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Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – December 14, 2025

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-12

Date of Report: December 14, 2025

Area Report:

First, we want to remind everyone that the waterfront trail is not open to motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles and ATVs. Anyone caught riding on the waterfront trail will be ticketed.

Ashland County snowmobile trails are currently closed, with hopes of opening by January 1st.

Despite below-zero weekend weather, Ashland County Snowmobile Club volunteers are out braving the elements to clear brush and trees from more than 200 miles of trails. Thank you to all volunteers for your continued time and dedication!

Work on the Ashland Club trails is underway. We have not been able to access all trails yet due to restrictions until the 15th. Crews will be out this week assessing trail conditions, with packing and grooming to follow. A work day is scheduled for the 20th—please contact Mike for details.

If anyone is available to help this week by packing trails, clearing swamps, or trimming trees, please contact Mike. The trails are not open for recreational riding at this time.

Significant progress has been made across Ashland County. Crews continue working on the system, and some trails have already been panned.

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 13, 2025

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 8-14″

Date of Report: December 13, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

It is currently -10 as I log in. Hornshoe group has been working hard on trail work this week. Trail boss Nick put our groomers on stand down for the weekend due to the cold temps. We also have some neighbors that need help. BoulderJunction still has extensive tree damage that needs cleanup. They have been out every day with crews and equipment trying to open up the trails, and they still have a ways to go. Hornshoe Club is putting together a group Monday morning to go up and help. If you are in a position to help, please do so. If you have any equipment to offer, that would be great, but just having hands to move the brush that is cut up goes a long way. The last work party I was on, we had one guy on a chainsaw, one on a polesaw, and four of us pulling branches. If the chunks were too big, we threatened to go on strike, and the pieces got smaller. It is amazing how much gets done. We can’t open until the trails are cleared and safe, and the county gives us a passing grade. Mark

Trail Report – : Kenosha County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Nick

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches.

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

Do to the warm weather the area experienced some trails are getting thin and showing snirt.

Enjoy the best you can . Warm weather is expected next Tuesday and should cause the trails to be closed.

Do to the airport expansion trails along the east side are problematic. Caution is adviised.

Ride Safe !

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 12-32

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

8- Open/ Groomed

8a- Closed

9- Open/ Groomed

9a- Open/ Groomed

10- Open from town to Sunken Horse/ Groomed

10a- Open and groomed

10e- Open from town to Cleveland’s Clubhouse/ Groomed

11- Closed

12- Closed

12a- Open and groomed to Beavers Resort

12b- Open from town to Dear Lodge, Groomed

14- Open/ Groomed

17n- Open/ Groomed

17s- Open/ Groomed

19- RR #2 is groomed/ Closed, 19S to Vilas closed

19b- Closed

20- Closed/ Groomed

21- Closed/ Rolled

51e- Closed/ Partially Groomed

182b- Closed/ Sled Packed

182- Closed/ Sled Packed

Closed = Impassable, trees & Brush or trails leading to lakes.

Partially Groomed = Wet Swamps, no access with Tractors yet.

Our crew is out working nonstop, we anticipate getting more trails open before the weekend. We will not open trails until we deem them safe. Keep monitoring our social media and website for up to date info.

Stay off the lakes, ice is not safe.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 10+”

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

The recent winter storm events resulted in approximately 10+ inches of snow across Washburn County. Unfortunately, these storms included heavy rain and mixed precipitation that resulted in extensive tree damage and impassible trail networks. County staff and volunteer clubs are working to clear down trees and overhanging limbs for the foreseeable future. Washburn County cannot open winter trail systems until trail sections are cleared. In addition, there will not be any open winter trail system while muzzleloader or firearm deer seasons are open. County staff will evaluate trail clearing progress and grooming efforts after the close of hunting seasons on December 14. County staff request that enthusiasts do not complicate clearing efforts by attempting to use our trails before they are officially open.

Snowmobile Information:

The Spooner (Washburn County) Wisconsin area has over 250 miles of scenic, groomed trails. These miles of trails link up to the largest network of snowmobile trails in the Midwest. Visitors have remarked that “these trails are the best I’ve seen. They’re so well kept and they’re not crowded like other places we’ve been to, I’ll be back!”

The scenic beauty, wilderness sledding and abundant amenities, makes the area unmatched as a destination point for snowmobilers throughout the Midwest. The local snowmobile clubs have worked hard to develop and maintain routes that include a wide assortment of riding pleasures. The trails take you through, both private and public lands, over a variety of terrain including, forests, wetlands, farm fields, streams, lakes and bridges.

Within the Spooner (Washburn County) Wisconsin area there are over 100 lodging establishments, from small motels to lavish resorts. There are even winter camping facilities available. Our true, northern hospitality really shines when you dine at one of the trail-side restaurants in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Many unique dining experiences are available; one you may be familiar with is the Friday Night Fish Fry, a northern tradition. Dining establishments range from bar & grilles to supper clubs, family dining to unique dining train rides. With over 70 restaurants in Washburn County, you may need to plan more than one trip to choose your favorite. You will find a variety of restaurants in Washburn County Wisconsin, sure to tempt your taste buds and keep you coming back.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: White and snowing. 8-12 inches in most places

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

The Frosty Club trails are currently closed. We have passed inspection…..just waiting for approval from the county to open. Conditions will be

Michigan and Iron County trails are open. We are hoping soon—awaiting County approval to open.

News and Reports:

Breakfast Benefit for The Frosty Club Sat and Sunday morning 7:00-11:00. All money goes to trail grooming!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-6”

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

Trails remain CLOSED at this time.

We are getting closer, most trails have been panned. With the couple days of frigid cold coming this weekend, it should set it up. We have an inspection date set with the county to check the trails, then we can decide what date the trails will open. All the clubs in Vilas County have been busy clearing trees and panning the trails. It won’t be long, we would like to get some more snow on our system. Areas to the north and west have twice as much snow than us. Keep doing your snow dances!

News and Reports:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec. 22 – Feb 27 – 7th Annual Poker Run

Dec. 30 – Conover’s Sledding & Skating Party, 4-7, Town Park, our Sno-Cat will be on site to pull the kids up the hill!

Jan. 10 – Trailside Roast with Phelps Snowmobile Club, 10-2, Trail intersection #500 near Blong Rd.

Feb. 7 – Italian Night, 4-7, Conover Rec. Center

Feb. 15 – Dublin’s Mimosa Breakfast Fundraiser

Feb. 28 – Poker Run Draw Party, 1-4, Twin Lake Pub

Mar. 7 – Groom-to-Ride Raffle Draw Party, 11-2, Derby Track

Mar.17 – St. Paddy’s Day Dinner, Club 45

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Jan. 13 – Burnt Bridge

Feb. 10 – Twin Lake Pub

Mar. 10 – Bauer’s Dam

Snowmobile Information:

Check out our clothing, merchandise, raffle tickets and more on our website https://conoversnobuddies.com/shop

To see where the Groomer is at, check out Groomer Tracker Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations.

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 8-12″

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

Vilas County Trails are closed. Hornshoe group has been doing damage control on club trails this week.We have been, and will be, conducting grooming operations this week. the only thing I can say is, “Close, but not yet”. Lakes are not safe yet. We are going into a deep freeze shortly, for a couple of days, so that will help with lakes, and low areas. Keith asked me to do some groomer training next week, so I should have some area trail reports. I could not help brushing this week, but thank you to all that helped. I saw on Facebook that Boulder and Manitowish had some heavy equipment clearing trails this week. They are now grooming. Stay Warm. Mark

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-12”

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

🚨 Trail Update – Effective Tomorrow Friday December 12th at 6 AM 🚨

Good news! All trails on the northern end of Walworth County will OPEN tomorrow Dec 12th at 6:00 AM. ❄️(RED TRAILS) (Trail 24 still temporarily closed due to standing corn)

Unfortunately, the southern portion of the county will remain CLOSED (BLUE TRAILS) due to low snow conditions.

Please refer to the map for details on our website & Facebook page :
🔴 Red Trail = Northern section (OPEN)
🔵 Blue Trail = Southern section (CLOSED)

Ride safe and respect all posted signs. We’ll update as conditions change! ❄️ Snow Phone: 262-742-2664

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – December 11, 2025

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Not Ridable

Snow Cover: 6 – 8 inches

Date of Report: December 11, 2025

Area Report:

Iron Range crews are still working on clearing trails… this week they have been working on trails #107, #15 North to Sidnaw and #15 South to the Wisconsin border. Tomorrow they will be hitting Trail #116 to Young’s and intersecting at trail #16. With the November storm over Thanksgiving weekend.. most trails have been closed with downed trees and brushing that was needed. Once the trees are removed and the brushing completed groomer and operators will be coming out to assess the trail conditions. They are still hoping to open up trails around the 15th of December if there is enough snow to groom. This report will be updated following the weekend and once we have reports back from the Iron Range Trail Club and Chippewa Sno-Kats trail club regarding the trail conditions.

Snowmobile Information:

Updated information will be provided once received from the (2) Iron County Snowmobile clubs.