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Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – March 9, 2026

Reporter:snobuddies
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: Thin
Date of Report: March 9, 2026
Area Report:

With the warm temps we have had this last week and now, the Vilas County trails will temporarily close at 8am on 3/10/26. This allows us to reopen the trails if we receive enough snow. All the clubs will have to go out and pan/inspect their trails before reopening. So, just because it snows, doesn’t mean the trails are open again. 

This was a great year with the trails open 81 days. A lot better than the last 2! 

General meeting at Bauers Dam on Tuesday evening. The Big Cash Raffle winner will be drawn at the meeting. Hope to see everyone there. 


News and Reports:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar. 10 – General membership Meeting. Bauer’s Dam at 5:30
Mar.17 – St. Paddy’s Day Dinner, Club 45

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 – : Phelps, Wisconsin – March 9, 2026

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0″-12″

Date of Report: March 9, 2026

Area Report:

The Vilas County Snowmobile Trail System is temporarily closed.  Please follow us on Facebook and our website for more information.  If the trails open back up, we will let you know.

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – March 9, 2026

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Dwindling Fast

Date of Report: March 9, 2026

Area Report:

Vilas County has officially announced a TEMPORARY closing of the trails effective 3/10/26 at 8:00 AM.

By calling it temporary, they leave the possibility of reopening if conditions allow for it.  There is some snow forecast this week, but high temps still in the mid to upper 30s.  Not a lot of promise.

If they don’t reopen, thank you to everyone that rode the Barnstormer trails this season.  We greatly appreciate the support you’ve given our club and our local businesses.

Don’t forget about the drawing to give away a 2025 Polaris 650 VR-1!  There is still time to purchase raffle tickets!  The drawing will be held at Sayner Pub on March 14 @ 5:00 PM!

Here are a few statistics going back as far as the 2005/2006 season.  The average number of days the trails have been open is 78, with the longest season being 2012/2013 at 111 days!  This season was 81 days.  The earliest we’ve ever opened is December 9, that was in 2010.  The latest we’ve ever opened was January 17, that was just last season!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 9, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Marginal

Date of Report: March 9, 2026

Area Report:

3/9/2026 – 8:02am – 44- High 49

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Trail are temporarily CLOSED
See announcement below

Think the Fat Lady has sung!
Check back for more updates.

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

 

 

Trail Report – : Dickinson County, Michigan – March 6, 2026

Reporter:msertich7751

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 3 to4 Inches on trails.

Date of Report: March 6, 2026

Area Report:

The trails are still open and by sometime this Sunday,our trails will close for the season.The warm weather and now the rain has made the trails almost not rideable.If you go out tonight or Saturday,you will find bare spots,slush,water across the trail and Rain. 

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – March 6, 2026

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 12-15 Inch

Date of Report: March 6, 2026

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

 

Arrowhead State Trail, Taconite State Trail, Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails, (3/4/26): Riding conditions remain fair. Voyageur Trail Society and International Voyageurs snowmobile clubs (from Crane Lake and International Falls) groom the Arrowhead State Trail from the Bill Morgan trail to its northern terminus at the Blue Ox. Across our Area, trail conditions remain fair, although the trail base remains thin in spots, with bare and standing water spots showing throughout the trail system. Active logging is occurring in several locations throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. Please stay to the right at all times, slow down, and give trucks and logging equipment space. Continue to remain cautious and aware at all times while riding!

Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 1-2 Inches, Conditions: Fair

Local Snow Depth: 12-15 Inches

Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Trails 3/4/26): Fair condition.

Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 1-2 Inches, Conditions: Fair

Babbitt Golf Course Trail, Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation:  The Plantation ski trail system is freshly groomed as of Monday, 3/2/26!

The golf course ski trail was groomed on Saturday, 2/28/26.

Bear Head Lake State Park (3/1/26): Due to extremely windy weather, the ski trails have a significant amount of tree debris, leaving the trails in poor condition. We will need more snow before we are able to groom again.

You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically designated for other activities, such as skiing or snowmobiling.

Skiing: Trail Base: 4-6 Inches, Condition: Poor

Snowmobiling conditions: Trail Base: 3-6 Inches, Condition: Good

Local Snow Depth: 14-17 Inches

  • United States Forest Service engineers have closed the bridge across Hanson Creek between County Road 59 and County Road 50. Grooming will not be occurring on this section, and trail users are asked to detour this section following the Clearwater and Lawron Trail systems.
  • Please note that logging is happening in several areas of the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. For your safety, stay to the right, slow down, and give trucks and logging equipment plenty of space
  • For the most up-to-date trail conditions, please go to the DNR trail conditions website:

(https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html)

 

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – March 6, 2026

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 10″-12″

Date of Report: March 6, 2026

Area Report:

Warm weather and sunshine are not our friends.  Trail conditions have deteriorated this week.  Bare road routes, crossings, and open areas of the trails.  Vilas County is still open.  Good snow can be found in the wooded trail areas.  Even if you are staying in town, trailer a little way can get some good riding conditions. Warm temps and rain tonight will not help either.  Hopefully more snow and cooler temps are coming!

News and Reports:

Please be aware that the hill on Corridor Trail 6 W is very icy and hard to traverse.  Watch the corners as they are very icy.  Stay safe and Ride Right!

Snowmobile Information:

Phelps, Northern Lights, Sno-Buddies, and Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club’s Groom to Ride Drawing and Celebration at The World Championship Snowmobile Derby Complex, Expo Hall, 1311 N Railroad St, Eagle River, WI, 11am – 2pm. Headquartered at The World Championship Snowmobile Derby Complex. Grand Prize, 2026 Ski-Doo MXZ Sport 600 EFI, 137” snowmobile. 2nd, 2027 World Championship Derby Tickets for 4 reserved hot seats and parking. 3rd, Generac tri-fuel 8063-GP9500E Generator. Plus 4 other prizes for food, lodging, and fuel. Info: Todd Bierman / 715-617-4792 / tbphelpspark@gmail.com.  Plan to stop in for free lunch and check out all the raffle baskets. Let’s celebrate a great sledding season.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 6, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Minimal coverage in most areas – icy & crusty AM – slushy PM

Date of Report: March 6, 2026

Area Report:

3/6/2026 – 6:34am  – 34 – High 45

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Deteriorating
Deep woods riding north
GROOMING HAULTED
Should you ride should you come across any issues please call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Trails in Sno-Eagles Country, Eagle River are in POOR to not rideable conditions with the exception of deep woods riding.  Getting to the deep woods is nearly not possible.  Trails will remain open in Vilas County at least through this weekend.  The 11 clubs of the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance will meet early next week to decide on a closure date.

Daily Reminders:   
Unsure if Eagle Lake is still marked with barrels. If it is there are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail. Slush during day.  NO REPORT ON WHETHER BARRELS STILL IN PLACE.  CATFISH LAKE TRL NOT MARKED THIS SEASON.  Do not recommend riding at night as there are areas that are thin or not frozen.                 
Not lookin’ good!
NEXT UPDATE WILL BE ON MONDAY
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

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

  • 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 – Open 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