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Forest County, Wisconsin

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5

Date of Report: March 14, 2022

Area Report:

All Forest County Trails are closed 

Snowmobiling Information

Trail Information

Forest County has over 400 miles of state-funded snowmobile trails. These trails are very well maintained and signed by 5 area snowmobile clubs; The 100 Mile Snow Safari, Blackbear Sportsmen’s Club, Lumberjack Memorial Trails (LMT), Three Lakes/Brule Trails, Tombstone/Pickerel Trails. We are the heart of the Nicolet National Forest as well as home to thousands of acres of County, State and Industrial forest lands. With 92% of the land base being forested, the trails take you through endless miles of pristine forests. Please be respectful and responsible on both public and private property so that we may continue to have these trails.

We represent the communities of Alvin, Argonne, Armstrong Creek, Blackwell, Carter, Cavour, Crandon, Hiles, Laona, Mole Lake, Nelma, Newald, Popple River, and Wabeno.

There are two casinos in Forest County. In the south east part of the county, in Carter, there is the Potawatomi Casino and Hotel. In the south west corner, in Mole Lake, there is the Mole Lake Casino and Lodge.

Detailed trail maps are available at by contacting the Forest County Advertising Department at 1-866-722-7292 or at area businesses.

Florence County, Wisconsin

Reporter:WendyG

Trail Conditions: Not Ridable

Snow Cover: almost gone

Date of Report: February 27, 2025

Area Report:

For the 2024-2025 season, the entire Florence County Snowmobile system will be closed effective February 28th at 12:01 AM.  ATV/UTV trails will remain open and the 28-degree rule does not apply.  Please refer to current Blue Ox Trail Riders map for proper trail designations. Red trails are SNOWMOBILE ONLY trails and not open to ATV-UTV’s.

A special THANK YOU goes out to the Florence County Blue Ox Trail Riders and all the volunteers that have worked together to provide you with another enjoyable season.

Questions or concerns may be directed to the Florence County Forestry and Parks Department at (715) 528-3207 x1704.  For more trail information, please visit our website at www.ExploreFlorenceCounty.com

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The Florence County Snowmobile Club (Blue Ox Trail System) was established in the late 1960s by four men: Tony DeMuri, Paul McCraw, Elmer Washburn and Chucky Kinnear.

In 2010 the Florence County ATV Club disbanded and joined forces with the Florence County Snowmobile Club to form a “new” club called THE FLORENCE COUNTY BLUE OX TRAIL-RIDERS. We feel this gives us the advantage of keeping the trails in the best shape for our riders both winter and summer. We are proud of our trails and invite all of you to come see if it is true that our trails are the best kept secret of the north!

The trail system today includes 140 miles of funded trails and approximately 180 total miles of trail. This system includes all of the trails in Florence County and are maintained by the Florence County Snowmobile Club. The club works hand in hand with Florence County, State of Wisconsin, Federal Government and private landowners in providing what we believe is one of the best trail systems in the state.

The members of the club are all unpaid volunteers and are responsible for grooming, brushing, signing and re-routes as well as all maintenance on the grooming equipment. The Florence County Snowmobile Club owns and operates 4 groomers which we use to maintain all of the snowmobile trails in Florence County. We have 4 trail coordinators that set up their own grooming schedules in their area of the county. This means that at any one time, there could be as many as 4 groomers on the trail, so please ride safely and watch out for the groomers!

The volunteers work very hard to provide and maintain this trail system so please let them know that you appreciate their effort. There would not be any trails in Wisconsin if it was not for the volunteers, and they are essential to the continued success of snowmobiling in the state. Also, about 50% of the trail system in Florence County crosses private landowner’s property. Please respect their property and stay on the trail. As president, I cannot tell you how many times each winter I have to explain and apologize for the actions of irresponsible snowmobilers.

The Wild Rivers Interpretive Center, located on the snowmobile trailhead, offers free over night parking in the lower parking lot. The Wild Rivers Interpretive Center is located at the intersection of US 2 and Hwy 101/70.

Drive safe and Responsibly. If you are not a member of the club, you should join one today. “United we Trail – Divided we Fail”.

Conover, Wisconsin

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 13”

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

Went out grooming last night, trails were holding up well for the amount of traffic that is out there. With the cold temps last night and today, they should hold up to more beating. Sure is nice to have snow to work with. The only reason I refrain from marking our trails excellent condition is the low hanging branches across our area. Sled will be able to pass them, but the groomers are hitting some of them. There may be broken branches laying on the trail. If you come across one and are able to remove it from the trail it is much appreciated.

There will be a crew going out again tonight and I would think all the trails will be hit this Friday evening. 

There is a large ice heave on North Twin Lake between Conover and Phelps. Use caution and slow down when crossing the lake. 

Ride Right, Ride Safe

News and Reports:

UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 22 – Feb 27 – 7th Annual Poker Run
 
Jan. 10 – Trailside Roast with Phelps Snowmobile Club, 10-2, Trail intersection #500 near Blong Rd.
Feb. 7 – Italian Night, 4-7, Conover Rec. Center
Feb. 15 – Dublin’s Mimosa Breakfast Fundraiser
Feb. 28 – Poker Run Draw Party, 1-4, Twin Lake Pub
Mar. 7 – Groom-to-Ride Raffle Draw Party, 11-2, Derby Track
Mar.17 – St. Paddy’s Day Dinner, Club 45
 
 
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Jan. 13 – Burnt Bridge
Feb. 10 – Twin Lake Pub
Mar. 10 – Bauer’s Dam

Snowmobile Information:

Check out our clothing, merchandise, raffle tickets and more on our website https://conoversnobuddies.com/shop

To see where the Groomer is at, check out  Groomer Tracker  Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations. 

Snowmobiling Information

You can find detailed trail maps here for Vilas County Trails. You can get all the information about regulations and registration from Wisconsin DNR. Safety should be your first priority know all the safety measures by clicking Wisconsin DNR.
 
To see where the Groomer is at, check out  Groomer Tracker  Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations. 
 

Discover the exhilaration of a winter wonderland! There are over 70 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in Conover alone, that link up to a network of over 500 miles of trails in Vilas County. 80 miles of X-country skiing trails abound in the Nicolet National Forest.

Anyone can easily travel North into the Upper Penninsula of Michigan, or head South to watch the World Championship Snowmobile Derby. We invite everyone to join us for what is nationally recognized as some of the finest snowmobiling in the Midwest !!!

If you are going snowmobiling for a fun-filled and exciting winter adventure, then make sure to mark Conover in Wisconsin as a must-stop location. It has more than 70 miles of well-groomed and maintained snowmobile trails. While you may think that it does not sound like a lot that is not the case. These trials link you up and give you access to the 500 miles of trails that you can find in Vilas County. And if you want a little skiing action as well Conover links you with the 80 miles of skiing trails that are located in the Nicolet National forest as well. While the snowmobiling options in Conover specifically are more than adequate themselves but the main selling point of planning a snowmobiling trip to Conover is the convenience and freedom that it is going to offer you. It is going to put you in the ideal location from where you can ride your snowmobile to hundreds of adjoining trials. It is the perfect intersection for some of the country’s best trails. If you want to you can head north towards the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where you can indulge in all the winter fun that your heart desires. You can go to Lake Superior; you can take a trip to the Eben Ice Caves or you can visit the breathtaking Keweenaw. It is all up to you. If you head down towards the south from Conover, you can see the World Championship Snowmobile Derby which is hosted in Eagle River. Conover is a great spot for a winter vacation if you want to keep your options open. There is also the Conover-Phelps Trail that you need to know about. It connects both these communities and makes for a stunning snowmobile trail in the winters. It passes through wetlands and woodlands making for a very scenic ride. Towards its west end, this trail leads you towards the Conover Community Park which means that you get to experience 3 water crossings just in the first half. If you follow this route to the end it takes you to Song Hill Lane. There are plans to expand this trail all the way along County Highway K towards the downtown of Phelps. When this trial is complete it will be a total of 11 miles in length. All in all, Conover is a great spot for a snowmobiling vacation not only because of the easy access it provides to adjoining towns and trials but also because it a rich land full of lakes, rivers, and forests. The variety of landscape that it has to offer makes for a memorable snowmobiling experience in the winters.

Clark County, Wisconsin

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Clark County is where the Northwoods Begins! Clark County offers a wide variety of scenic riding from farm fields to tight woods sections. There is 350+ miles of winter snowmobile trails to enjoy with nine seperate clubs maintaining them. Enjoy the benifits of riding without all the snowmobile traffic like the northern counties are known for.

The Neillsville-Granton area is on the southern edge of Clark County and is located off US Hwy 10 and State Hwy 73. Neillsville offers food, gas, lodging, entertainment as well as the Vietnam Veterens Memorial. You will find the trail leads right up to the doors of many businesses that offer amendities to snowmobilers. Located in the central part of the state, Neillsville can be reach from all borders of the state in 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours.

The Neillsville-Granton Trailbusters, who groom 62+ miles of trails around the area offer some of the nicest, most well groomed trails around. We have two groomers that run on a continues schedule while conditions permit. Trails are well marked around the Neillsville-Granton area, so you wont have to worry about getting lost. For the most up-to-date trail conditions around the area log onto our website to view current trailconditions as well as trail cam pictures.

Cable, Wisconsin

Reporter:officecoordinator@cable4fun.com

Trail Conditions: No Snow

Snow Cover: Less than 1 inch

Date of Report: January 1, 2024

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Almost every snowmobiler in the Midwest is aware of the fantastic winter playground found near the Cable Area of Southern Bayfield County. Hundreds of miles of wilderness trails provide tours through this area’s natural beauty, beckoning riders to return year after year. 

The Cable Area welcomes winter snow enthusiasts to a winter paradise. A special treat for riders can be found on Trail 63, which travels north through Cable, Drummond and Grandview as it continues on toward Mason. Along this trail, riders will cross three refurbished railroad trestles, the 200 foot Namakagon River Bridge, the 585 foot 18 Mile Creek Bridge, and the 325 foot White River Ramblers Snowmobile Bridge, each providing their own stunning views.

   

Trail 7 traveling east out of Cable brings riders to the scenic Lake Namakagon, the 10th largest natural lake in Wisconsin. From here a trek south on Trail 8 provides an excellent opportunity to view all the natural beauty of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest as riders travel along the Rock Lake Semi-Primitive Area. With almost a million acres, the National Forest offers the best in Midwest snowmobiling without the crowds of more widely known destinations!

Trails lead in all directions in this scenic National Forest region, offering unlimited choices. When staying in this area, snowmobiles are the only transportation you will need because almost everything is accessible via our trail system. Excellent lodging with roaring fireplaces and great food can be found trailside throughout this area.

The Cable Area is your premier snowmobile destination for Northern Wisconsin. We offer miles and miles of “smooth as a baby’s behind” trails and the friendliest lodging, dining, and entertaining establishments in the state. Many folks tell us that we have the best trails they’ve ever ridden on! The Cable Area also makes an excellent jump-off point to some other great riding areas including Hurley, the UP, over into Minnesota, and, of course, the rest of Bayfield County. This winter, come join us in the Cable Area of Northwest Wisconsin – find your winter hotspot!

   

Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12″

Date of Report: January 5, 2026

Area Report:

At 8:00 AM it’s 23 degrees out with cloudy skies. We received a small amount of new snow and a wintry mix yesterday afternoon through last evening. A warm up is coming tomorrow with high temps above freezing the rest of the week.
We groomed 2W, 8W, 51, and 8E out to Nixon Lake Road yesterday. Our trails except 15S are in good condition, but by the end of the day they have developed moguls and some bare spots on the inside of corners. Right now, 15S is terrible and will be groomed as soon as possible.
During the holidays, we have groomed all of our trails daily except 15S which hasn’t been groomed since overhanging limbs destroyed our groomers side panel on New Years Day morning. Repairs on the groomer are in progress and tomorrow, 1/6, we will be having a work crew out on 15S to remove all remaining overhanging limbs from our last snow storm in order to get our groomers back on it to groom.
Enjoy the trails, ride safe, and stop in and patronize our local businesses.
Look for an updated trail report on Thursday, 1/8.

Landy Roepke
BJSC Trail Manager

News and Reports:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events: 

*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser*

1/18 Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar 8:30am

2/12 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Rustic Roadhouse 4-7pm

2/15 Breakfast Fundraiser at The Guide’s Inn 8:30am

2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11am

3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4pm

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The snowmobiling is outstanding in the Musky Capital of the World®. Explore hundreds of miles of well-groomed trails and enjoy outstanding woodland scenery. Local restaurants, lodging properties and retailers have been catering to snowmobilers for decades. When the snow flies, Boulder Junction is the place to be!    

   

Boulder Junction is surrounded by 130 miles of local trails which connect with thousands of miles of trails running throughout northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The dedicated, hardworking Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club keeps area trails in fantastic condition throughout the season.

 

 

 

When there isn’t snow on the ground, vacationers come from across the Midwest to boat, paddle and swim the area’s 194 crystal clear lakes. The fishing for musky, walleye, bass and panfish is second to none. And Boulder Junction’s biking and hiking trail system is among the best in Wisconsin, offering both paved and unpaved trails. Simply put, Boulder Junction is the classic Northwoods vacation destination.

 

 

Black River Falls – Jackson County, Wisconsin

Snowmobiling Information

Jackson County has over 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails which connect to 500 miles of trails in surrounding counties. Connections can be made to every trail in the state.

Our trails offer the unique experience of varied terrain. On the west side of the county the trails wind through forest and agricultural land. The rolling landscape is quite steep in places which is characteristic of the Coulee country of western Jackson County and certainly adds to the challenge. In eastern Jackson County the trails meander through heavily wooded areas and a gentler, more level grade. Choose your path; the scenery is excellent and you will be sure to find well maintained trails which are groomed frequently, including weekends.

Bayfield, Wisconsin

Snowmobiling Information

Northern Bayfield County is a beautiful area that provides a terrific riding opportunity in uninhabited and non developed national and state forests. The area is uncrowded and in the middle of the Bayfield Peninsula away from the small communities located on the shores of Lake Superior. Yet the area is easily accessed from these communities.

There is an extensive state trial system maintained and groomed with newly acquired groomers by the area clubs. The trails are a combinations of trails and designated forest roads almost exclusively through the woods and areas where logging has taken place. The trails are void of riding ditches and lakes.

There are hundreds of miles of marked forest roads that provide another option. They are unimproved roads and are usually not maintained nor see vehicles in the Winter. The forest roads are not groomed but they provide an opportunity to break powder and also for one to “ride” their sled no matter the conditions. Be aware that the forest roads do not include stop and curve signs and there are many unmarked intersections.

One of the other benefits of riding in this area is that it receives far less volume of sled traffic compared to the more common riding destinations. There are just two places where one can get gas, food and beverages. That in itself helps make the trails safer.

Northern Bayfield County – It doesn’t get any better than this!

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 6-8

Date of Report: January 1, 2026

Area Report:

We received a pretty good snowfall this past weekend. Again, it started as wet heavy snow which is good for a base but not great for the trees. Some rainbow trees over the trails. If you can, knock the snow off and hopefully the trees will recover.

We also are dealing with quite a few trail issues through private land, temp closures, hopefully. It is NEVER okay to go around a closed gate or trail closed sign. Clubs put in a lot of hard work securing these trails and working with private landowners. If you go on a closed trail, we risk losing the trail permanently.  

News and Reports:

Apostle Island Snowmobile Club – All trails in the Cornucopia and Bayfield areas remain in good condition. Still an ongoing landowner issue on the trail going to Bayfield. Still early season riding conditions with some brush on the trails. clubs are working on clearing them.

Barnestormers – All Barnes area trails are groomed and in great condition

Corny Sno-Goers –  See Apostle Island update above

Drummond Dirt-Sno Jacks – No report

Namakagon Trail Groomers – Happy New Year from all of us at NTG. Late Christmas gift just before New Years. New fresh snow!!    We have clipped the majority of all hanging limbs, there are a few left here and there we will keep working at. Feel free to clip and throw off to the side if you see them. All trails have been groomed a few times now and in great shape. Very good base to work with. All swamps have been groomed as well, so everything is good to ride. We will continue with a grooming schedule as the snow holds up.  Ride safe and have a great weekend!

Northern Adventures – No report

South Shore Trails Club –   Trail 1 has been groomed west and east and are good condition with good snow. Trails 40 and 43 are being groomed this morning and conditions are good. Trails 66 and 3 are also being groomed this morning and conditions are good with new snow.

Waino – Trail 1: Brule to Port Wing in great shape! 

Washburn Valhellers – Happy New Year from the Washburn ValHellers. We are grooming daily through the holiday starting today (1/1/26), trail 13, 31, and 35 around the Valhalla area. We will groom trail 31/33/63 (Moquah Spur) on Friday evening and then trail 13 into Washburn and to the Ashland corridor on Saturday, 1/3/26.  All trails are in nice riding shape and will hold up nice for the weekend.  

 White River Ramblers – No report

Snowmobiling Information

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Wisconsin’s Northwoods is the best overall place in North America for SNOWMOBILE TRAIL RIDING and FAMILY SNOWMOBILING, according to the readers of Snow Goer magazine. In addition to winning the BEST TRAIL AREA and BEST AREA CATERING TO FAMILIES categories, the Northwoods tied for second with the Yellowstone area in the voting for Best Overall Snowmobiling Area.

Situated on the edge of THE LARGEST OF THE GREAT LAKES, pristine Lake Superior, Bayfield County Wisconsin is home to 433,582 acres of public land that provide endless trails for snowmobilers. We have over 600 miles of groomed trails along with over 1000 miles of ungroomed forest roads for your riding pleasure. Our annual average snowfall is 73 inches.

We represent the communities of CABLE, BARNES, GRAND VIEW, NAMAKAGON, DRUMMOND, IRON RIVER, DELTA, INO, MASON, BENOIT, WASHBURN, BAYFIELD, RED CLIFF, CORNUCOPIA, HERBSTER, PORT WING AND OULU.

The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is a great place to stop on your journey. Snowmobilers are greeted with a special area to warm or dry your gloves and hang your helmet while exploring the center’s displays and 5-story observation tower which showcases the area. You’ll find it near the Tri-County Recreational Corridor which runs from the City of Ashland in Ashland County to the City of Superior in Douglas County.

We are host to many scenic vistas in the Chequamegon National Forest as well as abundant wildlife including deer, wolf, black bear and elk.

Guilty of bragging about our super-groomed trails, our local snowmobile clubs continually make improvements to make our trails safe and more enjoyable for sledders.

We invite you to experience snowmobiling at its best in Bayfield County Wisconsin. Snowmobile maps/travel information are available by calling 800-472-6338 or by visiting www.travelbayfieldcounty.com.

Ashland County, Wisconsin

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-10 INCHES

Date of Report: January 6, 2026

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 6, 2026
All Ashland County Snowmobile trails are OPEN and in EXCELLENT Condition.

Reminder everyone that the Ashland Waterfront Trail is not open to motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles and ATVs. Anyone caught riding on the Ashland Waterfront Trail will be ticketed.

When snowmobiling please stay on the trail.  A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, 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.  Ashland County Recreation Enforcement.

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Wisconsin’s Northwoods, running through beautiful Ashland County, is the best overall place for SNOWMOBILE TRAIL RIDING and FAMILY SNOWMOBILING. Snowmobiling in Ashland County not only offers picturesque views and well maintained trails; it also offers numerous lodging and dining choices that will be sure to please your entire family and friends. Ashland County enjoys every opportunity to boast about being tagged the Best Overall Snowmobiling Area; where the report you read on the web site or hear on the Ashland Chamber Snowmobile phone message is true, accurate and updated throughout the entire snowmobile season.

Many things make snowmobiling fun in Ashland County Wisconsin: the breathtaking beauty of our 640,693 acres of public land; the precision performance of your machine; the satisfaction of traversing the winter landscape with friends and family. Yes, there’s plenty of challenge awaiting you as you drive your snowmobile into our winter wonderland. We encourage you to always know your area by getting current maps and talking to the locals. Know your machine’s capabilities and don’t push beyond them and remember speed is not the measure of snowmobiling fun. Ease up on the throttle, especially when near other machines, people, trees and animals. It’s good sense. We invite you to ride our trails and share in the beauty of Ashland County.

Situated on the South Shore of THE LARGEST AND GREATEST OF THE GREAT LAKES, pristine Lake Superior, Ashland County Wisconsin is home to 640,693 acres of public land that provide endless trails for snowmobilers. We have 280 miles of groomed trails along with over 1000 miles of ungroomed forest roads for your riding pleasure. Our annual average snowfall is 73 inches.

We represent the communities of ASHLAND, ODANAH, SANBORN, MARENGO, HIGHBRIDGE, MELLEN, GLIDDEN, BUTTERNUT, CLAM LAKE, LAPOINTE ON MADELINE ISLAND.

The Northern Great Lakes is a great place to start your journey… it greets snowmobilers with a special area to warm or dry your gloves and hang your helmet while showcasing the entire area. It is found just off the Tri-County Recreational Corridor which runs from the City of Ashland to the City of Superior in Douglas County.

We are host to many scenic vistas in the Chequamegon National Forest with abundant wildlife of deer, wolf, black bear and ELK.

Guilty of bragging about our super-groomed trails, our local snowmobile clubs have made many improvements in the past years to make our trails safe and more enjoyable for sledders. The Ashland County Snowmobile Alliance grooms the trails and reports to us DAILY on Trail Conditions.

We invite you to experience snowmobiling at its best in Ashland County. Snowmobile maps/hospitality information is available by calling 715-682-2500 or www.travelashlandcounty.com for what snowmobiling is all about.