will still be rough but rideable, need more snow!

 

WAINO – Waino Riders will have trail 1 done before the weekend.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 6, 2021

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1 – 5″

Date of Report: January 6, 2021

Area Report:

 All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are fair to poor with a 1 to 5 inch snow base. We do have early season type of conditions and some trails may not be groomed yet. Please use caution on lakes as those conditions are not completely safe at this time, the ice conditions vary on each area lake. Clubs are working hard grooming and maintaining trails, so please exercise caution and watch for active trail grooming and trail maintenance. Fingers crossed for a good snowfall to get the trails in great conditions! 

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 6, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5-7 inches

Date of Report: January 6, 2021

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report 1/6/21

Our last grooming was on Monday, 1/4. We tried to fill in divots and pull in snow on the bare spots with limited success.
Sled travel has diminished from the heavy weekend traffic as we’ve only had 91 sleds go past our trail counter in the past 2 days.
If you ride, please be careful as the trails are generally icy in the corners and a snirty mixture of snow elsewhere. Our road trails are still good, but the rest of our trail system is rated as fair to poor.
Because of the lack of new snow, we have decided to suspend further grooming operations until we receive the snow we need.
Remember our club brat fry is this Saturday, 1/9, at the Granary Restaurant from 11:00-2:00

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