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Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – December 28, 2021

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4-5″ of fresh snow. Very little base in open areas. Good starting base in wooded areas

Date of Report: December 28, 2021

Area Report:

Trails in Oneida County are open as of Tuesday, December 28th @ 8:00 am.  

All trails in the Oneida County Funded Snowmobile Trail System (as administered by the
Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department) will officially open for the
winter season at 8:00 am on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
All lake and river trails in Oneida County are considered unsafe and should not be
utilized until they have been clearly marked by a local snowmobile club. As always, the
Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department recommends riders stay on
clearly marked trails. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile. The trails are
in rough, early season condition.

For Hodag Sno-Trails system, all of the land trails have been cleared, inspected and packed with the machines.  They will be packed again with the machines over the next few days.  We are trying to develop a good base and packing the swamps prior to using the drags.  Tentative schedule for full on grooming with the drags will be this weekend.  The machines will be out packing regularly prior to that.

The lakes are not marked and should be traveled at own risk at this point.  Lakes will be reviewed for marking starting this weekend.  

This is early season riding, please be patient.  As of Sunday night the fields were bare.  There isn’t much of anything to work with at this point.  We are packing them as flat as possible and working toward the long term good base.  There are just a few wet spots, but shouldn’t cause a serious issue for riders.  

As always, let’s respect our landowners and keep on the trails (between the blazers).  

 

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4″

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Snowmobile Information:

Based on what I moved today, we got a solid 6-7″ of snow last night and today, with some drizzle on top. I will be out tonight so I can give an update after we work it. Forecasts seem to be for another 1-4″ possible in the next day or so, then quiet until the weekend. I see where a couple of sleds ran trail 1 Stearns Lake Road, and it looks like they are getting to pavement with their carbides. There are some banks to grab onto in spots for slides. Mark

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Area Report:

Hello Riders!!
The season is upon us!! Sawyer County got our Christmas wish, snow and lots of it! From the center of the county (Chippewa Flowage) and to the north we received about 11″ and the southern part of the county around Birchwood about 8 1/4″. This snow fall was a good wet and heavy snow. Currently we are sitting at about 30 degrees so temps are bit warm, not warm enough to melt or hard anything just enough to make the fresh deep snow a bit soft so many groomers will be waiting until at least Tuesday to go out as they will wait for this snow to set and freeze in the night when the temps drop so they can pan and pack it down. Some may be out late tonight. Temps will be in the single digits to the negatives at night so this will help freeze and solidify this base very nicely. Temps during the day for the holiday week bring the teens and low 20’s with some more snow fall Tues, Thursday and Saturday. It is a great week to ride!
Some reports in on specific areas today;
 
Birchwood received 8 1/4″. Gates on 31 south to Washburn Co are open. Grooming will begin Tuesday. Lake Chetek will start staking closer to the weekend. That area invites riders to pack down the marshy areas in the southwest corner of the county.
 
Winter area trails are open and ready. The Tuscobia is open and ready. Groomers also will go out in that area on Tuesday and they too invited riders to pack trails.
 
Both the east and west side of the Chippewa Flowage main trail is staked. They are currently opening gates on the west side of the Flowage. Some of the small trails off of the main trail on the Flowage that take you to places such as Sisco’s, The Landing, Big Musky and Chippewa Pines will be staked later today. Please note there are some wash outs and larger rocks on trail 12 between 18 and the Flowage and some on 18 between County Rd B and Hemlock Haven Rd. The new snow will assist in the washouts once it’s frozen and panned and if you encounter any large rocks and want to help if you could stop and throw them off the trail that would be very much appreciated, both for riders and groomers.
 
Staking on Grindstone, LCO, Whitefish and Sand will begin Tuesday. Callahan will begin today.
 
The groomer in the Round Lake, Spider Lake and Lost Land Lake areas will be out later today. The Tiger Cat Flowage, Spider Lake, Lost Land Lake, Moose Lake and Nelson Lake are staked. Little Round and Ospry will begin today and Big Round tomorrow. The Seeley Hills groomer will be out in the leading days as well.
Our season is upon us! However, true to form it came in one rush overnight and now we wait for the cold to set in. So while trails are open please ride with caution as the groomers cannot be out quite yet but will be in the following days. And most lakes should be staked by the end of tomorrow so if you’re on the lake please ride with caution and stay close to the stakes. If you are out riding and helping pack down the trails we thank you!
 
Welcome to season 2022!

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Area Report:

ello Riders!!
The season is upon us!! Sawyer County got our Christmas wish, snow and lots of it! From the center of the county (Chippewa Flowage) and to the north we received about 11″ and the southern part of the county around Birchwood about 8 1/4″. This snow fall was a good wet and heavy snow. Currently we are sitting at about 30 degrees so temps are bit warm, not warm enough to melt or hard anything just enough to make the fresh deep snow a bit soft so many groomers will be waiting until at least Tuesday to go out as they will wait for this snow to set and freeze in the night when the temps drop so they can pan and pack it down. Some may be out late tonight. Temps will be in the single digits to the negatives at night so this will help freeze and solidify this base very nicely. Temps during the day for the holiday week bring the teens and low 20’s with some more snow fall Tues, Thursday and Saturday. It is a great week to ride!
Some reports in on specific areas today;
 
Birchwood received 8 1/4″. Gates on 31 south to Washburn Co are open. Grooming will begin Tuesday. Lake Chetek will start staking closer to the weekend. That area invites riders to pack down the marshy areas in the southwest corner of the county.
 
Winter area trails are open and ready. The Tuscobia is open and ready. Groomers also will go out in that area on Tuesday and they too invited riders to pack trails.
 
Both the east and west side of the Chippewa Flowage main trail is staked. They are currently opening gates on the west side of the Flowage. Some of the small trails off of the main trail on the Flowage that take you to places such as Sisco’s, The Landing, Big Musky and Chippewa Pines will be staked later today. Please note there are some wash outs and larger rocks on trail 12 between 18 and the Flowage and some on 18 between County Rd B and Hemlock Haven Rd. The new snow will assist in the washouts once it’s frozen and panned and if you encounter any large rocks and want to help if you could stop and throw them off the trail that would be very much appreciated, both for riders and groomers.
 
Staking on Grindstone, LCO, Whitefish and Sand will begin Tuesday. Callahan will begin today.
 
The groomer in the Round Lake, Spider Lake and Lost Land Lake areas will be out later today. The Tiger Cat Flowage, Spider Lake, Lost Land Lake, Moose Lake and Nelson Lake are staked. Little Round and Ospry will begin today and Big Round tomorrow. The Seeley Hills groomer will be out in the leading days as well.
Our season is upon us! However, true to form it came in one rush overnight and now we wait for the cold to set in. So while trails are open please ride with caution as the groomers cannot be out quite yet but will be in the following days. And most lakes should be staked by the end of tomorrow so if you’re on the lake please ride with caution and stay close to the stakes. If you are out riding and helping pack down the trails we thank you!
 
Welcome to season 2022!

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Area Report:

Oneida county trails will open tomorrow Tuesday at 8:00 am and Vilas county opened this morning so the season has started, remember the trails are in early season riding ,some turns will be icy so slow down, some lakes have been marked so check before you cross them.Groomers will be out tonight so watch out for them.

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4+

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Area Report:

Tomahawk area trails are still CLOSED. Fresh snow has fallen with more forecasted. Please stay off the trails while our clubs work to pack and groom them!

Lakes are not marked.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-8 inches

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Area Report:

Trail Report – Monday, 12/27/21: The Vilas County Snowmobile Trail System is OPEN! Our area received over 5” of snow last night and another 3-5” for tomorrow. Our groomers were out on Thursday 12/24 and groomed our entire system and opened all the gates in anticipation of todays 8:00 a.m. trail opening. Please keep in mind that the early melt down significantly reduced our base and our corners may be icy. With the new snow expected in the next few days, our trails should be in good early season riding conditions. Enjoy our trails, be safe, and check for an updated report on Wednesday 12/29.

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

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

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8 inches

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Area Report:

Trail Report – Monday, 12/27/21: The Vilas County Snowmobile Trail System is OPEN! Our area received over 5” of snow last night and another 3-5” for tomorrow. Our groomers were out on Thursday 12/24 and groomed our entire system and opened all the gates in anticipation of todays 8:00 a.m. trail opening. Please keep in mind that the early melt down significantly reduced our base and our corners may be icy. With the new snow expected in the next few days, our trails should be in good early season riding conditions. Enjoy our trails, be safe, and check for an updated report on Wednesday 12/29.

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

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

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12 inches

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Area Report:

It is opening day for Vilas county trails. The Frosty Club trails have been groomed and are in good early season shape. Last nights 5-10 inches of snow really have things looking good. 

News and Reports:

Ride Right and Ride Safe!

Stay on Marked Trails

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 27, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 4 + new snow overnight on the maybe 4 inch trail base

Date of Report: December 27, 2021

Area Report:

December 27, 2021 6:41am 24 degrees

In about an hour & 15 minutes the Vilas County Snowmobile trails will open for the season!  Overnight 4 inches of new wet SNOW.  With SNOW showers still this morning.  More SNOW in the forecast for Tuesday & Saturday.  Also looks to be some overnight SNOW on Thursday & Friday.  Temps in the 20’s for highs & single digits over most night until Friday when highs will drop into the teens & lows until mid next week.  WINTER is here!

Here is the official PSA from the Parks & Rec Supervisor.  In Sno-Eagles Country, Eagle River trails are in very early riding condition.  For the most part swamps are in pretty good shape.  Expect all types of riding.  The Catfish & Eagle lake trails are NOT marked.  So please stay off for now.

                            

Will let you know more tomorrow morning.

KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

See ya all on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Weekly Trail Update
p.s.  This season would love to post your trails photos of trail conditions.  So send them to me at info@baysidelodgingrentals.com

News and Reports:

January

  • 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 – 59th 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