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Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – January 13, 2023

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 16 Inches

Date of Report: January 13, 2023

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

January 10, 2023

Active logging is happening in several spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. Please slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space.

Conditions across our trail system vary widely right now depending on swamps and creeks crossed by each trail. Especially now, continue to use caution and remain alert for thin ice, occasional open water, and other changing trail conditions. Continue to monitor conditions online, as they will continue to change rapidly over the next couple of weeks: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html

Taconite State Trail: The entire trail from Ely to Side Lake is groomed and in fair condition except for two 2-3 mile segments of ungroomed trail – the first segment is just west of the Pike River bridge, and the second is 2 miles west of Pfeiffer Lake. Also, continue to use caution in the Ely-to-Purvis segment as it remains narrow.

Snow: 14-26 inches with a base of 1-4 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Fair

Arrowhead State Trail: Almost the entire Arrowhead is groomed and in fair condition. The first few miles from the Taconite State Trail junction north to Lost Lake Rd remain ungroomed (continue to check the DNR website for updates) due to open water and thin ice in the first part of Lost Lake swamp. The Landing Spur north to the Orr South spur will get its initial groom before this coming weekend.

Along with the DNR trail conditions website, continue to monitor these clubs’ websites (www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html & www.snowmobilevacation.org/trail-updates) for the most current Arrowhead State Trail conditions.

Arrowhead Trail Snow: 16-28 inches of snow with a base of 1-4 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Poor to Fair

Putnam/Fishing Lakes and Lake Vermilion Park Trails: These trails are open, but continued caution is needed while riding. As we get the Arrowhead and Taconite fully groomed, we will be shifting more of our time and equipment toward opening the Putnam-Fishing Lakes and State Park trails. High ground and dry swamps are still very rough, and ice in swamps remains inconsistent. If using the trails right now, please use caution and travel at your own risk.

Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation: Groomed for classic skiing and in fair condition with sections of tree debris from the last wind storm. Babbitt golf course is groomed for skate and classic skiing and is in excellent condition.

Bear Head Lake State Park: The first track of the season was set on Thursday, December 29^th, with fair results on the campground loops and the Beach Trail to the Trail Center. The trail base is set up firmly, but the recent storms have littered the forest floor with branches, needles, pine cones, etc. Pay caution while skiing. Norberg Trail needs more snow to be groomed.

Skiing Base: 10 inches. Conditions: Fair. Groomed: Partially. Snowmobiling conditions: Fair. Groomed Partially. Base: 8 inches.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 13, 2023

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8 inches

Date of Report: January 13, 2023

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Friday, 1/13/2023

At 8:00 a.m. it’s 19 degrees out with overcast skies. Our extended holiday weekend weather forecast is for mild temps with no new snow.

Our entire trail system was groomed last night and early this morning. With the increased holiday traffic and mild temps, the trails will take a beating by late in the day so get out early to get the best riding in.

If you are in our area this weekend, stop in and support our club at our Breakfast and Meat Raffle held at Gooch’s 2 on Sunday January 15^th from 8:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.. All proceeds go towards equipment and trail maintenance.

Also, check out our website and facebook page for information on our organized trail rides led by our club starting on Wednesday, January 18.

Look for an updated report on Monday, 1/16/23.

Landy Roepke, BJSC Trail Manager

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 13, 2023

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: January 13, 2023

Area Report:

Most of our trails are in good condition with a decent hard base, some corners are icy so slow down. Temps have been all over the last couple days, cool this weekend until Sunday when we could hit 38, Forest riders trails are also in good condition. Cruiserfest is next weekend with alot of activities planned , check the cruiser website.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 13, 2023

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-15 Inches

Date of Report: January 13, 2023

Area Report:

The reports are that all trails in Sawyer County have been cleared and all will have officially been groomed by end of day on Friday. This means that all trails that have been cleared since the storm and have been groomed at least once this season. Some of have been groomed several times. You can track the grooming progress in the GTS app.

The trails are beautiful; although the big work is under control, there will still be areas of concern and falling branches through the season so please reach out to the Sawyer County Snowmobile and ATV Alliance and let them know if you encounter an area where safety is a factor. This can be anything from down trees, big branches, drifts piled too high, signs knocked down or signs absent.

Lakes are rough due to the slow freeze and amount of slush. All lakes are staked for riding except Lake Hayward. We are unsure of an eta at this time. Some lakes are better than others. Over time they will get better but please ride with caution and stay on the marked trails. If you must go off the trail to lodging or dining, please ride with caution at safe speeds and watch for heaves, frozen tracks, and slush.

All surround counties are fully open and report good to excellent riding except Rusk County, which is partially open and still working with storm clean up.

Have a great weekend and ride safe!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 13, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 10+

Date of Report: January 13, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile Clubs and County staff have cleared a majority of snowmobile trails after the December storm event. Most of these trails have been groomed at least once. All trails officially opened as of January 6th. Trails in the Birchwood area were groomed twice this past week, excluding trail 239 due to wet conditions in a swamp crossing. Trail conditions should be excellent in all areas that grooming has been completed. Please ride with caution as we continue to finalize trail opening efforts and stay on designated trail surfaces.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 13, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Ice base 0-5 inches – Snow depth 9+-

Date of Report: January 13, 2023

Area Report:

January 13, 2023 -6:45am – 18 – High 21

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
All conditions

The temp roller coaster ride continues. Best news is it is going below freezing overnight. This continues. 10 tonight & 24 tomorrow night. Little or no sun.

Most trails have SNOW cover. This morning will be icy if you are riding. SNOW depth & base varied. 6 miles east on Trail 10E still SNOW covered & base holding. Closer to town thinner & snirt. Section of 10/13 south from the intersection of those trail to Dairy Queen still SNOW covered & Very Good. Through town covered but thin. Improves alot from Hwy G crossing of 10/13 heading north. Conditions west, Trail 70/17/13 & 7 same as 10E. Adventure sledding.

Very early this morning(3am ish) groomers out . Headed north from Groomer Barn. Trail 10/13 north to re route across swamp off of Adams Rd. Trail 17N to Trail 3 aka Manske Swamp intersection. Grooming Trail 3 heading west to connect with Trail 10/13 to the Conover connect north of Eagle River. Unsure if Wisconsin River Bridge section of 10/13 was groomed.

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are open & marked & still safe. Expect slippery riding & some surface slush from melted SNOW. Always stay by the orange reflective barrels to be safe.

If you are riding please take a phone & map. Let someone know where you’re going to go riding.

Last, off trail riding is a big problem. In Eagle River there is a re route of Trail 10/13 that heads north out of Eagle River. The change is at the intersection with Trail 17N. Across the highway from the Best Western Derby Inn. The landowner closed a section. The trail is clearly marked heading around the gas company. It comes out at the Hwy G road crossing. Despite clearly signing & orange fencing riders are riding off trail. If this section is closed there will be NO direct route heading north out of town. Same goes for Trail 70 coming into Eagle River from the west. If you see orange fencing it is because the landowner is thinking of closing trail. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL.

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!! THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails real soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Trail Updates

News and Reports:

Sno-Eagles – Eagle River Events – check www.eagleriver.org for more events

January 12-15 – Vintage World Championship Race – WCDC Track
January 19 – Member meeting – Buckshots’s Downtown – 6:30pm
January 21 – SNO(Saturday Nite Out) – Braywood – Catfish Lk Rd of Hwy 45S – 5pm -ALL Welcome
January 19-22 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
January 27-29 – Weekend Away to Mole Lake Casino
January 28-30 – Women On Snow

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 County. 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
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 12, 2023

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: White

Date of Report: January 12, 2023

Area Report:

No grooming last night but with the cooler temps and light snow we should be back out. I rode yesterday from Land O Lakes to Watersmeet, Nelma, and Phelps…VERY GOOD Conditions. WE have guests at www.sunriselodge.com wishing to stay longer and not leave early so I guess that means conditions are bot that bad.

Cisco Chain, Lac Vieux Desert, and Twin Lakes are marked and in good condition.

News and Reports:

Treasure Quest Sat with Spaghetti dinner at VFW.

Comedy Night Sunday at 6 pm Gateway Lodge.

Go to www.frostysnoclub.com for more info.

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2023

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2023

Area Report:

Bayfield County trails are in great shape. Trees and branches continue to fall. Please ride with CAUTION.

Barnestormers – All of Barnes trails are in excellent condition and are being groomed at least twice a week. Continue to be on the lookout for hazards as there are still low hanging branches and trees still occasionally fall across the trail.

Drummond Sno Jacks – All Drummond trails are in good condition. All trails have been groomed in the past 48 hours except #4 to Sanborn, which will be groomed Thursday. Lake Owen stick trail is up, ride with caution, very rough.

Frosty’s Vintage Riders – No report

Namakagon Trail Groomers – NTG trails are in excellent condition. 8-10” base. Trails will be groomed Thursday and throughout the weekend.

Northern Adventures (Iron River Area) – All trails in the Iron River area are in great shape. Corridor in from Brule to road 241 in EXCELLENT shape.

South Shore Trails Club – All South Shore trails are groomed and in great shape. Trail 1 towards Herbster needs brushing help.

Washburn Valhellers – Trails in the Washburn area continue to be in excellent condition. Most trails are being groomed 2x per week. #13, 35 and 31 around Valhalla were groomed Wednesday. Trail #13, 33, 31 and 63 will be groomed Thursday and #13 into Washburn and toward Ashland on Friday.

A few trouble wet spots on Trail 1 from Mountain Rd to Henkins Rd.

White River Ramblers – All trails in the Delta area are in great shape.

News and Reports:

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Sign up to receive text message or email trail condition updates on the county website under “Notify Me.” You can also find updates on Snowtracks and view the Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions widget at travelbayfieldcounty.com.

For further information:
Bayfield County Forestry & Parks
117 E 5th Street
Washburn, WI 54891
Office: 715-373-6114
Email

Snowmobile Information:

GENERAL INFO:

Order a snowmobile map online 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 – locate yourself on the trail map with GPS so you can see where you are, even with no cell reception! If you’d like to see the sponsor businesses on the same type of map, try the Trail Treker app ($1.99).

Be sure to stop in, warm up and patronize the businesses on our snowmobile map. Their advertising makes it possible to print and distribute the map.

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 12, 2023

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8″-10″

Date of Report: January 12, 2023

Area Report:

The Phelps trails were not groomed last night due to warm temperatures. There is a good solid base, and more snow is needed. Our swamps are safe for sleds but not yet for groomers to go across. Please use caution as you approach them. Cooler weather is forecasted over the weekend and grooming is set to resume. Please stay on the marked trails both on solid ground and on the lakes. Off-trail riding is trespassing and a good way to wreck this sport for all of us. Please turn this habit around before we start losing trails.

News and Reports:

Please stop by the Phelps snowmobile club and the Conover Sno-Buddies Trailside Roast This Saturday from 10:00 to 2:00 at the intersection of Trail 6 and Trail 45 at TIN # 500. Free! Donations appreciated.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2023

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-12

Date of Report: January 12, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 12, 2023
All Ashland County trails currently have 8-12 inches of packed/groomed snow on the trails. All trails are cleared of downed trees and made passable with areas of some small branches. Brushing is continuing. Groomers are out daily on the trails, most of which are being double groomed. Wet areas are not freezing down for groomers, be cautious in these area. Currently with all the snow in the trees the trails are post card perfect. Please be safe watch for falling branches and enjoy. If you would like to have a Ashland County Snowmobile Map please email fdchamber@visitashland.com.

Snowmobile Information:

A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, please be respectful so we don’t lose our easement to their property. Snowmobiles may not be modified, or operated, to amplify or otherwise increase the total vehicle noise above the originally manufactured snowmobile noise level.

Click here for Bayfield County Trail conditions. As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations.

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.

The Tri-County Corridor is open from Superior to Ashland. There are still several areas on the eastern end that require attention but all known hazards have been identified and marked. Use caution when approaching ribbons, barricades, and cones.

Important reminders: There is no snowmobiling allowed from Ashland to Bad River/Odanah as snowmobiling is not permitted on reservation land. However, snowmobiling is allowed from Bad River east to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.