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Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6″

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

We have more snow on the way.  2-4″ in the forecast for our area.  We will be posting and update once the snow stops flying.  The northern half of the county picked up 5-7″ with lesser amounts in the southern portion on Sunday this past weekend.  At this time trails remain closed, however with the snow tonight and cold temperatures coming things should change.  Please check back here, our snow phone 262-742-2664, our Facebook page, or Travel Wisconsin for updates.  We will be updating about potential trail openings as soon as we can! 

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – February 4, 2020

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3″

Date of Report: February 4, 2020

Area Report:

Groomer operators took yesterday off due to warm temps but are back at it today. Thanks guys!

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There is now a plowed parking area at the beginning of trail #8 under the International Bridge, which has an all-season porta John.  Make sure you lock your vehicles and trailers.

 

If you are staying in the Sault please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business.  Please do that in all the towns you visit.  The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!!!!!!

 

Remember trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods.  10 inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.

News and Reports:

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base  3 inches -Trail is in Good Condition but soft from warm temps.

 

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 -good

Base 3 inches -Trail is in good condition.  

When going across the bridge in Brimley make sure you go with the flow of traffic!  Blowing and drifting occur when you first leave Brimley.

Watch for trail change going south just before getting to Raco.

 

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 – GOOD

Base  3 inches – Trail is in good condition.  2018 Trail change just east of Salt Pointe Rd.  Moved trail out of twisty section back to the old straight route, about 2.5 miles.

 

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 3 inches – Trail is in good condition. 

We now have a marked trail going to Chippewa Motors.  It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449.  It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right-hand side of the street, not on sidewalks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

 

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 -GOOD

Base 3 inches – Trail is in good condition except for wet areas. Use caution.

Make sure you follow reroute once you cross the bridge going south at 7 Mile road.

When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

 

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 – FAIR to GOOD

Base 3 inches –    Watch for wet areas on the trail.

 

Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 -GOOD

Base 3 inches – Trail in fair Condition.   Last groomed today by driver Dave.

 

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Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-14inches

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

Ashland County trails are open, groomed and in VERY GOOD condition.  Open water in some areas.  Be cautious when you see water. The cold weather we are expecting in the next few days may help firm this up.  Some area are not groomed due to soft snow.  There is a temporarily closed trail in Marengo but there is a detour there which is well posted!! And trail 77 in Cayuga is detoured and very well posted. Please stay on the trails!!!

Detailed Reports by Area:
Mellen/Glidden: 2/11/2020:  Trails were groomed yesterday and today. They are Very good to excellent condition.   John Westfahl. President. Penokee Mountain Range Riders

Much of the Ashland County snowmobile trail system uses private property and could be lost if the property owners experiences issues. The most common complaints are snowmobiles not staying on trails or going off into fields that are not part of the trail, and loud noise from non-stock muffler systems. Respect the trail system. The Tri-county corridor is open.

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 15-25

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

Here is your updated trail report from MW Sno-Skeeters:

Our trails are in good condition. A little light snow overnight, but corners are still going to be icy,  Please remember that as you go into corners and approach other riders. Show your appreciation by attending Club events-not just ours but neighboring clubs as well.
Remember~ “United we trail, divided we fail”.

Remember to use your hand signals, stay on marked trails, WATCH OUT FOR DEER, GIVE THEM A BRAKE, be safe and have fun!

News and Reports:

WINTERFEST RENDEZVOUS UPDATES:
Due to poor ice conditions and safety concerns, the ice fishing portion of the Rendezvous has been cancelled. This was a very difficult decision to make. Please remember that your safety was the determining factor.

WITH THAT BEING SAID: There will still be a ton of activities going on!
There will be food & beverages in our 40 x 60 heated tent, indoor seating, live music by Melissa Childers, thousands of $$$ in raffle prizes, groomer rides, all day bonfire and lots of kids games!

Don’t forget about our drawing for our 2020 Arctic Cat Snowmobile! Get your Arctic Cat tickets at area businesses!

**We are looking for raffle items for the Winterfest Rendezvous. If you have raffle items you care to donate, please drop off at Pea Patch**

❄️Get your Sno-Skeeters Garb at Dietz’s

Thank you for your continued support!

 

Trail Report – : Adams County, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Bandit

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4” – 10”

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

ADAMS COUNTY

• Status: Open

• Condition: Fair

• Base: 6-9 inches | Some groomed

• Last Updated: 2/11/2020 12:21:01 PM

Adams County state funded and county sponsored snowmobile trails are open. Corridor 21 between Monroe Center and the North side of Arkdale remains closed. Please use the Jackpine Savages loop through Big Flats to access Northern Adams County. Some trails are not in their historic locations due to landowner or water issues so please follow the signage and be safe. Some trails are groomed and/or groomers are out on the trails. Be Safe! Be Courteous! Be Active, Join a club, help protect the sport you enjoy! For a trail map and/or trail information throughout the season please call Adams Co. Parks at 608-339-4230. Please do not go on the trails before making sure they are OPEN!

 

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18-24 inches

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

Trail report for February 12, 2020 – Trails are good. The present temp today here in Boulder Junction is 14 Deg. We had a dusting of snow yesterday and may get a dusting of snow for the next few days. We also expect the temps for the next day to get colder with highs in the single digits. With the lack of snow on the trail it’s hard to keep the trails flat and there are many areas that can be icy, and the snow can be very hard especially in the corners. Please use caution. The groomers are out there doing the best they can to make your ride more enjoyable for you. When you see them give them give them a thumbs up and follow all directions from the groomer. They can be out on the trail any time day or night. Pray for more snow! Stay on marked trails! Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton – President Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club

February 15: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 16: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 22: Gooch’s A-1 Bar & Grill Rebuild Benefit
March 7: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 30

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 2/10/2020

 

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

 

  • Trail Condition: Good To Excellent
  • Last Groomed: February 10th, 2020
  • Base Snowfall: 30″
  • Reported On: February 10th, 2020 @ 9:27am

Groomer Report

Overall Story: 

GOOD TO EXCELLENT, SHORT SECTIONS FAIR, CONSTANT GROOMING CONTINUES

Monday 2/10/2020 9:00 am CST:

No fresh snow, but the temps are allowing the groomers to keep trails flat.  Corners here and there are starting to get icy in between grooms.  We are seeking additional groomer operators to join us ASAP.  Local lodging can be provided for committed volunteers.  There looks to be some snow later this week, the upcoming weekend should be exceptional riding!

WARNINGS AND NOTICES:   We are begging riders to ride off trail legally as there is 1-million acres of public land east of Wakefield to off trail ride on – please only ride legal areas!  The Ottawa National Forest is 990,000 acres and much of it open to cross-country riding (no trail/road) if there is 6″ or more of snow.  Several restricted areas, contact the forest for further information.  Call 906-932-1330 

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:

Overall rating:  VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 2/09/2020.    Please do not ride on sidewalks near Holiday and try to keep noise down in town.

Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield:

Overall rating:  FAIR TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 2/10/2020.  This is a tight trail with tremendous amounts of traffic.  Corners will get icy along with the hill climbs in between grooming.  We’re going to do some snow finding grooms later this week to add fresh snow into the base to help it hold for the weekend.   This trail is featuring a brand new section to enjoy this season, the club eliminated Prospect road route and moved the trail completely into the woods eliminating 1.5 miles of road route.  PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL AND RESPECT THESE LANDOWNERS!

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco:

Overall Rating:  EXCELLENT

Last groomed 2/10/2020.  Also in the best shape of the season.  The section from Wakefield east to Highway 2 needs additional passes to finish cutting the deep inside corner bumps and widen the trail.  We expect to get to that this week yet.

Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing:

Overall Rating: EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 2/10/2020.  In excellent condition, be aware of a new traffic pattern on the northern end due to a plowed section.  Please follow the new route for the remainder of this season.

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI):

Overall Rating:  EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 2/7/2020.  There is logging about 1/2 way north on the trail, YIELD TO LOGGERS AND GIVE THEM RESPECT – IT’S THEIR LAND!   STAY ON THE TRAIL!!!!!!   This is our most scenic trail and is a treat to ride!  Stay on the trail in the farm fields.  Over 25 landowners are involved to make this trail a reality, please respect them and ride responsibly.  There are several scenic vistas on the trail:

Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior

Bald Mountain “SOUTH” lookout viewing Gogebic Range (Powderhorn, Copper Peak)

Montreal River Gorge look out

Superior Falls Waterfall Complex.

 

11S (Wakefield, MI to Winchester, WI):

Overall Rating:  EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 2/10/2020.  Increased logging traffic is in the area,  PLEASE YIELD TO ANY AND ALL LOGGING TRAFFIC.  There is a short section of dual use the landowner (Keweenaw Land) has graciously approved us to use along with them.  It is private land and we are guests, please act like it.

11N (Wakefield, MI to South boundary Rd/White Pine):  Closed due to off trail riding.  Seeking local community support with ideas on how to reopen it.  200 yards of private property closed this 25 mile trail.

GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS 2/11/2020

 

  • Trail Condition: Good
  • Last Groomed: February 11th, 2020
  • Base Snowfall: 36+”
  • Reported On: February 11th, 2020 @ 12:10pm

Groomer Report

Little less than inch over the last 24 hours brings the Lake Gogebic Area total to 131.5 inches for the season.   Forecast Looks like 2-4 inches tomorrow through Thursday with colder temperatures.    Gogebic Area Groomers report that they are out running now and all night every night getting the trails into really good shape!     President’s weekend is going to be a busy one which is something to keep in mind when getting gas, going out to eat, etc.

  • Trail # 1N:       from Bergland to White Pine is being groomed nightly and reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 1 South:  Towards Marenisco from Trail # 8 (Ethelwood Grade) is being groomed nightly and is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 1 south from Marenisco to Wisconsin Border is being groomed daily and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 8 East from Bergland to Ewen is being groomed daily and it is reported in good condition.
  • Trail # 8W: from Bergland to Wakefield. is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail 102 from Bergland to Trail #11 is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail # 13 North from Bergland to 101 is being groomed nightly and it is being reported to be in good condition.
  • Trail 13 South is open.  Groomers broke the trail open yesterday and grooming it today with a drag.
  • Trail #13 South from 100 to Trail # 2 is reported to be groomed daily and is in good condition.
  • Trail # 100 South end of Lake Gogebic is reported be groomed daily and is in good condition.
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U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 2/09/2020

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report

 

  • Trail Condition: Good
  • Last Groomed: February 09th, 2020
  • Base Snowfall: 24″
  • Reported On: February 09th, 2020 @ 8:02pm

Groomer Report

Groomers are running nightly, trails are in good shape. Groomers run once a day and typically at night, so towards the end of the day with lots of traffic the trails are going to be rough until the groomer goes out again

Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Watersmeet good but lots of traffic very  hard to hold a groom, Watersmeet to Paulding good. Both logging project on Trail #3 are done

Trail #2 west of Watersmeet to Trail #1 south, very good

Trail #2 east of Watersmeet to Trail #107, good but lots of traffic hard to hold the groom

Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, good

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Good snow cover everywhere

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

February 12, 2020 – 7:10am – 19 – Clear 

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Fair to Good – Many icy sections

The day time warm up continues with a high of 30 today. Night 2 below with a start of cold temps.  SNOW moving in later morning.  1 inch in the forecast.  Thursday high of 5 & low of 14 below. Very little SNOW in the last few days.  What is falling is of the Lake Effect variety.  START DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

SNOW depths remain deep in Eagle River. 20 inches on average.  Teens or lower at night for the next week.  Winter isn’t going anywhere.

Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS Trails) reports following trails groomed over the last 24 hours

  • 10/13 heading south through town
  • Alt13 aka 3S to Three Lakes turn around
  • 70W to the St. Germain turn around
  • 7 aka the paintball field
  • 17S to the Sugar Camp turn around (trail along Hwy 17S)
  • 17N to trail 1
  • 1N to the Eagle River Boat Launch
  • A very small section of Uncle Kent’s trail
  • All of the 13’s in the Bauer’s Dam area & Buckatabon Bridge area

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked.  Eagle Lake has slight bumps but nothing very bad.  Icy with blow off of snow in some sections.  Please slow down.

Rode yesterday on the way to a 3 day sledding trip to eastern Wisconsin.  Headed from our house on trail 10 east of Eagle River into town.  While not groomed the trail was GOOD. This includes Bloom Rd to Loon Lake Rd.  Too “the grade” to town.  It has traffic type bumps. Met the rest of the group on 10/13 by the historic railroad depot.  From there headed north on 10/13 all the way to the connect with Conover trail 3N. Trails were GOOD.  Conover trail 3N was EXCELLENT. 3N to 8 to 6 all were EXCELLENT.  Phelps trail 6 heading east was GOOD to VERY GOOD for the first half.  Closer to town trails were GOOD to FAIR.  Entered Three Lakes/Brule Trails which were fantastic & EXCELLENT all the way to the connect to the Blue Ox trails in Florence county.  6 to the White Tail Inn was GOOD.  Best I’ve seen in a while for that section.  From White Tail Inn to Florence trails were a mixed bag.  Mostly GOOD but there was one swamp section that was POOR and a few sections with riding chop.  Coming into Florence roads & street were nearly bare of SNOW.  Headquarters are the Doll House Bed & Breakfast.  More tomorrow on day 2 of our 13 sled adventure.

THINK COLD & KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  P.S. No evil sun either!!

See you on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

Events
February 11-13 – Sno-Eagles Weekday Away to Florence
February 12 – Wednesday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on trail 10/13 across from Friendship House
February 13 – Thursday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on trail 10/13 across from Friendship House
Wednesday & Thursday Guided Trail Rides will continue through the end of the month snow & trail conditions permitting.
February 2- – General Member Meeting – Eddie B’s White Spruce – 6:30pm snacks – 7:00pm meeting – ALL WELCOME
February 29 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – Trackside – 12 noon – Hwy 45N
February 29 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Lumpy’s Sports Bar & Grill – Social time 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm – Hwy 45S – ALL WELCOME
Please contact Sno-Eagles President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 to volunteer for any event.

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
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 – : Conover, Wisconsin – February 11, 2020

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18-24 inches

Date of Report: February 11, 2020

Area Report:

Trails are in good shape we have been grooming every night but not the whole system during the week we are switching sides nightly but will be going full bore starting Thursday night and running through the weekend . Please stay on the trail if you want to ride off trail Michigan has ares designated for off trail riding not just where you want . Ride safe and ride right. 

News and Reports:

Our poker run is going rite now through the 22nd of February.