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Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – January 3, 2019

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: January 3, 2019

Area Report:

Good morning and Happy New Year from Lake Gogebic.  It was an extremely busy weekend – but we made it through, riders had a great time, and overall positive reports were in abundance.   Certainly, not perfect conditions, but given the amount of traffic and snow we’ve received, everyone had good reports and gave the trails and the area a “thumbs up” to all out local area Grooming Clubs! 

We owe some updates – so here they are.    These are combined reports from local grooming clubs, guests at our Lodge, and from a trip Jim and Anthony took yesterday.    

As of Jan 2, 2019 – all Lake Gogebic Area trails recently groomed.

Trail 1North:      Trail 1 N from Bergland and the North Shore of Lake Gogebic reported to be in very good condition.   White Pine to Silver City is ridable, but in poor condition.  There is one large marked waterhole about 4/10 South of Silver City that is hoping to be repaired this week.

Trail 1 South:     (to Presque) recently groomed.  Good condition, however, gets thin South of Marenisco.  Groomed from Marenisco North to West Side Resort where the trail ends for now.  Option is to hop on lake and continue North about 4 mi north, then get off the lake and follow signs to where you can pick up trail system again.  

Trail 102:             South Boundary to 102 beautiful trail with flocked snow.  Very good condition with a few spots but hopefully our -12 degree temps last night took care of those.

Trail 8 East:     Across top of lake Gogebic very good shape. East is fair/good.

Trail 8 West:    Fair condition.  Improves further west and at Tula Crossing West.  Unplowed county road – reported by Gogebic Range Trail Authority as EXCELLENT. 

Trail 100:         Closed

Trail 101 and Trail 13: both in good to very good condition as reported by the North Country Snowmobile Club. 

Trail 137:  (the railroad grade between Ontonagon and Rockland) was groomed today  and is thin, but in good condition.  

 

Trail 12:

  • Greenland to 137 –    Good to fair condition with some wet spots between the intersection with Trail 137 to Woodspur Road.
  • Ontonagon to Potato Farm Road  –  There are a couple of water holes in the wooded sections west of Ontonagon, but they should be iced over now.  Not groomed thru this section right now as the weight of the rig is still breaking thru. The highline section between Norwich Road and Potato Farm Road is in very good condition.
  • Along LP Walsh Road –    The straight section that runs along the north side of LP Walsh Road just east of Hwy 64 has had open running water in every low spot that doesn’t have a culvert or bridge. Many of these have probably started to freeze up, especially with last night’s -12 degree temps but you can also ride the snow bank along the shoulder for this 4 miles. It is legal to do so, as this is a county road. Please ride with caution when you share the road with autos and trucks. 

 

Trail 101  – Potato Farm Rd to Trail 13:  very good condition.

Trail 13:

  • From Trail 101 to 137 very good condition. 
  • Trail 13 from Trail 101 south to Bergland was also groomed Monday night by Gogebic Area Grooming.
  • The section between the river crossing and Trail 137 is in poor condition. It’s about a 1/2 mile of trail and we would recommend the alternate route below to and from Trail 137.  It is not being groomer right now.
  • The section between Trail 137 and Rockland was groomed Saturday. Groomer went through and just pulled out, so use caution. -12 temps last night probably helped out.

DETOUR:

West out of Rockland – take Trail 137 right (north) at the junction just West of town. Turn left onto Victoria Road (West) (I believe it is the first stop sign you will come to.) This will take you right back to the trail at the river bridge which runs part of this road.

 

If you are heading East to Rockland – stay on Victoria Road after you cross the river.  You will meet Trail 137 about a mile up the road. Turn right on Trail 137 and it will take you right back to 13.

 

If you are coming South from Ontonagon on Trail 137 and want to go

 

We are heading into a weekend calling for warmer temps but those temps are only around for a couple of hours.    We’ve got a great base which developed over the holidays due to the help of some sleet and freezing temps.   Last night is was -12 degrees – so anything wet should be firm by now.   Snows in the forecast for a couple of days starting Jan 7.   Will just need to see what that brings.    Do the Heike Lunta.

Please be safe when heading out.    Make sure your phone is charged and keep in mind that not all areas have cell coverage!    Grab a map, put a couple waters and some snacks in your bag and always make sure everyone in your group knows where they are headed.    Be respectful of private land owners, and of all the hard work our volunteers and Groomers put in to ensure that you have a great experience.   Please consider joining a club (or two or three!).    Above all – have fun enjoying all that the Lake Gogebic Area in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has to offer!

 

 NOTE:  It is illegal to ride on or ride the plowed shoulder of any Michigan state highway. (in this area: M64-M28-M38). When the trail runs along the hwy, you are allowed to come up onto the shoulder to go around a hazard or cross a bridge when necessary, but then you MUST return back to the trail. County deputies, state troopers and DNR law enforcement will write tickets for this infraction.

 

Most of our weekends are almost full – please make reservations early to make sure your group gets the rooms they want!       Give us a call at AJ’s Walleye Lodge at 906-575-3557!

 


 

Good morning and Happy New Year from Lake Gogebic.  It was an extremely busy weekend – but we made it through, riders had a great time, and overall positive reports were in abundance.   Certainly, not perfect conditions, but given the amount of traffic and snow we’ve received, riders gave the Lake Gogebic Area trails a “thumbs up”!   

We owe some updates – so here they are: 

As of Jan 2, 2019 – all Lake Gogebic Area trails recently groomed.

Trail 1North:       Trail 1 N from Bergland and the North Shore of Lake Gogebic reported to be in very good condition.   White Pine to Silver City is ridable, but in poor condition.  There is one large marked waterhole about 4/10 South of Silver City that is hoping to be repaired this week.

Trail 1 South:     (to Presque) recently groomed.  Good condition, however, gets thin South of Marenisco.  Groomed from Marenisco North to West Side Resort where the trail ends for now.  Option is to hop on lake and continue North about 4 mi north, then get off the lake and follow signs to where you can pick up trail system again.  

Trail 102:             South Boundary to 102 beautiful trail with flocked snow.  Very good condition with a few spots but hopefully our -12 degree temps last night took care of those.

Trail 8 East:     Across top of lake Gogebic very good shape. East is fair/good.

Trail 8 West:    Fair condition.  Improves further west and at Tula Crossing West.  Unplowed county road – reported as EXCELLENT. 

13 North           Very good condition.

Trail 100:         Closed

 

We are heading into a weekend calling for warmer temps but those temps are only around for a couple of hours.    We’ve got a great base which developed over the holidays due to the help of some sleet and freezing temps.  Last night is was -12 degrees – so anything wet should be firm by now.   Snows in the forecast for a couple of days starting Jan 7.   Will just need to see what that brings.    Do the Heike Lunta.

Please be safe when heading out.    Make sure your phone is charged and keep in mind that not all areas have cell coverage!    Grab a map, put a couple waters and some snacks in your bag and always make sure everyone in your group knows where they are headed.    Be respectful of private land owners, and of all the hard work our volunteers and Groomers put in to ensure that you have a great experience.   Please consider joining a club (or two or three!).    Above all – have fun enjoying all that the Lake Gogebic Area in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has to offer!

 

 NOTE:  It is illegal to ride on or ride the plowed shoulder of any Michigan state highway. (in this area: M64-M28-M38). When the trail runs along the hwy, you are allowed to come up onto the shoulder to go around a hazard or cross a bridge when necessary, but then you MUST return back to the trail. County deputies, state troopers and DNR law enforcement will write tickets for this infraction.

 

Most weekends are full or close to it.   Give us a call to plan your trip and make sure your group gets the room they want.   Mention this post and receive a $10/night discount on rooms Sun-Tuesday!  

AJ’s Walleye Lodge:  on the North Shore of Lake Gogebic and 3 miles from 7 major trails!

906-575-3557  or iceman@walleyelodge.com!

 

Snowmobile Information:

Click on https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79150_81298—,00.html for snowmobile information.

 

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 3, 2019

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-10 inches in most places

Date of Report: January 3, 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

Winter Trail Report: 1/3/2019

*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.*

The clubs have been actively working on opening trails since the storm last week.  Trail work has been slowed down by the large number of saplings and trees which were bent into the trail by the wet, heavy snow and winds. Ski trails are currently open.  Where possible the clubs have packed trails with grooming equipment but the trail base is very soft in places at this time. 

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.  

Groomed and open Trails: 

Trail 0
Trail 1 from Brule River to Trail 2 (Tri-County Corridor) 
Trail 2 (Tri-County Corridor) from Brule to Superior
Trail 2 from Tri County Corridor to Saunders Grade
Trail 3 is groomed and is in good early season condition.
Trail 4 has been groomed one pass from Brule to Trail 24 and groomed two passes between Trail 24 and Hawthorne
Trail 4 between Hawthorne and CTH L. For a short time we are using the Bennett Road to access the Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35)
Trail 5 is groomed and in good early season shape. 
Trail 6 is groomed on both sides of Lake Nebagamon
Trail 7 is groomed and in good early season shape.
Trail 17N is groomed but icy on corners and low areas
Trail 24 is groomed from Trail 4 to Poplar except for a section just south of Middle River Road.
Trail 24B has been groomed as of Saturday.
Trail 27/27A has been groomed as of Saturday.
Trail 27/27B & 27C is groomed and in good early season shape. 
Trail 28
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) is groomed and in good early season shape.
Trail 41
Trail 43
Trail 66
Trail 217 is groomed but icy on the corners and low areas
Trail 235 between Highway E and Wild Rivers Trail

Open, but ungroomed:

Trail 4 – Wild Rivers Trail and the Warming Shack (No ATVs at this time due to conditions)
Trail 17S is not groomed and open only for snowmobiles.  Rough conditions, please use caution.
All trails south of 105 (In NW Quadrant) there are a lot of saplings, please use caution. 

Closed Trails:

Trail 1 North of Brule to Bayfield County
Trail 4, west of Wild Rivers Trail
Trail 9 is not quite ready yet.  Many trees are still downed with multiple overhanging branches. Volunteers are currently working to remedy that. 
Trail 17 on Douglas County line.
Trail 41 from Highway 53 west to Trail 3
Trail 41 from the Wild Rivers Trail to the Warming Shack
Trail 41SW of Gordon
Trail 635 South of Lake Nebagamon
Trail 365
Trail 935
Trail 930
All Trails North of 105 (In NW Quadrant)

North West Quadrant

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

North East Quadrant

All trails have low hanging branches in areas that have not been fully cleared yet. Please use caution everywhere.

South West Quadrant

Trails are being worked on but most remain closed at this time due to unsafe conditions and trees and saplings bowed into the trail.

South East Quadrant

Most trails are open but are works in progress.  The Jackpine Riders have been actively working on packing trails and clearing the leaning trees and saplings.

Douglas County Ski Trails

Douglas County Trails: The service roads and parking lots have been plowed. We anticipate packing and dealing with the leaning saplings on January 3. 

Superior Municipal Forest trails as of December 31 were partially groomed, no tracks as of yet.  

The Brule River After Hours Ski Trails are mostly groomed and tracked.

Pattison State Park trails are groomed and tracked, vehicle admission sticker is required.

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 – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 3, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Ice bae from thick to thin. Best snow cover is north & east

Date of Report: January 3, 2019

Area Report:

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

January 3, 2019 7:04am  21 degrees – Cloudy – High of 33 today.

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!  Chance of SNOW this afternoon starting around noon.  Warm spell heading into the weekend.

For the most part the hard ice base is holding.  SNOW on top is thin in spots & there is snirt. Especially on the north side of trails along roads & road crossings. The base is from thick to thin.  Best riding is still north & east.  Conditions are very icy so slow down.  

There are a couple of sections of trails in Sno-Eagles Country that are one way trails.  10E & 13’s in the Buckatabon Bridge/Bauers Dam area.  The trails are very clearly marked as one ways.  If you enter the wrong way you will see a sign that says do not enter plus you will not be able to read the trail signs as they will be backwards if you are going the wrong way.  Over the weekend saw very many riders going the wrong way.  This is very 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.  

Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

Riding Friday so see ya on the trails again real soon! 

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:

Tuesday, January 8 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 6pm
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 – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 2, 2019

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6″ – 10″

Date of Report: January 2, 2019

Area Report:

Trails are in early season condition.  Conditions range from poor to fair.  Trail 8 and 2 are fair.  Trail 6  is poor.  There is one small section (6 feet long) just north of the intersection of trail 6 and 2 that has thin ice and some open water.  We packed it with straw today.  It is passable but be aware that it is there.  Also we haven’t been able to groom that section, so it is rough.

As you are out riding, remember this.  OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN HARD AT WORK TO MAKE OUR TRAILS AS GOOD AS THEY CAN BE.  While most people are enjoying the holidays, our volunteers across the Northwoods were out today maintaining our trails.  Our club is not alone, remember that as you visit other trail systems.  We are all in this together! 

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!

Trail Report – : Watersmeet, Michigan – January 2, 2019

Reporter:Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5″

Date of Report: January 2, 2019

Area Report:

U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club Reports:  Groomers have gone out  but we will be running on limited schedule as the snow builds. Trails are in good shape with very few thin areas. There are some water spots so use caution

Trail 2 west of Watersmeet – good condition, wet area 17 miles west

Trail 2 east of Watersmeet- Grooming Jan 1

Trail 13 south to Cisco Chain- Good condition

Trail 3 south to Land O’Lakes- Grooming Jan 1

Trail 3 north to Bruce Crossing- Grooming Jan 1

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 2, 2019

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-8 inches

Date of Report: January 2, 2019

Area Report:

Trail report for January 2, 2019 – Overall fair for early season riding. I hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year. Our groomers were out last night and early this morning doing Boulders entire trail system.  Our base is still forming, and there is very little snow to work with. Some areas are nice and flat but some areas have ruts and dips and there is not enough snow to fill them in.  Please use extreme caution! Stay on marked trails! The cold temps really helped set up the trails but we have a warm front coming towards the weekend. The warm temps will not be good for our trail conditions. It is expected to snow early next week but we really need a significant amount of snow and cold to get our trails in top shape. Think snow and cold. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Join the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club this Saturday, January 5th for a Brat Fry at The Granary Family Restaurant in Boulder Junction. Brats, chili, French fries, dessert, and beverage will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Granary Family Restaurant is located on Hwy M by car or Trail 15 by snowmobile. For more information contact Jen Beda at (715) 385-2444
PROCEEDS ARE USED TO FUND TRAIL GROOMING EQUIPMENT& TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

Join us for these upcoming events: January 5: Snowmobile Club Brat Fry 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

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 2, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Snow with snirt showing – Need SNOW

Date of Report: January 2, 2019

Area Report:

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

January 2, 2019 7:36am  11 degrees – Cloudy- High of 19 today.

Start the report this morning with a start DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!  Little or no SNOW for a while.  A bit of Lake Effect Snow and a few SNOW showers is all.

That rain last week turned into a saver for the trails.  It got cold after the rain & made a hard frozen base.  With the heavy weekend traffic there are areas with snirt & looking pretty well ridden.  And areas that are still SNOW covered which are mostly in the woods.  That would be heading due north & east being your best bet.

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.  So no other are considered safe.  

Again sure could use more SNOW so……start or continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

See ya on the trails again real soon!

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:

Tuesday, January 8 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 6pm
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 – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 1, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Hard ice base – Thick to Thin – 2-4 inches of snow north & east trails – Need new snow

Date of Report: January 1, 2019

Area Report:

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

January 1, 2019 9:21am 10 degrees – Sunny this morning- High 0f 15 today.

Very happy to see Lake Effect Snow last night.  Not a lot fell but hey will take it.  More than a schiff but not an inch.

That rain last week turned into a saver for the trails.  It got cold after the rain & made a hard frozen base.  Right now with all the traffic over the holiday weekend the trails would be in really bad shape without that ice base on the trails.  There are areas with snirt & looking pretty well ridden.  And areas that are still SNOW covered, mostly in the woods.  That would be heading due north & east.

Remember that ice base make the entire trail slippery not only in the corners but everywhere.  So best to slow down.

It was warmer last night & early on there was some sleet.  So no grooming overnight.

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.  Remember not all lakes have trails so if you don’t see marker do not ride on it to be safe.

Sure do need more SNOW so……start or continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

Happy New Year & 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:

Tuesday, January 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Tuesday, January 8 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 6pm
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 – : Ely, Minnesota – December 31, 2018

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 13 inches

Date of Report: December 31, 2018

Area Report:

 

All state trails are currently being packed and are in poor condition with 6-7 inch bases.  Swamps are not frozen, so groomers are unable to do all sections of the trails.

Ely area trails are rolled to Knotted Pine.  Crews will be out and rolling trails tonight (Monday, Dec 31).  Swamps are not completely frozen, but machines should be able to right through without problem.  Trail bases are 6-7 inches and are in fair condition.

 

Burntside and Shagawa Lakes have been staked.  Crews hope to do several more lakes in the next day or two.  Lakes surfaces are slush covered.  Please stay on trails – whether in forest areas or on lakes.  The more trails are packed down, the better they freeze. 

 

Also, please use caution when traveling across lakes.  As previously noted stay on established and staked trails.  Ice conditions vary depending on water flow.  If you are not familiar with an area that does not have a trail, please do not risk you or your machine.