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Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 22, 2020

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: plenty and little bit more coming

Date of Report: January 22, 2020

Area Report:

Trails continue to get better everyday.  The groomers are out nightly and there has been overall light snowmobile traffic.  The lakes have all been marked (with the exception of the river).  At this point, there are plenty of folks running the river, but the club is hesitant to mark it at this point.  Ride at own risk.

If it wasn’t for the river situation, the trails would be marked in excellent condition.  The groomers are out nightly, and in some cases early in the morning to keep the trails flat.  

All trails are being groomed and all wet spots have been taken care of or have frozen.

Enjoy the trails!

 

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 22, 2020

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 36-20

Date of Report: January 22, 2020

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 1/21/2020

 

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

 

  • Trail Condition: Excellent
  • Last Groomed: January 21st, 2020
  • Base Snowfall: 36″
  • Reported On: January 21st, 2020 @ 10:48am

Groomer Report

Overall Story:  VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Tuesday 2/21 10:00 am CST:   The storm last weekend brought significant snows, especially in the typical snow belts.  With one groomer down we continue to run NON STOP to keep up.  We had the groomer stuck Sunday midday as we were attempting to put trails back together costing us time.  As of this report ALL trails are groomed at least once with main corridors groomed twice. Trails are in fantastic shape!!  December 2018 we groomed 800 miles.  December of 2019 we groomed almost 2,500 miles, woofta!  We continue to receive an inch or so of snow every other day since last week.

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 1/21/2020.    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:  GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/21/2020.  The entire stretch is in excellent condition!  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:  GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/20/2020.  There is logging 4 miles east of Wakefield.  Please yield to logging traffic, they are working and you are playing!

Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing:

Overall Rating: GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 1/20.  There is 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 1/21.  There is logging about 1/2 way north on the trail, YIELD TO LOGGERS AND GIVE THEM RESPECT – IT’S THEIR LAND!  All detours now fixed and trail 100% open!  STAY ON THE TRAIL!!!!!!   This is our most scenic trail and is a treat to ride!  There are several scenic vistas on the trail such as Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior,  the Bald Mountain “SOUTH” lookout viewing Gogebic Range (Powderhorn, Copper Peak), the Montreal River Gorge look out and finally the amazing Superior Falls Waterfall Complex.  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.

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

Overall Rating:  GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 1/21.  A couple icy areas remain rough due to freezing the trail in.  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 1/22/2020

January 21, 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 Whitepine 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 1/21/2020

 

  • Trail Condition: Good To Excellent
  • Last Groomed: January 14th, 2020
  • Base Snowfall: 20″
  • Reported On: January 14th, 2020 @ 10:10am

Groomer Report

Thunder Riders are grooming daily and the trails are in very good to excellent condition.

Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Watersmeet very good condition, Watersmeet to Paulding very good condition. We have 2 logging project on this trail one north of Forest Rd 5250 (trail 150) and the other is north of Bond Falls Rd so please use caution and respect the loggers.

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

Trail #2 east of Watersmeet to Trail #107, very good condition

Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, very good condition

 

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 22, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9 – 16″

Date of Report: January 22, 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. More than 7 inches of new show was received over the last week. Bundle up & enjoy!

Groomer Notes:
1/15/20 – Trail 140W – 7A was groomed today and is in very condition.

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 – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – January 22, 2020

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6″

Date of Report: January 22, 2020

Area Report:

Trails remain closed at this time, there is more snow in the forecast but temperatures are supposed to remain relatively mild.  So we are in the wait and see mode right now, we will have to see how much snow we get and how the temperatures do around here.  Our trails are 75% groomed and clubs are checking signs to make sure none of them are knocked down.  Check back soon as conditions change.  You can check here, our website, Facebook page as well as our snow phone for updates.

262-742-2664

http://www.walworthcountysnow.com/ 

BELOW IS A LIST OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Jan. 25, 2020 – East Troy Snow Trojans will host their Brat Bash. It will be held at Pit Stop 67 (Formerly Not too Far Away) from 11 – 5 pm.
  • Feb. 1, 2020 – Lyons Sno-Bums Chili Days/Raffle is being held at Ye Olde Hotel in Lyons from 12Noon – 4pm
  • Feb. 8, 2020 Whitewater Meat Raffle is being held at the Real McCoy’s from 1 – 4pm. The meat is coming from Sorgs.
  • Feb. 15, 2020 – Sharon Drift Skippers is having their Annual Raffle at Kip N’ Deb’s in Sharon. The event starts at 5 pm with Meat Raffles. The money drawing will be at 7pm and there is also a Silent Auction.

 

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 22, 2020

Reporter:Lodging

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Varies

Date of Report: January 22, 2020

Area Report:

❄️❄️Hurley Area Snow Report Wednesday 22, 2020 

 


The White Thunder Riders groomed all North Iron County Trails yesterday and today and rate everything as EXCELLENT.   The area received approximately 14 – 18” of snow over the weekend and temperatures have been in the low 20s for highs.  The weather has allowed the trails to set up nicely, as we go into the weekend a chance of snow is in the forecast and temperatures in the low 30s.  This will cause the trails to soften up —- watch the corners and be aware of oncoming snowmobiles and groomers.  We continue to hear good things about Mercer, Manitowish Waters, Vilas County and our neighbors to the east. 

 

STAY OFF THE LAKES AND FLOWAGES.

Trail 15 to 15A is now open with NO REROUTE. 


Trail 6 in the Whitecap Mountains Resort area has an active logging operation.  Use CAUTION.  (Between E and E)

Trail 160 in Michigan is OPEN with a reroute.

We would like to remind everyone to STAY on the TRAIL.  Stay OFF the lakes and flowages.  RESPECT our 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: 
Mercer Sno Goers, Breakfast Fundraiser 1/25/20
Manitowish Sno Skeeters Breakfast at Pea Patch 2/2/20
White Thunder Riders Auction Fundraiser 2/15/20
Manitowish Sno Skeeters Winterfest 2/15/20

                              Ride RIGHT.  Ride SAFE.  STAY together.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 22, 2020

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18-24 inches

Date of Report: January 22, 2020

Area Report:

Trail report for January 22, 2020 – Trails are very Good. With the decrease in traffic and the added snow from the weekend our groomers did a great job on the trail yesterday. We are expecting more snow in the next couple of days, maybe 2 to 4 inches. The temps may get warmer staying in the 20’s and may reach into the low 30’s. The snow we do receive will be a very wet snow. The groomers can be out at any time of the night or day. Take all directions from the groomer. The groomers are out busting butt grooming, clearing hazards, and fixing signs while you’re in bed sleeping to make a safer and more enjoyable ride for you. Give them a thumbs up. Please use extreme caution in all areas! Stay on marked trails! Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

February 1: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 15: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 16: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 22: Gooch’s A-1 Bar & Grill Rebuild Benefit
March 7: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 22, 2020

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 24″ to 30″

Date of Report: January 22, 2020

Area Report:

All the trails in the Phelps area were groomed last night. Excellent conditions can be found.  The only area not groomed is a section between Norwood Lake Road and the shooting range on trail 6 east of Phelps.  Our operators are trying to get as close as they can to the area but it has not frozen enough to allow a puller and drag to go over it.  Mild weather is in the forecast with highs in the low to mid 30’s expected through the weekend.  1″ to 4″ is forecast from now through Friday.  Enjoy your trip on the Phelps trail system.  Like and follow us on Facebook and check out our website at:  http://phelpssnowmobileclub.com 

News and Reports:

January 27 -28 :Overnight club ride to the Carter Casino.  Please contact Tom Hickson if interested.

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

Next club meeting is February 13 at Northern Exposure. 5:30 social hour with dinner at 6:30. Meeting to follow

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 22, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Plenty of SNOW

Date of Report: January 22, 2020

Area Report:

January 22, 2020 – 6:56am 19 degrees

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Good on average

Lots of SNOW on all trails. A pop up of temps. High today of 30 & low of 24. SNOW starting this afternoon & continuing through Saturday. Today 1-3 inches. 1 inch each of the rest of the days.  If you can try to get out today & tomorrow.  Mid week riding is the best!

There is plenty of SNOW so please stay on the marked trails.  Private landowners are letting the clubs use their land.  We as riders must stay on the trails or we will lose trails.

Catfish & Eagle Lake Trails are MARKED & OPEN.  Stay by the Orange Reflective Barrels to be safe.

Groomer Tracking System shows in the last 24 hours MOST trails were groomed with the exception of a few short sections.  Those sections are:

  • Trail 13N from intersection of 13N & 13C (Deep Lk Rd area) to Bauer’s/Conover connect. 13C is groomed
  • Manske Swamp aka 3N
  • City trail from behind O’Reilly to Trigs Shell to Bloom Rd.
  • 17N from 1 intersection to Columbus Rd.
  • GranpaGrahm aka trail 1

Caution Areas – In general found trails sections especially in swamps have rough areas. 

Here’s a favorite ride for me. From downtown Eagle River head south on what we call “the grade”, trail 10/13 to ALT 13. Left at Willow Rd which is trail 10E.  Heading east all the way to Three Lakes Trail 8, we call it the “Kimball Creek trail”. East all the way to Chicken in the Woods Rd to Hwy 32. Don’t use Big Stone trail as it is not safe yet. Right turn & all the way to Sunset Grill.  Three Lakes Trail 8 to Corridor 13.  Head north on 13 into Three Lakes where you pick up “the grade” trail Alt 13 & head north back to Eagle River. 50ish miles.

KEEP THINKING COLD & 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:

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

Snowmobile Information:

Events
January 22 – Wednesday Sno-Eagles guided trail ride – meet at 9am in town on 10/13 by the historic railway depot & snow snowmobile – across from Friendship House
January 23 – Thursday Sno-Eagles guided trail ride – meet at 9am in town on 10/13 by the historic railway depot & snow snowmobile – across from Friendship House
January 24-25 – Women on Snow
January 25 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Kickback Grill – Hwy 45N adjacent to the Hiawatha Inn – 5:30pm Social time & 6:00pm Dinner – ALL Welcome! Contact Cheryl Storms 715.470.5599 by January 24
January 31-February 2 – Weekend Away to Tomahawk

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – January 22, 2020

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Excellent

Date of Report: January 22, 2020

Area Report:

January 21, 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 Whitepine 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.

Please consider joining a club where you ride.    Gogebic Area Grooming is working hard to make sure you have great trails to ride and appreciate everyone’s consideration in helping out!Have a great weekend!