Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 30, 2020

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 36-24

Date of Report: January 30, 2020

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 1/30/2020

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

Trail Condition: Excellent
Last Groomed: January 29th, 2020
Base Snowfall: 36″
Reported On: January 29th, 2020 @ 9:43am

Overall Story: VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Wednesday 1/29 9:00 am CST: With the tremendous snow depth our trail system is in the BEST CONDITION OF THE SEASON. We’ve been down to one groomer for 2 weeks and you wouldn’t be able to tell. Groomer Man Dan has had the Tucker staffed constantly and even this week we were down for 12 hours getting our front blade repaired. Our stellar staff of all-volunteer operators has moved a ton of snow around on the trails filling in dips and softening elevation changes, which all reduce bumps on the trail increasing your riding experience. All trails have been groomed within the last 24 hours and they shaped up beautifully, we are honestly pumped! We have seen on/off freezing drizzle and snow for the last 8 days that has infused much needed moisture into the trail bed. This has caused the groomer’s work to REALLY take hold with trails tightening up incredibly well. Temps have been down in the low teens last night and through this morning helping get trails are stable. Please remember the warmer it gets the easier the trails whoop up and push in corners. We have a 15-30″ base on our trails and when it gets warm the big heavy 4-strokes really wreak havoc on our corners. These machines are made for FUN so it’s a fine line to ride; we will always happily clean up after you like we have for 46 years!

WARNINGS AND NOTICES: We are begging riders to ride off trail legally as there are 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: EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/29/2020. 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: EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/29/2020. This section is in the best shape of the season. We have been working to widen corners and cover the hill climb faces to keep them from getting icy. 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 1/29/2020. 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 1/29. 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 1/29. 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 1/28. We’re asking riders to spend some time and nip brush hanging on trail to help us. We were not expecting to have the trail open this season so we didn’t brush it. Now that we have it open, we still need brushing support. 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. THANK YOU to all the people who have helped brush this trail! You made our groomer operators day twice over by helping brush the trail for us. This is what makes snowmobiling great!!

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 1/28/2020

Gogebic Area Grooming, Inc. Trail Report

Trail Condition: Excellent
Last Groomed: January 22nd, 2020
Base Snowfall: 36+”
Reported On: January 28th, 2020 @ 3:17pm

Groomer Report

January 22, 2020

All trails in the Lake Gogebic Area are being groomed nightly and are in GOOD to EXCELLENT condition! Cold and snow in the forecast. Two ice heaves were reported last weekend. North of Root Cellar and North of Fishtales. Use caution.

Trail # 1N: from Bergland to White Pine is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 1 South: towards Marenisco from Trail # 8 (Ethelwood Grade) is being groomed nightly and is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 1 south from Marenisco to Wisconsin Border is being groomed daily and it is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 8 East from Bergland to Ewen is being groomed daily and it is reported in excellent condition, but gets moguls towards the night!
Trail # 8W: from Bergland to Wakefield. Is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail 102 from Bergland to Trail #11 is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 13 North from Bergland to 101 is being groomed nightly and it is being reported to be in excellent condition.
Trail # 13 South from Bergland to Root Cellar ***Still being logged***. This section of trail is 90% ridding on East Shore Rd.
Trail 13 South from Root Cellar to 100. This trail will be hit every other day, or until the traffic picks back up when 13 from Bergland to Root Cellar opens back up.
Trail #13 South from 100 to Trail # 2 is reported to be groomed daily and is in excellent condition.
Trail # 100 South end of Lake Gogebic is reported be groomed daily and is in excellent condition.

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 1/27/2020

Trail Condition: Good To Excellent
Last Groomed: January 27th, 2020
Base Snowfall: 24″
Reported On: January 27th, 2020 @ 9:59am

Groomer Report

Thunder Riders are grooming daily and the trails are in excellent shape!

Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Watersmeet excellent, Watersmeet to Paulding excellent.

We have 2 logging project on Trail #3 both are very passable. One area is north of Forest Rd 5250 (trail 150) and the other is north of Bond Falls Rd. Please use caution in these areas and respect the loggers.

Trail #2 west of Watersmeet to Trail #1 south, excellent

Trail #2 east of Watersmeet to Trail #107, excellent

Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, excellent

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 30, 2020

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 20-25”

Date of Report: January 30, 2020

Area Report:

Our trail system is open with the exception of the trail noted below. Trails are in excellent condition. We have a very good base. Road routes are snow covered, some corners have a little ice. We are grooming on a nightly basis.

Remember it is law to yield to the groomer.

Trail 13 to sugar camp from rice lake road to sugar camp trails is closed until further notice. It is not safe with running water in the swamp.

Spirit, maple, townline, moccasin, round, crystal, island, and planting ground lakes are completely marked. Medicine and big stone lakes are partially marked. Stay within 10’ of the barrels to insure safe ice. If you don’t see barrels assume unsafe ice.

If you come across a tree that has fallen or something that you may see unsafe, please message us on Facebook. Please try and get the trail or the tin(trail identification number) that are located at all intersections.

Please be safe out there, it has been a horrific fall getting the trail system open this year with all the storms. We have thousands of hours getting trails ready for your safety and enjoyment.

If you like our trails, be sure to put a few dollars in our donation boxes in your favorite establishment, if you see something you don’t like, message us on Facebook and let us know, we will do what we can to fix it.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 30, 2020

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12 -18 inches

Date of Report: January 30, 2020

Area Report:

Trails are in great shape rite now but we have some warm weather coming so might affect conditions later in the weekend. Sunday is supposed to be our warmest day close to 40 but there is plenty of snow it may just get soft . We still have logging going on so please watch for signs and slow down in these areas and log equipment has the rite away. The swamp on the cemetery spur is still closed at this time. Please stay on the trail as we had more riders on the cross country ski trail this week . Ride right ride safe and hope you can get out and enjoy the trails .

News and Reports:

Poker run has started and runs to February 22nd

Trail Report – : Chippewa County, WI – January 29, 2020

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8″ to 12″ base on the trails

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

All Chippewa County trails are open and in good condition with some exceptions. The exceptions are due to wetland areas and small creek crossings that have not frozen solid enough to support the weight of the groomers. We closing a short stretch of the Crosscut trail for the remainder of the season due to the Power Company maintenance of a Power Transmission line. The closed section of the trail is between intersections 41 and 64. Intersection 41 is on the Old Abe trail between Jim Falls and Cornell, from there the Crosscut Trail runs East towards intersection 64. Intersection 64 is just west of the Crescent Tavern.

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

Reporter:Neillsville Granton Trailbusters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6″ Base

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

Our trails are OPEN and rated in good condition. Due to warmer weather and light rains, conditions may be icy in some areas, so use caution when riding. The remainder of Clark County is open, except for the following: Loyal “Y” trail between intersection 66 and 67 and Greenwood “GG” from intersection 27 to the Oak Ridge Parking Lot. Be aware riding on closed trails is trespassing and fines apply, not to mention it could cause long term trail closures!

Snowmobile Information:

Our club has been active for 32 years now. We started out as a small club in 1988 named The Neillsville Rec Riders, designing ATV routes that accessed the Clark County Forest Trail System, via roads. We then created our first cross county un-groomed snowmobile and winter ATV trail system from Neillsville to Granton. In 1993 we purchased a used Bombardier groomer to start grooming our trail for snowmobiling. In 1996 we expanded our snowmobile and winter ATV trail system from Neillsville to the Clark County Forest Trail near Hatfield.

In 1997 we added a tractor and new drag to our grooming fleet to keep up with the grooming schedule. In 1999 we further expanded our growing trail system with a snowmobile trail running from Granton to Sherwood. In 2001 we made a big achievement in trail devolpement by creating a snowmobile trail from Neillsville to Loyal, giving us a total of 56 miles in groomed snowmobile trails across private lands. In 2002 we had to add a second tractor and drag to keep up with the high grooming demand. After receiving heavy, drifting snows during the ’06-’08 seasons while continuing to get stuck with our tractors, we felt the need to add a newer tracked groomer to our fleet.

We purchased a Piston Bully trailer groomer to keep up with the demanding trail grooming where our tractors fell short, in deep snow and eliminated 1 tractor and drag! We groom our trails 20′ wide where ever possible and they are the best marked in the county, you won’t get lost on our trail system! In 2010, we had to cease the operation of winter ATV use on all of our snowmobile trails, due to increasing abuse from disrespectful ATV’ers creating problems on private lands. Moving forward in 2011 we strive to keep up with the best snowmobile trails in the county and that is out main focus moving on. Upgrading in 2017 we purchased a 2007 Prinoth BR180 tracked groomer adding two tracked machines to our fleet.

The Clark County Forest ATV and Snowmobile Trails are maintained by the Parks and Forest Department as well as the 9 other clubs that maintain the rest of the trails in Clark County. Our club would not be where it is today without the help and permission of the 89 landowners who allow us to cross their lands. With out them we would have no trails. All of our members that help out, donate their time and it is much appreciated when we get compliments on how well of a job we have done.

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 29, 2020

Reporter:Phillips/Park Falls Chambers

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 16-20

Date of Report: January 29, 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.****

1/29/2020 Northwoods High Riders

We are happy to report the trails around Solberg Lake, and the Phillips area in general, are in Very Good to Excellent condition and are being groomed on a regular basis including all the swamps and previous wet spots. Solberg Lake has a few rough spots on the section to Lugerville heading west where the slush we had last week has now frozen, so take it easy through that area, it is pretty easy to see it. Most of the lake along the marked trail is good. Logging continues north of Solberg Park on 112 and north on 121 towards Hick’s Landing. Happy Trails!

1/29/2020 Elk River Pioneers

Pioneer trails are now in excellent condition. They are groomed at least twice per week. Trail 82 into Sawyer County is now open and in very good condition. There might be wet areas on some trails. Do not try to go off of the main trail. The north entry and exit to Wilson Lake is closed until we get some colder weather. Use the trail 80 entry and exit on the south west end of Wilson Lake. There is a logging operation on trail 85.

1/29/2020 Chaparrals

All trails to the east and south of Phillips are in excellent condition. Be aware of wet areas in the system. Slow down and stay on the marked trail. Do not try to go off of the trails as the ground along the sides of most trails is not frozen. Reminder of the trail reroute on trail 161 along Musser Drive. All trails are groomed at least twice per week.

1/29/2020 Lugerville Chaser

Our trails are being groomed twice a week and are in good to excellent condition. A power company is still working on trail 90 there is Utility signs up so use caution

1/29/2020 Sno Gypsies

Tuscobia trail is groomed and in excellent condition, Trail 80 is groomed and in excellent condition, Trails 89 90 91 are all groomed and in excellent condition

1/29/2020 Fifield Sno Drovers

The trails in Pike Lake and Fifield areas are all in great shape with plenty of snow. The warm weather has made the lakes slushy and care must be used when crossing to stay on the marked paths. There is some water showing on trail 101/10 between Fould’s Creek and Forest Road 144/Shady Knoll Road, but it is still being groomed and passible. Trail 106/19 to Iron county remains closed due to flowing water over the county line. We are modifying our grooming schedule to increase the grooming of Trail 101/10, the main East/West corridor, in response to reports of it getting rough by the end of the week.

1/29/2020 Driftsplitters

Driftsplitters trail 94 has been closed. due do a creek washing out on the trail and high water on other parts of the trail. It will remain closed till the water recedes and repairs can be made. Watch our FB page for updates. The rest of our trails are in excellent shape being groomed twice a week.

1/28/2020 Prentice Bushbenders

Our trails are in excellent condition. Have fun and be safe.

1/28/201/20 Lugerville Chasers

Our trails are being groomed twice a week and are in good to excellent condition. There is still a power company working on trail 90. Utility signs are up. Please use caution.

1/29/2020 Eisenstein Bushwackers

All of our trails are very good freshly double groomed,111,105,111,102,103,104,80 and 101are all ready for your enjoyment , There where considerable moguls mostly 101 which are all cut and and groomed Have fun and please drive safely , From the Bushwackers . get out and ride

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

Reporter:Lodging

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Varies

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

UPDATE: 3:00 pm 1/29/2020
Trail 15 south of the Cary Mine Market has an open spot — watch for safety cones.
Trail 13 just west of 13B has an open spot also — watch for signs.

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

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-20 inches

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 29, 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: 1/29/2020: Trails were groomed yesterday and are in great condition. There is one area on Trail 13 where there is a small section of open water. This is marked to proceed with Caution. New signage has been posted on Trails 13 and 11. John Westfahl. President. Penokee Mountain Range Riders

Much of the Ashland County snowmobile trail system uses private property and could be lost if the property owners experiences issues. The most common complaints are snowmobiles not staying on trails or going off into fields that are not part of the trail, and loud noise from non-stock muffler systems. Respect the trail system. The Tri-county corridor is open.

Click here for Bayfield County Trail conditions .

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. As always operate with everyone’s safety in mind and report any hazardous trail issues that are observed to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department (715-682-7023 opt 1) so that it can be forwarded to the appropriate service.

The Tri-County Corridor is open from Superior to Ashland. There are still several areas on the eastern end that require attention but all known hazards have been identified and marked. Use caution when approaching ribbons, barricades, and cones.

Important reminders: There is no snowmobiling allowed from Ashland to Bad River/Odanah as snowmobiling is not permitted on reservation land. However, snowmobiling is allowed from Bad River east to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

If you would like to receive an Ashland County Snowmobile map, let us know and we will mail one out to you! Call us at 715/682-2500.

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 29, 2020

Reporter:Phillips/Park Falls Chambers

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 16-20

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

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

1/29/2020 Elk River Pioneers

1/29/2020 Chaparrals

1/29/2020 Lugerville Chaser

Our trails are being groomed twice a week and are in good to excellent condition. A power company is still working on trail 90 there is Utility signs up so use caution

1/29/2020 Sno Gypsies

Tuscobia trail is groomed and in excellent condition, Trail 80 is groomed and in excellent condition, Trails 89 90 91 are all groomed and in excellent condition

1/29/2020 Fifield Sno Drovers

1/29/2020 Driftsplitters

1/28/2020 Prentice Bushbenders

Our trails are in excellent condition. Have fun and be safe.

1/28/201/20 Lugerville Chasers

Our trails are being groomed twice a week and are in good to excellent condition. There is still a power company working on trail 90. Utility signs are up. Please use caution.

1/29/2020 Eisenstein Bushwackers

Trails are all in excellent condition and being groomed daily. Enjoy from The Eisenstein Bushwackers

1/22/2020 Northwoods Hi-Riders

All Trails around the Solberg Lake Area are in Very Good to Excellent riding condition. We are finally on a regular grooming schedule. Logging continues on 112 north of Solberg Park and 121 north towards Hick’s Landing. All swamps have now been groomed at least once with the exception of a short swamp section on trail 141 just west of Solberg Lake. That section is very rideable however. Solberg Lake is marked, please stay on the marked trail since there may be hazards in other areas such as ice humps, snow banks, and some slush spots. Also be respectful of ice fisherman out there. Now is the time to ride! Have Fun, Stay Safe.

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

Reporter:Lodging

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Varies

Date of Report: January 29, 2020

Area Report:

❄️❄️Hurley Area Snow Report Wednesday, January 29, 2020

The White Thunder Riders and Iron County Forestry Department have the North Iron County Trails ready for the weekend. Groomers have been out and the trails are setting up nicely, caution on the corners. We continue to hear good things about Mercer, Manitowish Waters, Vilas County and our neighbors to the east.

USE CAUTION ON THE LAKES AND FLOWAGES.

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

LISTEN — it’s pretty simple stay on the trail. Those of you who continue to ride off trail are jeopardizing the trails for EVERYONE. We welcome each of you to enjoy our area and scenic trails. RESPECT our local landowners.

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

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:
Manitowish Sno Skeeters Breakfast at Pea Patch 2/2/20
Mercer Area Sno Goers Italian Buffet at Eunica’s 2/8/20
White Thunder Riders Auction Fundraiser 2/15/20
Mercer Area Sno Goers Pizza Fundraiser at The Birches 2/15/20
Manitowish Sno Skeeters Winterfest 2/15/20
White Thunder Riders 50/50 Raffle Drawing at North Pole 3/7/20

Ride RIGHT. Ride SAFE. STAY together.