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Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 31, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: December 31, 2021

Area Report:

December 31

Attention riders:

On trail 18 south between the Chippewa Flowage and trail 21 there is a gate on the tribal owned campsite. Attempts to get it open have not been successful at this time, the club is currently still working on but do not have authority to open. Until then the trail is closed so please reroute if traveling south past the dam on trail 18 to 12 south. Or if coming north on trail 6 from the Tuscobia stay on 6 up the river towards Deer Run and stay on 18 on the Flowage or if going north towards Moose Lake stay on 6 to 12.

First pass on 8w to Washburn County, and 31N to Bayfield County is groomed. 31 north of Seeley Fire Lane is passable but not ideal as it has been rutted from logging trucks.

5 south to Rusk County line has been groomed.

Trail 9 is groomed as of this morning to the Oasis. The Tuscobia is groomed from the 9 mile loop to Winter.

If you are riding in the Winter area please ride with caution on trail 5 both from Hwy 70 to Blaisdell Lake Rd. The swamp is not strong enough to hold a groomer quite yet so this portion has not been groomed. The trail from Blaisdell Lake Rd to Trap n Fish and Hwy 70 north to the swamp area has been groomed. The temps are cold today will hold there through the weekend so the swamp should freeze more to withstand the groomer over the weekend.

A reminder for the upcoming weekend: The annual “Tuscobia Winter Ultra” non motorized marathon is this coming weekend. Starting at 6am Friday, December 31 and ending at 6pm January 2nd, hikers, skiers and fat tire bicyclists will be on the Tuscobia 24/7 from Rice Lake to Park Falls. They will be departing at different times. If anyone is using the Tuscobia with their snowmobile please be courteous and slow down when meeting or passing anyone.

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – December 31, 2021

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 4+

Date of Report: December 31, 2021

Area Report:

LINCOLN COUNTY ZONE 1 TRAILS are officially open as of 8AM Friday, Dec 31.

The ONEDIA COUNTY Funded Trail System, as well as the Northern Trails Unlimited sections, are officially open.

All trails are in rough early season condition.

Remember that ANY LAKE AND RIVER TRAILS ARE CONSIDERED UNSAFE until marked by the clubs. Please stay safe and respect landowners by keeping to marked trails only!

Happy sledding!

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 31, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-10 inches

Date of Report: December 31, 2021

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Wednesday, 12/29/21:

It’s 22 degrees this morning and we received a dusting of snow Thursday afternoon into the evening. Our forecast calls for chance of light snow this afternoon, followed by low temps throughout the weekend. Our trails have had heavy traffic all week, but with low temps and daily grooming, they have held up and are in good riding condition. Trails coming into, through, and out of Boulder Junction are getting thin and the approaching corners are becoming icy. Some corners in the hilly sections of our trails are getting down to the ice base.

Our daily grooming schedule is as follows: 15N, 6E, 2W, and 8W are groomed from late afternoon into the evening. Trails 15S and 8E are groomed early morning and finished by sunrise. Even with daily grooming, heavy traffic will wear down the trails as the day goes on – so, get out early for the best riding of the day! Enjoy our trails, be safe, and check for an updated report on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Happy New Year!

– Landy Roepke, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club 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.

Join us for these upcoming winter events:

January 15th – Annual Wittig’s Point Tavern “Big Fish” Ice Tournament
January 16th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast at Gooch’s 2
February 5th – 14th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 20th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar
March 5th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party at Gooch’s 2

Help support the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club’s Fundraising Efforts: Tractor for the Trails

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – December 31, 2021

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10”

Date of Report: December 31, 2021

Area Report:

Happy New Year everyone, the trails are in early season conditions. When you get out of the high traffic areas in the woods, there is a little more snow to work with. You may encounter a few icy corners and some snirt. We are on a regular grooming schedule, with most of our grooming done at night. Please give us room if you meet one of our groomers on the trail. We do have the right away.
The lakes are all marked and safe when you stay close to the barrels. If you don’t see barrels, consider unsafe.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 31, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 12+ inche snow – 4+ base

Date of Report: December 31, 2021

Area Report:

EAGLE RIVER TRAILS IN EARLY SEASON RIDING CONDITION

December 31, 2021 6:33 am 21 degrees

Light SNOW off & on yesterday. 1-2 inches with a little hard frozen sleet last night. This afternoon chance of SNOW this afternoon into tonight with 1/2 inch forecast. Next SNOW looks to be this coming Tuesday.

For the next couple of weeks temps will reach the mid 20’s during the day a few days. For the most part highs will be in the teens or even single digits during the day. Overnight temps single digits with many night below zero. SNOW off & on. So…..Keep Doin’ The SNOW DANCE!

In Sno-Eagles Country, Eagle River trails are in EARLY RIDING CONDITION. Most trails have plenty of SNOW cover. Riding we found a few open areas that were thin but SNOW covered. So more new SNOW would be great. All the swamps are frozen. That includes, Trail 3 aka Manske Swamp, Trail 10 Wisconsin River bridge area, Trail 10E from Bloom Rd crossing toward town & heading west on Trails 13/7/70 the section just after crossing Oak Lane where it goes past The Toy Shop. A few crusty, choppy frozen spots. Otherwise, it’s Time To Ride!

Catfish & Eagle lake trails were marked & are NOW OPEN. To be safe stay by the orange reflective barrels. Note the spur from the northside Eagle Lake boat launch the leads to Eagle Waters is NOT OPEN.

Overnight the groomers groomed a good portion of the Sno-Eagles system focusing on the trails heading WEST & SOUTH of Eagle River. Here’s what was not groomed:

*10E to include all the spurs off of 10E (all are east of Eagle River)

             Grampa Grahm Trail 1N off of 10E (trail to Eagle Waters)
             Spur off 10E heading to Chanticleer & entrance to Eagle Lake
             9 Mile Trail
*10/13N from County Hwy G crossing to Conover connect (north of Eagle River)
*3N aka Manske Swamp (north of town)
*Wisconsin River aka Trail 10 which head west from 10/13N intersection (north of Eagle River)
*17N – which begins north or Eagle River at the intersection of 10/13N & 17N (across hwy from Derby Inn)
*10E to include all the spurs off of 10E
*1 that runs to the Eagle Lake boat launch from the north

There is a re route on 10/13/7/17 heading west. Here’s a photo of the change. It’s a rough ride now. Should smooth out as we get more SNOW. Please stay on the trail.

Trail 10-13 heading westk re reoute 12-2021
KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

Perfect riding weather! See ya all on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Weekly Trail Update
Have riding photos to post? Send to me at info@baysidelodgingrentals.com OR text to 715.617.4708

News and Reports:

Silver Lk ice cleared & prepped for cutting Silver Lake ice cleared to prep for ice block cutting
January – Looks like there will be an Ice Castle this year! Stay tuned

1/4 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting 6pm – Snowmobile HQ & Museum – Hwy 45N
1/6-9 – Vintage Snowmobile Races – World Championship Derby Track
1/13-14 – Badger State Winter Games Torch Ride from Wausau to Eagle River World Championship Derby Track
1/13-16 – 59^th running of the World Championship Derby
1/17 – 2021 Military Ride
1/20 – Member meeting 6:30pm – Buckshots Bar & Grill – Hwy 45N
1/27-30 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort – Rangeline Rd off Hwy 70

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 – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

Trails throughout the county are still in early season condition with spotty snow coverage in some areas. The whole county received snow but the base is thin in spots. Hopefully the cold weather helps us maintain what we have. Be aware that there are still places with exposed rocks, gravel, and mud holes so ride carefully. Thank you to our groomers for working hard to get the trails open!

Just a reminder to all to please respect private landowners and stay on the trail. Stay on the trail or stay home!

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.
Trail 1 to Red Cliff/the Casino is temporarily closed. We ran into a landowner issue but hope to have a resolution within the week.

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Gene & the guys were out in the Huskies and got the majority of the trail system panned yesterday (Tues) with we’re going out this morning and finished the last remaining section which was Lake Namakagon to Grand View & back. We have not driven through any of the marsh/swamp areas – we’ll let the snowmobiles pack them down first. We have not seen or heard of any issues. After packing the trails, we don’t seem to have much snow but the cold weather should hopefully help them hold up as well as possible. Round about a 2-4″ base. It is definitely “EARLY SEASON RIDING”

Barnes Barnestormers: Barnes trails are looking beautiful; we have everything groomed. Groomed 31 south of Mulligan Creek Rd. today (12/29/21).

Drummond SnoJacks: All trails out of Drummond are groomed and trail 4 to Sanborn are open and groomed. Trail 63 from Grand View to Mason is ok. The water crossing in the Bibon Swamp is frozen.

Iron River: The tri-county corridor was groomed to Brule. Trails 22,24 and 31 Ruth Lake to Iron River are also groomed. Grooming Trail 4 to Mason and Friday Trail 31 north to Trail 63. The trails groomed today looked great. Seems to be 12-14 inches of snow in this area total.

Washburn Valhallers: The Washburn groomer was out yesterday (Tuesday) and groomed Trail 33, 31, and 63 (Moqua Spur). The trails groomed up nicely and with the added 4-5 inches last night, they should be ready to ride for Thursday. We are out today (Wednesday) grooming 31 and 35 today up through the Sunbowl and will groom 13 tomorrow into Washburn and to the Ashland corridor. Trails appear to be in good riding shape.

South Shore– Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: There are still mud holes on the trails that need to freeze, but trails are passable. Close to the lake there are weeds showing once the snow was packed down but there’s at least a base. We need a good freeze down and will leave the trail till next week before more grooming by the lake.

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – December 30, 2021

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8 to 12 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

Trails have been cleared now after the wind storm last week. Groomers have been out on the trails grooming again since Tuesday afternoon. There are a couple of trails they are still waiting on to groom as there are a few wet spots on those trails.. but most have been groomed at least once if not twice now.

Trail #2 – groomed – fair condition

Trail #16 – groomed – fair condition with some logging going on

Trail #116 – groomed – fair condition

Trail #107 – groomed – (fair – good) condition

Trail #113 – groomed – fair condition

Trail #118 – groomed – fair condition

No trail condition to report on any other trails in our county. Temps are going to remain low for the next week and we hope more snow will be here soon. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and be safe while out riding on the trails.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

December 30, 2021

Sno-Mads have been out in shifts non-stop for 24 hours grooming the Seeley Hills. Also, Sno-trails will be out on 5 south today.

Musky Snow was out late night and groomed 9 and 5 in the Round Lake and Spider Lake area.

Nelson Lake trail #4 is staked and ready for the season!

Lake Hayward is staked. Please note the trail was changed last year for our safety. The is not longer and exit or entrance by Hayward Marine as that area tends to open with the current from the River. The two entrance/exits are at the landing behind the Big Musky (trail 20) and behind Market Place (trail 31)

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2021

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 0-6 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

The Snowmobile Trails in Ashland County are Open. Trails are being packed but NOT being groomed. Conditions are POOR. Early trail conditions with some swamps still having open water AND watch out for rocks and debris, even though we did just receive snow it’s not enough snow to cover. Stay on the trail. Lots of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, please be respectful so we don’t loose our easement to their property. Keep your fingers crossed that we receive more snow!! For more information on snowmobiling and activities in Ashland County go to www.travelashlandcounty.com and/or www.visitashland.com.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – December 30, 2021

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8-14 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2021

Area Report:

GENERAL INFORMATION: We have received several inches of snow since last week’s report. Ice conditions have improved greatly, however, we strongly recommend everyone still test the ice as they travel across it. Ice will be thinner in areas of constricted water flow, near rapids, and springs. Please use caution at all times.

Area Trails: Local snowmobile clubs are currently clearing trails in our area and towards Isabella, MN. Lakes are not staked. The clubs are waiting for additional snow before they start grooming.

Arrowhead State Trail

The Arrowhead State trail is the backbone to an extensive Grant-in-Aid trail system that travels through remote areas.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition- Poor; Trail – Not Groomed; Base – 1-8”

Bearhead Lake State Park

Bearhead State Park trails provide rolling topography through birch and pine stands. You may see a variety of wildlife ranging from deer, wolves, ruffed grouse, and pine martens. You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as snowmobiling or skiing.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails – Groomed; Base 2-4”

Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park

The park has six miles of snowmobile trails that connect from the Taconite State Trail to the Lake Vermilion ice trail. The ride takes you through old growth pines and young aspen forests with large wetland complexes to view along the way. You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as snowmobiling or skiing.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails – Not Groomed; Base – 1-6”

Putnam/Fishing Lakes – Bear Island State Forest

The Putnam and Fishing Lakes Trails traverse forested, rolling topography through birch, ash, and pine stands. Several small lakes dot the landscape along these scenic trails.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails –Not Groomed; Base 1-6” Snowmobile travel is not recommended at this time.

Taconite State Trail

Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely through many scenic vistas of rolling hillsides, lakes, rivers, and forest.

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails –Not Groomed; Base 1-3”