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Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – February 11, 2020

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: All Trails are OPEN & in GREATConditions

Date of Report: February 11, 2020

Area Report:

IRON SNOW SHOE—Snowmobile & ATV/UTV Trails west of CRIVITZ in the Twin Bridge, Crooked Lake, Silver Cliff and Thunder Mountain areas.  All of our trails are OPEN and in GREAT condition.  Sunday we received about 6″ of new snow and more snow coming on Wednesday this week and cold temps at night.  The groomers will be out on a regular basis.  

The Iron Snow Shoe Trails does not allow ATV/UTV on the trails when temps are 32 degrees or above.

Come enjoy our trails. Please stay on the marked trails and ride safe.  Follow us on Facebook.

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – February 11, 2020

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Up to 22 inches in many places for a base.

Date of Report: February 11, 2020

Area Report:

Winter Snowmobile and All-Season Trails (As of 2/11/2020)

Currently, ALL of Douglas County trails are open and are reporting great to excellent condition.  Please note, deer have been reported on trails, so please keep an eye out while traveling. 

PLEASE check the trail you intend to use is open and do not trespass on private property. It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to utilize their property.  It just takes one owner to deny the use of their land for a trail to be permanently shut down, so please be courteous and wait for the trails to officially open. 

The following all-season trails are currently open to ATV, UTV, and Snowmobiles: 

SW Quadrant 

Open Trails
Trail 5 – Groomed
Trail 5A – Groomed
Trail 930 – Groomed
Trail 935 – Groomed
Trail 835 – Groomed
Trail 925 – Groomed last week
Trail 9 – Groomed last week

SE Quadrant

Open trails: 
Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35) – Groomed
Trails 27B – Groomed
Trail 27C – Groomed 
Trails 41S – Groomed 
Trail 41B – Groomed 
Trail 217 – Groomed
Trail 41 WRT to the Warming Shack – Groomed (watch for uneven trail surface)
Trail 727 – Groomed
Trail 17N – Groomed
Trail 17S – Groomed (Use caution on Creek crossings)
Trail 7 – Groomed last week
Trail 27 – Groomed last week
Trail 3  – Groomed 
Trail 5 – Groomed
Trail 541 – Not Groomed (Please watch for uneven trail surfaces)

NE Quadrant

Most trails are in very good condition with a good base. All trails have been groomed or will be groomed by Tuesday, February 11. Watch for logging on Trail 6 and Trail 4. 

NW Quadrant

Open Trails:
Gandy Dancer Trail – Groomed (watch for deer crossing between Moen Road and County Road BB)
Saunders Grade Trail – Groomed
Wrenshall Grade – Groomed
Trail 0 – Groomed 
Trail 28 – Groomed 
Cross-Town Connector –  Groomed
4/41 from the Warming Shack West – Groomed 

Click here for a downloadable map of open trails.

Cross Country Ski Trails (As of 2/4/2020)

Douglas County Ski Trails – The ski trails have been groomed as of 2/7 and are in good condition! 

Superior Municipal Forest – All trails are groomed and tracked. Trails are in very good condition, watch for ice in some areas.

Pattison State Park –  All trails are groomed and tracked. The trails are hard and icy in some areas. (2/5) Vehicle admission to park is required. 

Brule River After Hours Trail –  Skate lanes are freshly groomed. No new classic tracks have been set but they look good. Conditions are excellent!

For further information, please contact the Douglas County Forestry Department at 715-378-2219 Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm excluding Holidays.

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – February 11, 2020

Reporter:Lodging

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Varies

Date of Report: February 11, 2020

Area Report:

❄️❄️Hurley Area Snow Report Tuesday, February 11, 2020 

 


Our trail boss from the White Thunder Riders called earlier to report that groomers have been out grooming from the weekend of activity and trails are in good shape.  At this time, there are no problem areas, but we always recommend to use caution.  Snow is in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures varying from mid 20’s dropping down to single digits. 

We continue to hear good things about Mercer, Manitowish Waters, Vilas County and our neighbors to the east. 

USE CAUTION ON THE LAKES AND FLOWAGES.


We have received multiple reports of “off trail riding”. 

LISTEN — it’s pretty simple. Stay. On. The. Marked. Trail.

Those of you who continue to ride off trail are jeopardizing the trails for EVERYONE.  We welcome each of you to enjoy our area and scenic trails.  RESPECT our local landowners.

If you come upon a groomer WAIT for the groomer driver to come to a complete stop and signal for you to continue. 


Show your appreciation by attending club events, not just ours but neighboring clubs as well.  Remember “United we Trail, Divided we Fail”   

Upcoming Club Events: 
White Thunder Riders Auction Fundraiser 2/15/20
Mercer Area Sno Goers Pizza Fundraiser at The Birches 2/15/20
Manitowish Sno Skeeters Winterfest 2/15/20
White Thunder Riders 50/50 Raffle Drawing at North Pole 3/7/20

                              Ride RIGHT.  Ride SAFE.  STAY together.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 11, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9 – 16″

Date of Report: February 11, 2020

Area Report:

Official Trail Report:  All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are excellent with a  9 to 16 inch compacted snow base. Some icy spots are present, due to the warm temperatures of February 2nd but overall should be great riding. Enjoy the trails!

Groomer Notes: 

1/29/20 – Trails 4, 6 & Rummel’s spur were groomed today and are now in very good condition! (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/28/20 – 35s was groomed today and is in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/24/20 – Trail 39s/235 were groomed today and are in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/11/20 – Long Lake was staked as of Monday, January 6th with ice depths coming in anywhere from 6″ to 10.5″ on the marked trail. (Off the trail ice depths ranged anywhere from 4″ to 10.5″) The Lake Trail was groomed for the 1st time ever on Wednesday, January 8th. Please note there is a large ice heave that cuts across the trail just North of The Pioneer. As always use caution on ice! Additionally, Spider Lake & Chetac lakes are now also marked. (Submitted by Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce)

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 11, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9-16 inches of snow

Date of Report: February 11, 2020

Area Report:

Hello Riders!!

All of our trails are open and in very good condition, with groomers out continuously getting the trails ready for this next weekend.  A good chance of snow is predicted for Wednesday, and cold temps all week.

All lake trails continue to be open, Do always ride with caution in areas of fast flowing water under the ice such as channels and stay on the marked trails. Lake Hayward is the only lake that is CLOSED to riding as the trail near the bridge and channel opened up. There are barriers at all of the entrances.

Thanks again to all you great club workers! Have another fun, safe and successful weekend!!

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – February 11, 2020

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 15-25”

Date of Report: February 11, 2020

Area Report:

Great news, all of our land trails are open. Trails are in excellent condition. Some icy corners and a little snirt may be encountered, but overall excellent conditions. We have a very good base. Trails are very hard and not much loose snow for lubrication or cooling. It might be a good idea to install a set of ice scratchers to kick up some snow to cool your sled down. Road routes are snow covered, some corners have a little ice. We are grooming on a nightly basis.

Remember it is law to yield to the groomer.

Very busy weekend coming up. Don’t forget about our second poker run this weekend, and weenie roast on Sunday. Checkout our Facebook page for all the details on those fun events.

Spirit, maple, townline, moccasin, round, crystal, island, and planting ground lakes are completely marked. Medicine and big stone lakes are partially marked. Stay within 10’ of the barrels to insure safe ice. If you don’t see barrels assume unsafe ice.

If you come across a tree that has fallen or something that you may see unsafe, please message us on Facebook. Please try and get the trail or the tin(trail identification number) that are located at all intersections.

Please be safe out there, it has been a horrific fall getting the trail system open this year with all the storms. We have thousands of hours getting trails ready for your safety and enjoyment.

If you like our trails, be sure to put a few dollars in our donation boxes in your favorite establishment, if you see something you don’t like, message us on Facebook and let us know, we will do what we can to fix it.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 11, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Plenty – over 20 inches

Date of Report: February 11, 2020

Area Report:

February 11, 2020 – 6:21am – 21 – Cloudy 

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Varying conditions – Many icy sections

Another temp pop up for today.  21 already this morning with a high of 24.  Low tonight of 15. Wednesday high of 32 & low of 4 below.  1 inch of SNOW forecast. Cold temps daytime Thursday & Friday.  Below zero over night. SNOW forecast for Saturday.  Stay tuned.

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 NO GROOMING in the last 24 hours.

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.

Trail conditions are different everywhere.  Fair.  Good.  Poor.  Did not ride yesterday.  Will be riding today.  Heading east into town to meet a group for a 3 day ride.  We will head out from the Historic Railroad Depot going north on 10W/13N to 6 heading east.  Making are way to Florence.  Report ride tomorrow.

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 – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 10, 2020

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Looks like winter

Date of Report: February 10, 2020

Area Report:

Trails have all been groomed last night and will be again tonight. There is quite a bit of traffic for midweek…but manageable. This weekend is President’s Day weekend so traffic will be heavy. We could have used a little of that fresh snow yesterday (only 1/2 inch) to refresh everything–maybe Wed. Trails are hard and fast–plenty of snow on them. Very Good to Excellent riding. A shout out to Phelps as they have successfully repaired there late freezing swamp on the east side of town. I rode it last night and it was excellent.

News and Reports:

RADAR RUN at Bent’s 11-4 pm. Bikini run sometime after 3. Track is AWESOME!

Trophies, ice bar, bikini’s, fun, fun, fun!

Snowmobile Information:

Ride right and ride safe..we want everyone to return to ride the Top Trails at the Top of Wisconsin!

Lakes are marked and in good shape!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 10, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9 – 16″

Date of Report: February 10, 2020

Area Report:

Official Trail Report:  All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are excellent with a  9 to 16 inch compacted snow base. Some icy spots are present, due to the warm temperatures of February 2nd but overall should be great riding. Enjoy the trails!

Groomer Notes: 

1/29/20 – Trails 4, 6 & Rummel’s spur were groomed today and are now in very good condition! (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/28/20 – 35s was groomed today and is in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/24/20 – Trail 39s/235 were groomed today and are in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/11/20 – Long Lake was staked as of Monday, January 6th with ice depths coming in anywhere from 6″ to 10.5″ on the marked trail. (Off the trail ice depths ranged anywhere from 4″ to 10.5″) The Lake Trail was groomed for the 1st time ever on Wednesday, January 8th. Please note there is a large ice heave that cuts across the trail just North of The Pioneer. As always use caution on ice! Additionally, Spider Lake & Chetac lakes are now also marked. (Submitted by Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce)