Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 6-9″
Date of Report: January 4, 2017
Area Report:
Trails are looking really good out there after one a extremely busy holiday week. Our volunteers have done a outstanding job grooming the trails for yet another great riding weekend coming up. Trail 13 is still closed, hopefully after this cold snap it will freeze up. Lakes are froze and marked. Make your plans now and come on up and ride.
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 8-10″
Date of Report: January 4, 2017
Area Report:
Trail’s in Sugar Camp are in good riding conditions. All lakes in the Sugar Camp trail system are now marked with orange barrels and are safe for snowmobile traffic. Remember to stay close to barrels when crossing lakes. Some corners are getting icy so use caution coming into them. Also use caution in swampy and low lying areas as groomers have not been able to get in these areas yet as swamps are not freezing up very well these are short sections that have to be tolerated until more cold arrives to freeze them up for groomers to start going into them. Please remember to stay on marked designated trails as you ride.A big portion of these trails cross private property and without these generous landowners letting the trails go through their property snowmobiling in the northwoods would not exist. Leave a good footprint as you ride and remember to buy your annual trail pass before you ride the trails. United we trail divided we fail.
Trail Conditions: No Snow
Snow Cover: 0
Date of Report: January 4, 2017
Area Report:
Classic Illinois Winter thaw! Do the snow dance!
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Did you know that completing a safety course could help lower your insurance?
1/7/17
Kane County Forest Preserve
1996 S. Kirk Rd., Geneva
8:00am-4:30pm
Ron 847-464-4145
1/7/17
Lake County Forest Preserve Operations and Public Safety building
19808 W Grand Ave, Lindenhurst
8:00am-5:00pm
Registration link: www.lcfpd.org/events/snowmobile-safety-class-20170107
1/7/17
McHenry County Government Center
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
2200 North Seminary Ave, Woodstock
Please pre-register with Cathy Hardt at (815)334-4739 or cdhardt@co.mchenry.il.us
2/19/17
McHenry County Government Center
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
2200 North Seminary Ave, Woodstock
Please pre-register with Cathy Hardt at (815)334-4739 or cdhardt@co.mchenry.il.us
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 4-6 inches
Date of Report: January 4, 2017
Area Report:
We had about 4 inches of good wet snow Monday and it really helped the trails. Most of our system is rated GOOD to VERY GOOD. There are some hilly, wooded spots that could use a little more snow but, generally are short sections and will not spoil your ride. Swamps are still a problem in some areas so ride with caution. The sub-zero temperatures the rest of the week should help firm them up for the groomers.
Trail conditions will vary throughout the county so please ride safely and responsibly. Use caution when riding on lakes or frozen water as ice conditions can vary greatly.
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 and allow them to do their job. If you come across the groomer, please giver them some extra room. It is a lot easier to move a sled off the trail than 40 feet of tractor and drag.
Remember, TRAILS ARE GROOMED DAY AND NIGHT.
Thank you for riding Forest County Trails, Snowmobiling’s best kept secret.
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Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 6″ – 10″
Date of Report: January 4, 2017
Area Report:
Posted by Club President – Barry Hopkins
We rode through MW, Boulder and Arbor Vitae trails yesterday. I would call our trails fair to good. We groomed the entire trail#6 today (twice) so it is a lot better now. That’s the trail between MW and Winchester (see picture from today) Thank you for your patience. We got another 4″ of snow last night so things are shaping up nicely. We could still use more snow, but us snowmobilers are greedy that way: we want “all the snow” A big thank you to all the groomers and volunteers who have worked their butts off to get our trails in good shape! Also a big thank you to the MW Chamber for mailing out Snowmobile Maps for the Club!
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: up to 8 inches
Date of Report: January 4, 2017
Area Report:
Wednesday, January 4 2017
Lincoln County snowmobile trails are partially OPEN.
Lincoln County ZONE 1 snowmobile trails are OPEN with the exception of Corridor 19 South of Highway 86 and Corridor 17 South of Highway J. ALL other funded trails in Zones 2 and 3 remain closed. Trails in wooded areas are in fair condition,with the exception of some low lying areas which may be rough.
Trails in open fields may be drifted and lacking snow cover. Use EXTREME caution in these areas and expect early season riding conditions throughout the trail system. PLEASE stay on marked trails. The trail are in early season,rough condition. PLEASE respect private land!
Trails designated as winter ATV trails in these areas are OPEN to ATV use but are closed to winter ATV use when temperature is above 28 degrees F.
Oneida County snowmobile trails are OPEN. Trail conditions are considered in early season,rough condition.
Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: 10–16 inches
Date of Report: January 4, 2017
Area Report:
Bad News: Still 1 groomer down and Trail Boss rates trails as poor to fair
Good News: It is cold and yesterday the trails were groomed flat–but brownish in areas. Should give us a hard fast base if we could get a little lake effect snow things will improve fast on the Frosty Club trails. There is good riding to be found.
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Pig Skin Poker Run Super Bowl Weekend! Contact Bent’s Camp!
Club ride Wednesdays. Meet at BP at 9AM
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Lakes are marked–this cold snap should help with the slush on the lakes.
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 4-6″ in most places.
Date of Report: January 3, 2017
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 that on certain trails only segments of that trail may be open at this time. We anticipate frequent updates as the clubs report in with trails they have checked. In all areas where the winter recreational trails are closed the clubs are actively working on the getting the trails open.
Winter Trail Report 1/3/2017
NE Quadrant
1/3/2017 With the exception of Trail 635, and the southern portion of 235, all Brule River Rider Trails are open. Snow cover is thinner to the west and south, better to the east and north. Trails are fair to poor to the northeast portion of Brule River Rider areas of Douglas County and poor to the west and south. On Monday, January 2, 2017, grooming was done between Brule, Poplar and Hawthorne with plans for more grooming before the end of the week. ATVs please use caution in low-lying areas off railroad grade trails – there are still a few lowland problem areas that would not be safe for ATVs.
ATV TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED WEST OF HAWTHORNE DUE TO SOFT SWAMPS.
Trail 1: Trail is open to Bayfield County and groomed one pass on 1-2-17.
Trail 2: Groomed Brule to Amnicon Falls. Trail expected to be groomed again within the next week.
Trail 4: Groomed between Brule and Hawthorne. Trail is in fair to good condition. ATV travel is not recommended west of Hawthorne until we can evaluate the trail. Use caution anywhere there is possible water flowing.
Trail 6: Open on both sides of Lake Nebagamon. ATVs please use caution on the eastern side in low areas. This trail is expected to be groomed again within the next week.
Trail 18 to Bayfield County: Open in Douglas County with the Douglas County portion groomed.
Trail 24: Open and groomed, with the trail in mostly fair condition.
Trail 27/27A and what we will for now call Bayfield 24 is open and groomed late last week, and is expected to be groomed within the next week.
The upper end of Trail 27 & Bayfield 24 has been rerouted to get off of the South Shore Grade Road.
Trail 35: Trail needs to be evaluated. Snow levels have been poor and not suitable for snowmobiles.
Trail 235: Gates are open on the northern end only, snow cover is quite thin.
Trail 635: Not open at this time.
NW Quadrant
All winter use trails in this quadrant are closed at this time with the exception of:
The Saunders Grade
Gandy Dancer Trail
The Crosstown Route
Trail 0
Trail 28
SW Quadrant
All winter use trails in this quadrant are closed at this time.
SE Quadrant
OPEN TRAILS
#35 Wild Rivers Trail – Not groomed at this time
# 41s from #3 to Burnett co. line – Not groomed at this time
# 5 – From Trail 35 west to W. Mail Route – Not groomed at this time
27B – Not groomed at this time
27C – Not groomed at this time
Trail 3 – Trail received 2-3 inches of new snow over the weekend. Not groomed at this time.
CLOSED TRAILS
Trails 7
Trail 27
Trail 41N
Trail 541
Trail 41 between Hwy 53 & Trail 3
Trail 217 and Trail 17
Trail 217 – Not Groomed yet – Rough and icy – open to ATVs and to snowmobiles.
Trail 17N – (Cabin Lane to Fowlers Circle) Not Groomed yet – Rough and icy – open to ATVs and to snowmobiles.
Trail 17S – (South of Fowlers Circle to Trail 8) – Closed.
Douglas County Ski Trails
The Ski Trails have not been groomed or tracked yet for the season. The ski trails have been cleared of new deadfalls and will be packed tomorrow. No grooming is scheduled until new snowfall occurs.
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 6-12″
Date of Report: January 3, 2017
Area Report:
All snowmobile trails in Bayfield County are officially open. However, most trails are in early season condition and very few trails are actively being groomed. All riders should exercise extra caution when recreating on the trails at this time. Note: The stick trail on Lake Namekagon is scheduled to go up later this week.
Riders may experience trail segments with little to no snow, icy or rocky conditions, wet and muddy areas or otherwise very rough riding. In addition, some of the areas that were impossible to reach after the major flooding and wind events this summer may still have downed trees. Report any downed trees or unsafe conditions to the Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance at (715) 969-4150 or email baycotrails@icloud.com.
Please keep in mind that some of these trails are on private land. Private landowners give us permission to maintain portions of these trails on their property. If a segment is in poor condition or if riding could result in damage, please refrain from use. Any damage to the trail system, especially those that exist on private land, will jeopardize our future use privileges and potentially result in permanent trail closures.
For the most up to date trail conditions, including ice crossings over lakes and wetlands, please contact the local snowmobile club in the area you would like to ride. Regular grooming will begin when we get more snow.
Please stay on the designated trails and routes. Changes to the trail system are marked with signage on the trails so when in doubt, follow the signs. Also, some logging operations and other trail issues are updated here: http://bit.ly/2hNe9xx
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New snowmobile maps have arrived! Order yours online at www.travelbayfieldcounty.com or pick one up at area businesses. You can also download the Avenza app (for free) and get the updated Snowmobile Map on your device before you hit the trails – you can locate yourself on the trail map with GPS so you can see where you are, even with no cell reception!
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: Base 2″ Past 24hr 4″
Date of Report: December 31, 2017
Area Report:
We have a new plowed parking area at the beginning of trail #8 under the International Bridge.
We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors. it comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods.
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. 6 inches of snow compresses to less then a inch on the trail.
Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –
Base 2- 4 inches -Trail is in Fair to good Condition.
Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –
Base 2 – 5 inches -Trail is in fair to good Condition. 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 3 – 6 inches – Trail is in good Condition.
Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –
Base 1- 4 inches – Trail is in fair condition.
We now have a marked & groomed 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 20mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right hand side of street not on side walks. 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 – 4 inches – Trail is in poor Condition. There are wet spots. Make sure you follow reroute once you cross 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- 4 inches – Trail in fair to good condition. Watch for trucks driving on trails it seems to be the thing this year.
Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –
Base 1 – 5 inches – Trail in poor to fair Condition. Lots of water and trail to Rudyard is packed but not to Raco. Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross
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