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Trail Report – : Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Matt Winters

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6″

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

News and Reports:

Trails in Sugar Camp have improved this week with a few inches of snow Monday. Groomers have been back out panning and getting things back in shape. Most swampy areas have been gone through although there is a few areas that have not been gone through yet letting them freeze up well. These are short sections that will have to be tolerated for the time being. These areas will be rough so maintain slow speeds in these areas. All lakes are marked & safe to cross with orange barrels & stay close to the barrels while crossing. Remember all intersections are marked with 3 digit numbers for your safety & in case of emergency to pinpoint your exact location. Nightime speed limits of 55 mph are required. Remember to purchase your annual trail passes & support a club. United we trail divided we fail!!

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4-5 inches in most spots.

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

To get the trail report in an easy-to-read, downloadable format, please to go https://www.superiorchamber.org/recreation/trail-report

*Please note – The Saunders Grade Trail will be closed for the entire 2018/2019 winter season due to significant damage caused by June 2018 flooding.*

It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to utilize their property, so please verify that the trail you intend to use is open at this time.

SW Quadrant

We have a lot of slush on the trails, got rain rather than snow in most areas over the past few days.

Trail 5 remains in fair condition, we need cold and snow. We have had several guys out on 9 clearing many trees, the trail has a lot of water, trying to pack, but we need cold weather to freeze down the swamps, we do not feel comfortable opening 9 at this point.

All other trails closed at this time

SE Quadrant

All trails are open with the exception of Trail 41N from the Wild Rivers Trail north to the warming shack. The club is working on a re-route around an unfrozen portion of swamp which will utilize the Tom Green Road. The re-route is anticipated to be completed before the weekend, look for updates.

All open trails were groomed last week and are extremely icy at this time. Additional grooming is scheduled for this week watch for updates.

Trail 217 – Poor Condition but mostly smooth, Icy base, not grooming until we get snow
Trail 17N – from Cabin Lane to Fowler Circle, Poor Condition but mostly smooth, Icy base, not grooming until we get snow
Trail 17S – south of Fowler Circle to Highway 27, OPEN, Poor Condition rough, Icy base, not grooming until we get snow – Snowmobile only. Hopefully opening to ATV once we get colder conditions to freeze up some slushy areas
Trail 3 was groomed last week but is currently very icy

NE Quadrant

Groomed, open trails:
Trail 1, groomed Sunday evening.
Trail 2, groomed today
Trail 4, Brule to Degerman Rd, groomed this morning.
Trail 6 (to end of Minnow Lake Rd) groomed this morn.
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) was groomed this morn Trailhead to 4 west Open for Snowmobiles (No ATV’s at this time due to soft conditions), ungroomed trails.
Trail 4 – Wild Rivers Trail and the Warming Shack
Trail 4 – Degerman swamp area

NW Quadrant

All trails with the exception of the Saunders Grade are open, but there is a lot of leaning saplings that club members are working on removing. Use caution.

Drift Dodgers groomed Crosstown Route, Trail 28, Trail 41 and Trail 4/41 from CTH A to the Warming Shack last week.

Watch for heavy equipment working on the trails in the City of Superior. Use caution.

Douglas County Ski Trails

The service roads and parking lots are plowed. The trails were packed and tracked last week but the warm temperatures and rain reduced the trail base and the trails are currently very icy. Watch for updates.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Building a base – Lake Snow Yesterday – Average 4-5 inch base

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Early Season Riding with FAIR-GOOD conditions

January 9, 2019 7:10 – 10 degrees – High of 14

Trails have really improved. Lake Effect Snow yesterday & this will continue off & on all week. This with cold days & nights is terrific! Building SNOW makes for great trail conditions. Most trails are in GOOD CONDITION.

Groomers headed out to groom last night around 6pm. Saw a groomer on Trail 10E. Looked like one had headed north as well.

Ice under the SNOW makes for slippery conditions. So might want to slow down if you feel your track slipping.

Reminder that in Sno-Eagles Country there are 2 areas that have one-way trails. 10E is a one-way trail from the ERRA Sports Arena all the way out to Nicolet Mini Mart. So heading out east you are on the south side of the road. Heading back into town heading west you are on the north side of the road. The other is the 13’s up near Buckatabon Bridge & Bauer’s Dam area. Clearly marked with DO NOT ENTER signs. This can be dangerous.

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels. Do not drift away from the barrels as it is not safe to do so. Remember not all lakes have trails so if you don’t see marker do not ride on it to be safe. These are the only 2 lakes that are marked in Sno-Eagles Country. No other lake trails.

***FOREST COUNTY TRAILS OPEN AT NOON TOMORROW.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2019***

Winter is back! Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails!

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

News and Reports:

Wednesday & Thursday, January 9 & 10 – Trail Rides – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on “the grade” Trail 13/3 at 9am. Contact Club Pres., Howard Wolf 262.442.4876
Thursday, January 17 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – ER VFW – 6:15pm appetizers with meeting at 7pm
Saturday, January 26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – White Stag(7141 Hwy 17 N, Sugar Camp, WI) – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm Dinner

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

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 9, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Building a base – Lake Snow Yesterday – Average 4-5 inch base

Date of Report: January 9, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Early Season Riding with FAIR-GOOD conditions

January 9, 2019 7:10 – 10 degrees – High of 14

Groomers headed out to groom last night around 6pm. Saw a groomer on Trail 10E. Looked like one had headed north as well.

Ice under the SNOW makes for slippery conditions. So might want to slow down if you feel your track slipping.

***FOREST COUNTY TRAILS OPEN AT NOON TOMORROW.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2019***

Winter is back! Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails!

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

News and Reports:

Wednesday & Thursday, January 9 & 10 – Trail Rides – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on “the grade” Trail 13/3 at 9am. Contact Club Pres., Howard Wolf 262.442.4876
Friday-Sunday, January 11-12 – Vintage Snowmobile Championship Races – World Championship Derby Complex
Thursday, January 17 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – ER VFW – 6:15pm appetizers with meeting at 7pm
Thursday-Sunday, January 17-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – World Championship Derby Complex
Saturday, January 26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – White Stag(7141 Hwy 17 N, Sugar Camp, WI) – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm Dinner

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

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 4 to 5 inches in most areas

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

TRAILS ARE OPEN!

Contrary to popular belief, the Iron Snowshoe is west of Crivitz and our trails are snow covered and OPEN! We received 6 plus inches of snow yesterday in most areas. Then it did turn to rain, but we are NOT washed out! We survived the rain and still have 4 to 5 inches of snow here. In fact, it is snowing again right now! The low tonight is supposed to be 15 degrees, so all three groomers will be out early tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. We expect heavy traffic this weekend…Our groomers have the right of way…expect early season riding…icy corners and icy conditions in general…

Ride Safe…

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 – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 1-4″

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails opened on Saturday, January 5th. 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 poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base, due to warmer than normal temperatures and rain. Trail conditions do vary and riders may encounter ice, rough trails, some standing water conditions or no base at all. Some trail segments may be ungroomed. Generally, trail conditions are better in the northern portions of the county. Keep thinking snow so we can get the other trails opened as well!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 1 – 4″

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Snowing and White

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

Just spoke with the groomer, he said they skipped grooming the trails in Land O last night but they will be going out to do twice the amount of work tonight than they normally would do. The little amount of rain we got yesterday didn’t harm the trails too badly. It is currently snowing (big fluffy snowflakes). For not seeing much in the forecast, this sure looks promising. We have colder temps and snow in the forecast over the course of this week.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 2-8 inch base

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

January 8, 2019
All trails will be open, except the trail from Marengo north to the East end of Ashland, that section is closed. The trails were groomed January 3rd. Conditions at this time are rough. Ride at your own risk.

The Tri-County Corridor is now OPEN and groomed but conditions are poor at this time for riding. The Tri-County Corridor is open from Superior to Ashland. There are still several areas on the eastern end that require attention but all known hazards have been identified and marked. Use caution when approaching ribbons, barricades, and cones.

If you would like to receive an Ashland County Snowmobile map, let us know and we will mail one out to you! Call us at 715/682-2500 or toll-free at 1-800-284-9484. or go to www.visitashland.com

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 8, 2019

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6″ – 10″ inches

Date of Report: January 8, 2019

Area Report:

Our trails range from fair to good. With the 4″ of heavy wet snow we received, I wouldn’t be surprised if we upgrade our whole system to good in a couple days. You might have heard we had some light drizzle/ freezing rain today. Don’t fret, this can actually help the trail base. This is good packing snow and with colder temps coming tomorrow, the trails should set up nicely.

I had a chance to talk to riders this weekend and they were happy with the riding they had.

Sunday morning (about 4am) a couple of our groomer operators went out and were able to groom all of trail #6 up to Winchester. THIS IS VERY ENCOURAGING NEWS! AND JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW HARD OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE WORKING TO MAKE OUR TRAILS AS GOOD AS THEY CAN BE.

REMEMBER TO RIDE RIGHT, USE YOUR HAND SIGNALS, BEWARE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND RESPECT OUR LANDOWNERS AND STAY ON THE MARKED TRAILS OR STAY HOME

News and Reports:

A big thank you to the Manitowish Waters Chamber for mailing maps out for us and their help in reporting trail conditions. Also a huge thank you to the groomer operators who volunteer their time to make our trails the best they can be!

Snowmobile Information:

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters snowmobile club was founded in 1968 and is one of the oldest snowmobile clubs in existence today in Wisconsin. Located in the very northwest corner of Vilas county, Manitowish Waters borders the Lake Superior snow-belt country. With average snowfalls of 150 inches and over 25 miles of professionally groomed trails, the area is one of Vilas County’s top winter vacation areas. Manitowish Waters , Wisconsin - Snowmobiling Conditions & News

The Manitowish Waters trail system is a unique hub network directly linking into 5 other trail systems. With Minocqua/Woodruff to our south, St. Germain/Eagle River to our southeast, Lake Gogebic to our north, Presque Isle/Winchester to our northeast, Mercer and Hurley to our northwest and Lac du Flambeau/Price County to our west, our area residents and guests can choose from a variety of daily or overnight destinations for scenic riding with excellent pit stops along the way.

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters maintain an active grooming schedule for the area’s trail system. Coordinated efforts with the surrounding communities provide continuous smoothly-groomed trails in this northwest sector. The Sno-Skeeters own and operate some of the newest grooming equipment on the market today. Support the club by attending their special events or contributing to the “trail pigs” at local establishments along the trails. Or show your support by becoming a member!

Enjoy, and please ride responsibly and safely!