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Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:haywardlakes
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 6-8
Date of Report: January 12, 2026
Area Report:

Trails in Sawyer County are in good condition. We did receive some additional snowfall over the weekend, approximately 1-3 inches depending on where you were within the County. Further north had more significant accumulations, while the southern part of the County received a little less. Groomers were out all weekend keeping the trails smooth. There is a slight warm-up for the early part of this week, but then a chance of more snow as the upcoming weekend approaches. We will watch the weather, communicate with groomers, and provide an update later this week.




Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12″

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

At 8:00 AM it’s 17 degrees out with sunny skies and a high of 35 degrees today. Tomorrow we
will have a high of 36 degrees with a wintry mix followed by a cool down on Wednesday.
We groomed 8E/15S/&11 early Sunday morning, 15N/6E Sunday night and 2W/8W/&51 early
this morning. All the trails are in good to very good condition after grooming but develop some
small moguls by days end.
We have repairs and maintenance work to do on our groomers and probably won’t be out
grooming until Wednesday and then we will be grooming everyday through the holiday
weekend.
This coming Sunday, January 18, we will be hosting our January Breakfast fundraiser at the
Boulder Beer Bar starting at 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m… Stop in and enjoy a great breakfast if
you are in the area.
Enjoy the trails, ride safe, and stop in and patronize our local businesses.
Let for an updated trail report on Thursday, 1/15.
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

Snowmobile Information:

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Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails are officially open for the season. Even with recent warmer temps and minimal rainfall, the trails remain in fair to good condition across the county. The snow base varies from 6 to 8 inches. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that on 1/1/2026 there was an incident on Long Lake, off of the boat landing on Blackhawk Road. The ice conditions at this time are very poor and a snowmobile broke through the ice at this location while out riding. At this time no trail route is marked out on Long Lake. The County does not have jurisdiction on Long Lake and is not responsible for marking out a trail across the lake, even though certain sections of Washburn County Snowmobile trails lead to accessing Long Lake, Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake as they are not yet 100% safe.

Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Looks like Winter…NICE

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

All Frosty Club trails were groomed Sunday night after the heavy weekend traffic and they are in Excellent condition. Meat Raffle Saturday at Brew’s Pub and Comedy Night at the Gateway Lodge 6 PM. 

Be careful and keep your eyes open for downed trees as they keep on a falling.

News and Reports:

Ride Today and work when the trail conditions are not this awesome.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5 inch + hard ice base – Plenty of SNOW on top 6-12 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

1/12/2026 – 8:30am –  15 degrees – High 34

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good
 Frozen Icy Base 
With plenty SNOW

As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
  All in all trails are Very Good to Excellent

Weather changes by the minute in northern Wisconsin. Today & tomorrow a daytime bounce up into the 30’s.  Even some sleet tonight.  SNOW tomorrow looks a schiff. Then the temps slowly move downhill.  20’s & teens during the day & single digits at night with SNOW off & on ’til Sunday.  Then single digit highs & below zero ’til Thursday the 21st.  Stay tuned might change.  Trails will stay in shape because there is the ice base & plenty of SNOW on top  Chance some trails will fatigue out if there is heavy traffic.

GTS Tracking shows groomers out in full force last night.  Here’s the latest:

             

Couple of notices:

               Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  Club is working on a re route.

               Trail 10/13 the section call the Wisconsin River Bridge has been TEMPORARILY CLOSED.  Heavy slush at the approaches & water on top of the ice. This begins at Trail 3N west to Trail 13 at Deep Lake Rd. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RIDE THROUGH THERE.  THE AREA IS GATED OFF.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail have been installed.  

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.

 Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge

  

Think Cold! Keep DANCIN’!
See ya on the trails!                                     

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 15-18, 2026 – 63rd Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • 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 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Market 10-3
  • 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

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – January 11, 2026

Reporter:mcpossin

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: good

Date of Report: January 11, 2026

Area Report:

First, with the larger groomer down and off to repair, the Northern Hornshoe Trails club extends a huge thank you to James, a groomer from Mercer Area Snogoers who spent 16 hours overnight on Saturday/Sunday to groom Trail 17. Wow, just wow. This is what the snowmobile community is all about!

With the recent warm up & rain Thursday all of our trails have held up well & didn’t lose a lot of base though we got almost none of the 1-3″ predicted snow over this weekend. The roads have lost the snow pack & ice in most places. Slushy lakes have smoothed out & froze down. Advise staying near the markers & not wonder off or you may find yourself in pockets of slush.

Fence lake is still not marked & wont be until we get more cold temps. Be cautious out there. Remember to stay right & 55 at night.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 11, 2026

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10”

Date of Report: January 11, 2026

Area Report:

We groomed most of our trails last night. Judging by the moguls, there was a lot of traffic on the trails Saturday. But traffic was little to none after 8pm which helped us to groom it out and allow the trails to freeze in. 

Keep in mind that there might be low hanging branches on the trail. We have cleared quite a few, and other clubs are reporting the same. 

Thank you to all that stopped by at the Trailside Roast on Saturday. It was a great day! 

Watch out for the large ice heave on North Twin Lake. It is marked with signs, barrels, and green flashing beacons. Please slow down and cross next to the barrels.

News and Reports:

UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 22 – Feb 27 – 7th Annual Poker Run
 
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.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 11, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5+ inches hard frozen base covered with average 10-12″+ SNOW

Date of Report: January 11, 2026

Area Report:

1/11/2026 – am 6:45am –  21 degrees – High 24

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
 Frozen Icy Base 
With plenty SNOW
IMPORTANT NOTICE BELOW!

As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
  All in all trails are Very Good

Yep SNOW yesterday morning not much about 1/2 inch. Light SNOW again this afternoon. Looks to be about another 1/2 inch. SNOW Tuesday and off & on all week.  Another pop up into the 30’s Monday & Tuesday but single digit or low teens at night. From there on teens of low 20’s during the day & cold at night.  SNOW off on through this week.

GTS Tracking shows groomers out in full force last night.  3 trail sections were NOT groomed:

              Trail 70 that goes west to St. Germain that runs along Hwy 70W
              Trail 7 aka the Paintball Field that heads west to Sugar Camp 
              Trail 13S that head south to Sugar Camp along Hwy 17
              Trail 1 that runs to the Eagle Lake Boat launch coming from the north


Couple of notices:

               Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  Club is working on a re route.

               Trail 10/13 the section call the Wisconsin River Bridge has been TEMPORARILY CLOSED.  Heavy slush at the approaches & water on top of the ice. This begins at Trail 3N west to Trail 13 at Deep Lake Rd. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RIDE THROUGH THERE.  THE AREA IS GATED OFF.

Vintage Derby Weekend so expect more traffic as you ride.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail have been installed.  

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.

Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge

With the wet SNOW could be low hanging branches or trees down so be aware & if possible report to Dan, Sno-Eagles Trail Boss at 262.951.6519

Think Cold! Keep DANCIN’!
See ya on the trails!                                     

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

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

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

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 10, 2026

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Varies

Date of Report: January 10, 2026

Area Report:

The weather was interesting this past week.  There were three days of above zero temps and combinations of rain, sleet, and snow.  Fortunately, our trails held up better than anticipated.  We ended up with only an inch of new snow in Sayner, with up to 4″ just a bit to our east.  

We will continue to groom nightly for the foreseeable future, unless weather dictates otherwise.

There does not appear to be any significant snow, other than an inch here & there, for the next week.  There are many big events in the next few weeks, which will mean heavy traffic.  Of course, we will do our best to keep the trails as smooth as possible.  Additional snow would sure be helpful!

Remember, if you aren’t able to keep your sled on your side of the trail, you’re going too fast and putting the safety of others at risk!  You can drive too slow many times, but you may only drive too fast once!  SAFETY TRUMPS EGO!

Ride RIght & Ride Safe!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:

Saturday, January 17 – Breakfast at Stillwaters from 8:00 – 11:00.

Saturday, February 7 – Chili dump at The Murm from 2:00 – 5:00.

Sunday, February 15 – Pizza fundraiser at Hillside Tavern from 4:00 – 8:00.

Saturday, March 14 – Drawing for Snowmobile Raffle at Sayner Pub at 5:00!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 10, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5+ inches hard frozen bae covered with 10-12″+ SNOW

Date of Report: January 10, 2026

Area Report:

1/10/2026 – 7:30am –  25 degrees – High 26

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
 Frozen Icy Base 
More New SNOW

As you ride should you come across any issues please call Dan at 262.951.6519.
  All in all trails are Very Good

SNOW again this morning.  Light SNOW off & on all day today. Maybe 1-2 new inches. SNOW forecast off & on for the next 5 days.  

GTS Tracking shows groomers out in full force last night.  Looks like the entire system was groomed.  Unsure on Trail 1 that heads to Eagle Lake & Trail 10E that connects with the Three Lakes-Brule River Trails.  Did notice that 10E has some set bumps due to high traffic.  Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  Club is working on a re route.

Vintage Derby Weekend so expect more traffic as you ride. You can ride your sled & park with easy access to the track.  Great racing yesterday!  More vintage racing again today & tomorrow!

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail have been installed.  

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.

 Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge

With the wet SNOW could be low hanging branches or trees down so be aware & if possible report to Dan, Sno-Eagles Trail Boss at 262.951.6519

Lots of Snowmobile Club events in Vilas County this weekend.  Check out the other Vilas reports for all the other events!!

Think Cold! Keep DANCIN’!

See ya on the trails or maybe at the VINTAGE RACES!                             

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

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