Reporter:forestco
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 2-5″
Date of Report: January 14, 2021
Area Report:
All Forest County State Funded snowmobile trails are closed.
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Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – January 14, 2021
Reporter:Toulish1
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 2-7″
Date of Report: January 14, 2021
Snowmobile Information:
Looks like the snow generator is starting to fire up. The next 72 hours should be interesting. It sounds like the UP Lake effect should start next week too. I went out on a short acclimation run on the Northern Hornshoe groomer yesterday. We ran trail 17 from highway H, down to F, and back. Thin snow, but it was covered. We are on alert to be ready for action tomorrow. It is time for snow. Mark
Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 14, 2021
Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: Minimal
Date of Report: January 14, 2021
Area Report:
The snow forecast has been quite a rollercoaster this week. Early in the week they predicted 2-4″ starting today. Yesterday, they bumped it up to 3-5″! Now, this morning, they’ve dropped it down to 1-3″. Whatever we get is supposed to start this evening and go through tomorrow, maybe even into Saturday. For now, we can only hope it’s on the high side of their predictions.
Please join us for an amazing breakfast fundraiser at Stillwater’s on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 8 – 11am! Chuck and Karen offer a terrific breakfast and donate proceeds to the Sayner Star Lake Barnstormers.
- 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!
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Mark your calendar for these Barnstormer events!
Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 14, 2021
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: Thin & crusty frozen snow in most areas -0-6 inches
Date of Report: January 14, 2021
Area Report:
January 14 – 6:12am 19 degrees – High of 34 today – Low tonight of 19
Trails are in on average Poor to Fair Early Riding Condition
Grooming in Eagle River has halted until there is SNOWFALL
SNOW moving into the area this evening & continuing through tomorrow. 2 to maybe 4 inches Thursday evening into Friday. Let’s see if the weather guys get it right. As for temps 30’s during the day through Friday then dropping to the 20’s for highs.
Here in Eagle River trails are in Early Riding Condition with conditions at Poor to Fair. Almost no change. 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.
Catfish & Eagle have been 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.
Come on……KEEP THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!
Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
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Eagle River area events – Sno-Eagles club events
News and Reports:
UPDATE – Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides start has been moved forward to
January 20 & 21 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 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
- January 15 – Badger State Winter Games Torchlight Ride
- 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
AWSC – Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
DNR Snowmobiling Helpful Information
Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 13, 2021
Reporter:BayfieldCounty
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 2-12 inches
Date of Report: January 13, 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
With no new snow and warmer temps, trails are holding up and rideable but in fair to poor condition. A slow-moving winter storm is in the forecast for Thursday and Friday so we are hoping that dumps a bunch of snow throughout the whole county. If we do get a bunch of snow, I’ll try to do a quick update on Friday.
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: Trails are in fair condition. Some are more brown than white but rideable. Hope we get some snow!
Barnes Barnestormers: Barnestormers trails are in poor but rideable condition. Trails 17 and 31 are good once you get north of trail 18, and 18 is in good condition. We groomed trail 7 to Drummond and trail 63 from Lake Owen to Grandview on Friday. (Poor condition). We hope to be grooming again by the weekend if the weather is accommodating.
Drummond SnoJacks: The Drummond groomer remains out for repairs. Barnes and/or Namakagon plan to help out on our trails so refer to their report.
Frosty’s Vintage Riders: Trail 4 from the Corridor to the Diner- very poor. Mason to Delta: fair to poor. Forest roads are fair, Scenic Drive road routes are fair.
Washburn Valhallers: Trails in the Valhalla area remain in fair condition. Hopefully we will get a good snow on Wednesday night.
Trail #13, Ashland to Washburn: Very thin but ridable; Trail #13, Washburn to Valhalla: Thin but ridable; Trail 33/31/63, Valhalla to Moquah: Covered but getting thin with exposed rocks on #63. Trail 31 around Valhalla; Covered but getting thin; some of the most snow in our area. Like everyone, we are really hoping for some snow with this next system.
South Shore– Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: Trail 1 from Port Wing to Corny is rough with no grooming yet. Wally Polk trail is fair so is trail 40 and 41. We need snow and I will be out grooming!
WAINO – Waino Riders will not be grooming until we get some snow. Hopefully at the end of the week. Trail 1 is rideable and that’s about it.
Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 13, 2021
Reporter:nikky.farmakes
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 3-5 inches base. Please help us preserve our base.
Date of Report: January 13, 2021
Area Report:
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Snowmobile and Winter ATV/UTV Trails (As of 1/13/2021)
Douglas County managed trails are 100% OPEN! The last significant snowfall was on 12/29/20 and we have received a lot of traffic since then. Snow is in the forecast for Thursday going into Friday. We will update as we know more. 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
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 – Not groomed
Trail 35 Wild Rivers Trail south of Solon Springs – Not groomed
Trail 27B – Not groomed
Trail 27C – Not groomed
Trail 41S – Not groomed
Trail 41B – Not groomed
Trail 217 – Not groomed
Trail 727 – Not groomed
Trail 17N – Not groomed
Trail 17S South of Lower Eau Claire Lake – Not groomed (Watch for logging)
Trail 7 – Not groomed
Trail 27 – Not 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
Trail 635 – Not groomed
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 – Not 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 1/13. Fair to Great conditions. There are some thin areas throughout the forest, specifically on the Outer Purple Trail.
After Hours Ski Trail (Brule) – Groomed and tracked as of 1/9. Good conditions.
Enjoy your ride and please ride safe!
Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 13, 2021
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: Thin & crusty frozen snow in most areas -0-6 inches
Date of Report: January 13, 2021
Area Report:
January 13, 2021 12:09pm – 30 degrees – High of 36 – Low of 19
Trails are in on average Poor to Fair Early Riding Condition
Grooming in Eagle River has halted until there is SNOWFALL
SNOW forecast for Thursday. Weatherunderground.com forecasting 4.2 inches of SNOW. Another 1 or 2 on Friday. Let’s see if the weather guys get it right. As for temps 30’s during the day through Friday then dropping to the 20’s for highs.
Here in Eagle River trails are in Early Riding Condition with conditions at Poor to Fair. Almost no change. 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.
Catfish & Eagle have been 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.
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
News and Reports:
UPDATE – Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides start has been moved forward to
January 20 & 21 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 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
AWSC – Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
DNR Snowmobiling Helpful Information
Trail Report – : Adams County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2021
Reporter:Bandit
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 2-4”
Date of Report: January 12, 2021
Area Report:
There isn’t enough snow to open the trails. Check back the end of the week hopefully we get the higher amounts forecasted for the end of the week!! Think ❄️❄️
Trail Report – : Neillsville, Wisconsin – January 12, 2021
Reporter:Neillsville Granton Trailbusters
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 1-2″
Date of Report: January 12, 2021
Area Report:
Our trails are currently CLOSED as we have not received enough snow. Be aware riding on closed trails is trespassing and fines apply, not to mention it could cause long term trail closures!
Trail Report: Lake Gogebic Area – January 12 2021
Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: Fair
Date of Report: January 12, 2021
Area Report:
Lake Gogebic Area trails are reporting to be thin, flat and in fair to good condition. Use caution as a trail could be excellent in one spot and challenging in the next instant. According to our groomers, one good plowable snowfall is going to push our trails from good to EXCELLENT conditions. Snow is in the forecast with up to 6’ anticipated on Thursday , another 6” forecasted on Friday and for most of next week. Mild temperatures will be with us through the weekend and then drop into the teens next week. We are hoping that our Governor relaxes restaurant restrictions and we should know more in a couple days. Until then – it’s take out and outdoor dining.
Groomers, business owners and staff and working really hard to get through these time and we certainly appreciate all the support we receive from our visitors and guests! Lake Gogebic is the best place to stay and ride and we are all hoping to be able to open our doors and welcome you back! Keep dancing for snow – and we will see you soon!
Mary Beth – AJ’s Walleye Lodge