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Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 24, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

The scenery is beautiful this morning!! Can’t imagine what the scenery is out on the trails with the canopy of trees! If you’re out please share your photos with us!

While we didn’t get the 5” we were hoping for we got approximately 1-3”. Anything fresh is welcomed! A chance of some more on Friday. While the temps have gotten warmer our wooded and protected trails are holding up nice. The temps cool down in the evening and things freeze back up. Your ride in the woods and the lakes will be good. Many road trails, trails out in the open and along the roads will be snirty. Also many plows need to push the snow to the edges of those roads which leaves dirt in some intersections so the ditch may seem bare, whiles some may be some may just have that plowed dirt lying on top.

We will continue to watch the trail conditions daily and post as needed with any changes, if there are no new posts please refer to the latest for your trail updates.

Groomers continue to be out daily. If the temps get too warm and conditions get soft the groomers will decide if they need to hold off so they don’t do any harm to the trails. What this means is if conditions are soft not only is the equipment heavy on the trails but also that soft snow sticks and balls up in the drag and stays there rather than laying back on the trail, then essentially you are then just pulling snow off of the trail. This is not happening at this point but worth mentioning if it does get to that point and a trail is not groomed it is not because of neglect but rather preservation. But again, at this point trails are groomed and good and we have fresh snow!! If conditions change we will post as accurate and honest as possible, it’s a large county with many trails to offer, the areas can vary greatly.

Also please note the American Birkie race is this week. If you have never heard of this it is the largest cross country race in North America hosted in Hayward and Cable. This race is still taking place this year however it is changed up a bit. Rather than Fri and Sat being the big days, the race is spread out through the week and the route has changed up a bit so it will not go through town. The race will still be in the Seeley Hills but not the full regular course so you may encounter the trail crossings and you may not this year. If you do, expect a small delay and be kind and patient as these athletes are competing in a tremendous race. The delays will be short. Please respect this race and their guidelines as we all know that in today’s world we celebrate what ever event allowed with precautions.

Get your gear and get out there, it will be a beautiful weekend and we are sneaking to the end of the season, enjoy as much of it as we can! Be safe and have fun!

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 24, 2021

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 0-12 inches

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

Snow base (in inches): 0-12 inches

Status (Closed, Open, Partially Open): Open

Condition (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent): Good to Fair

The warmup has definitely affected our trails, some areas more so than other. Most groomers are holding off grooming until temperatures get below freezing. Exposed trails will be thing and dirty, trails in the woods will likely hold their snow for a while longer. So far it looks like trails will be able to stay open for the weekend, but keep in mind there is likely to be some dirt. If conditions deteriorate throughout the week, we will update again.

The same trouble spots still remain:

The Grand View and Mason areas didn’t receive much snow and the warmup didn’t help. Trails looking very poor in that area.
The trail into the City of Bayfield will not open this year, but we’re hopeful for next year.
Trail 1 to the casino in Red Cliff is open with a re-route. It’s a bit rough in spots so use caution. The re-route utilizes the right of way along the highway so please respect private landowners and follow the signs and groomed path.

Namakagon Trail Groomers: Trails were groomed Sunday night. With the warmup a lot of brown. We will try grooming Wednesday night after the temperature drops below freezing.

Barnestormers: Trails are not looking good at the moment. I did some grooming Monday 22^nd and saw at least 50 snowmobiles on the trail. I fear with the warm weather and heavy traffic there will be little left. We will try grooming Wednesday after the temperature drops below freezing, however unless we get the snow tonight not sure how it will go.

Drummond SnoJacks: Unless we get significant snow there are no plans for trail grooming this week due to the warm daytime and overnight temperatures. The trails are snow covered but rough in some spots with road routes thin to bare north of Grand View. With these conditions, a reminder to stay on the trails and stay off of private land, especially on those trails the property owners have allowed us to use.

Iron River Area: Iron River area trails in fairly good shape but some corners are bare. Trail 4 from highway 2 to Delta smith but very dirty. The tri-county corridor is in very good condition. Over-all trails are ride-able but expect some dirty snow in spots.

Washburn Valhallers: We will know more in the morning once the groomer has been out, but right now the warm weather doesn’t look like it affected us much. Some of the snowmobiles I’ve talk to you today said the trails were still in pretty good shape. We have adequate snow just need to cool down to smooth them out.

WAINO: Waino Riders will groom the South end of trail 1 but it’s doubtful there’s enough of a base left on the North end. Snowmobilers have complained of rocks and gravel near Port Wing.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 24, 2021

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5 – 9″

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

Official Trail Report: All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are good with a 5 to 9 inch snow base. All clubs are out grooming, so please exercise caution and watch for active trail grooming equipment while you’re enjoying the trails.

Groomer Reports:
Long Lake Trail (Reported by the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce): 2/19 – The lake trail was groomed the evening of 2/19. Snowmobilers, please do not ride on the cross country ski trail. Maps are available on the Long Lake Chamber’s Facebook page.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 24, 2021

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5 – 9″

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 24, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 18-24 inches

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Trail Report 2/24/2021

With temperatures near 40 degrees and the sun out the last 2 days, our trails really deteriorated fast.

We groomed 15N, 6E, 8W, 2W Monday evening and 15S, 8E early Tuesday morning with limited success due to above freezing temps. By Tuesday afternoon, all trails leading into town were visibly brown.

Last night, we received less than 2” of the 4”-6” predicted snow fall. This will help, but it won’t last long. We are now in late season riding conditions and our trails will be fair to poor close to town and fair to good further out. Our road trails which are Nixon Lake Road, Day Lake Road, and Keego Road are still in great shape.

I will be out doing a trail inspection by sled this morning and we will be developing a plan of attack for the next few days. With highs near 30, but cooler nights, we will do what we can to keep our trails rideable.

Speed Limit Advisory: When passing through town whether you are on Corridor 8 or Corridor 15, please use the marked trails, follow the signs, and observe the 15mph speed limit. Also, no snowmobiles are allowed on downtown Main Street.

Please be safe out there, ride on the right, respect others, and enjoy the trails and our area businesses.

Think snow!

Landy Roepke

Trail Manager

Join us for these upcoming events:

March 6. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party. Gooch’s 2 Bar & Grill. 2-8pm

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – February 24, 2021

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 15″

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

The MW Sno Skeeters trails are in fair to good condition. Exposed areas in towns and road crossings took a hit from the sun today, and the temps were in the 40s. It’s that time of year when the sun packs a punch. However, the majority of the rest of the week looks promising: mostly cloudy, not as warm, and a chance of snow showers Wed and Thur.

There is still good riding to be found, especially in wooded areas. We are in that “Spring riding mode” – don’t set high expectations for high mile rides when the sun is out.

Remember to Ride Right, use your hand signals, stay on marked trails, and STOP at stop signs. Snowmobile vs car never ends well. Thank you for your continued support of our club as well as all snowmobile clubs!

Remember: “United we trail, divided we fail.”

Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – February 24, 2021

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 10+

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

With the warm weather this week it has put a hurt on our trails. We have keep them open as of now as it is the end of the season and we have about a 8″ base. The trails will close on 3/15/21 for the season. We did get most trails in the Cedarville area groomed on Sunday but I’am sure it was the last time this year. We would like to thank all of you that made it out this year to ride our area and hope you enjoyed it and find time to come back and see us again.

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – February 24, 2021

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 18″

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

Received additional 3 inches of new snowfall last night.. still snowing this morning. New snowfall is always nice to see before the weekend! Groomers and operators are out daily on the trails. Trails over all are in very good condition in Iron County.

Condition Report Below

Trail #2 – Very Good

Trail #107 – Excellent

Trail # 15 North – Very Good to Excellent

Trail # 111 – Very Good

Trail # 16 – Very Good – (Between Crystal Falls & Iron River)

Trail # 16 – Closed – (Between Crystal Falls & Sagola)

Trail # 116 – Very Good

Trail # 18 – Excellent

Trail # 113 – Very Good

Trail #15 South – Fair to Good

Our season is starting to wind down with it being the 4th week of February.. if you want to ride now is time. Trails are great.. temps are low to mid 30’s.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 24, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3+- hard base loose SNOW on most trails

Date of Report: February 24, 2021

Area Report:

6:41am Currently 30 with temps dropping all day today – 10 tonight
Trails on average FAIR – Some GOOD Condition
And OPEN
GTS Trails app shows groomers out in the last 24 hours

Trail Groomers were out again last night heading north & northwest. Trails GROOMED are:

10/13 heading north from the Groomer Barn located on Hwy 45N by the Holiday North Gas Station all the way to the Conover trail connect
Turning onto 10/13 & grooming over the Wisconsin River snowmobile bridge
On the west side of the 10 heads west & 13 heads north – both ALL groomed
10 & 7 join & 7 was also groomed to the Sayner/St. Germain trails

Best way to learn the trails is to buy a Sno-Eagles trail map. It also has the entire Vilas county trails on the backside. Plus download the GTS trails app It is available at the App Store.

It looks like we are heading into the “Adventure Sledding” part of the season. 10E is fine heading east on the south side of the road. On the north side heading back into to town has burn throughs. Same with open areas on 70W. More ice in the corners with some having heavy snirt.

Overnight SNOW did not produce totals as promised. Maybe 2 inches+ when it stops SNOWING this around 8am. Night time temps will drop starting tonight. Overnight temps starting tonight through the at least the next week will be in the teens to single digits. This will hold the trails. Need ya to THINK COLD for during the day. Next SNOW is Sunday. Stay tuned.

Please stay on the trails to keep them trails open. Lots of off trail riding is causing a lot of problems. Done preaching.

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked with orange reflective barrels. Drifting on Catfish. Watch for ice fishing holes on both lakes. The lakes are marked by the businesses on the lake so stop in & thank them when you’re out riding.

Ride it while we got it. SEE YA ON THE TRAILS!

Holly Tomlanovich
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Eagle River area events – Sno-Eagles club events
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News and Reports:

NO Sno-Eagles Wednesday Guided Trail Ride today.
Thursday Guided Trail Ride will be going out
Start at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 10/13N – 9am departure
Be sure to contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information on the rides

February 27 – UTV Arctic Derby Dash – Volunteers needed
February 27 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – 1pm – Trackside – Hwy 45N – Tickets available at businesses all through Eagle River, Conover & Three Lakes – Buckets raffles too!
March 2 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – VFW Post 8637 – 6pm – One block west of Eliason Realty – Hwy 70 on the left – Public Welcome
March 18 – General Membership Meeting – 7pm – Via Facebook – Goes to Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
March 19-20 – RAM Trucks National Snocross – World Championship Derby Complex -Stay tuned for more details!

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities
contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876

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
Newly Updated 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.
Newly Updated Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
AWSC – Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
DNR Snowmobiling Helpful Information

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – February 23, 2021

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Fair to “yikes”

Date of Report: February 23, 2021

Snowmobile Information:

I apologize for a delay in my report. Last week Tuesday and Wednesday, I ran with Craig and Jill in Eagle River, as they had points to burn on a time share, good conditions. Then I was forced to abandon my post, and retreat south due to my position being overrun by women with cookbooks and at least (4) garbage bags of wine. I was allowed back into the county yesterday, and had to work on my furnace. Today I went on drive about. Trail 15, the grade, suspect. It’s brown. Last week we waited until 10:00 for it to warm up to zero, and today I saw a kid running on Stearns Lake road bare chested at 42 degrees. Stearns Lake is good on the south end, but up toward boundary trail it gets bald. Boundary Trail is thin. The trail along F has snow in the ditch, but unless you and your carbides are not friends, avoid the asphalt. I did what every reporter does, and went public. I met three guys at Black Bear, that said the same thing – good snow in woods yet, but bare where the sun gets at the trail, and avoid the asphalt trails. We are due for snow tonight, so lets hope for something good! Wolf