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Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 19, 2018

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 3 – 8 inch trail base

Date of Report: February 19, 2018

Area Report:

All trails are open and in excellent to very good condition. Due to recent warm weather, the snow base may be thin on trails near towns, in open areas, and at road crossings; road routes may be bare.  There is light snow in the forecast for today (Monday).  Trails are being groomed on a regular basis.

Several miles of trail are open for winter ATV and UTV riding including the Flambeau Trail System, Solberg Trail, and Georgetown Trail. The Price County portion of the Pine Line Rail Trail (Prentice to Ogema), Snowmobile Trail 189 (Ogema to Timm’s Hill), and Snowmobile Trails 116, 181 and 118 (Prentice area loop) are also open to winter ATV and UTV riding when the trail is officially open to snowmobile use and the temperature is 28 degrees or colder.

You can order visitor information or maps from the Price County Tourism Department website, www.pricecountywi.net, or call 715-339-4505, plus you can listen to recorded trail reports or talk to the friendly Tourism Department staff.

Some Price County trails are on private land. The use of the private land is a PRIVILEGE, not a right. Please stay on marked trails, especially across fields. There have been many complaints from landowners due to snowmobilers not staying on the trail and riding all over their fields. This is the quickest way for riders to find a TRAIL CLOSED sign.  PLEASE respect the private land that is opened to riders.

 

News and Reports:

Upcoming Events:
February 24 – Northwoods Hi-Riders One-Day Poker Run, Phillips
March 3 – Driftsplitters Pancake Breakfast, Kennan

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 19, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: February 19, 2018

Area Report:

Trail report for February 19, 2018, Fair to poor condition. Over the weekend we had a lot of snowmobile traffic on our trails. The trails near town and out in the open have degraded rapidly but out in the woods away from town they are not to bad. The dusting of snow we got on Saturday really did not help anything. The good news is that we have some snow on the way for later today and tomorrow. If we get over a few inches of snow this will only help to get our trails back in good shape. The corners can be bare and icy, and the active logging have very little snow. I want to thank everyone who supported our fundraiser breakfast at Headwaters. The food was fantastic and a big thanks goes out to our crew that made this possible. Thank you. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton-BJSC President

Check out snow conditions by viewing our WEBCAM located outside the Chamber office on Hwy M.

Join us for these upcoming events:

March 3: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 19, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5 inch base

Date of Report: February 19, 2018

Area Report:

All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are in fair to good condition with a 5 inch base. With the warmer temperatures the past two days most of the trails held onto their base but, please be aware that the 5 inches could vary in some areas. Always use caution on the trails as you may encounter active trail grooming equipment. Enjoy the trails and think more snow! 

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 19, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5 inch base

Date of Report: February 19, 2018

Area Report:

All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are in fair to good condition with a 5 inch base. With the warmer temperatures the past two days most of the trails held onto their base but, please be aware that the 5 inches could vary in some areas. Always use caution on the trails as you may encounter active trail grooming equipment. Enjoy the trails and think more snow! 

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 18, 2018

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Looks like more snow on the way

Date of Report: February 18, 2018

Area Report:

Groomers are out and smoothing and pulling snow onto the trails.I have never seen sled traffic like this weekend but the trails held up OK.  There is snow in the forecast for the next 3 days which should get the trails back in Excellent shape. The Radar Run at Bent’s Camp set records. The ice bowling by Melissa and the crew from The Alleys was a great addition. 153 MPH took home the fastest time and 98 MPH won the Bikini Run! Thanks to everyone who helped make this Frosty Club fundraiser a huge success.

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March Candelight bowling is the next Frosty Club event at the Alley

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 18, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: hard base some sections have burn through – Looks like snow is coming

Date of Report: February 18, 2018

Area Report:

February 18, 2018 – 7:12am

TRAILS FAIR
Waiting for SNOW

President’s Weekend & welcome to Eagle River!  7 degrees this morning east of Eagle River with highs in low 30’s. Looks like overcast all day today with a chance of some SNOW.  More SNOW Monday & Tuesday. Totals still not firmed up.  So stay tuned!  Any & all SNOW is welcome!

Trails are in FAIR condition. The sun has caused some trail areas to breakdown.  There is snirt at most road crossings.  Trails that run near or along side of road on the north side of the road are breaking down.  Same with wide open areas.  “Burn through” of snow & even l areas of base. In town trails are softening up because of the evil sun.  Paved road routes for the most part have no SNOW on them.   Plus lots of traffic for this President’s extended weekend.

For the trails on whole can’t stress enough the base is really, really icy everywhere not just in the corners.  High berms in most sharp corners take extra care there.  The snow on top of the ice base is thin & fatigued out, meaning SNOW too is icy.  With the icy conditions you can get in real trouble real easily.  This with the heavy traffic means please be sure to slow down & stay on the right side of the trail.

Trail Boss reports the following trails groomed last night:

  • 10W/13N/7S – to include the Wisconsin River Bridge area
  • 10E – including 9mi, Grampa Grahm aka 1 & Chanticleer trail
  • 3S to Three Lakes
  • 17N
  • 3N aka Manske Swamp
  • 17S to Sugar Camp connect
  • 7 aka Paint Ball Field off of 17S
  • The “grade” in town

Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake. Right now there are logs in piles along sections of the trail. With the log piles and icy grainy conditions in that section it would be good to slow down. Very icy corners. Minimal grooming due to the logging operation.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are marked with orange easy to see reflective barrels.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  No surface slush, Reports that Eagle Lake has 20+ inches of ice.  Reminder that the Catfish Lake Trail that ran from Braywood to Lumpy’s is not open.  Please do not trespass on private land.

Celebrate Snowmobiling Snow Show is set for TODAY,  February 18 at the Derby Track Expo Hall.  From 11am-4pm.  Admission if FREE!

Keep Dancin’.  And Please Slow Down!  We love having you here & want to see you back.
See ya on the trails!
Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

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News and Reports:
Every Wednesday & Thursday throughout the snowmobiling season – Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride. Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 13 in town at 9am. All are welcome. Trail conditions permitting.

February

  • Feb 18 – Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling Snow Show. 11am-4pm FREE admission Open to public – Derby Track Expo Hall
  • Feb 19 – Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling VIP Dignitary Ride
  • Feb 24 – Ride With Pride drawing – TrackSide – 12 noon
  • Feb 24 – Trail Ride following Ride With Pride drawing
  • Feb 24 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – Silver Leaf – 5:30pm

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 – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 17, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5 inch base

Date of Report: February 17, 2018

Area Report:

All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are in fair to good condition with a 5 inch base. With the warmer temperatures the past two days most of the trails held onto their base but, please be aware that the 5 inches could vary in some areas. Always use caution on the trails as you may encounter active trail grooming equipment. Enjoy the trails and think more snow! 

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 17, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 5 inch base

Date of Report: February 17, 2018

Area Report:

All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are in fair to good condition with a 5 inch base. With the warmer temperatures the past two days most of the trails held onto their base but, please be aware that the 5 inches could vary in some areas. Always use caution on the trails as you may encounter active trail grooming equipment. Enjoy the trails and think more snow! 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 17, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard base in most areas – Need fresh snow

Date of Report: February 17, 2018

Area Report:

TRAILS FAIR to GOOD

President’s Weekend & welcome to Eagle River!  12 degrees at 7am this morning with a high of 30 today.  A little sun to start with then cloudy!  SNOW moving in tomorrow.  Totals slip sliding all over the place.  So stay tuned!  Any & all SNOW is welcome!  Traffic is already picking up on this Holiday weekend.  Many sleds already up & riding.  Larger groups riding.

Very little change in the trails. Still FAIR to GOOD. The sun has caused some trail areas to breakdown.  There is snirt at most road crossings.  Trails that run near or along side of road on the north side of the road are breaking down.  Same with wide open areas.  “Burn through” of snow & even l areas of base. In town trails are softening up because of the evil sun.  Paved road routes for the most part have no SNOW on them.  Your best riding is out of town.

For the trails on whole can’t stress enough the base is really, really icy everywhere not just in the corners.  Please slow down so you can stay on the right side of the trail.  High berms in most sharp corners take extra care there.  The snow on top of the ice base is thin & fatigued out, meaning SNOW too is icy.  With the icy conditions you can get in real trouble real easily.

Trail Boss reports the following trails groomed last night:

  • 10W/13N/7S – to include the Wisconsin River Bridge area
  • 10E – including 9mi, Grampa Grahm aka 1 & Chanticleer trail
  • 3S to Three Lakes
  • 17N to 1N
  • 1N to Eagle Lake Boat Launch – no lake grooming
  • 3N aka Manske Swamp
  • 17S to Sugar Camp connect
  • 7 aka Paint Ball Field off of 17S

Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake. Right now there are logs in piles along sections of the trail. With the log piles and icy grainy conditions in that section it would be good to slow down. Very icy corners. Minimal grooming due to the logging operation.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are marked with orange easy to see reflective barrels.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  No surface slush, Reports that Eagle Lake has 20+ inches of ice.  Reminder that the Catfish Lake Trail that ran from Braywood to Lumpy’s is not open.  Please do not trespass on private land.

Celebrate Snowmobiling Snow Show is set for this Sunday, February 18 at the Derby Track Expo Hall.  From 11am-4pm.  Admission if FREE!

Keep Dancin’.  And Please Slow Down!  We love having you here & want to see you back.
See ya on the trails!
Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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:

February

  • Feb 18 – Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling Snow Show. 11am-4pm FREE admission Open to public – Derby Track Expo Hall
  • Feb 19 – Celebrate Wisconsin Snowmobiling VIP Dignitary Ride
  • Feb 24 – Ride With Pride drawing – TrackSide – 12 noon
  • Feb 24 – Trail Ride following Ride With Pride drawing
  • Feb 24 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – Silver Leaf – 5:30pm

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 – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 16, 2018

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 3 – 8 inch trail base

Date of Report: February 16, 2018

Area Report:

All trails are open and in excellent to very good condition. Due to recent warm weather, the snow base may be thin on trails near towns, in open areas, and at road crossings; road routes may be bare. Trails are being groomed on a regular basis.

Several miles of trail are open for winter ATV and UTV riding including the Flambeau Trail System, Solberg Trail, and Georgetown Trail. The Price County portion of the Pine Line Rail Trail (Prentice to Ogema), Snowmobile Trail 189 (Ogema to Timm’s Hill), and Snowmobile Trails 116, 181 and 118 (Prentice area loop) are also open to winter ATV and UTV riding when the trail is officially open to snowmobile use and the temperature is 28 degrees or colder.

You can order visitor information or maps from the Price County Tourism Department website, www.pricecountywi.net, or call 715-339-4505, plus you can listen to recorded trail reports or talk to the friendly Tourism Department staff.

News and Reports:

Upcoming Events:
February 16 & 17 – Elk River Pioneers Poker Run & Picnic, Phillips
February 17 – Sno-Gypsies Winterfest Ice Fishing Contest, Park Falls
February 24 – Northwoods Hi-Riders One-Day Poker Run, Phillips