Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 10"-12"
Date of Report: March 13, 2026
Area Report:
The Vilas County Snowmobile Trail system will reopen Saturday March 14, 2026 @ 8:00 am. the Phelps area has great new snow and grooming is being done. We are not grooming our swamps so it may be a little rougher in those areas. Please us caution in these areas. More snow predicted for Sunday and Monday with areas of 2″+ of snow. Looks like the season is extended into the near future. Break the gear out of storage and get back on the trails.
News and Reports:
THE VILAS COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING ALL STATE FUNDED AND CLUB FUNDED TRAILS WILL RE-OPEN ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
The 11 Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance Clubs have certified that the snowmobile trails in Vilas County are safe to re-open. Please thank these clubs for their efforts in preparing the trails to re-open. Without these dedicated clubs and our landowners, snowmobiling would not be possible in Vilas County.
Please note that some trails may be closed due to water issues and some trails may not be groomed. Remember, slow down and drinking and snowmobiling do not mix. Alcohol consumption and speed are the leading causes of accidents and fatalities. Most riders do not know where public land and private property lines are and we ask that when out on the trails, assume that all the trails are on private property. Off trail riding is trespassing and could result in closure or loss of trails and fines for those who violate.
We hope you enjoy the 500 plus miles of state funded and club funded trails in Vilas County and thank you for supporting the local economy of Vilas County.
Todd Bierman
Vilas County Parks and Recreation Supervisor
Snowmobiling Information
Snowmobiling Information
Phelps is located in northeastern Vilas county,about 15 miles N.E.of Eagle River.in the heart of the Nicolet National Forest. We are away from the hustle and bustle of the mainstream, but not that far.
Corridor trail #6 passes within a block of town. Our trails are said to be the best around by both the locals and our many vistors. These trails will lead you to Eagle River, Conover, Land O’ Lake and the U.P. and Forest county to the east. Our nearly 40 miles of trails meander thru both national and private lands. These trails are groomed with a Sur-Trac by Snow Track.
We have many fine eating establishments (and beverages too) located on our trail system. There are also many motels and resorts to stay at while you are in our area.
ENJOY YOUR RIDE!!!