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Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2019

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18-26″ in most places

Date of Report: December 12, 2019

Area Report:

Winter Snowmobile and All-Season Trails (As of 12/12/2019)

Snowfalls from the past couple weeks have left our area with up to 22-30″ of snow in many places, however, many trails remain CLOSED to snowmobile traffic at this time until the clubs can get out there and properly groom and prepare the trails for use. The clubs and the Douglas County Forestry Department are actively working on preparing and inspecting trails for safe frozen conditions in wet areas, removal of any deadfalls, and proper signing before opening. 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 

All trails are closed at this time. 

SE Quadrant

Open trails: 
Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35) – Groomed (The groomer is partially blocking the trail North of Gordon near old Highway 53.)
Trails 27B & 27C – Groomed
Trails 41S – Not groomed
Trail 217, 17N – Groomed
Trail 3 (only the Summer trail portion) – Not Groomed
Trail 5 – Groomed from 35 to S. Mail Road.

Closed Trails: 
Trail 41 from Highway 53 west to Trail 3
Trail 41 from the Wild Rivers Trail to the Warming Shack
Trail 541
Trail 17 South
Trail 727

NE Quadrant

Open Trails:
Trail 4 from Hawthorne to Brule (Two routes – At Wild Rivers trail and Bennet Road, and at Trail 6 on a County forest road South of Trail 4 and Trail 6 intersections) – Groomed between Hawthorne and Trail 24 (Please watch for logging operations between Highway P and 6 West.)
Trail 6 from Trail 4 to the West of Lake Nebagamon – Not Groomed (Please watch for logging operations)
Trail 24 from Trail 4 to the Tri-County Corridor – Groomed north of Middle River Road
Trail 1 from Trail 2 (TCC) to County Highway H – Groomed
Tri-County Corridor (Trail 2) from Brule to Superior – Groomed
Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35) – Groomed
Trail 27/27A – Groomed

Closed Trails:
Trail 4 from Highway L to the Warming Shack
Trail 24B
Trail 235
Trail 635

NW Quadrant

Open Trails:
Gandy Dancer Trail – Not Groomed
Saunders Grade Trail – Not Groomed
Wrenshall Grade – Not Groomed

Closed Trails: 
Trail 0
Trail 28
Cross-Town Connector

Click here for a downloadable map of open trails.

Cross Country Ski Trails (As of 12/12/2019)

Douglas County Ski Trails – All service roads and parking lots are plowed. Crews have started packing the trails, but they are not ready to be groomed yet. Additional updates will be provided once they are groomed. 

Superior Municipal Forest – All trails north of 42nd Street (Red, Green, Blue, and Millennium) are groomed and track has been set on the appropriate trails. The outer purple is groomed and tracked as well.  Overall ski conditions are excellent! 

Pattison State Park –  No data at this time.

Brule River After Hours Trail –  The entire trail system has been rolled and crews have begun to level the base in preparation of grooming on Thursday, December 12 and track set on Friday, December 13. Crews will not be able to set the track on the classic trail for this weekend.  Crews have added roughly 2 miles of new trail to the system this year and plan to groom it for skating and (if time allows) setting some new track.  New maps and signage will be out soon.

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 – : Dickinson County, Michigan – December 12, 2019

Reporter:msertich7751

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 12 inches to 18 inches

Date of Report: December 12, 2019

Area Report:

We have over a foot of snow on the ground and getting 6 to 8 more today.The area had 2 wind storms in late November and that left a lot of trees and branches on our trails.We will be out cleaning up this weekend.Also,our system has many private land owners and they hunt with muzzle loaders until Dec 15th.We will start opening gates on Dec 16th and 17th and by the middle of next week,most of the gates should be open.We will send out 1 tractor with no drag on Sunday to pack and clear the trails.If possible,riders should wait until next weekend 12-21-19 and after to venture out.Remember,it will be early season and many of the swamps are not frozen yet.You will also encounter many snowbanks at road crossings that will need to crossed,until the groomer can remove them.Ride safe and remember-The Right Side is Mine!!   This report will be updated on Sunday 12-15-19.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12 plus

Date of Report: December 12, 2019

Area Report:

The Ashland County Snowmobile Trails are now open. Even though we have received a lot of snow, be cautious in the swampy areas for standing water. The Tri-County Corridor is open.

Trail Report – : Mercer – Flowage Area, Wisconsin – December 12, 2019

Reporter:Dear Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: LOTS

Date of Report: December 12, 2019

Area Report:

The trails are in good to excellent shape with the exception of water in the swampy areas, this is improving every day. We plan on marking the flowage between Christmas and New Years. PLEASE STAY .OFF TILL THE WHOLE FLOWAGE IS MARKED Midway Bar, & Donners are closed till the 24th, & Camp One is closed for the season. Looks like were off to a good season, be safe & MERRY CHRISTMAS

JIM      DEAR LODGE    715 476 2549

STAY@FLAMBEAULODGING.COM     715 476 2084

News and Reports:

DEC    13TH – JAN 18TH       POKER RUN  START

DEC     31ST   BOARD MEETING     9:00 AM    GROOMER BARN

JAN       7TH     CLUB RIDE   9:00 AM   GROOMER BARN 

JAN     11TH     WINGS FUNDRAISER       6:00 PM      BEAVER’S RESORT 

JAN      18TH    WINTER BLAST   POKER RUN  END    8:00 AM   GROOMER BARN

JAN      21 ST   CLUB RIDE        9:30 AM GROOMER BARN

JAN      25TH    BREAKFAST  FUNDRAISER        7:00 AM – 1030 AM    AROUND THE CORNER PUB

JAN      28TH     BOARD MEETING           9:00 AM           GROOMER BARN

FEB       4TH     CLUB  RIDE              9:30 AM     GROOMER BARN

FEB       8TH      ITALIAN BUFFET      6:00 PM       

FEB       15TH     PIZZA FUNDRAISER       6:00 PM    BIRCHES

FEB       18TH     PRESIDENTS CLUB RIDE      9:30 AM      GROOMER BARN

FEB        25TH      BOARD MEETING           9:00 AM     GROOMER BARN

MAR      3RD      BOARD ELECTIONS & CLUB MEETING     6:30 PM     GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL

MAR      7TH      SLED RAFFLE           6:00 PM         EUNICA’S BEAVER LODGE

MAR      10TH    SPRING BANQUET     6:30 PM       TBA

 

 

PLEASE SUPPORT THESE  FUNDRAISERS

FOR MORE  IMFORMATION, CONTACT MERCER SNO GOERS WEB PAGE

JIM     715 476 2549       DEAR LODGE           STAY@FLAMBEAULODGING .COM    715 476 2084

Trail Report – : Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – December 12, 2019

Reporter:tpeters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 25″ to 35″

Date of Report: December 12, 2019

Area Report:

 

 

 

Welcome to winter in the Keweenaw!!  December snowfall has been better than ever.  Houghton County has received 58″ and Keweenaw County has received 93″ for the season, 97″ for Twin Lakes!!  These are official counts, but many report over 100″ all around, so far!  It snows everyday.  Trails are being groomed from Twin Lakes all the way to Copper Harbor and have been reported to be fantastic.  The 2 locals that were just in the shop only saw one other sled on the trails and the trails were smooth as can be.  For now, there aren’t many riders around, so trails are great.  Once there are more in town, trails will, no doubt, get a little beat up.  The groomers are out 24 hours and will be working hard to keep the exceptional trails in this area in tip top shape.  Off trail riding is typical early season riding, lots of stuff out there that is covered up, but once you ride the fluffy snow, its right there to hit!!  The bridge is not down yet to cross between Houghton and Hancock, but it should be soon.  DO NOT CROSS THE  CANAL WATER!!  It may look like it is frozen and snowy, but there is open water everywhere, and slush under that snow.  There is no ice!! 

Make your plans to come up to the Keweenaw to ride this winter, it is going to be an epic year!!

Trail 3 from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden and The Freda Trail (Trail 120 & 121) will be closed for the entire season for repairs.

Trail 133 (Gay to Lac LaBelle) will be closed until a reroute can be found.

Trail 134 (in the Keweenaw) is closed due to logging.

Please stay off trails that are closed.  There are dangerous conditions on these trails.

Please remember to stay on the marked, groomed trails, respect private property, respect other riders on the trails, slow down, its not a race, stay on your side of the trails–especially on corners, watch out for the idiots who are speeding and on the wrong side of the trail on corners,  save the drinking for when you are done with the riding,  stay off all water, unless marked as a trail,  no water is safe, and do not remove the signs marking the trails.  These are put up for the safety off all riders and when you take them down, it costs us all money.

Have fun out there in our winter wonderland and be safe!!

 

Trail Report – : Western UP, Michigan – December 12, 2019

Reporter:Western U.P. Snowmobile Report

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Base snowfall 36

Date of Report: December 12, 2019

Area Report:

Western U P Snowmobile Trail Report— 12/12/19

 

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club

 

Trail Condition: Good To Excellent

Last Groomed: December 10th, 2019

Base Snowfall: 36+”

Reported On: December 11th, 2019 @ 9:20am

Groomer Report

Wednesday 12/11 9:00 am CST:   We saw over a foot of snow Monday – Tuesday, we’ve been trying to pack trails for two weeks and the snow hasn’t quit!  It is currently zero to sub zero temps.  Temps warm Friday but the ice berg trail base currently forming won’t be bothered much, should only push a half foot or so down.  These are the best early season conditions since 2014, we are SHOCKED at how nice the trails are!  We need more groomer volunteers, please contact us today.  160 is closed until next week and 11S remains closed for the season, but we remain actively looking for a reroute.

WARNINGS AND NOTICES:   WATER HAZARDS REMAIN, FREQUENCY DRASTICALLY REDUCED. TRAIL 11S IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.  160 IS CLOSED

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:

Overall rating:  EXCELLENT

Last groomed 12/10/19.    Please do not ride on side walks near Holiday and try to keep noise down in town.

Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield:

Overall rating:  EXCELLENT

Last groomed 12/10/19.  Wet spots near the Highway 2 crossing remain, please ride cautiously!  This trail has a brand new section to enjoy this season that eliminated the 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!  The new reroute has an icy section from a snow bridging operation over a wet spot.  The ski hills were in good shape but need continued grooming but are entirely ride able.

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco:

Overall Rating: GOOD TO EXCELLENT

Last groomed 12/9/19.  There are water holes around the Wakefield area & Great Lakes Road pipeline, please be careful.

Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing:

Overall Rating:  EXCELLENT

 

Last groomed 12/10/19.  Tremendous snow depth on this trail.  It is an unplowed county road and is a treat to ride!  WATER HOLES JUST WEST OF 2/8 INTERSECTION

 

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI):

Overall Rating:  CLOSED UNTIL IT IS FINISHED BROKE OPEN.

PLEASE stay on the trail through the farm fields.   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:  CLOSED

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON DUE TO LOGGING OPERATIONS THAT THE CLUB WAS UNABLE TO FIND A REROUTE AROUND.

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

Lake Gogebic Area Groomers

 

We’ve received at least another  foot and a half of snow in the last week, and it looks like we are forecasted for more on the way.     Cold temps have done a nice job to firm up our wet spots.   Gogebic Area Groomers will be working on trail 1 south on the West Shore this Thursday working to open it up.   Volunteers are welcome and both the Gogebic and AJ’s Walleye Lodge are offering complimentary rooms for volunteers for that effort

Gogebic Area Groomers were out last night and report that all trails are in good to excellent condition.  

Trail 1 N:   Good condition

Trails 13 North and South  Groomer went South on 13 breaking trails once more. Past the Root Cellar, there is logging and you will have to travel on East Shore Rd approximately 2 mile further then before to get back onto trail 13.  A new reroute will take place.  Please follow the signs marked 13.   (Permanent Re-Route for the 2019-2020 Season).

 

Trail 8W Trail 8 between Bergland and Wakefield. Groomers filled the wet spots in, but predicting that they will open back up with the amount of water running through them. Once they open back up we’ll be putting a culvert in and placing snow back over them. EVEN THOUGH, the trail looks ok, DON’T ride fast. Use caution when riding this incase something emerges.

 Trail 8E:   is open and in good condition

 Trail 102: there is a new reroute about 4 miles before trail 11.  The trail is marked well and the reroute was a very nice turn out.     (Temporary Re-Route)

Trail 100: Logging is happening between Stagecouch Rd and the Slate River (very end of Lake Gogebic)   Marshall Creek Bridge has been fixed so you can get to Marenisco from trail 100. (Permanent for 2019-2020 season)

Watersmeet U P Thunder Riders

 

Dec.11, 2019

We will be grooming daily as long as the temps and snow conditions permit.

Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Paulding, good condition, north end has a logging project so please use caution and respect the loggers

Trail #2 west of Watersmeet, good  condition, may have a small water hole that is passable about 20 miles west of Watersmeet

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

Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, good condition

 

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6 – 10

Date of Report: December 12, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile Trails will open for the season on Friday, December 13th. Open trails will include the Wild Rivers Trail (Trail #35), a portion of the rail grade connecting Wild Rivers Trail to Shell Lake (Trail #39), a portion of Trail #8 east from Wild Rivers Trail to the intersection with Trail #39 (From County intersection #13 to intersection #35), and Trail #39 from Trego north to intersection with Trail #8 (From County intersection #11 to intersection #35).

All other Washburn County snowmobile trails do remain closed at this time. Unfrozen wet trails still persist throughout much of these closed trail segments.

Trail conditions on open trails will be very good, with a 6 to 10 inch compacted snow base. Enjoy the snow!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 12, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 13 on trail – 20 off trail

Date of Report: December 12, 2019

Area Report:

December 12, 2019 – 7:40am – 3 degrees

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
& ALL OF VILAS COUNTY ARE NOT OPEN.
Set to open at 8am Friday, December 20!!!!

Plenty of SNOW in Eagle River & all of Vilas County!  And it is SNOWING right now.  One report says 1-3 & the other says 4-6.  Stay tuned.  With either of these forecasts could mean 24 inches off the trail & 15 on the trail!

Trail inspections started last week & continue. Friday Sno-Eagles Eagle River trails will be inspected.  Some club continue to brush & tree clean up & snow packing the swamps & other wet areas.

Here is a Press Release from Parks & Rec Administrator Dale Mayo regarding the entire Vilas County snowmobile trails & opening

Be Patient.  Almost time!!! Keep THINKING COLD!  
See ya on the trails December 20th!!!

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

News and Reports:

Events
December 13 – Sno-Eagles Christmas party at Catch 22
December 25 – Merry Christmas!
January 7 – BOD meeting at 6PM at World Snowmobile HQ
January 10-12 – Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Food booth volunteers needed
January 17-19 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Food booth volunteers needed
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.