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Trail Report – : Oconto County, Wisconsin – January 29, 2020

Reporter:Oconto County Tourism

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-9

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trails

Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club (Townsend) – 1/28/20

All of our trails are in very good to excellent riding condition, except between intersections 510 & 512.

Paul Bunyan Riders Snowmobile Club (Lakewood) – 1/27/20

Groomers were out Sunday night. Took some doing getting them smoothed out after Sunday’s traffic in the warm weather. Still plenty of snow but it’s getting to warm before they set up. We will continue to groom nightly.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Club (Mountain) – 1/26/20

hute Pond Snowmobile Club trails are open, groomed on a regular basis, and in good to very good condition on the NST (RR grade from Suring to INT#605) and all trails west of the NST. There is a Park & Ride adjacent to the trail on the north side of Main St (Hwy 32) in Suring, which is our southernmost access point. The wooded trails to Boulder Lake, Animal’s, the Mountain Lakes trail to Halfway Bar, and the 18 Corridor west of the NST are all in good to very good condition. The wooded trails east of the NST are in good “early season” condition, which means there will be some bumps, dips, and ruts to deal with as the groomers continue to work on the trails. The 18 Corridor east of the NST is a nice ride all the way to Crooked Lake. Be aware of a water hole/icy spot between Nelligan Lake Rd and Crooked Lake- you’ll need to go around the edge of that spot. On our eastern trails, watch for possible slushy and/or wet/icy/rough frozen areas.

The trail from INT#472 (at Old 64) north to INT#455 (18 Corridor) has re-opened. Please use extra caution in this area as it will not be groomed for a while as we wait for the ice under the snow to develop more. The previous water hole will be icy, so go slow through that area.

Exceptions: Trails that will remain closed indefinitely are from INT#451-INT#453 (from east of Hwy 32 behind the Junction to Jack Pine Rd), and from INT#447 north to the 18 Corridor trail near Cooked Lake (the northern pipeline trail). DO NOT ride the closed trails- they have not been cleared from the July wind storms because the swamps are still wet and have not allowed equipment to get in to work on those areas yet. The closed areas are tangles of fallen trees in a swampy area- you don’t want to go there.

Cautions for the entire season: Be aware that any off-trail riding- even to take one ski off to “grab a little loose snow”- could be dangerous. The July wind storms have devastated many areas of our forested trails, and there are many trees and limbs on the ground just off the edges of the groomed trails. Please stay safe- stay on the groomed trails. Riders are urged to reduce speed and ride with extra caution, as the forest and the trails look very different since the storm. There are numerous logging operations that will be ongoing throughout the season. Please use extra caution in these areas. No Chute Pond trails cross any lakes or rivers- use extreme caution on all frozen surfaces. You are encouraged to carry a portable hand saw if possible, since limbs and branches continue to fall onto and over the trails. Please- ride sober, stay to the right, and stay on the marked trails.

Bagley & Brazeau Joyriders – 1/28/20

The trails are getting soft due to the frost coming out of the ground, this week. We do have a good base. The trail to Suring is getting thin in spots but very ride able. The marshes and low areas still need time to freeze up, before we can groom, then maybe the end of next week. Where the trails are groomed they are good to very good condition. Pipeline is in fair condition due to ground getting soft. The groomers will be back on the trails all day Friday.

Gillett Sno ATV Riders – 1/27/20

Trails took a beating this weekend with a lot of traffic and the warm temperatures, we were not able to groom since Friday due to the warm temps. With the way that the weather looks staying below freezing the groomer will be out nightly to try and fix trails and have them set up for good weekday riding and going into next weekend. Please stay on trails and use caution as some trails have water that started to run onto trail near road crossings, Trails look to have held up nicely considering the warm weather.

Oconto Falls Sno-Jokers – 1/25/20 CLOSED.

Lena Sno-Drifters – 1/25/20 CLOSED.

Chase Sno-Chasers – 1/27/20 CLOSED.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 29, 2020

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: AWESOME!

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

Another night of freshly groomed Frosty Club trails and the overnight low was about 10 degrees so they have set up nicely. Flurries and clouds with highs in the 20’s for the next couple of days. A perfect time to visit Land O Lakes and ride the top trails at the top of Wisconsin.

News and Reports:

3 Bear Sled dog Race this weekend in Land O Lakes. Stop by the Frosty Club bonfire and get some free hot cocoa.

Stop at the Black Oak on Sunday at 1pm for the 1st Frosty Meat Raffle—Gonna be Super!

Snowmobile Information:

Lakes are marked but please stay by the barrels–especially on the Cisco Chain.

Ride right and PLEASE Ride safe.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 29, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20-30 inches PLENTY

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

January 29, 2020 – 6:37am 16 degrees & cloudy

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Plenty of SNOW with Varying conditions

1-25-20 sledders at Cenex

Winter continues in Eagle River & all of Vilas County with 20-30 inches SNOW on the ground & the trails. A little Lake Effect Snow yesterday afternoon. The next 3 days will be cloudy with highs in the 20’s & lows in the teen or less. Not much new SNOW in the forecast. Are you DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE?

Because Groomer Tracking System shows nearly all trails were groomed last will list the trails NOT groomed below:

Alt13 aka 3 “the grade” from 10E intersection to Three Lakes turn around
Section of Trail 7 aka Paintball field that runs along Hwy H near Kathan Inn & Sugar Camp connect
GranpaGrahm aka 1
Trail 1N to Columbus Rd
Uncle Kent trail

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked. No reports of surface slush. Please stay by the orange reflective barrels.

Caution Areas

Not much change & in general found trails sections especially in swamps have rough areas. Covered with plenty of snow but the bumps have set in the base & it is hard to correct.

Manske Swamp was groomed over night but is rough
Sections on 13N beyond Hwy G has improved
Loon Lk Rd to Bloom Rd section of 10E rough
section of 17N from trail 1 to Columbus Rd very rough
70W section from Sundstein Rd running past the Lincoln Townhall heading west to Synergy rough sections
17S from Paintball field trail 7 to Sugar Camp connect.

So here’s what you need to do…..KEEP THINKING COLD can use it & 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

News and Reports:

Events

January 29 Wednesday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot in town on trail 10/13 by the Snowmobile Sculpture across from Friendship House

January 30 Thursday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot in town on trial 10/13 by the Snowmobile Sculpture across from Friendship House

January 31-February 2 – Weekend Away to Tomahawk
February 4 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N ALL WELCOME
February 7-9 – Pond Hockey – This year at the World Championship Derby Expo – Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
Please contact Sno-Eagles President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 to volunteer for any event.

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
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

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 29, 2020

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 18″ to 24″

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

It’s a chilly 7 degrees at 6:00 a.m. this morning with highs expected to reach the mid 20’s this afternoon. We have picked up some light snow and drizzle the past 3 days. Trails are groomed and possible the best shape of the year. All trails are open and great riding can be found. Warmer temperatures are in the forecast for this weekend with a chance of some light snow showers or flurries. Get out and enjoy the trails. http://phelpssnowmobileclub.com Please follow us on Facebook.

Snowmobile Information:

February club rides require a Michigan trail pass. Meet downtown at 9:00 A.M.

February 4, ride up and around the Cisco Chain.

February 11 Amasa

February 18 Kenton

February 25 Iron River/ Caspian

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 28, 2020

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Up to two feet of snow base for many trails!

Date of Report: January 28, 2020

Area Report:

Winter Snowmobile and All-Season Trails (As of 1/28/2020)

Currently, ALL of Douglas County trails are open. Douglas County has received more snow in the last few days! Please note, deer have been reported on trails, so please keep an eye out while traveling.

PLEASE check the trail you intend to use is open and do not trespass on private property. It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to utilize their property. It just takes one owner to deny the use of their land for a trail to be permanently shut down, so please be courteous and wait for the trails to officially open.

The following all-season trails are currently open to ATV, UTV, and Snowmobiles:

SW Quadrant

Open Trails
Trail 5 – Grooming scheduled for 1/29
Trail 5A – Grooming scheduled for 1/29
Trail 930 – Grooming scheduled for 1/29
Trail 935 – Not Groomed
Trail 835 – Groomed
Trail 925 – Groomed
Trail 9 – Not Groomed between Trail 5 and Trail 925 (Use caution north of Trail 925. There are wet areas and an uneven trail surface.)

SE Quadrant

Open trails:
Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35) – Groomed
Trails 27B – Groomed
Trail 27C – Groomed
Trails 41S – Groomed
Trail 41B – Groomed
Trail 217 – Groomed
Trail 41 WRT to the Warming Shack – Groomed (watch for uneven trail surface)
Trail 727 – Groomed
Trail 17N – Groomed
Trail 17S – Grooming scheduled for 1/30 (Use caution on Creek crossings South of Lower Eau Claire Lake)
Trail 7 – Grooming scheduled for later this week
Trail 27 – Grooming scheduled for later this week
Trail 3 – Groomed
Trail 5 – Groomed
Trail 541 – Not Groomed (Please watch for uneven trail surfaces)

NE Quadrant

Most trails are in very good condition with a good base. All trails have been groomed except Trail 635 and the return trip from Poplar to Hawthorne on 4. Trail 235 has some large ice chunks through the Box Cuvert under the freeway and is a little bumpy. Watch for logging on Trail 6 and Trail 4.

NW Quadrant

Open Trails:
Gandy Dancer Trail – Grooming scheduled for 1/29 (watch for deer crossing between Moen Road and County Road BB)
Saunders Grade Trail – Groomed
Wrenshall Grade – Groomed
Trail 0 – Groomed
Trail 28 – Groomed
Cross-Town Connector – Groomed
4/41 from the Warming Shack West – Groomed (4 expected on 1/29)

Click here for a downloadable map of open trails.

Cross Country Ski Trails (As of 1/28/2020)

Douglas County Ski Trails – The ski trails have been groomed and are in good condition!

Superior Municipal Forest – All trails are groomed and tracked. Trails are in very good to excellent condition!

Pattison State Park – All trails were groomed and tracked on 1/9/2020. Conditions are excellent with full track depth on the Overlook and Oak Ridge Trails. The Riverview Trail has full track depth for most of the trail, except for a few areas that have an uneven base. Please watch out for some debris scattered in areas from the windy conditions. (Last Updated on 1/11, no updated information at this time.)

Brule River After Hours Trail – All trails are groomed and tracked. Conditions are excellent!

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 – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 28, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9-16 inches of snow

Date of Report: January 28, 2020

Area Report:

The trails have a fabulous base and lots of snow, the lakes have good ice and now in the last week with the new snow falls there is snow on the lakes! What else to report other than it’s excellent out there!

if you’re on a trail and you find it to be rough it is more than likely due to being a heavily traveled trail and it’s not due to neglect by a groomer. Sawyer County is pretty spectacular with their system and how they divide their trails between clubs evenly and log their hours, we want to be able to groom as the logged hours are what assist the county in funding for the trails so they are out there all the time! But if you do encounter a trail condition you find needs attention please let us know, it so easy to do! Just pop on sawyercountyalliance.com and on the right side you will see Report a Trail Issue and you can enter the info, it’s that easy! That gets sent to the appropriate area where it gets promptly reported to the trail captain of that section. We always appreciate the extra set of eyes out there!

Speaking of grooming there is a trail update for trail 6 from Ojibwa to Airborne Rd is still closed and the detour is still in place. The crew did remove some down trees and determined grooming could resume from Airborne Rd to the dam.

Lake Hayward is now staked all the way across.

Surrounding counties are open and excellent as well.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 28, 2020

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-20

Date of Report: January 28, 2020

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 28, 2020

Ashland County trails are open, groomed and in excellent CONDITION. There is a temporarily closed trail in Marengo but there is a detour there which is well posted!! And trail 77 in Cayuga is detoured and very well posted.

Detailed Reports by Area:
Mellen/Glidden: 1/20/2020: All trails are open and are Groomed and in Excellent condition !!! There is a section of trail 13 & 77 that are closed and detoured for logging operations. John Westfahl, President Penokee Mountain Range Riders.

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 28, 2020

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: plenty of snow on the trails

Date of Report: January 28, 2020

Area Report:

The trails continue to be in good to very good condition. The only reason they are not marked is excellent is due to the slush on the lakes and we have been down a groomer for the last 3 weeks, so we haven’t been able to keep our schedule like normal. Good news!! the other groomer should be up and running this week. The other two groomers have been doing double runs to maintain the trails. Big thank you to the drivers and support guys for keeping the rigs up and running during this time.

The lakes are showing some slush, so be aware of that when crossing. The closer the sleds stay to the barrels the more likely the slush will freeze up and be a better route in the future.

Half of boom lake has been marked at this point. The remaining section “north end” won’t be marked until the ice conditions improve.

Get out and ride…no excuses. Trails are great overall.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 28, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9-16 inch compacted snow base

Date of Report: January 28, 2020

Area Report:

Official Trail Report: All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are excellent with a 9 to 16 inch compacted snow base. Enjoy the trails!

Groomer Notes:

1/24/20 – Trail 39s/235 were groomed today and are in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/15/20 – Trail 140W – 7A was groomed todays and is in very condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/14/20 – Trail 4-6 was groomed today. All swamps were groomed for the first time. The trails are in very good shape other than part that was groomed for the first time which is still rather bumpy. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/11/20 – Long Lake was staked as of Monday, January 6th with ice depths coming in anywhere from 6″ to 10.5″ on the marked trail. (Off the trail ice depths ranged anywhere from 4″ to 10.5″) The Lake Trail was groomed for the 1st time ever on Wednesday, January 8th. Please note there is a large ice heave that cuts across the trail just North of The Pioneer. As always use caution on ice! Additionally, Spider Lake & Chetac lakes are now also marked. (Submitted by Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce)

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 28, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Loaded with SNOW

Date of Report: January 28, 2020

Area Report:

January 28, 2020 – 7:22am 16 degrees & cloudy

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Varying conditions
1-25-20 sledders at Cenex

Plenty of SNOW on the the trails & cold temps overnight. Great combination to get the trails back in shape after a very busy weekend. It’s 16 degrees right now with a high of 24 today & 12 tonight. Low nighttime temps for the next few days. And no evil sun.

The weather guys show a slight chance of SNOW flurries off & on this week. Next change of SNOW is next Monday. Stay tuned.

Groomer Tracking System shows nearly all trails were groomed west & north in the last 24. Below are the trails NOT groomed over night:

Trails heading east including 10E, Chanticleer Inn, GrampGrahm, 9MI
Trail 1 from Eagle Lake boat launch to the 17N & 1 intersection
Trail 1 to Columbus Rd
Small section of 17N that connects to 1- did groom 17N to Manske Swamp aka 3N intersection
Uncle Kent trail
Some section of 13N heading to Bauer’s Dam turn around

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked. Please stay by the orange reflective barrels.

Caution Areas

Not much change & in general found trails sections especially in swamps have rough areas. Covered with plenty of snow but the bumps have set in the base & it is hard to correct.

Manske Swamp has open spots
Sections on 13N beyond Hwy G rough
Loon Lk Rd to Bloom Rd section of 10E rough
section of 17N from trail 1 to Columbus Rd rough
70W section from Sundstein Rd running past the Lincoln Townhall heading west to Synergy rough sections
17S from Paintball field to Sugar Camp connect.

Did notice some breakdown of the base at road crossings.

So here’s what you need to do…..KEEP THINKING COLD can use it & 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

News and Reports:

Events

January 29 Wednesday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot in town on trail 10/13 by the Snowmobile Sculpture across from Friendship House

January 30 Thursday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot in town on trial 10/13 by the Snowmobile Sculpture across from Friendship House

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links