Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 6-8 inches snow cover - more east & north - panned
Date of Report: December 18, 2025
Area Report:
12/18/2025 – 6:44am – 36 – Sleet changing to SNOW late afternoon, early evening
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
ARE CLOSED
The Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance agreed to open the Vilas County Snowmobile Trails are 8am Friday, December 19. Trails are in very early riding condition. Eagle Lake & Catfish Lake are NOT OPEN due to unsafe ice conditions. Here is the official announcement by the Vilas County Forestry, Recreation & Land Department
Trails have been panned with the exception to trail 10/13 aka Wisconsin River Bridge just north of Eagle River. As you ride you will run into all types of conditions. Very early riding to slow down & ride right More SNOW moving in later today. No totals. Then SNOW Friday night into Saturday. Weather guys are reporting couple inches. Cloudy for the most part through Christmas. Best riding is NORTH.
Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map.
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Think Cold! Are You Doin’ A Snow Dance!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN
News and Reports:
SNO-EAGLES & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events
- January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
- January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
- January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
- January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
- January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
- February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
- February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
- March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
- March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
- March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
- April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
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 Cty. 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
Snowmobiling 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 Cty. 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
Eagle River has long held the distinction of SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, and it’s a matter of pride that causes local clubs and businesses to work so diligently to maintain that title. Snowmobile fever becomes a way of life in our Eagle River winters, and the talk often turns to “picks”, “carbides” and performance. In fact, these snow machines seem to outnumber cars during the winter months.
Over 500 MILES OF GROOMED TRAILS connect the communities of the area, including access to major county and state routes. Trails wind throughout the area’s scenic forests, but frequently pass close to service businesses which can provide you with fuel and sustenance, shelter and refreshment. If you don’t have your own snowmobile, several dealerships will be happy to provide you with equipment during your visit.
