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Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – February 18, 2020

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Excellent

Date of Report: February 18, 2020

Area Report:

President’s Weekend was super busy in the Lake Gogebic Area, however, all trails remain in good to excellent condition.    The snow we received over the weekend was certainly welcomed, and today we woke up to about 2” of overnight snow.  As of noon on Tuesday it’s still snowing and it doesn’t look like it’s letting up anytime soon.   C-c-cold below temps move Wednesday, which is perfectly fine considering our forecasted weekend warmup that is looking more favorable on our end as we get closer in.    Even if temps get into mid-30’s – they only hover there for a few hours, and the nightly temps are drop into the teens and 20’s, giving groomers an opportunity to get out at night and clean things up.    We’ve received almost 140” of snow this season and currently trails have more than a 2’ base.    Groomers got this – and they recommend that you just get out and ride early before the snow gets softs and starts moving around.   

  • Trail # 1N: from Bergland to Whitepine is being groomed nightly and reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 1 South: Towards Marenisco from Trail # 8 (Ethelwood Grade) is being groomed nightly and is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 1 south from Marenisco to Wisconsin Border is being groomed daily and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 8 East from Bergland to Ewen is being groomed daily and it is reported in good condition.
  • Trail # 8W: from Bergland to Wakefield. is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail 102 from Bergland to Trail #11 is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 13 North from Bergland to 101 is being groomed nightly and it is being reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail 13 South is open, being groomed nightly and reported to be in good to excellent condition.
  • Trail #13 South from 100 to Trail # 2 is reported to be groomed daily and is in good to excellent condition.
  • Trail # 100 South end of Lake Gogebic is reported be groomed daily and is in good to excellent condition.

A congratulatory shout out to the Team at Timberline Sports who just received 2020 ski-doo NATIONAL DEALER OF THE YEAR!     What a great honor for them as well as for all their customers who have helped them to achieve this great status!    Who-hoo to Timberline for National Recognition!!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 18, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Well over 20 inches

Date of Report: February 18, 2020

Area Report:

February 18, 2020 – 6:00am – 21 degrees – Snow Showers

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Good to Very Good 
New SNOW

Fresh new SNOW moved into the area last night.  SNOW showers continue.  Currently there is 3 inches +- 6 miles east of Eagle River.  Have reached the high for today with temps continuing to drop throughout the day.  Low of 2 below tonight.  Cold will continue until Friday. Tomorrow high of 12 & low of 7 below.  Wednesday high of 17 & low of 3.  So….yep WINTER continues.   

Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS Trails) reports in the last 24 hours no grooming of the Eagle River trail system.  This after nearly full grooming Sunday night.

Sled traffic has slowed from the extremely busy President’s weekend.  Making mid week riding a great idea. With the NEW SNOW trails are in great condition. 20 inches +- on the trails in total.  Riding in the area found GOOD to VERY GOOD conditions with areas of EXCELLENT.  Trail 10E & the 13’s in the Buckatabon/Bauer’s Dam area are 2 EXCELLENT trails. No problem areas to report at all.  The cold temps have kept the swamp sections of the trails frozen. With regular grooming these areas have smoothed out from where they were earlier this winter.  COLD over the next 2 days will keep everything in shape.  

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked.  Can’t confirm myself but no reports of surface slush.  Eagle Lake a little chop but nothing bad.  Icy with blow off of snow in some sections.  Please slow down.  Remember not all lakes are safe.  Check maps & looks for markers.  If you don’t see any the lake is not safe.

Last be sure to stay on the right side when riding. Straight aways, corner & hills.

KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  

See you on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

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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.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Snowmobile Information:

Events 
Wednesday & Thursday Guided Trail Rides will continue as long as snow & trail conditions permit.
February 19 – Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance – Arbor Vitae Cross Country Cruisers hosting
February 20- General Member Meeting – Eddie B’s White Spruce – 6:30pm snacks – 7:00pm meeting – ALL WELCOME
February 29-March 1 – World Series Snowmobile Championship Plus 100 Lap Mira Enduro Race – Check out derbycomplex.com – Volunteers needed
February 29 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – Trackside – 12 noon – Hwy 45N
February 29 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Lumpy’s Sports Bar & Grill – Hwy 45S – Social time 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm – Hwy 45S – ALL WELCOME
Please contact Sno-Eagles President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 to volunteer for any event.

Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – February 17, 2020

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 4″ to 5″

Date of Report: February 17, 2020

Area Report:

Cedarville trails are open for now as they are calling for rain tonight but you can ride. We are not grooming at this time and have not as of yet this season. We have only had the trails open twice this season, once for 2 days and now for the last 3 days. Please stay on trails and ride safe

News and Reports:

The Cedarville Snow Travelers will have a Meat Raffle on Saturday March 28 at Rt 20 Bar & grill from noon to 3pm  There will basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, a 5 for 100 wheel. This is our biggest fund raiser so Please come out and support us as all money goes back into the trails

For information call 815-235-3482.

Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – February 17, 2020

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 4″ to 5″

Date of Report: February 17, 2020

Area Report:

Cedarville trails are open for now as they are calling for rain tonight but you can ride. We are not grooming at this time and have not as of yet this season. We have only had the trails open twice this season, once for 2 days and now for the last 3 days. Please stay on trails and ride safe

News and Reports:

The Cedarville Snow Travelers will have a Meat Raffle on Saturday March 28 at Rt 20 Bar & grill There will basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, a 5 for 100 wheel. This is our biggest fund raiser so Please come out and support us as all money goes back into the trails.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 17, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8 – 15″

Date of Report: February 17, 2020

Area Report:

All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are excellent with an 8 to 15 inch compacted snow base. Caution is advised due to some icy conditions throughout the trail system. There have been some snow flurries falling throughout the area and volunteers will be out getting the fresh snow packed into the trails. Enjoy!

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – February 17, 2020

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 36

Date of Report: February 17, 2020

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 2/17/2020

 

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

 

  • Trail Condition: Excellent
  • Last Groomed: February 17th, 2020
  • Base Snowfall: 30″
  • Reported On: February 17th, 2020 @ 9:06am

Groomer Report

WARNINGS AND NOTICES:   We are begging riders to ride off trail legally as there is 1-million acres of public land east of Wakefield to off trail ride on – please only ride legal areas!  The Ottawa National Forest is 990,000 acres and much of it open to cross-country riding (no trail/road) if there is 6″ or more of snow.  Several restricted areas, contact the forest for further information.  Call 906-932-1330.

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:

Overall rating:  VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 2/17/2020.    Please do not ride on sidewalks near Holiday and try to keep noise down in town.

Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield:

Overall rating:  FAIR TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 2/17/2020.  This is a tight trail with tremendous amounts of traffic.  Corners will get icy along with the hill climbs in between grooming.  We’re going to do some snow finding grooms later this week to add fresh snow into the base to help it hold for the weekend.   This trail is featuring a brand new section to enjoy this season, the club eliminated Prospect road route and moved the trail completely into the woods eliminating 1.5 miles of road route.  PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL AND RESPECT THESE LANDOWNERS!

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco:

Overall Rating:  EXCELLENT

Last groomed 2/17/2020.  Also in the best shape of the season.  The section from Wakefield east to Highway 2 needs additional passes to finish cutting the deep inside corner bumps and widen the trail.  We expect to get to that this week yet.

 

Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing:

Overall Rating: EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 2/17/2020.  In excellent condition, be aware of a new traffic pattern on the northern end due to a plowed section.  Please follow the new route for the remainder of this season.

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI):

Overall Rating:  EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 2/17/2020.  There is logging about 1/2 way north on the trail, YIELD TO LOGGERS AND GIVE THEM RESPECT – IT’S THEIR LAND!   STAY ON THE TRAIL!!!!!!   This is our most scenic trail and is a treat to ride!  Stay on the trail in the farm fields.  Over 25 landowners are involved to make this trail a reality, please respect them and ride responsibly.  There are several scenic vistas on the trail:

Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior

Bald Mountain “SOUTH” lookout viewing Gogebic Range (Powderhorn, Copper Peak)

Montreal River Gorge look out

Superior Falls Waterfall Complex.

11S (Wakefield, MI to Winchester, WI):

Overall Rating:  EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 2/17/2020.  Increased logging traffic is in the area,  PLEASE YIELD TO ANY AND ALL LOGGING TRAFFIC.  There is a short section of dual use the landowner (Keweenaw Land) has graciously approved us to use along with them.  It is private land and we are guests, please act like it. 

11N (Wakefield, MI to South boundary Rd/White Pine):  Closed due to off trail riding.  Seeking local community support with ideas on how to reopen it.  200 yards of private property closed this 25 mile trail

GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS 2/11/2020

 

  • Trail Condition: Good
  • Last Groomed: February 11th, 2020
  • Base Snowfall: 36+”
  • Reported On: February 11th, 2020 @ 12:10pm

Groomer Report

Little less than inch over the last 24 hours brings the Lake Gogebic Area total to 131.5 inches for the season.   Forecast Looks like 2-4 inches tomorrow through Thursday with colder temperatures.    Gogebic Area Groomers report that they are out running now and all night every night getting the trails into really good shape!     President’s weekend is going to be a busy one which is something to keep in mind when getting gas, going out to eat, etc.

  • Trail # 1N:       from Bergland to White Pine is being groomed nightly and reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 1 South:  Towards Marenisco from Trail # 8 (Ethelwood Grade) is being groomed nightly and is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 1 south from Marenisco to Wisconsin Border is being groomed daily and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 8 East from Bergland to Ewen is being groomed daily and it is reported in good condition.
  • Trail # 8W: from Bergland to Wakefield. is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail 102 from Bergland to Trail #11 is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 13 North from Bergland to 101 is being groomed nightly and it is being reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail 13 South is open.  Groomers broke the trail open yesterday and grooming it today with a drag.
  • Trail #13 South from 100 to Trail # 2 is reported to be groomed daily and is in good condition.
  • Trail # 100 South end of Lake Gogebic is reported be groomed daily and is in good condition.
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U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 2/09/2020

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report

 

  • Trail Condition: Good
  • Last Groomed: February 09th, 2020
  • Base Snowfall: 24″
  • Reported On: February 09th, 2020 @ 8:02pm

Groomer Report

Groomers are running nightly, trails are in good shape. Groomers run once a day and typically at night, so towards the end of the day with lots of traffic the trails are going to be rough until the groomer goes out again

Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Watersmeet good but lots of traffic very  hard to hold a groom, Watersmeet to Paulding good. Both logging project on Trail #3 are done

Trail #2 west of Watersmeet to Trail #1 south, very good

Trail #2 east of Watersmeet to Trail #107, good but lots of traffic hard to hold the groom

Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, good

Trail Report – : West Yellowstone, Montana – February 17, 2020

Reporter:brandiniron

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 34″-90″

Date of Report: February 17, 2020

Area Report:

TRAIL                              LAST GROOMED

BPA/Railroad                           2/16/20

Big Sky                                    2/17/20

Cougar Creek                          2/16/20

Horse Butte                             2/17/20

Lionhead                                 2/17/20

Little Snowy                             2/17/20

Madison Arm Trail                   2/17/20

Power Line West of Town        2/15/20

South Plateau Trail                  2/16/20       Be aware of the Park Boundary!! 

Whiskey Trail                           2/12/20

Black Bear Cut off                    2/16/20

South Plateau to Jct. 23           2/15/20       Be aware of the Park Boundary!!

Whiskey Trail                            2/15/20

Two Top Loop via South Fork   2/17/20

Two Top Loop Via Mosquito      2/15/20

Junction 8                                 2/16/20

 

Snowmobile Information:

Trails Groomed by West Yellowstone, MT • 406-646-7750 or 406-646-7701
When using any of the plowed parking areas please be courteous and considerate of others. Move to another riding or parking area if there is no room in the lot and please don’t block other users from exiting. There are NEW Permit Prices & Updated Regulations for 2019/2020. Please see below for specifics: Montana Resident Resident Trail Pass $20.00/2 years Montana registered snowmobiles, snow bikes (converted motorcycles). Required to ride on groomed snowmobile trails. Non-Resident Non-Resident Snowmobile Temporary Use Pass $35.00/1 year Non-resident snowmobiles & snow bikes (converted motorcycles). Required to ride on groomed snowmobile trails. NEW: Non-Resident Trail Pass $35.00/2 years Non-Resident exempt vehicles: fat tire bikes & e-bikes. Required to ride on groomed snowmobile trails.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 17, 2020

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18-24 inches

Date of Report: February 17, 2020

Area Report:

Trail report for February 17, 2020 – Trails are good. The present temp in Boulder Junction this morning is 8 above zero.  The rest of the day we could get temps in the low 30’s. The groomers were out last night and laid out a nice flat trail. With the subzero temps in the early morning the trail stiffens up and will stay smoother longer. We are expecting some more snow later today but looks like only a couple of inches. We could really use more snow to freshen up our trails. The corners and other areas can be bare and icy. Use caution. I would like to thank Chef Jesse and Chef Jimmy Dean and their crew for hosting the breakfast fundraiser at the Boulder Beer Bar Sunday. I also like to thank all the helpers and everyone that supported and made this event so successful. It was a great breakfast spread! Stay on marked trails! Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

February 22: Gooch’s A-1 Bar & Grill Rebuild Benefit
March 7: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party