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Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-4 inches

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

Official Report from Washburn County Forestry: Most Washburn County Snowmobile trails are open at this time, EXCEPT trails located East of Hwy 53 and South of Hwy 70 are closed. All other Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are considered fair to poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base. Please be aware that trail conditions do vary throughout the county and riders may encounter ice and/or rough trails. Some trail segments may be ungroomed but clubs are out working to get everything groomed and ready for riding. 

Report from Rolling Hills ATV & Snowmobile Club: After getting out and grooming the new snow that Washburn County received most trails have 2 to 3 inches of packed snow on top of the ice that is on the trails. Trails are in good riding conditions, and corners are not breaking loose as they were before the recent snow. 

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

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Unknown

Snow Cover: 2-4

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

Official Report from Washburn County Forestry: Most Washburn County Snowmobile trails are open at this time, EXCEPT trails located East of Hwy 53 and South of Hwy 70 are closed. All other Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are considered fair to poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base. Please be aware that trail conditions do vary throughout the county and riders may encounter ice and/or rough trails. Some trail segments may be ungroomed but clubs are out working to get everything groomed and ready for riding. 

Report from Rolling Hills ATV & Snowmobile Club: After getting out and grooming the new snow that Washburn County received most trails have 2 to 3 inches of packed snow on top of the ice that is on the trails. Trails are in good riding conditions, and corners are not breaking loose as they were before the recent snow. 

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

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 7-9 with good base

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

TRAIL REPORT 2018-2019 SEASON

January 31, 2019 Pam Sobieski No Comments

Cross Country Cruisers Trail Report 1-31-19 The cold weather has preserved our trails and it looks like we will be in for another busy weekend with plenty of neighboring clubs activities and things to enjoy here in the Northwoods. Trail 3 is very good, trail 5 has improved to good, and trails 6, 10, 11,17,47,51 and the Bear Skin are all good to very good. The Bear Skin is thin on snow close to town but improves as you travel south. Trail 70/10 in town is fair to good. Please stay by the markers when riding on the lakes with the radar runs in St Germain and some area clubs having fund raiser activities going on the trails are likely to become busy! Let’s all be aware of others and ride with caution. The corners have some icy areas so please slow down and stay to the right. Please ride at a pace that you can read the trail signage and have time to adjust to conditions. Let`s all have a great enjoyable and SAFE WEEKEND! Ride Right Ride Safe!!

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-6

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 31, 2019
Trails in AC are open and in good condition, except the trail from Marengo north to the East end of Ashland, that section is closed.  Trails are being groomed from Marengo South.  North of Marengo has been groomed. We did get fresh snow so the groomers have been out there on the trails.

The Tri-County Corridor is OPEN and has been groomed!

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. Stay on trail, as 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 so that it remains open. 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.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-6

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 31, 2019
Trails in AC are open and in good condition, except the trail from Marengo north to the East end of Ashland, that section is closed.  Trails are being groomed from Marengo South.  North of Marengo has been groomed. We did get fresh snow so the groomers have been out there on the trails.

The Tri-County Corridor is OPEN and has been groomed!

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. Stay on trail, as 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 so that it remains open. 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.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-6

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 31, 2019
Trails in AC are open and in good condition, except the trail from Marengo north to the East end of Ashland, that section is closed.  Trails are being groomed from Marengo South.  North of Marengo has been groomed. We did get fresh snow so the groomers have been out there on the trails.

The Tri-County Corridor is OPEN and has been groomed!

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. Stay on trail, as 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 so that it remains open. 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.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-6

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 31, 2019
Trails in AC are open and in good condition, except the trail from Marengo north to the East end of Ashland, that section is closed.  Trails are being groomed from Marengo South.  North of Marengo has been groomed. We did get fresh snow so the groomers have been out there on the trails.

The Tri-County Corridor is OPEN and has been groomed!

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. Stay on trail, as 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 so that it remains open. 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.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-6

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

News and Reports:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 31, 2019
Trails in AC are open and in good condition, except the trail from Marengo north to the East end of Ashland, that section is closed.  Trails are being groomed from Marengo South.  North of Marengo has been groomed. There is a detour on 77 by Cayuga.  Detour is posted.  We did get fresh snow so the groomers have been out there on the trails.

The Tri-County Corridor is OPEN and has been groomed!

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. Stay on trail, as 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 so that it remains open. 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.

Trail Report – : Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:Matt Winters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6″

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

The bitter cold holds on for another day or 2 here & temps will then begin to moderate into Saturday with temps back up into the 30’s above zero. Groomers will be back out now with the cold leaving. Trails are in good shape with low traffic this past week & the couple inches of snow we got Monday did wonders for filling in some rough swampy areas & other problem areas will make for some good riding conditions this weekend. Corners & hills are very icy & lakes may be rough & drifted in areas so maintain reasonable speeds while crossing the lakes & stay close to the orange barrels while crossing. Remember all road crossings& intersections are marked with 3 digit emergency numbers for your safety & to pinpoint your exact location. Their was another snowmobile fatality this past week in Oneida County. This was the 4th in our county out of the 9 so far this season so please slow down & obey nighttime speed limits of 55 m.p.h & limit drinking & driving. We want everyone to come back to enjoy the great trails! United we trail divided we fail!!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 31, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Thic hard ice base – Snow covered

Date of Report: January 31, 2019

Area Report:

SNO-EAGLES TRAILS OPEN!
Trails Good 

January 31 2019 7:20am – 27 below zero – High of 5 below

It continues for one more day.  Then the freezer door closes.  18 below tonight but Friday there will be a high of 12! And it is forecast not to go below zero Friday night! Riding looks great for Friday & Saturday.  Could get a bit warm on Sunday & Monday.  But hey there is SNOW in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday!!!

This afternoon the groomer drivers will fire up the equipment & head out to groom.

All in all trails are GOOD but very icy under the Snow.  Pays to slow down.  Straight away. Curves.  Everywhere.  Otherwise trails are in Great Shape!

Sled traffic has been low.  A few really brave riders out there.  Yesterday saw a group of 6 sleds parked at Lucy’s Lunch Box.  Riders having lunch.

Might want to reconsider riding today.  If you do wait until mid afternoon.  Here are some cold weather tips:

Do not ride alone
Download the “MapItVilasCo.” app See link below
Tell someone where you are going
Make sure your gas tank stays full. Stop for gas as you ride
Stop more often & drink warm drinks
Be sure you phone is fully charged.  Store in the inside pocket of your jacket.
Dress in layers

Worth repeating is that:

Sno-Eagles Country has 2 areas that have one-way trails.  10E is a one-way trail from the ERRA Sports Arena all the way out to Nicolet Mini Mart.  The other is the 13’s up near Buckatabon Bridge & Bauer’s Dam area.  Clearly marked with DO NOT ENTER signs.  Plus trail signs are backwards if you are going the wrong way.

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.  

THINK SNOW!!!

See ya on the trails when it warms up!!!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

News and Reports:

Wednesday & Thursday – Trail Rides – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on “the grade” Trail 13/3 at 9am.  Contact Club Pres., Howard Wolf 262.442.4876 NO TRAIL RIDES THIS WEEK.
Tuesday, February 5 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6:00pm – International Snowmobile HQ – Hwy 45N next door to the Derby Track
Friday-Sunday, February 8-10 – LaBatt Pond Hockey – Dollar Lake – Hwy 70E to Dollar Lk Rd
Tuesday-Thursday, February 12-14 – Sno-Eagles Week Day Away – Florence, WI
Thursday, February 21 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – Ed B’s White Spruce – Hwy 45 at the bridge

Snowmobile Information:

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.