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Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – January 21, 2026

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12-28

Date of Report: January 21, 2026

Area Report:

Trail Report 01/21/2026

8- Great Condition

8a- Good condition

9- Good Condition

9a- Good Condition

10- Great Condition

10a- Great Condition

10e- Great Condition

11- Good Condition

12- Good Condition

12a- Good Condition

12b- Good Condition

14- Great Condition

17n- Good Condition

17s- Great Condition

19-  Good Condition

19b- Fair Condition

20-  Great Condition

21- Good Condition

51e- Good Condition

182b- Good Condition

182- Good Condition

Trails are overall in Good-Great condition. We can now say that 100% of our trails are open and groomed. We cannot thank our volunteer groomer operators enough, we have had a tough season so far but their determination and hard work has paid off!

The Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Lake of the Falls have been fully marked, please ride next to the stakes and be careful. Conditions can change rapidly.

Upcoming Events this weekend:

Club Breakfast@ Around the Corner Pub, Saturday 8am

Message from the Trail Boss:

With the dangerous temperatures expected for Friday am and pm and Saturday am. ALL GROOMIING ROUTES ARE SUSPENDED. I will advise when to resume.

As always ride right, ride smart, and ride sober.

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – January 21, 2026

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 15-24 inches

Date of Report: January 21, 2026

Area Report:

Out trail system is open and in very good condition. Forecast is for a few new inches of snow throughout the week. Temps have been very cold the past couple of days but will be warming up slowly as we get to the weekend. Groomer operators are out on the trails on both sides of the county. The Chippewa Sno-Kats on the East side and Iron Range Trail Club on the west side.  Both clubs are out on the trails daily, so please ride right and watch the corners for oncoming traffic.

The following trails are in very Good to Excellent condition – Trail #2, #107, #15 N, #111, #18, #113, #16, #116, #113. Trails #15 S is in Good to Very Good condition. Again, trails are being groomed daily. If you happen to come across and downed trees, please note the trail # and contact the clubs as soon as possible so they can send someone out to remove it off the trail. Traffic is still on the low side but we are seeing a few more riders coming through as each day passes. It is such a welcome site to see all the snow this year and near perfect conditions on the trails.  Lots of work has and will continue to go into maintaining these trails by our local snowmobile clubs and volunteers. Be sure to give them a waive or thumbs up if you see them along the trail.  As “Always” ride RIGHT and watch your corners.

Happy trails!!

News and Reports:

Ski Brule Mountain is 100% open and their trail report can be found on their website or Facebook page.

Michigan’s “Free” Ice Fishing weekend is coming up on February 14th & 15th along with Valentines Day on February 14th…. don’t forget about your Sweetheart.  😉

Young’s Annual Winterfest is scheduled for February 21st… check out all the fun and festivities on their Facebook page.

Snowmobile Information:

Trail passes can be picked up at most “Krist and Circle K” gas stations throughout the county.

Winter is here and it’s time to play!!  Please stay on the trails and off private land.

Happy Trails Everyone!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 21, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base

Date of Report: January 21, 2026

Area Report:

At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are now officially open. With the recent snow accumulations trails are now packed and groomed and have a sustainable trail base. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback. All trails across the County are in good condition. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 21, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Hard Ice Base – foot plus snow on top

Date of Report: January 21, 2026

Area Report:

1/21/2026 – 7:40am – 4 – High 15

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
 Frozen Icy Base – With plenty SNOW
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
  All in all trails are Great!

Heat wave this morning. It’s 4 degrees on they way to 15!  Today might be a great day to ride!  It’s SNOWING lightly too.  Weather guys calling for about 1/2 inch. Then down go the temps. Double digit below zero at night until next Tuesday. During the day single digit highs EXCEPT Friday & Saturday.  12 below for a high on Friday & 2 below for a high Saturday.  No new SNOW in the forecast.

SNOW not going anywhere with the COLD. It will get crusty & what I call fast, meaning slippery.  Slow down everywhere as you ride.

If you ride during the cold snap be sure to tell someone where you are riding; don’t ride alone; fully charged phone; dress in layers; tell someone where you are headed; stop more often to warm up & drink warm drinks, refrain from drinking alcohol. Heated gloves, socks & vests or jackets under your snowmobile jacket would good too.  Last BE SURE YOUR SLED GAS TANK IS FULL to prevent frosting in the tank.

GTS Tracking shows almost a full grooming session.  To make it easy, here are the trails NOT groomed overnight:

          Trail 10E & spurs to Chanticleer & Eagle Lake trail; Grampa Graham(Trl 1) &      
          9mile Trail that connects to Three Lakes Trails

          Trail 1 that runs toward Eagle Lake from the north.

Trail updates

The Wisconsin River Bridge section of 10/13 is frozen & very rough. Do not go off the trail. Not safe.

Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  Club is working on a re route.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail have been installed.  

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.  If you have not ridden the lake in the past DO NOT ATTEMPT at night.  There are spots that can be thin or even open water.

Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge

                                                 

See ya on the trails!                               
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

 

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • January 25, 2026 – SNO (Sno-Eagles Night Out) with a twist.  Breakfast at Chubby’s with trail ride to follow
  • January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • February 5, 2026 – SNO)Sno-Eagles Night Out) at Burnt Bridge – 5pm
  • February 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Market 10-3
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
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 – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 20, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 8 ” Base

Date of Report: January 20, 2026

Area Report:

At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are now officially open. With the recent snow accumulations trails are now packed and groomed and have a sustainable trail base. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback. All trails across the County are in good condition. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 20, 2026

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 10-12

Date of Report: January 20, 2026

Area Report:

Groomers have been out flattening trails and with the cold temps and they are freezing down nice and flat so it’s made for great riding! Layer up and hit the trails! Lots of amazing businesses to stop at and warm up. Always remember to stay on the trail on the lakes, especially with the hard frozen snow there can be drifts and ice.

Ride right and ride safe!

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 19, 2026

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-14

Date of Report: January 19, 2026

Area Report:

At 8:00 AM it’s -4 degrees out with sunny skies and a high of 0 degrees today. We will then be followed by a very cold weather pattern the rest of the week.
We last groomed 2W, 8W, 15N, and 6E Saturday night and 15S, 11, and 8E early Sunday morning. We skipped our Sunday p.m. and Monday a.m. routes last night and will be back at this evening.
With all the heavy holiday weekend traffic, our groomer drivers reported the trails to be very mogully upon going out on their routes, but were smoothed out during their shift. Most riders we talked to said the riding was great whatever local area trails they rode this weekend.
Thanks to all that attended our breakfast fundraiser at the Boulder Beer Bar on Sunday as it was a huge success!
Look for an updated trail report on Thursday, 1/22.
Landy Roepke
BJSC Trail Manager

News and Reports:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events: 

*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser*

2/12 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Rustic Roadhouse 4-7pm

2/15 Breakfast Fundraiser at The Guide’s Inn 8:30-11am

2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11-2pmam

3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4-8pm

Snowmobile Information:

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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 20, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Thick hard ice base – varied inches of SNOW on top – 6-15″

Date of Report: January 20, 2026

Area Report:

1/20/2026 – 9:15am – 13 below – High 5

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
 Frozen Icy Base – With plenty SNOW
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
  All in all trails are Great!

The COLD continues & will continue all week into next week.  Below zero at night all week.  Single digits above zero or below zero highs during the day.  Chance of SNOW tomorrow morning is only SNOW in the forecast.  Trail will be crusty & icy not only in the corners but everywhere.  So slow down. 

If you ride during the cold snap be sure to tell someone where you are riding; don’t ride alone; fully charged phone; dress in layers; tell someone where you are headed; stop more often to warm up & drink warm drinks, refrain from drinking alcohol. Heated gloves, socks & vests or jackets under your snowmobile jacket would good too.  Last BE SURE YOUR SLED GAS TANK IS FULL to prevent frosting in the tank.

GTS Tracking shows the following trails groomed last night

Right click the photo to enlarge.  Green mean groomed last night.  Blue means groomed Sunday into Monday.  Orange means groomed Saturday into Sunday. Grey means not groomed in over 3 days.

Couple of trail updates

The Wisconsin River Bridge section of 10/13 is frozen & very rough. Do not go off the trail. Not safe.

Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  Club is working on a re route.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail have been installed.  

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.  If you have not ridden the lake in the past DO NOT ATTEMPT at night.  There are spots that can be thin or even open water.

 Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge

See ya on the trails!                               
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • February 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Market 10-3
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
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 – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 20, 2026

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 13-15 inches

Date of Report: January 20, 2026

Area Report:

If you were not out riding this weekend you missed some awesome conditions! We received 3-5 inches of new snow before it got cold.  It will be cold until Wed. when we have a brief warm up and then cold again for the weekend. Even with the cold it will be a great time to ride!!

News and Reports:

Jan. 31 – Chicken Soup “Cluck Off” -2-5 pm  at Lindy’s Hideaway & Swamp Witch Inn.

Feb. 7 – Three Lakes Trails Gun & Meet Raffle – 5-8 pm at Spirit View Lakeside 

Feb. 13-15 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run – Party on Sat at The Three Lakes American Legion

Jan. 15-17 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run- Party on Sat. at The Three Lakes American Legion

Jan. 24 – Chicken Soup “Cluck Off” -2-5 pm  at Lindy’s Hideaway & Swamp Witch Inn.

Feb. 7 – Three Lakes Trails Gun & Meet Raffle – 5-8 pm at Spirit View Lakeside 

Feb. 13-15 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run – Party on Sat at Spirit View Lakeside

Snowmobile Information:

Watch for ice heaves on the lakes. Use caution, slow down with all the snow dust, and stay close to the barrels. 

The trail 7 from Spirit Lake to Maple Lake will be closed this season. 

When visiting downtown businesses please park your sled at the Shed the Sled, corner of Highway 45 and County Highway A. Please do not park in businesses’ parking lots or town roads.

Town roads are NOT trails unless they are marked as a snowmobile route.  You can use a town road to get from your house to the closest trail.

Website – https://www.threelakestrails.com

Groomer Tracking System -https://gts.groomertrackingsystems.com/map

Oneida Co Trail Map -https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/wp-content/uploads/Oneida-County-Snowmobile-Map.pd

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 19, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Packed Base

Date of Report: January 19, 2026

Area Report:

At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are now officially open. With the recent snow accumulations trails are now packed and groomed and have a sustainable trail base. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback. All trails across the County are in good condition. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.