Snow Cover: 6-8 inches in most places. Fair to good Condition, base icy in some areas.
Date of Report: February 7, 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, in scattered areas the trail base is ice. Please exercise caution and operate at reduced speeds.
Trail Report 2/7/2017
NE Quadrant
Quadrant received 1/2 to 1 inch of new snow on 2-7-2017.
South end of Trail 235: Closed between Trail 35 (Wild Rivers) and Hwy K
North end of Trail 235: Open from Trail 2 (TCC) to Hwy K
All trails have been groomed except Trail 2 (TCC) west of Moccasin Mike Rd in Superior, 235, 635 and the northern end of 35 (Wild Rivers Trail). We are waiting for a little more snow on the northern end of 35 (WRT) before grooming.
Conditions are thin, icy, but good. Some icy corners on Trails 4, 24 with quite a few icy corners on Trail 27/27A where there was more traffic. A few real thin spots on Trail 2 (TCC) east of Poplar and the same west of Brule near the Clevedon Road.
NW Quadrant
All winter use trails in this quadrant are open at this time. This area received 2-5 inches of new snow as of 2-7-2017.
Trail 2 is groomed and is currently in good shape.
Trail 4/41 to the warming shack is in good condition.
Additional grooming and updates will come later in the week.
SW Quadrant
Trails 5, 5A, 9, 925, and 930 are open at this time. Riders should be aware there are still swamps not completely frozen. Please ride with caution.
Trail 935 remains closed at this time.
Trail 5 and 9 are scheduled for grooming on Wednesday, February 8. More updates to come later in the week.
SE Quadrant
This area received 2-3 inches of new snow as of 2-7-2017.
All trails are open.
Grooming temporarily suspended due to operator(s) illness.
Trail 217 and Trail 17
Trail 217 – Trail is open with a rough, icy base with 2” of snow pack. Grooming scheduled for the week of 2-6.
Trail 17N (Fowlers Circle North) – Trail is open with a rough, icy base with 2” of snow pack. Grooming scheduled for the week of 2-6.
Trail 17S (Fowlers Circle South) – Closed, due to extensive logging operations and lack of snow base on trail and roads. Trail 17s may stay closed for the remainder of the season.
Douglas County Ski Trails
The ski trails were groomed and tracked on Wednesday, February 2, 2017, in the afternoon. Additional grooming and tracking are scheduled for later this week. Good Condition at this time.
The Superior Municipal Forest is open and was tracked and groomed on Wednesday, February 2.
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.