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Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:Phillips/Park Falls Chambers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-16

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

The Price County Trail system consist of over 500 miles of scenic trails, great places to stop to fill up on fuel, food and beverages. The trails are maintained by 9 clubs and reported by the two Chambers.

We invite you to take a trip and see all that Price County has to offer.

****There is a reroute on Trail 120 that will be in effect all season. The reroute is on the Northern section that eliminates the old 120 trail from FR 519 to the intersection of 120 and 121. Reroute takes you NW up FR519 to Sheep Ranch to FR522 then connects to 101. This eliminates a very bad part of the swamp.****

2/26/2020 Northwoods Hi-Riders

Trails in the Solberg Lake and Phillips area continue to be in Very Good condition and are being groomed. The freezing temps at night are helping to maintain the base. Some bare spots are beginning to show in open areas, and road crossings are bare. Brushing operations continue on Trail 141 and 102 around Solberg Lake, so be on the lookout. There is still plenty of good riding left, so don’t hesitate to get out there. Slow Down, Ride Safe.

2/25/202 Sno Gypsies

The Tuscobia trail was groomed today it held up well from the heat wave its still in excellent condition. Trail 80 was groomed on 2/24/2020. Watch for areas that have iced up and drive carefully.

2/25/2020 Eisenstein Bushwackers

Groomed 111,110 loop 105 and Round Up, and Wojcieszak’s Sportsmans lounge area’s
Groomed 80 south ,101,103.104, to Wintergreen lake area and Back to Park Falls will groom all one more time before the weekend enjoy the trails !!!

2/25/2020 Lugerville Chaser

Our trails are still being groomed twice a week and most are in good to excellent condition. On trail 90 there is a power company working on updating power poles. Use extreme caution. That part of the trail is in poor condition.

2/25/2020 Prentice Bushbenders

Trails held up pretty well through the warm weather and sun. Roads, areas with dirty snow and bare spots were effected the most. These areas are deteriorating fast. The trails are still in overall good condition. Warm weather returns all next week with temps in the upper 30’s so get out and ride while we still can. Grooming operations will be determined on a day to day basis next week so be aware that the groomer could be out at anytime of the day or night. Have fun and be safe.

2/25/2020 Fifield Sno Drovers

The trails conditions in the Pike Lake area are from good to excellent. Trail 101/10 between Pike Lake and Oneida County is getting a bit bare due to the heavy traffic and our lack of new snow. The rest of the trails are still in very good to excellent condition and are being groomed regularly, although we have had to skip a couple of runs this weekend due to the warm weather. The strong sun has melted some of the snow on routes that run on roads leaving bare spots and much ice. Take great care if you decide to travel the roads and keep your speeds down.

2/19/2020 Driftsplitters

Driftsplitters trails are in excellent shape. The warm weather will not have much effect on the trails. Go riding have fun and be safe. We still have a logging operation in progress on trail 94 about 2 miles north of intersection 99. March 1st 8am to Noon Driftsplitters Potato Pancake breakfast at Happy Daze on trail 181 between Kennan and Catawba.

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 12 hard packed

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

Trails are hardpacked with ice on the corners and thin spots on exposed areas, town trails are ice and bare roads and parking lots and gas stations are also bare, trails in the woods are still good, the hardpacked exposed areas have little snow for cooling, once you get to the woods trails are in good condition so plan your routes to get out of town quickly. We need snow to get them back to good condition.

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:Lodging

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Varies

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

❄️❄️Hurley Area Snow Report Thursday February 27, 2020

We received approximately 3-4 inches of snow overnight and the groomers are out getting the trails in Tip Top Condition for the upcoming weekend. Forecast for the next few days is for temps in the teens and 20’s through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday sunny and mid 30’s. Spring riding will be FANTASTIC this weekend!!

At this time there are no reports of any trouble areas. As always, use caution and watch for icy corners.

There is still some time to come up and ride, call today and make a reservation!

USE CAUTION ON THE LAKES AND FLOWAGES.

We have received multiple reports of “off trail riding”.

LISTEN — it’s pretty simple. Stay. On. The. Marked. Trail.

If you come upon a groomer WAIT for the groomer driver to come to a complete stop and signal for you to continue.

Be sure to support the local businesses that support the clubs —- you’ll know one right away with their current club membership certificate proudly displayed.

Show your appreciation by attending club events, not just ours but neighboring clubs as well. Remember “United we Trail, Divided we Fail”

Upcoming Club Events:
White Thunder Riders 50/50 Raffle Drawing at North Pole 3/7/20

Ride RIGHT. Ride SAFE. STAY together.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 27, 2020

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18″-30″

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

Trail Report for 2/27/2020

Snow Depth 18-30 inches

GENERAL INFORMATION: Trails are holding up and are hard and flat. Warm weather and heavy use have caused the trail base to get thinner, but groomers are working to smooth bumps and berms to keep trails in good riding condition. Several area lakes are now staked, and riders are asked to please ride in staked areas to ensure best conditions. As always, even when conditions are their best, it’s still wise to use caution when venturing onto the ice on foot or machine.

Area Trails:

All trails are groomed and in good shape for the upcoming weekend. Birch Lake is staked for snowmobile trails to Hidden Bay. Cedar Lake is not staked; snowmobilers should use Cloquet Line instead. Everything else is staked. As always, please stay on staked trails.

Arrowhead State Trail

Snowmobiling: Condition-Fair to Good Trail – Groomed Base – 1-6”

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

TRAIL CONDITIONS: The entire trail is groomed and in fair to good condition from the Taconite State Trail junction north to the Blue Ox trail. The trail is base is getting thin from warm weather and heavy use, but the groomers are continuing to work hard to keep bumps and berms cut down. The entire trail will be groomed another time before the weekend.

Bearhead Lake State Park

Snowmobiling: Condition – Very good Trails – Groomed Base 1-5”

TRAIL CONDITIONS: The Taconite Trail and Cub Lake Spur to the Trail Center are both in very good condition.

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 – Very Good Trails – Groomed Base – 1-6”

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Trails are in very good condition and will be groomed again before the weekend. For all trails use caution at all times. Please travel at appropriate speeds and stay to the right No motorized vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.

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 – Very Good Trails – Groomed Base – 1-6”

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: The entire trail will be groomed before the weekend. Please use caution when riding, travel at appropriate speeds, and stay to the right. Trails are hard and very fast right now. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.

Taconite State Trail

Snowmobiling: Condition – Good to Very Good Trails – Groomed Base 1-6”

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 has been groomed from Ely to Highway 73. The groomer operators have been double passing multiple times over the heavily used sections of the trail to cut out the bumps and corner berms. The trail will be groomed again before the weekend. Please use caution when riding, travel at appropriate speeds, and stay to the right. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.

Taconite Spur West – Last groomed 2/25/20

Taconite Spur North – Last groomed 2/24/20

Stony Spur East – Last groomed 2/25/20

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More information on area events can be found by visiting our website at http://www.ely.org/mn/events

Trail Report – : Forest County, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12″ – 18″

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

The trails are open, groomed and in good condition. The snow took somewhat of a beating this past weekend due to the warmer than normal temps. There are reports of thinning corners and icy spots on the trails. Always use caution when riding on lakes and frozen water as ice conditions will vary. Remember to stay on your side and slow down on icy turns.

We cannot stress enough to ride safely and responsibly and stay on marked trails!
The clubs that maintain the Forest County Trail System are made up of volunteers who work very hard to provide the best trails possible. Please respect them while on the trail. When approaching a groomer or member doing trail maintenance, please slow down and move over so they can do their job.

Load on up and head in the direction of Forest County, Get out and ride!

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18-24 inches

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

Here’s the Sno-Skeeters’ updated trail report from Groomer operator Bennie, who was out last night…

Groomed the entire Sno-Skeeters trail system last night. Trails really are in nice shape. There are a few thin areas in the exposed sections, but the trails are in good condition!

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 16-22 inches

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

Here’s the Sno-Skeeters’ updated trail report from Groomer operator Bennie, who was out last night…

Groomed the entire Sno-Skeeters trail system last night. Trails really are in nice shape. There are a few thin areas in the exposed sections, but the trails are in good condition!

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 16-22 inches

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

Here’s our updated trail report from our Groomer operator Bennie, who was out last night…

Groomed the entire Sno-Skeeters trail system last night. Trails really are in nice shape. There are a few thin areas in the exposed sections, but the trails are in good condition!

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2 to 16 inches of snow

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

Hello Riders!!

A bit of an update, while we did have a warmup on Sunday and Monday we still have VERY GOOD conditions! We’ve had such a great base that has been a blessing to help us make it through the couple of warmups we’ve had this season. The wooded trails are great! You will find many trails that are near the roads to have slushy or bare spots and some as we call “snirt” spots (snow + dirt). The roads as well are quite bare. However, these areas of mention are generally connecting routes from one trail to another so you will not have to travel them long and they are most certainly passable. The groomers are out this week now after the cool down and smoothing everything up as well as pulling some side snow into corners where needed and they are able. The lakes with-stood as well, due to the warmup after the weekend there was not much traffic that created grooves in the lakes when they were slushy to refreeze, so they are not rough. The temps dropped back down last night, and we even got a bit of fresh snow over the night to our surprise to freshen things up.

Speaking of lakes, the Chippewa Flowage, while a great ride and filled with your favorite stops we do just want to advise you to stay on the staked trails and ride with caution. It’s excellent riding but the lake level has dropped about 8’ over the course of a few months as the energy company and DNR do this each season so with this lowering there are sand bars and stumps that you don’t normally see. The last 2 weeks or so those bars/humps and stumps are more noticeable. Volunteers have staked some of the concerning stumps but please keep your eyes peeled. Also, at some areas of entrance on the Flowage you may find the level is so low there isn’t much water/ice and it’s muddy, but those areas are off to the sides of the trails and again, very much passable. Just please ride safely and watch your surroundings.

Some logging is being done north of Nelson Lake on trail 8. Also trail 8 west to Washburn County has some logging happening on it.

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 27, 2020

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12-24 inches packed

Date of Report: February 27, 2020

Area Report:

The trails held up well through the warmup last weekend and most of the week has been cold. There’s still a lot of good riding especially in the woods.

Namakagon: Our trails held up very well thru our last warm-up! Trails were all groomed on Monday 2/24. Being touched up today Wed 2/26 and should be groomed again on Friday. Excellent Condition!

And we’ve been having flurries all morning! Not adding up to much but every little bit counts!

Barnes Barnestormers: Barnes trails have held up well, still have a good base and all have been groomed. Due to the warm weather thin spots are showing up in corners and hillsides exposed to the sun. Road routes are thin and with the warm weekend coming may become difficult to navigate. It’s all good out in the woods though, come ride while you still can.

Frosty’s Vintage Riders (Mason, Delta, Iron River): Trails are freshly groomed and still in good shape, road routes are bare with the exception of 1/2 inch of snow that fell last night.

Washburn Valhallers: Both Trail #13 North and South out of Washburn remain in excellent condition. Both will be regroomed for the weekend.

Trails in the Vahalla area held up very well we still have a very good base and trails are smooth. Re-route on Trail 31 starting on the north end of Trail 63 we are utilizing fire Road 429 Watch for signs. Also the logging operation north of Trail 1 on trail 31, the trail is down to ice and mud so use extreme caution.

South Shore (Port Wing, Herbster, Cornucopia): All South Shore trails 1, 40, 41 will be groomed by Thursday and held up well with the warm temps! Any roads routes/ logging activity are not so good. Any fresh snow will help.