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Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – March 1, 2019

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 30-40”

Date of Report: March 1, 2019

Area Report:

Here are your current conditions

Trails are in very good condition. Best time to ride is first thing in the morning. Use extreme caution at road crossings, snow banks are high and tough to see cross traffic. Stay on the trail on the lakes, if you get off, you will get stuck. Please use caution when you see the deer. They are having a hard time with all the snow, slow down and give them time to get off the trails. Watch out for low hanging branches. All trails are being groomed 4-5 times a week.

Please stay on the trail, or you have a good chance of getting stuck. You must yield to the groomers, they have the right away. It is much easier to get a sled unstuck then it is a groomer.

Please, slow down and limit your drinking. Way too many fatalities in northern Wisconsin, and they all can be prevented.

Lakes are all marked. Remember, stay as close to the barrels as possible. If you don’t see barrels, assume they are not safe.

Please respect our private landowners and stay on the trail. We have had a couple issues this year already and it always puts our trails in danger.

Use caution at all road crossing as they are icy.

Check our Facebook page for information about the new hoodies and T-shirt’s we have for sale.

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – February 28, 2019

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Plenty

Date of Report: February 28, 2019

Area Report:

We have been fighting equipment issues and snow storm after snow storm this month. We had machines set up to deal with hard icy conditions such as we have mainly had for most of the last seasons. Now we get buried with astronomical amounts of snow. We have purchased a second track machine. We have been grooming practically around the clock to straighten out the mess left by the blizzard we received last Sunday. The snow was the least of the issues. We had trees and branches hanging all over our nearly 80 miles of trails.

The good news is that we have nearly all of our system back in good shape. I did report on Facebook this morning that we had it all gone through, but there is still part of 51 that needs to be done. Club members did go through that part today on Snowmobiles and cleared the hanging trees and branches. But it has not been groomed yet. We should, however, get through it tomorrow.

Be cautious on all lakes and expect slush holes. The weight of all the snow pushes the ice down which forces water up through cracks in the ice.

Riding smart means you ride safe! Don’t become a statistic!!!

News and Reports:

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Snowmobile Information:

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Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – February 28, 2019

Reporter:AOXEN

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: up to 50 inches

Date of Report: February 28, 2019

Area Report:

All Lincoln County trails are open. Please watch all signs and stay on marked trails. Trails are in very good to excellent condition.

ALL Oneida Country Snowmobile and ATV trails are OPEN. Trails are being reported to be in very good to excellent condition. Stay on marked trails only.

Please check the current conditions on the Chamber’s website at www.gototomahawk.com

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 27, 2019

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 18 to 36+ inches

Date of Report: February 27, 2019

Area Report:

General Countywide Report:
Numerous significant snowstorms pummeled all of Bayfield County throughout the entire month of February. Anywhere from around two feet to over three feet of snow fell this month. All clubs are still reporting some of the best riding conditions of the year. Please be aware of maintenance equipment on the trail, as grooming can occur at any time, day or night, especially with all of the new snow. Approach all wet areas with extra caution and be prepared to turn around if the crossing appears suspicious. Be wary of low hanging branches, wet areas, downed trees and/or limbs, and other similar hazards that may compromise the trail.

See below for area specific reports. For the most up to date report of trail conditions, please contact the local snowmobile club.

Drummond Snojacks: All trails are actively being groomed and are in very good to excellent condition. Reminder to users…trails in the Mason area are entirely on private property. Stay on the trail, don’t cut corners or look for shortcuts.

Namakagon Trail Groomers: 12″ base. All trails are actively being groomed and are in very good to excellent condition. Grooming is ongoing at this point – could be out there any day of the week, night or day.

Valhalla Area: Trails in the Valhalla, Red Cliff and Bayfield peninsula are all in excellent riding condition. Grooming continues six days a week. Remember StayRight, RideSober.

Iron River Area: All trails in Iron River area along with the Tri County Corridor will be groomed at least once by the weekend. Some areas received a significant amount of snow from the last storm. Use caution at road crossings as workers are still clearing roads which leads to trail crossings being plowed closed. They will be opened up as we come across them.

Frosty’s Vintage Riders (Mason/Delta Area): Mason/Delta Area trails are actively being groomed and are in excellent conditions with a 12-18″ base.

South Shore Trail Club (Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia Areas): Trails in the Port Wing area continue to be in great condition with lots of fresh snow. More grooming is planned for Thursday.

A portion of Trail 40 (Wally Polk) was recently plowed, but is still open. If riding this section of trail be aware of logging activity, including haul trucks. To get to Port Wing, an alternate route would be Trail 43 to Trail 66 to Trail.

Barnestormers (Barnes Area): All Barnes trails are being groomed and are in excellent condition. Trail 31 south going towards Nelson Lake will not be groomed beyond 43 road, loggers have plowed the trail beyond this point (but the trail remains open). Be careful in this area.

Waino Riders (Northwest Corner of the County): Trail 1 has a major drifting problem where there are fields to the west along the county line in Oulu. Attempts will be made on Friday to try to bust through. In the meantime sleds have found a way around these drifts and hopefully the whole thing will be fresh groomed for the weekend.

Washburn Valhallers: Trail #13 North and South are groomed regularly and are in excellent condition. They will both be groomed again before the weekend.

News and Reports:

Closures:

Trail 63 in the Cable Area: Trail 63 just south of the intersection with Trail 70 south of the town of Cable is closed until further notice.

Trail 31 South, into the City of Bayfield, is closed for the entire season.

Trail 3 in the Port Wing Area, between Touve road and Almstead road, is closed. This section of trail will remain closed for the entire season.

Re-Routes:

Trail 4 just east of Mason: Trail is closed at Yderstad Rd. Take Yderstad north to Brown Rd. then back South on Roy Anderson Rd where you can pick up the trail again. Follow signs.

Trail 4 in Delta: At Camp One road and County H. Follow the signs.

Trail 63 and 70 into Cable: To get into the Town of Cable from the East take Randysek Rd. North into town.

Trail 40 just South of Port Wing: Flag Rd. is closed. Use East White Birch Rd. to get into Port Wing.

Other Notes:

A portion of Trail 17, located west of Highway 27, and heading west through Sawyer and Bayfield Counties, has been plowed for a logging operation. The trail remains open, but please be aware of logging activity, including haul trucks.

In Barnes, a portion of Trail 31 South, located west of 43 Road has also been recently plowed for a logging operation. This trail also remains open, but please be aware of the logging activity, including haul trucks.

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 28, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 13 -19″

Date of Report: February 28, 2019

Area Report:

All Washburn County Snowmobile trails remain open with excellent snow conditions. More new snow was received over the weekend so clubs are out in force, regularly grooming the trails. Riders will find a snow base of 13 to 19 inches. Enjoy the trails!!

Make sure you get your new trail map to start planning your snowmobile trip by visiting washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 28, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 13 – 19″

Date of Report: February 28, 2019

Area Report:

Make sure you get your new trail map to start planning your snowmobile trip by visiting washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report – : Oconto County, Wisconsin – February 28, 2019

Reporter:Oconto County Tourism

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 10-14

Date of Report: February 28, 2019

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Reports:

Red Arrow Snowmobile Trails (Townsend) – 2/28/19

It’s 4 degrees in beautiful downtown Townsend this morning. The trails are in very good riding condition. We received about 3.5 inches of fluffy snow Tuesday night, so the trails are fluffy and slippery until it adheres to the established base. This should make riding in the woods beautiful with all the fresh fallen snow. Groomers will be out tonight and all weekend to make the trails the best possible.

Paul Bunyan (Lakewood) – 2/27/19

The trails have been groomed and are in great condition. We got 3 to 4 inches of powder. There is 1 to 2 inches expected for late in the week. Ride safe.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Trails (Suring/Mountain) – Chute Pond trails are open, being groomed, and are in very good condition. Grooming will be ongoing- so please watch for them on the trail any time of day or night- and always yield the right of way to the groomers. Stay to the right, and enjoy your ride!

Bagley and Brazeau Joyriders Snowmobile Trails – 2/26/19

B&B Joyriders trails are in excellent condition again this week. The groomers will be out on the trails throughout the week. So be careful for the groomers on the trails. Also watch out for deer on the trails, they are using the trails to move around. If you ride to Suring, the old trail is closed through the golf course, but the trail does go around the golf course by using the side of the road, it will bring you back into town.

Gillett – 2/28/19

Gillett trails are in great shape after last weekends winds. We groomed hard and go through all the drifts, some areas are a little narrower now, but with regular grooming they should be back to their normal width soon. There is lots of snow on the trails now get out and enjoy.

Oconto Falls Sno-Jokers – Trails are in good condition.

Lena Snowdrifters- Trails are open and in good to excellent condition. Grooming regularly.

Chase Sno Chasers Trails – Trails are open and in very good to excellent condition.

Trail Report – : Forest County, Wisconsin – February 28, 2019

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12″ -16″

Date of Report: February 28, 2019

Area Report:

The trails have a 12″ to 16″ base and are in good to excellent condition.

We cannot stress enough to RIDE SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY. Trail conditions vary greatly throughout the County. Always use caution when riding on lakes and frozen water as ice conditions will vary.

The clubs that maintain the Forest County trail system are made up of volunteers who work very hard to provide the best trails possible. Please respect them while on the trail. When approaching a groomer or member doing trail maintenance, please slow down and move over so they can do their job

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 28, 2019

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 25″

Date of Report: February 28, 2019

Area Report:

Taconite/David Dill State Trail
Snow: 16-33”
Base: 2-5”
Groomed: Yes
Condition: Very Good
The entire Taconite is groomed and in very good to excellent condition, and it will be groomed again before the weekend. Be aware of logging operations on and around the trail just west of Hwy 1, south of Ely.
The spur trail leading from the Taconite to the Oasis Bar and Grill in Britt has been rerouted due to landowner issues. The reroute goes from the Taconite east of Hwy 53 (opposite side from the Oasis) to Peppard Rd, crosses Hwy 53 at the Peppard Rd Jct, and follows the ditch south to Peel Rd and to the Oasis.

Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trail – is groomed and in very good condition. Be aware of an open spring just off the trail as you go around Putnam Lake.

Lake Vermilion- Soudan Underground Mine State Park Trail- is in good condition and was not groomed this week due to an equipment break-down. It will be groomed again early next week.

Tomahawk Trail – is groomed and in good condition. With more snow on the way, teams hope to have everything groomed by the weekend.

Arrowhead State Trail
Snow: 16-33”
Base: 2-6”
Groomed: Yes
Condition: Very Good
The entire Arrowhead is groomed and in very good to excellent condition. The Ban Lake area down to the Crescent Bar did not receive its early-week groom because of equipment issues. The trail will be fully groomed again for this coming weekend.Be aware of logging activity on and around the trail going north from Hwy 1 toward Lost Lake swamp. Also, use caution going north from the Orr North trail as there will be logging traffic sharing the trail with snowmobiles. The west side of the trail will have snow for snowmobiles while the east side will be maintained for logging vehicles. The snow portion is too narrow for a groomer and will remain ungroomed until logging is finished.

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – February 28, 2019

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 30-40 Inches

Date of Report: February 28, 2019

Area Report:

Our trails are in excellent condition! We went for a short ride Monday, Mercer and Manitowish Waters trails are GREAT. March is looking like a great time to get up here and enjoy our trails without all the crowds! So get out and ride!

BEWARE OF DEER AND OTHER WILDLIFE ON THE TRAIL With the deep snow in the woods you will see many deer trying to move around. Be a good person and give them time to get off of the trail. It is this time of year that is real hard on all the wildlife: cold temps, scarce food sources and poor mobility due to deep snow makes it tough on them.

News and Reports:

A huge thank you to all donors, sponsors, volunteers and those who came out to the Rendezvous Saturday. It was a huge success!

Snowmobile Information:

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters snowmobile club was founded in 1968 and is one of the oldest snowmobile clubs in existence today in Wisconsin. Located in the very northwest corner of Vilas county, Manitowish Waters borders the Lake Superior snow-belt country. With average snowfalls of 150 inches and over 25 miles of professionally groomed trails, the area is one of Vilas County’s top winter vacation areas.

The Manitowish Waters trail system is a unique hub network directly linking into 5 other trail systems. With Minocqua/Woodruff to our south, St. Germain/Eagle River to our southeast, Lake Gogebic to our north, Presque Isle/Winchester to our northeast, Mercer and Hurley to our northwest and Lac du Flambeau/Price County to our west, our area residents and guests can choose from a variety of daily or overnight destinations for scenic riding with excellent pit stops along the way.

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters maintain an active grooming schedule for the area’s trail system. Coordinated efforts with the surrounding communities provide continuous smoothly-groomed trails in this northwest sector. The Sno-Skeeters own and operate some of the newest grooming equipment on the market today. Support the club by attending their special events or contributing to the “trail pigs” at local establishments along the trails. Or show your support by becoming a member!

Enjoy, and please ride responsibly and safely!