Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – January 14, 2020

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 36″-20″

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 1/10/2020

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

Trail Condition: Good To Excellent
Last Groomed: January 14th, 2020
Base Snowfall: 36″
Reported On: January 14th, 2020 @ 10:25am

Groomer Report

Overall Story: VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Tuesday 1/14 9:30 am CST: December 2018 we groomed 800 miles. December of 2019 we groomed almost 2,500 miles, woofta! We continue to receive an inch or so of snow every other day since last week. Trails are in fantastic shape, water hazards are once again gone. Where they were the trails are a bit icy, please ride cautiously this week as we work to add additional snow

WARNINGS AND NOTICES: We are begging riders to ride off trail legally as there are 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 informaiton. 906-932-1330

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:

Overall rating: EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/14/2020. 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: GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/13/2020. The entire stretch is in excellent condition! 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: GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 1/13/2020. There is logging 4 miles east of Wakefield. Please yield to logging traffic, they are working and you are playing!

Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing:

Overall Rating: GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 1/13. There is 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 1/12. Open but with temporary reroute, it’s short. The crew eliminated one reroute yesterday, but Hampston’s marsh remains closed. Follow Detour on Airport Road (204) to Sarri Lane, it’s a short 1/2 mile max reroute. STAY ON THE TRAIL!!!!!! This is our most scenic trail and is a treat to ride! There are several scenic vistas on the trail such as Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior, the Bald Mountain “SOUTH” lookout viewing Gogebic Range (Powderhorn, Copper Peak), the Montreal River Gorge look out and finally the amazing Superior Falls Waterfall Complex. 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.

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

Overall Rating: GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last Groomed 1/13. A couple wet areas remain rough due to freezing the trail in. 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. THANK YOU to all the people who have helped brush this trail! You made our groomer operators day twice over by helping brush the trail for us. This is what makes snowmobiling great!!

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 1/10/2020

Here’s an update with the news that 8 west is now open thanks to the efforts of GAG and GRTA!

Winter weather advisory in affect in the Lake Gogebic Area and reports are wide ranged with regard to the amounts of snow we could get. Future forecast is looking good with cold temps and snow daily and groomers should be able to be out nightly for the remainder of the season.

Currently:

Trail # 1N: Bergland to White Pine. This trail is being groomed nightly and is reported to be good to very good condition. Wet spots have been taken care of!

Trail # 1S: South towards Marenisco from Trail # 8 (Ethelwood Grade). This trail was packed and groomed and in good condition. Wet spots have been filled in – still use caution.
Trail # 1South from Marenisco to Wisconsin Border: This trail is being groomed daily and is reported to be in good to very good condition.
Trail # 8East from Bergland to Ewen. This trail is being groomed daily and is reported in very good condition.
Trail # 8: from Bergland to Wakefield is open and been groomed with two groomers and a drag went down last night. Holes have been filled in – still use caution and thanks to both GAG and GRTA for their efforts to get this fixed for use! Good condition.
Trail 102from Bergland to Trail #11, has been packed down with just the groomer to fill in the wet spots. We will be out daily on this trail to get it back into shape. Good condition.
Trail # 13North from Bergland to 101: This trail is being groomed daily and is reported to be in very good condition. Only one semi wet spot but is being filled nightly.
Trail # 13south from Bergland to Root Cellar. This section of trail is 90% ridding on East Shore Road. Will advise when this can be opened up.
As always, ride safe and enjoy our area.

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 1/14/2020

Trail Condition: Good To Excellent
Last Groomed: January 14th, 2020
Base Snowfall: 20″
Reported On: January 14th, 2020 @ 10:10am

Groomer Report

Thunder Riders are grooming daily and the trails are in very good to excellent condition.

Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Watersmeet very good condition, Watersmeet to Paulding very good condition. We have 2 logging project on this trail one north of Forest Rd 5250 (trail 150) and the other is north of Bond Falls Rd so please use caution and respect the loggers.

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

Trail #2 east of Watersmeet to Trail #107, very good condition

Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, very good condition

Trail Report – : Merrill, Wisconsin – January 14, 2020

Reporter:Cskoug

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6 inches

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

With exceptions, Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile trails (County Administrated Trails) in Zone 1 will open as of Noon Tuesday January 14, 2020.

Zone 1 trails remaining closed are as follows: Corridor 19 south of 86 and Trail 86 south of Hwy 86 and Corridor 17 south of the Park and Ride at intersection #30.

All trails in Zones 2, 3 and 4 will remain closed at this time.

Trails are in early season condition and may be rough and icy in some areas.

All trails are closed to winter ATV use when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.

Be aware of Trails Closed signs, stay on marked trails only and respect private land.

For up too date Lincoln County trail conditions, log on to: www.co.lincoln.wi.us or call our Trail Hotline at 715-539-1033

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 14, 2020

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: ALL TRAILS ARE OPEN & EXCELLENT CONDITION

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

Our trail system is located NW of CRIVITZ in the Twin Bridge, Crooked Lake, Silver Cliff ans Thunder Mountain areas.

The Iron Snow Shoe Trails are open and in excellent condition. Trails couldn’t get any better. The groomer will be out on a real basis keep the trails in tip top shape. Come enjoy our trails. Ride safe.

SNOWMOBILE AREA EVENTS:

1/25/20 High Falls Radar Run

2/8/20 High Falls Fish-O-Rama, Winterfest, and Radar Run

2/29/20 Twin Bridge Takedown-SXS Ice Race.

Check our Face Book page for more information.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 14, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 12

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are good with a 6 to 12 inch compacted snow base. Weather forecast calls for on and off snow events throughout the next week. Any new snow will significantly improve overall trail conditions. Caution is advised throughout the trail system. Some swamps and wet areas are likely to have ice crossings in places. Some wet areas will not have been groomed with heavy equipment yet. Some trail segments have been rerouted, to avoid wet areas.

Trail Report – : Dickinson County, Michigan – January 14, 2020

Reporter:msertich7751

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12 to 15 Inches

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

Our Groomers are out running daily now.By this Friday,the entire system will be done at least once.The reroute on 115 is still place and has been packed.We will groom the reroute this Sat.Expect to encounter swamps that are not groomed.We have an excellent base now and the temps are trending colder.We are expecting more snow on Wed and 3 to 5 inches on Sat.Remember to watch for water on the trail.Also,always expect another sled at every Corner!

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – January 13, 2020

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Base of 3″

Date of Report: January 13, 2020

Area Report:

Groomer Report

Trails are open and we have groomed all the way to the western end of our system. Trees are hanging low and many are broken and lying on the trail. Use caution, especially near wet areas.

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.

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 then a inch on the trail.

News and Reports:

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 3 inches -Trail is in good condition.

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 your 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. Brushing was completed Thursday. Thank you to DNR and volunteers. 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. The different trail just east of Raco going to M28 Still cleaning up brush from the storm in western areas.

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. Brushing is ongoing.

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

Base 3 inches – Trail in fair Condition. Major brushing was completed Thursday. Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross.

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Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 14, 2020

Reporter:Phillips/Park Falls Chambers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18-22

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

Snowmobile Trail Conditions

Sno-Gypsies 1/12/2020
1/12/20 Trails 80 89 90 91 and the Tuscobia were groomed and are in great shape and all of our swamps are being groomed now

Kennan/Catawba Driftsplitters
trails are all being groomer and in good shape trail 94 has been opened and will be groomed 1-9. Logging operation continue on 94 about 2 miles north of intersection 100. We will be grooming all trails twice a week.

Eisenstein Bushwackers1/10/2020
Groomed 111 Case Ave. thru Damrow swamp to Highway 13 to trail 80 Then 80 to white rock road and turn around on Davis was real bad all ice good now. Then to 101 out to trail 103 103 to sugar bush fire lane , back to 104 groomed wintergreen lake area then 1010 back to Fifield and 80 up to Park Falls
NOTE:
Opened gates on Martinson’s swamp from Sugar Bush Fire lane to highway 70 park area froze good for snow mobiles
Please pack the swamp wide don’t tail gate spread out pack it so we can get the groomer thru next week TY from the Bush Wackers The other side 111 being done tomorrow morning

Fifield Sno Drovers
All the trails in the Pike Lake area are in great shape with the exception of areas we’re not grooming yet due to water under the snow/ice. These areas are passible via snowmobile but may be a bit rough. This is the stretch of trail 101/10 from where it turns off the long straight-a-way leading to Northernaire/144 to the bridge at Fould’s creek. The trail 106/19 leading to Iron County remains closed until we get word that the Iron County club has been able to open their trail. We understand trail 101/10 is closed just east of Sugarbush Road due to open water in the swamp. The HOPE to reopen it on Thursday, 1/9 given the colder weather. The lakes are still not marked at this point due to slush and questionable ice conditions. While we’re hoping this cold snap improves the condition and we mark them soon, the best option is to stay off them until we’ve determined it is safe and mark them.

Rick

Lugerville Chasers 1/7/2020
Our trails are being groomed twice a week and are in good to excellent condition. We have a few bad spots that you need to take caution. First area is on Trail 80 going east and west. There are open water areas. We are hoping with cold temps that we can address these two areas. Good news is that you are able to sneak around both areas. Second area is on trail 90. Power company is updating power line poles so please drive slow in case they are on the trail.

Northwoods Hi Riders 1/7/2020
We have been grooming the highland areas around Solberg Lake, but still no major swamps. Trail 102 from Phillips to the 121 intersection above Gates Lake towards Wintergreen is groomed and in excellent riding condition. Trail 141 on the east side of Solberg is groomed and in excellent condition, trail 141 to Lugerville is partially groomed, and very rideable. Trail 112 out of Solberg Park is groomed, but there are logging operations going on along that trail. Trail 121 north of Solberg to Hick’s Landing area is NOT groomed due to the 2 major swamps on that trail, plus there are logging operations on each side of the swamps. Trails 121 going to Lugerville is not groomed east of Old 13 Road due to 2 swamps that are still not in condition to be groomed, but they are getting closer. You can ride the swamps with snowmobiles to get them packed down so they freeze, they are just a little choppy. Stay to the outside. Watch for small branches sticking into the trails. Solberg Lake is not marked as of yet, but maybe this weekend if it stays cold.

Prentice Bushbenders 1/7/2020
We have started grooming operations again and hope to have all trails that we can get to done by Wednesday night. The trails that have been groomed are in great condition. Areas that cannot be groomed yet because the swamps/creeks have not yet frozen down enough to get the groomer through are as follows; Trails 181 and 102 West and North of intersection 108. Trail 116 between County Road K and intersection 97a. Trail 120 North of Windy Lane. Trail 120 South of intersection 108 to the first gate. Trail 189 between Trail 102 (the Pine Line trail) and the Prentice Ogema Road. All trails are passable by snowmobile but the worst area are the 2 creeks North of Windy Lane. We are working on these areas daily and hope to be able to groom them within a week. Please ride safe and have fun.

Price County has 500 miles of trail, maintained by 9 volunteer clubs. You’ll find beautiful scenery and wildlife along the trail system to enhance your experience.

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 14, 2020

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Plenty of base.

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

Good news….The trails are getting better everyday. As of Monday, we have been able to groom the entire system. All of the wet areas have frozen enough to get the groomers through. The majority of the lakes will be marked by Thursday. They are checking on the river (Boom Lake) and that could be marked by the weekend. Very little slush on the lakes now, they have mostly frozen tight.

There is plenty of base and the groomers are reporting the trails are good to very good condition.

We are still doing some brushing due to the first heavy, wet snows. We have over 150 miles of trails to maintain, and the process takes time for our volunteers to tackle these tasks. Be aware of some low hanging branches.

As we continue to get the trails in great condition, grooming can be happening all day. Please ride safely and keep an eye out for the groomers and fellow riders.

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 14, 2020

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 12-16”

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

Our trail system is open with the exception of the trail noted below. Trails are in excellent condition. We have a very good base. Starting to develop a little ice in the corners. Some fresh snow is in the forecast the next few days. We are grooming on a nightly basis. Remember it is law to yield to the groomer.

Trail 13 to sugar camp from rice lake road to sugar camp trails is closed until further notice. It is not safe with running water in the swamp.

Lakes, they are not marked and will not be marked until they are safe.

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 – January 14, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-20+ inches of snow

Date of Report: January 14, 2020

Area Report:

January 14, 2020 – 6:06am 25 degrees

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Good

Few inches of light SNOW again over night. More SNOW tomorrow. Weather guys forecast 1-3 more inches. Terrific for the trails which needed some fresh SNOW. This Friday there 3-5 more inches of SNOW forecast. With new SNOW the trails will be VERY GOOD! 20’s today & tomorrow. Then a drop of temps with below zero on Thursday.

Groomer Tracking System shows almost all Sno-Eagles Eagle River trails were groomed last. Listed below are the few short trails section Not Groomed over night

Wisconsin River Bridge section of 10W/13N

Manske Swamp aka 3N

Short section of 17N that connects to Columbus Rd

Chanticleer Inn trail

City trail section from Trig’s Shell to Bloom Rd connect

Long night of grooming! Great job guys! Time to ride!

Caution Areas

In general found trails sections in swamps have rough areas.

Catfish & Eagle Lake Trails are NOT MARKED. A group is checking periodically for ice depth & slush. Stay tuned.

THINKING COLD & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

See you on this 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
January 15 – Sno-Eagles Wednesday Guided Ride – 9am in town, Trail 10/13 by the huge snowmobile at the Historic Railroad Depot

January 16 – Sno-Eagles Thursday Guided Ride – 9am in town, Trail 10/13 by the huge snowmobile at the Historic Railroad Depot
January 17-19 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Food Booth Volunteers needed

January 25 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Kickback Grill – Hwy 45N adjacent to the Hiawatha Inn – 5:30pm Social time & 6:00pm Dinner – ALL Welcome!

Contact Club President, Howard Wolfe at 262.442.4876 to sign up 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