All Trails are in Excellent condition.The swamps are frozen now and have been groomed.Some area,s,like Trail 2,from Iron Mountain to Normenco and back to Hwy 8 is excellent.Trail 5 to Leeman rd is excellent.All good.We will continue grooming each day. THINK SNOW!!
Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: Decent
Date of Report: January 22, 2026
Area Report:
Trails continue to groom out nicely each night. We definately could use some new wet snow! As I’ve mentioned before, your best riding will be in the mornings on freshly groomed trails. By afternoon and certainly by evening, the riding will get bumpier simply because the snow is too dry to stay in place.
The Barnstormers will not be grooming on Friday night due to dangerously cold temps. Whether we groom Saturday or not will depend on temps. We should be back at it at least by Sunday.
A big thank you to the couple that stopped the groomer last Monday night to tell us how much they appreciate what we do and to give us a cash donation on the spot! It’s riders like you that make it worth the time we spend maintaining the trails.
Remember, if you aren’t able to keep your sled on your side of the trail as you enter corners, 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, 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!
Reporter:Ryan Strand
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 2-4”
Date of Report: January 22, 2026
Area Report:
Walworth County Trail UPDATE 1-22-2026
CLOSED
All Walworth County snowmobile trails remain closed at this time. Crews are currently out grooming and inspecting trails. Please continue to stay off the trails until an official opening is announced.
Updates will be posted as conditions improve.
Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center
Trail Conditions: Unknown
Snow Cover: 8-12 inchs
Date of Report: January 22, 2026
Area Report:
Ely Area Trail Conditions
Arrowhead State Trail, Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails, (1/21/26): Riding conditions on the trail are fair to good, depending on where you are. The Ely-to-Purvis segment remains narrow, with steep sides. As you go west towards Side Lake, the snow levels slowly decrease. The Chisholm-Side Lake area needs more snow before the trails can be groomed for the first time. The extra snow from the past week has improved conditions. However, some sections still have bumps, rocks, and low spots, especially on the west end of the Taconite. Always ride with caution and stay aware of your surroundings.
Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 0-3 Inches, Conditions: Fair
Local Snow Depth: 5-14 Inches
Taconite State Trail (1/14/26): Riding conditions are poor. The Ely-to-Purvis segment remains narrow with steep side slopes. In general, there is still not enough snow on the trails to cover all the bumps, rocks, and low spots, so remain cautious and aware at all times while riding! Swamps on the trail are mostly flat and grassy, but continue to watch for holes, hummocks, and beaver dams in the swamps and exposed rocks and ground in the uplands. Riding conditions are poor. The Ely-to-Purvis segment remains narrow with steep side slopes.
Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 1 Inch, Condition: Poor
Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Trails (1/21/26): Closed: Remains ungroomed; we anticipate having this groomed up by this coming weekend.
Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 0-3 Inches, Conditions: Closed
Babbitt Golf Course Trail, Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation (1/17/26): Both trails have been freshly groomed.
Bear Head Lake State Park (1/21/26): The cross-country ski track was set on Wednesday, January 21st, with good results on the campground loop and the Beach Trail. The snowmobile trails were groomed and in very good condition on Wednesday, January 21st.
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: 3-5 Inches, Condition: Good
Snowmobiling conditions: Trail Base: 3-6 Inches, Condition: Very Good
Local Snow Depth: 10-13 Inches
(https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html)
Reporter:boulderwi
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 12-14″
Date of Report: January 22, 2026
Area Report:
At 8:00 AM it’s -3 degrees out sunny skies with a high of 3 degrees today with temperatures
plummeting to -23 degrees by tomorrow morning and then followed by below zero temps
throughout the weekend.
We last groomed 2W, 8W, 51, 15N, 6E, and 8E out to Nixon Lake Road last night. We have
received reports that there is a large depression on Trail 8E about a half mile east of Concora
Road. We will be out there today to put up caution signs and hopefully get it filled in.
Due to the extreme upcoming cold temps, please ride with caution and never ride alone.
Look for an updated trail report on Monday, 1/26.
Landy Roepke
BJSC Trail Manager
News and Reports:
Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events:
*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser*
2/12 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Rustic Roadhouse 4-7pm
2/15 Breakfast Fundraiser at The Guide’s Inn 8:30-11am
2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11-2pmam
3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4-8pm
Snowmobile Information:
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Reporter:haywardlakes
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 10-12
Date of Report: January 22, 2026
Area Report:
Groomers have been out flattening trails and with the cold temps and they are freezing down nice and flat so it’s made for great riding! Layer up and hit the trails! Lots of amazing businesses to stop at and warm up. Always remember to stay on the trail on the lakes, especially with the hard frozen snow there can be drifts and ice.
Ride right and ride safe!
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base
Date of Report: January 22, 2026
Area Report:
At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are now officially open. With the recent snow accumulations trails are now packed and groomed and have a sustainable trail base. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback. All trails across the County are in good condition. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. 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 ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 4 – 6″ Base
Date of Report: January 22, 2026
Area Report:
At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are now officially open. With the recent snow accumulations trails are now packed and groomed and have a sustainable trail base. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback. All trails across the County are in good condition. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. 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 ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: Hard Ice Base – foot plus snow on top
Date of Report: January 22, 2026
Area Report:
1/22/2026 – 7:48am – 5 below – High 7
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
Frozen Icy Base – With plenty SNOW
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
Light SNOW off & on yesterday afternoon into last night. More west of Eagle River. No SNOW in the forecast for the next week. Tomorrow, Friday the temps will be the coldest. High of 12 below & low of 23 below. Double digit below zero at night until next Tuesday.
SNOW not going anywhere with the COLD. It will get crusty & what I call fast, meaning slippery. Slow down everywhere as you ride.
If you ride during the cold snap be sure to tell someone where you are riding; don’t ride alone; fully charged phone; dress in layers; tell someone where you are headed; stop more often to warm up & drink warm drinks, refrain from drinking alcohol. Heated gloves, socks & vests or jackets under your snowmobile jacket would good too. Last BE SURE YOUR SLED GAS TANK IS FULL to prevent frosting in the tank.
GTS Tracking shows almost a full grooming session. Here is a screen shot of grooming last night into this morning
Green are the trails groomed last night into this morning. Blue are trails groomed 48 hours ago. Orange are trails groomed 72 hours ago. No color. No grooming for over 72 hours. Right click photo to enlarge.
Trail updates
The Wisconsin River Bridge section of 10/13 is frozen & very rough. Do not go off the trail. Not safe.
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.
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. If you have not ridden the lake in the past DO NOT ATTEMPT at night. There are spots that can be thin or even open water.
Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge
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
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
Reporter:Snogoer1
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 12-28
Date of Report: January 21, 2026
Area Report:
Trail Report 01/21/2026
8- Great Condition
8a- Good condition
9- Good Condition
9a- Good Condition
10- Great Condition
10a- Great Condition
10e- Great Condition
11- Good Condition
12- Good Condition
12a- Good Condition
12b- Good Condition
14- Great Condition
17n- Good Condition
17s- Great Condition
19- Good Condition
19b- Fair Condition
20- Great Condition
21- Good Condition
51e- Good Condition
182b- Good Condition
182- Good Condition
Trails are overall in Good-Great condition. We can now say that 100% of our trails are open and groomed. We cannot thank our volunteer groomer operators enough, we have had a tough season so far but their determination and hard work has paid off!
The Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Lake of the Falls have been fully marked, please ride next to the stakes and be careful. Conditions can change rapidly.
Upcoming Events this weekend:
Club Breakfast@ Around the Corner Pub, Saturday 8am
Message from the Trail Boss:
With the dangerous temperatures expected for Friday am and pm and Saturday am. ALL GROOMIING ROUTES ARE SUSPENDED. I will advise when to resume.
As always ride right, ride smart, and ride sober.