Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3-5 Inches. Snow light in some areas, good conditions across the county.

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

As is typical for this time of year, certain trail segments can be opened and others are not ready yet due to wetland crossings and/or have restrictions due to private land easements. It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to use their property. Please review the information below carefully before trail riding and confirm that you are using open trails.

Please note, certain trails or only segments of trails may be open at this time. We anticipate frequent updates as the clubs begin grooming and report on trails they’ve checked. In all areas where winter recreation trails are closed, our clubs are actively working to get the trails open.

Trail Report 1/23/2018

NE Quadrant
Trails took a beating this last weekend with the warmer temperatures and high traffic.

All Brule River Rider trails are groomed except for Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) which will be groomed this week.

Logging Areas: There is a logging operation in progress off Trails 27, Bayfield 24, Trail 4 north of Lake Nebagamon off Degerman Road, and along the east/north of Hawthrone. These logging operations cross our trail system near Hawthorne several times, and signs have been upgraded in that area. There is also a small private logging operation ongoing by the Covered Wagon in Hawthorne. Conditions in this area are a little thin in some places but trails are beginning to shape up.

Please note that the Lake Superior Ice Festival is this weekend at Barkers Island in Superior. Please watch for additional traffic and vehicles parked near the trail. Trail 2B (By Barkers Island) is a little light on snow as of 1/23/2018.

Trail 4 is a little dirty near Highway 53 and west of Highwy L, but is in good condition near the swamps.

Trail 6 currently has good snow cover on South Shore Grade Road.

Trail 27/27A has a few icy corners; much of the trail is still in good condition.

NW Quadrant

All trails in this quadrant are open and are in good condition! All trails have been groomed recently except for the Crosstown Route which is scheduled for grooming on 1/25.

Logging operations continue on Trail 4 and Trail 41 between Bear Creek Bridge and Wanek Road. On Trail 4 between Brietzman Lake Road and Big Balsam Road are also experiencing logging activity. Brushing is ongoing in these areas that are not accessible until this time of year. Please use caution and watch for equipment on these grails.

Please note – the parking lot located off Tuff Road is closed for the season and there is no trail access from the lot.

**A segment of the Crosstown route (Trail 2) from Bardon Avenue East to Grand Avenue will be temporarily closed from Monday 1/15 through Sunday 1/21 for construction activities. No through traffic will be available during this period.**

SW Quadrant

All Cozy Corner Trails are open and groomed and are in good condition. Some areas are still in need of more snow, please use caution where snow pack is low. Please stay on the trails and keep our landowners happy!

SE Quadrant
The trails in this quadrant are all open.

Trails 35N, Trail 41B, Trail 41S, Trail 35S, Trail 7 and Trail 27 are all scheduled to be groomed by 1/23.

Wascott Trail 3 is in good condition and has been groomed, however needs additional snow to improve conditions.

Trails 217 and Trail 17
Trail 217 is in good condition.
Trail 17 is from Cabin lane to Trail 8 is in good condition.

Douglas County Ski Trails
The Douglas County Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed and tracked as of 1/23/18. Additional grooming is scheduled by the end of the week.

The Superior Municipal Forest Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed and tracked. They are in good condition at this time.

Brule River After Hours Ski Trail is groomed and tracked and is in good condition.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FORESTRY AT 715 378 2219 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 8 AM TO 4:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS). Or Check on Line at www.douglascountywi.org under the Forestry Department tab.

Trail Report – : Presque Isle, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:Scott McPherson

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 20-24

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

More fresh snow last night. Trails are great.

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – January 23, 2018

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Base is 3 inches

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

Temps have dropped and we got 2-4 inches of new snow Monday, and we are supposed to get more overnight. Groomers were out today on northern trails.

February 1, help us break the Guinness World Record for longest snowmobile parade.

We have a newly-plowed parking area at the beginning of Trail #8 under the International Bridge, which now has an all-season porta-john.

If you are staying in the Sault, please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business. Please do that in all the towns you visit. The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!

Remember, trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below, not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods. 10 inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 3 inches -Trail is in fair to good condition.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 3 inches -Trail is in good condition. Watch for drifts in open areas.

When going across the bridge in Brimley, make sure you go with the flow of traffic! Blowing and drifting occurs when you first leave Brimley.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 2 – 4 inches – Trail is in good condition.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 1 – 3 inches – Trail is in fair to good condition. Trail is now groomed past casino down to the Antlers.

We now have a marked trail going to Chippewa Motors. It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449. It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember, most City streets are open to traffic 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right-hand side of street not on sidewalks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 1 – 3 inches – Trail is in poor to fair condition. No wet areas.

Make sure you follow the reroute once you cross the bridge going south at 7 Mile Road.

When the trail is running along roads, make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross Loop & South to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 –

Base 1- 3 inches – Trail is in poor to fair Condition. New snow did wonders. Watch for trucks on the trail.

Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –

Base 1 – 3 inches – Trail is in fair condition. Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross. Trail to Rudyard has been groomed, but logging is going on, too.

The Downtown Trail is signed, and snow and barrels are on the Portage Ave. Bridge.

Join us on Facebook, too!

www.sootrails.org

News and Reports:

World Record Attempt

On February 1st, 2018, come to Sault Ste. Marie to help us try to break the world record for the largest snowmobile parade! We need at least 1,048 snowmobiles on February 1, 2018, the Thursday before the 50th Annual International 500 Snowmobile Race.

The $5.00 registration fee per sled is used to cover the costs incurred to break the record. The cost is $10.00 if you sign up the day of the event.

All snowmobile operators must have a valid driver’s license and a registered sled.

For more information – and to sign up – follow this link: http://www.saultstemarie.com/event-detail/guinness-world-record-snowmobile-parade/

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-12 inch base

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! The snow event of January 22nd resulted in 2 inches of new snow in the northern part of the county, while the southern sections of the county received 7 to 9 inches of the fresh white stuff. Trail conditions are currently good, with a 5 to 12 inch groomed base. Always use caution on the trails as you may encounter active trail grooming equipment. Enjoy the trails!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-12 inch base

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 16 to 18 inches (+/-) in the woods

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

Mother Nature left us a winter wonderland yesterday and last night. She gave us 8 to 10 inches of Pure White Gold. The best part is that it was heavy/wet snow that packed down great – increasing the base. We did a full groom last night leveling and packing Mother Nature’s gift. The not-as-good news is that the weather forecast is currently calling for 43 degrees Friday. However, with this last dumping of snow that Weather System Jaxon left us; one day of 40s will not hurt so bad. It would sure be great if when it is that warm, that riders would take it easy on the trails. When it is that warm, the base is very vulnerable to damage. It is supposed to be 33 and 24 the next two days, so this is not supposed to be an extended warm up. Again – this is the current forecast. Forecasts change almost every time you go back and look.

As always, ride with caution and be ready for icy corners. Many corners can start the day snow covered but end up icy with traffic.

Please continue to be cautious on the lakes. The weight of more snow can force the ice down which pushes water up through cracks to form a slush pocket. The slush pockets can come and go.

News and Reports:

There are logging operations in the following locations: Trail 9 between Hwy 70 (TIN 364) and Ross Lake Rd (TIN 225), Trail 7 between Wharton Lake Rd (TIN 218) and Old K (Tin 217), and Trail 7 between Hwy K (TIN 216) and Lake Laura Rd (TIN 214). There is also logging in the Jean Lake Rd area of Trail 7 North, between TINS 227 & 800. That logging should be in the woods off the trail.

(TIN = Trail Intersection Numbers)

Please watch out for these logging areas. Slow down and stay out of the way of the loggers. DO NOT hassle the loggers. They have the right to close down sections of any trail they are logging near or using. If they get hassled too much, that is exactly what they will do – shut that trail down. The logging operations can run at anytime of the day or night. Loggers use some of the trails to drive in and out. So please be watchful in logging areas for trucks on the trail.

Snowmobile Information:

We have a Fund Raiser coming up at Murmuring Waters on Saturday February 3rd. Click here for details!

Click here for the Barnstormers events calendar!!!

This Saturday, January 27th, is the Jesse Roman Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Show. It starts at 9am and runs until 4pm. It is centered around Sayner Pub. Proceeds raised go to the Vilas County Historical Museum.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-8 inch base

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 3-8 inch base
Date of Report: January 23, 2018

ALL trails in Ashland County are open and being groomed except for trail 13 (Ashland- Marengo). The tri-county corridor is open and groomed. We are hoping and waiting for more snow!! We will continue to keep you posted on the conditions.

Call 800-284-9484 to receive a Ashland County Snowmobile map.

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 3-8 inch base
Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Call 800-284-9484 to receive a Ashland County Snowmobile map.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-8 inch base

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 3-8 inch base
Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Call 800-284-9484 to receive a Ashland County Snowmobile map.

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 3-8 inch base
Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Call 800-284-9484 to receive a Ashland County Snowmobile map.

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Unknown

Snow Cover: 16-24 inches

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

Date: January 23, 2018 ~ Trail Conditions: Good ~ Posted by: Barry Hopkins – Snowmobile Club President…….

We got about 12 inches of snow overnight! Trails are very good. I took a ride yesterday across the Turtle Flambeau Flowage, up trail 9 to trail 14, and then 15 & 77 up to Iron Belt (towards Hurley). I came back on 77, 15 & 17. The “grade” is as good as I’ve seen it in a long time. Have fun and stay safe!

News and Reports:

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, January 14, 2018
8:00 A.M. to Noon
Location: Ye Olde Shillelagh Irish Pub – 14202 Tower Rd.

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast/Guns and Roses Drawing
Sunday, February 4, 2018
8:00 A.M. to Noon
Location: The Pea Patch – Downtown Hwy W.
Breakfast at The Pea Patch. Drawing for Guns and Roses Raffle at noon.

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Winter Rendezvous
Saturday, February 17, 2018
9:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Rest Lake Park – Hwy W
The area’s biggest ice fishing contest with prizes awarded in 8 categories, sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Snowmobile Club. Ice fishing contest runs from 10:30am until 5:30pm, with more chances to win raffle prizes if you pre-register at Townline Sports or Lakeland True Value. Tent opens at 9:30am for registration. Opening ceremony begins at 10am. Ice fishing awards at 6pm. This family event has activities for all: kid’s games, free groomer rides, racing and photos with the “Famous Klements Racing Sausages” and live music.

Food and refreshments are served in a 40’ x 40’ heated tent and raffle items including: ice auger, ice shack, generator, snowmobile and many more items.

Stay for the event’s finale – spectacular fireworks over frozen Rest Lake.

Dress accordingly, this event is held on Rest Lake just off of Rest Lake Park’s boat landing on Hwy W, 1/4 mile north of Manitowish Waters. Parking is available in the Rest Lake Parking Lot.

Snowmobile Information:

Manitowish Waters, WisconsinEdit Entry

Reporter: Julie
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 12-16 inches
Date of Report: January 22, 2018
Area Report:

Date: January 22, 2018 ~ Trail Conditions: Good ~ Posted by: Barry Hopkins – Snowmobile Club President…….
We heard favorable comments on the trails again this weekend. I’m calling our trails fair (for now). I’m heading out for a ride today and will more than likely be updating our report back to good by tomorrow. It is snowing and there’s more snow in the forecast! Stay safe!

News and Reports:

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, January 14, 2018
8:00 A.M. to Noon
Location: Ye Olde Shillelagh Irish Pub – 14202 Tower Rd.

Food and refreshments are served in a 40’ x 40’ heated tent and raffle items including: ice auger, ice shack, generator, snowmobile and many more items.

Stay for the event’s finale – spectacular fireworks over frozen Rest Lake.

Dress accordingly, this event is held on Rest Lake just off of Rest Lake Park’s boat landing on Hwy W, 1/4 mile north of Manitowish Waters. Parking is available in the Rest Lake Parking Lot.

Snowmobile Information:

Snowmobiling Information

Manitowish Waters , Wisconsin - Snowmobiling Conditions & News 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!

Trail Report – : Forest County, Wisconsin – January 23, 2018

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4″ to 6” base

Date of Report: January 23, 2018

Area Report:

The trails have a 4″ to 6″ base and are in good to excellent condition.

We cannot stress enough to RIDE SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY. Trail conditions will 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.

News and Reports:

Booyah Bash

January 27-2018

starting at 11:00 am

at Wild Rose on Roberts Lake Pit Stop #76