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Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – March 17, 2022

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0

Date of Report: March 17, 2022

Area Report:

March 17, 2022

Hello Riders!!
Thank you to all of you that rode Sawyer County snowmobile trails this season!  Grooming efforts have officially ended as the snow in the woods is too soft to handle heavy equipment, the roads and trails near the roads are muddy and/or bare, and the lakes are getting soupy.  The Chequamegon National Forest trails will close this Sunday, March 20th at 11:59pm. Private property gates will soon close and soon after lake stakes will be pulled.  We look forward to welcoming you to Sawyer County again next season!

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – March 17, 2022

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Dwindling fast

Date of Report: March 17, 2022

Area Report:

The Vilas County trails will officially close at 8:00 am on Friday, March 18, 2022.

Overall, it’s been a great season.  Businesses I’ve talked to have indicated higher amounts of traffic this season.  Vilas trails were open a total of 81 days this season as compared to only 66 days last year.

A special thank you goes out to all the businesses that have supported our clubs through donations and map ads.  Your support is absolutely necessary to continue our trail maintenance.

And, of course, thank you to all the riders who chose to enjoy our trail system.  We hope to see you all again next season!!

Enjoy your summer!!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – March 18, 2022

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: March 18, 2022

Area Report:

As of 8am on Friday, March 18th, 2022, the Vilas County State and Club trails are closed for the season. 

Thanks again for a great season, and we hope to see you next year. 

Snowmobile Information:

If you enjoyed riding the Conover trails this year, consider joining our club. Go to https://conoversnobuddies.com/ and fill out a membership form. 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 17, 2022

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: Base & Snow meltin with 40-50’s temps

Date of Report: March 17, 2022

Area Report:

EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Close Friday, March 18, 2022 at 8am

March 17, 2022 – 7:36am – 30 degrees – High 45 – Low 24    
                                 

Barrels are off Catfish & Eagle Lake.  Lots of surface slush.

The Fat Lady is Singing!  Great season!

See ya on the Trails in December!!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Weekly Trail Update

News and Reports:

March

  • 3/16 – Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance Meeting – 6pm – PI Pub – Presque Isle – 1 northwest of Eagle River on Cty B
  • 3/17 – General member meeting at Chef Rene’s – 6:30pm – Hwy 70W of Eagle River
  • 3/24-26 – AWSC (Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs) Convention – Green Bay
  • 3/26 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – 1pm – Trackside – Hwy 45N across from the Derby Track
  • 3/26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – 5pm – Buckshots – Hwy 45N approx. 3 miles

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 County.  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
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – March 16, 2022

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-12

Date of Report: March 16, 2022

Area Report:

 

Spring has sprung and our trails are deteriorating quickly. There is still a lot of snow on the ground, especially in the northern part of the county, but with the temperatures in the forecast snow won’t last long. There’s probably time to get in one last ride but temper your expectations.

 

Some trouble spots to note:

  • The Wally Polk Trail/Trail 40 near Port Wing and Herbster is closed. Flag road is a suitable re-route.

 

Namakagon Trail Groomers: We are done grooming. There’s still snow on trails but will probably diminish quickly this week. It’s saying 50 for Wed!!

 

Barnes Barnestormers: Barnes is done as of last Thursday 3/10/22.

 

Iron River: Trail 1 north is pretty solid yet. But the roads are bad. Jeff groomed on Friday, 3/11/22 for the last time.

 

Washburn Valhellers: All of the Washburn Valhellers trails were freshly groomed prior to the warm up. They will provide great evening rides for anyone wanting to get a ride or two in before putting their sleds away. But Mother Nature is unpredictable, so who knows! Grooming will be in a holding pattern until further notice. Out of Valhalla we’re pretty much done with the warm temperatures. Possibly Groom on Friday night and Saturday night. But still lots of snow on the trails. 

 

South Shore Trail Club: Went grooming Monday and Tuesday, most trails are still great however access into all 3 South Shores towns is not very good. Port Wing is ok from the south. Herbster is all pavement or gravel and Corny has logging on both sides of town, I had to turn around yesterday due to mud.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – March 16, 2022

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: March 16, 2022

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Wednesday, 3/16/22:

It’s 37 degrees out with a high of 52 degrees for today. We officially have suspended grooming this past Sunday. The Vilas County Alliance is meeting tonight to vote on a closing date. There were sleds out yesterday, but with the warm temps today, this will probably will be our last day to get a ride in.

Stayed tuned in for a final report after the closing date is announced.

Landy Roepke, Trail Manager

Please contact us to request this year’s snowmobile map and keep an eye on our webcam to see current snowfall in Boulder Junction.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – March 16, 2022

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: Minimal

Date of Report: March 16, 2022

Area Report:

As of this AM, trails are still listed as open. Vilas county meeting is tonight where I suspect the vote will be to close the trails. Next 7 days have temperatures above freezing and that March sun has done its damage. Maybe some trails in the wooded areas are still holding, but anything in the sun is down to nothing. 

This has been a great year with the minimal amount of snow we received. The groomers made the best out of what they had to work with. 

News and Reports:

March 17th – Corned Beef & Cabbage Benefit at Club 45. Serving from 4:30pm to 9:00pm Cost $15

Snowmobile Information:

If you enjoyed riding the Conover trails this year, consider joining our club. Go to https://conoversnobuddies.com/ and fill out a membership form. 

Grooming the trails this year cost $300 per night per groomer. We do receive money from the county, but once we exceed that amount, the cost of grooming comes from the club.