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Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4 to 5 inches in most areas

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

TRAIL IS OPEN…EARLY SEASON RIDING:

Groomers were all out today.  They covered the entire trail system.  Rating the conditions of the trail varies throughout …from one section to another.  The rain hurt more areas than others.  We will try to break the trail down in sections so you may be able to choose where and what you ride on. 

From Crooked Lake to Silver Cliff:  This is mostly good, but there are some areas that are fair due to ruts from vehicle traffic in the soft slushy snow. 

Our Central Section which follows Parkway Road:  This is mostly in fair condition. 

Newton Lake Area:  This is in fair condition

River Trail:  The River Trail itself is in good to fair condition, however, the area from the landfill to Buschman Farms is the least amount of snow in the trail system.  So reaching the River Trail from the south end will be tough.  There is a plowed field there that basically is poor.

Throughout the trail system you will find areas that are just ice…so use extreme caution when riding. 

The trail is basically flat.  All we need is a little more snow.  The groomers will continue going out this week/weekend as needed. 

Ride Safe and Do the Snow Dance…

News and Reports:

All Season Long:  The Bunny Hunt – Find those bunnies in the trees or along the trail.  Valuable coupons and prizes are inside!  For more information, ask any of our business sponsors…

Saturday, January 26 – High Falls Radar Run.  Register 8:30.  Race 9-4.  @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail

Saturday, February 9 – High Falls Radar Run and Fish-O-Rama.  Register 8:30.  Race 9-4.  @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail

Saturday, February 16 – Crooked Lake Fish-O-Rama – @ Fire House in Crooked Lake

Saturday, February 23 – High Falls Radar Run.  Register 8:30.  Race 9-4.  @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail

Saturday, March 2 – Twin Bridge ATV/UTV Ice Race.  @ Boat Landing 3 Road and snowmobile trail.  Sponsored by Twin Bridge Ski Team

(I am sure there are more events linked with both the snowmobile club and our business sponsors.  Please forward the information to me…Thank you)

Trail Report – : Mercer, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Dear Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 7

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

TIME TO RIDE. Trails range from fair  [some wet areas] to excellent. good snow south, east, and west, north has a lot of snow. Be carful on the flowage, water is dropping and stumps are popping up [stay near the steaks] Cool temps the next half dozen days

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Jim   / Dear Lodge     stay@flambeaulodging.com

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – January 10, 2019

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 14″

Date of Report: January 10, 2019

Area Report:

Taconite/David Dill State Trail

Snow: 14-22”

Base: 2-3”

Groomed: No

Condition: Good

Hwy 53 to Hwy 73 and Tower to the Arrowhead junction will be groomed today, Jan 9. Tower to Ely will be groomed Thursday, Jan 10. Going east of Hwy 53 has been groomed to the Big Aspen area and will be groomed as far as wetlands and ice thickness allow (ice remains thin in swamps and areas with moving water). We anticipate grooming the rest of the way up to the Arrowhead junction in the next week.

The spur trail leading from the Taconite to the Oasis Bar and Grill in Britt has been rerouted due to landowner issues. The reroute goes from the Taconite east of Hwy 53 (opposite side from the Oasis) to Peppard Rd, crosses Hwy 53 at the Peppard Rd Jct, and follows the ditch south to Peel Rd and to the Oasis.

Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trail

This trail remains ungroomed. We anticipate having the Putnam Lake trail groomed within the next week.

Lake Vermilion- Soudan Underground Mine State Park Trail

The park has five miles of snowmobile trails that connects from the Taconite State Trail to the Lake Vermilion ice trail.  This trail remains ungroomed. They will be groomed by the end of the day Friday, January 11.

Tomahawk Trail – From Ely to Knotted Pine is partially groomed and groomers are hoping to have the trails completely groomed before the weekend. Mud Lake is not groomed due to thin ice and slush.

Arrowhead State Trail

Snow: 14-22”

Base: 2-5”

Groomed: Partially

Condition: Good to Very Good (where groomed)

The Arrowhead is groomed from the Taconite Trail Jct north to the Landing spur trail (southeast of Hoodoo Lake), from the Orr North trail to just south of the Arrowhead Link trail, and from the Bill Morgan trail to the end of the Arrowhead at the Blue Ox. We anticipate grooming from the Bill Morgan trail south to the Arrowhead Link Trail today, Jan 9, and from the Orr North trail south to the Landing spur trail Thursday, Jan 10.

News and Reports:

19th Annual Snowmobile Fun Run – January 19th, 2019

Northland 300 Kick off – January 24th, 2019

Pink Ribbon Riders 2019 Snow Run Tour – February 22-23

 

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Zero to 3 inches

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

Hello Riders,

No changes in weather in the last 24 hours. Able to get more reports from club members and volunteers as well as seasoned riders this morning. Their reports are that much of the trails from center of the county such as the Chippewa Flowage to the north are surprisingly quite good. The trails need more snow as they are icy but as reported yesterday and Monday the rain did not hurt much of our snow cover, just added a layer of ice which is the same report to the north. A seasoned group of local riders even went as far as to report a 7.5 out of 10 for trail conditions. Recommended to ride in the areas of the Chippewa Flowage, LCO and Grindstone, the Seeley Hills area, Moose Lake, Lost Land Lake and to the north around Lake Namakagon, these areas are snow covered rideable trails. Again exercise with caution due to icy corners and conditions. The groomer was out in Moose Lake yesterday, it’s running by Lake Namakagon and will run near Spider Lake to Lost Land Lake in upcoming days (no precise schedule on that as our volunteers do the work around their work schedules).

These are the most precise up to date trail reports so far, will update as different reports come in.

Thank you to all members and volunteers for working with Mother Nature has given us this week, for doing brush work and signage and reporting conditions. If you would like to join a club or volunteer time to trail maintenance please visit www.sawyercountyalliance.com to view your options of clubs.

News and Reports:

The Hayward 300 Sno-cross ‘Ride To’ event is this weekend at SEVENWINDS Casino & Lodge!  Check the details at www.sevenwindscasino.com

Trail Report – : Watersmeet, Michigan – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10″

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

Riding conditions are great in the Watersmeet Area!  We rode them yesterday and found them to be a great ride!  

  • Trail Condition: Good To Excellent
  • Last Groomed: January 08th, 2019
  • Base Snowfall: 10″
  • Reported On: January 09th, 2019 @ 10:58am

Groomer Report

We are grooming daily. Trails are in very good condition with the new snow we received

Trail 2 west of Watersmeet – Very good condition, wet area has been filled

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet- Very good condition

Trail 13 south to Cisco Chain- Very good condition

Trail 3 south to Land O’Lakes- Very good condition

Trail 3 north to Paulding/Bond Falls/Bruce Crossing- Very good condition, a few thin corners up over the hill

 

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: White again and Colder

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

It is currently 13 degrees out with a high of 15 and a low of 10. It has been snow flurrying on and off all day thus far. The groomer was out in land o last night and said the trails are in excellent condition except to still use caution over the swampy areas. It has at times looked like a white out. We can expect to see snow flurries for the remainder of the day. Through the weekend looks like temps in the low to mid 20’s and low’s in the teens. Trail crossings looked great on my way into work today and people are out enjoying the fresh snow. 

 

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-10

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

Trail report for January 9, 2019 – Overall Fair for early season riding. With the additional much needed snow we got Monday really helped our groomers smooth out the trails. There has been minimum traffic during the early to mid-week and the colder temps has stiffened up our base. The base is still very thin. We can always use some more snow. I’m expecting more traffic starting on Thursday so we will be out grooming trying to do the best we can do with what we have got. If we keep getting more snow and the colder temps remain, we will be fine. Please use caution in all areas. The corners and many other spots are bare and icy. Pray for Colder temps and more snow. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club President

Join us for these upcoming events:
January 19: Wittig’s Big Fish Ice Fishing Tournament
January 20: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 2: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 16: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 17: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 2: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Win a snowmobiling getaway to Boulder Junction! Our Snowmobiling 101 Giveaway runs through Jan. 31. Click here to enter!

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – January 9, 2019

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Base of 2″

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

The Sault Ste. Marie area got a full 10-12 inches of heavy wet snow on Monday. Temperatures are dropping and the snow is staying.  Groomers are working to get the snow packed and are looking forward to an excellent weekend. More detailed conditions will come as the groomers continue to work.

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ to 4″

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails remain open at this time.  Trail #8 both east to Sawyer County and west to Burnett county is open.  And, the Wild Rivers Trail (Trail #35) from Minong (Jct. of Trail #8 and #35) north to Douglas County is open.  All other Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time.  Trail conditions are considered fair to poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base.

Trail conditions do vary.  Riders may encounter ice, rough trails, and some standing water conditions.  Some trail segments may be ungroomed.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ to 4″

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails remain open at this time.  Trail #8 both east to Sawyer County and west to Burnett county is open.  And, the Wild Rivers Trail (Trail #35) from Minong (Jct. of Trail #8 and #35) north to Douglas County is open.  All other Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time.  Trail conditions are considered fair to poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base.

Trail conditions do vary.  Riders may encounter ice, rough trails, and some standing water conditions.  Some trail segments may be ungroomed.