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Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – March 4, 2024

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: No Snow

Snow Cover: None

Date of Report: March 4, 2024

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

March 4, 2024

 

Taconite State Trail, Arrowhead State Trail, Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails, and Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Tails:  Due to warm weather and No Snow, we do not recommend riding at this time. Bare ground and open water are present throughout the system, and it is not safe for travel. Continue to monitor conditions online, as they may change rapidly if we get snowfall: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html

Snow: 0 inches with a base of 0 inches. Groomed: No Condition: Poor

Babbitt Golf Course Trail: Not Skiable.

Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation:  Not Skiable.

Bear Head Lake State Park:  Ski trails are closed and open to hiking. Be sure to bring foot traction devices as there are patches of ice due to the melting and rain in previous weeks.

REMINDER: It is unlawful to walk, snowshoe, have pets, or destroy any part of the groomed ski trails in any manner.

Skiing Base: 0-2 inches. Conditions: Poor Groomed: No

Snowmobiling conditions: Closed. Groomed: No.  Base: 0-2 inches

 

Along with the DNR trail conditions website, continue to monitor these clubs’ websites (www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html & www.snowmobilevacation.org/trail-updates) for the most current Arrowhead State Trail conditions.

Trail Report – : Rice Lake & Barron County, Wisconsin – March 1, 2024

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Reporter:brandi.nelson

Trail Conditions: No Snow

Snow Cover: None

Date of Report: March 1, 2024

Area Report:

With little to no snow and warmer temps snowmobile trails remain closed for the 23/24 season. 

With an unfavorable winter for snowmobiling this year Rice Lake still has a lot to offer! Our Cattail and Wild River trails are still open for ATV/UTV usage also.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – February 27, 2024

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0”

Date of Report: February 27, 2024

Area Report:

Vilas County Snowmobile trails remain closed at this time. 

Here we go again. Highs today were record breaking temperatures reaching the high 60s’. Tonight the bottom drops off with a flash freeze and temps fighting to get out of the single digits. A chance of 1-2” of snow are expected. Then the temperatures rise again to 50s’. 

This is the last week to get your Poker run stamps before Saturday. All cards must be turned in and poker hands delt by 2pm at Twin Lake Pub. Winner will be announced at 3pm. Stop by for 50/50 raffles, gift baskets and enjoy some food provided by Twin Lake Pub. 

News and Reports:

To see where our groomer is at, visit the Groomer Tracker app at https://www.groomertracker.com/

For every sign up to the app to view Conover Sno-Buddies groomers, half of the cost comes back to the Conover Sno-Buddies. 

Snowmobile Information:

December 22nd thru March 2nd – Annual Poker Run

March 2nd, 2024 – Poker Run Wrap Party at Twin Lake Pub

March 12th, 2024 – General Meeting at Bauer’s Dam

March 17th, 2024 – St Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Fundraiser at Club 45

Trail Report – : Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – February 27, 2024

Reporter:Stretch

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 0″-1″ base

Date of Report: February 27, 2024

Area Report:

Not very good news to report. Our trails are in very poor shape with little to no snow for a base. They are calling for snow tomorrow and Wednesday but back in the 40’s on Saturday. Unfortunately March is not looking any better for trail riding. It’s definitely been a season for the record books that I never want to beat.

☠️ Stretch 

Snowmobile Information:

 

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – February 26, 2024

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-3

Date of Report: February 26, 2024

News and Reports:

Snowmobile Report – February 26, 2024
The Ashland County snowmobile Trials remain CLOSED due to lack of snow, bare spots and open water.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – February 23, 2024

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: No Snow

Snow Cover: 0-2

Date of Report: February 23, 2024

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

February 23, 2024

 

Taconite State Trail, Arrowhead State Trail, Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails, and Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Tails:    Due to warm weather and lack of snow, we do not recommend riding at this time. There is bare ground and open water present throughout the system, and it is not safe for travel. Until we get substantial additional snow to improve the base and cover the rocks, hummocks, and holes, full-on trail grooming will not begin. If you are riding the trails, use caution and remain alert for rocks, holes, and generally rough trail conditions. Continue to monitor conditions online, as they may change rapidly if we get snowfall: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html

Snow: 0 inches with a base of 0 inches. Groomed: No Condition: Poor

Babbitt Golf Course Trail: Not Skiable.

Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation:  Not Skiable.

Bear Head Lake State Park:  Ski trails are closed and open to hiking. Be sure to bring foot traction devices as there are patches of ice due to the melting and rain in previous weeks.

REMINDER: It is unlawful to walk, snowshoe, have pets, or destroy any part of the groomed ski trails in any manner.

Skiing Base: 0-2 inches. Conditions: Poor Groomed: No

Snowmobiling conditions: Closed. Groomed: No.  Base: 0-2 inches

 

Along with the DNR trail conditions website, continue to monitor these clubs’ websites (www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html & www.snowmobilevacation.org/trail-updates) for the most current Arrowhead State Trail conditions.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 22, 2024

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Little or no snow cover

Date of Report: February 22, 2024

Area Report:

February 22, 2024 – 6:32am –  24 degrees – High 49

Sno-Eagles
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Remain CLOSED

Temps continue to bounce up & down.  Not looking good. Haven’t seen a sledding season like this in a long time.  Last I remember was in the mid-80’s. Actually much of the 80’s were up & down. With low SNOW in the early 90’s.  Then we got clobbered with SNOW in ’95. Spoke to a man who remembers in 1973 there was little or no SNOW.  He remembered as it was the year he moved up to Eagle River. 

Check out the Sno-Eagles News & Reports plus the videos below

Need SNOW  & COLD so Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  THINK COLD!
In the meantime come on up and patronize the local businesses!

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

715.479-5185 Trail Updates starting in December
Eagle River Visitors Guide or Trail Map Click or Call 715.479.6400

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS

February 22 – Member meeting – Chef Rene’s – 6pm Social Time – 7pm Meeting – Hwy 70W of Eagle River

February 2- 23r3-25d Annual World Championship Vintage Races – OUR RENTAL, CHAIN LAKE LOG LODGE IS AVAILABLE Click link to go to our rental page!

February 24 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – White Stag – Hwy 17 – Sugar Camp – 5pm

February 28 – Sno-Eagles POP UP dinner – The Heid Out – 5:30pm – Hwy 70E – Contact Cindy Fruhwirth – email on www.snoeagles.org

March 6 – Sno-Eagles POP UP dinner – Lumpy’s – 5:30pm – Hwy 45S – Contact Doug Miller – email on www.snoeagles.org

March 14 – Sno-Eagles POP UP dinner – Mary Kate’s Wine Bar – Downtown Eagle River – Contact Roger Rosenthal – email on www.snoeagles.org

March 21 – Member meeting & ELECTION – Eagle Waters Resort – 6pm Social Time – 7pm Meeting – Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd – Follow the signs

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 – : Conover, Wisconsin – February 19, 2024

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3”

Date of Report: February 19, 2024

Area Report:

Vilas County Snowmobile trails remain closed at this time. 

Wish there was better news, it has been cold last few days, but temps are rising. We hit high 30s during the daytime hours. Forecast is for upper 40s later this week. And there is no snow in the future. This has been one of the top 3 lowest snow falls on record. 

We continue to have weekly meetings at our local establishments to help support them during this time. Check out the Conover Sno-Buddies Facebook page for weekly stops. This week is Dublin, Club 45, Bauer’s Dam, and Twin Lake Pub. 

Our Poker Run has 2 weeks to go, so make sure you get your cards filled and turned into Twin Lake Pub for your chance to win. 

Landover ATV Club continues to do weekend rides and Dublin Sports Bar is doing another weekend Poker Run. Stop by to get a card. All funds from the Dublin poker run go back to the winners. 

News and Reports:

To see where our groomer is at, visit the Groomer Tracker app at https://www.groomertracker.com/

For every sign up to the app to view Conover Sno-Buddies groomers, half of the cost comes back to the Conover Sno-Buddies. 

Snowmobile Information:

December 22nd thru March 2nd – Annual Poker Run

February 21st, 2024 – Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance Meeting

February 24th, 2024 – Landover ATV ride. See their Facebook page for times and destinations.

March 2nd, 2024 – Poker Run Wrap Party at Twin Lake Pub

March 12th, 2024 – General Meeting at Bauer’s Dam

March 17th, 2024 – St Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Fundraiser at Club 45

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 18, 2024

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Thin to a few inches – Bare spots

Date of Report: February 18, 2024

Area Report:

February 18, 2024 – 5:59am –  19 degrees – High 27

Sno-Eagles
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Remain CLOSED

Temps continue to bounce up & down.  Past 3 days singles digits at night & teens during the day. Starting tomorrow temps moving to the 30’s and 40’s.  Not looking good. Haven’t seen a sledding season like this in a long time.  Last I remember was in the mid-80’s. Actually much of the 80’s were up & down. With low SNOW in the early 90’s.  Then we got clobbered with SNOW in ’95. Spoke to a man who remembers in 1973 there was little or no SNOW.  He remembered as it was the year he moved up to Eagle River. 

Check out the Sno-Eagles News & Reports plus the videos below

Need SNOW  & COLD so Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  THINK COLD!
In the meantime come on up and patronize the local businesses!

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

715.479-5185 Trail Updates starting in December
Eagle River Visitors Guide or Trail Map Click or Call 715.479.6400

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS

February 21 – Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance – 7pm – Eagle Waters Resort – Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd – 3958 Eagle Waters Rd

February 22 – Member meeting – Chef Rene’s – 6pm Social Time – 7pm Meeting – Hwy 70W of Eagle River

February 2- 23r3-25d Annual World Championship Vintage Races – OUR RENTAL, CHAIN LAKE LOG LODGE IS AVAILABLE Click link to go to our rental page!

February 24 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – White Stag – Hwy 17 – Sugar Camp – 5pm

February 28 – Sno-Eagles POP UP dinner – The Heid Out – 5:30pm – Hwy 70E – Contact Cindy Fruhwirth – email on www.snoeagles.org

March 6 – Sno-Eagles POP UP dinner – Lumpy’s – 5:30pm – Hwy 45S – Contact Doug Miller – email on www.snoeagles.org

March 14 – Sno-Eagles POP UP dinner – Mary Kate’s Wine Bar – Downtown Eagle River – Contact Roger Rosenthal – email on www.snoeagles.org

March 21 – Member meeting & ELECTION – Eagle Waters Resort – 6pm Social Time – 7pm Meeting – Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd – Follow the signs

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 – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – February 15, 2024

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1-3″ More or less

Date of Report: February 15, 2024

Area Report:

Not a lot going on in the Hornshoe territory. We still have a donation link for our Kubota groomer at www.hornshoe.org. People are donating, and we are appreciating. 

News and Reports:

There is a lot of activity in the Northwoods this weekend. I belong to some cool groups on Facebook. One is Vilas County Community. A lot of good information about what activities are going on, places to go, people to meet. Vilas Counties website also has a lot of cool links. I like the fact that you get posts from groups, and clubs, that keep you up to date of upcoming activities. I see quite a few people asking what they can come up, and do, without snow to terrorize.

 

Snowmobile Information:

I would say we received about 3″ of snow last night. Enough to blow some snowshine up your trail, but not anything to unleash the hounds, or mobilize the John Deere. Several clubs have fun stuff going on. Cruisers and Forest Riders are doing a tag team event at Lakeland Power Sports Saturday. Lakeland also has some great deals on gear. Frosty Club is on the ice at Bendts Camp. Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters has an event at their clubhouse behind the Chamber of Commerce at the airport. White Thunder Riders has their auction at 4:00 at their clubhouse. I always say riders should belong to a club and also be aware of whose trails you ride on. These fund raisers pay for equipment to keep the trails going.

Groups worth mentioning:  K.A.O.S. ( Kids and adults on sleds) Amazing youth group many riders do not know about. Then there is the NextGen Riders – new group that targets young adults on sleds that are too old for KAOS, but too young to hang with the W.H.O.W (WOW, for short) group. (White Haired Old Weasels). I do not see anything on the internet for WOW. They have trouble remembering what day of the week it is, let alone how to operate any newfangled internet contraptions.

Have fun

Mark