Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 12 plus in

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 5, 2018
Trail 13 from Marengo to Ashland is closed but ALL other trails including trail 9 are open and being groomed. The tri-county corridor is open and groomed. Extreme cold temps are forecasted for our area so please dress appropriately. Beware of open water on all trail system. We will continue to keep you posted on the conditions.

If you would like a Snowmobile Map/Brochure for Ashland County, let us know and we will be happy to mail one out to you.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 12 plus in

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

If you would like a Snowmobile Map/Brochure for Ashland County, let us know and we will be happy to mail one out to you.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 12 plus in

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

If you would like a Snowmobile Map/Brochure for Ashland County, let us know and we will be happy to mail one out to you.

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Four to six Inches. Some ares are one to two inches.

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

As is typical for this time of year, certain trail segments can be opened and others are not ready yet due to wetland crossings and/or have restrictions due to private land easements. It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to use their property. Please review the information below carefully before trail riding and confirm that you are using open trails.

Please note, certain trails or only segments of trails may be open at this time. We anticipate frequent updates as the clubs begin grooming and report on trails they’ve checked. In all areas where winter recreation trails are closed, our clubs are actively working to get the trails open.

Trail Report 1/5/2018

NE Quadrant
All Brule River Rider Trails are open.

All trails have been groomed this week except: The northern 15 miles of Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail), Trail 235, and Trail 635.

Early season caution should be used.

Logging updates: There is a logging operation in progress off Trails 27, Bayfield 24, Trail 4 north of Lake Nebagamon off Degerman Road, and along the east/north of Hawthrone. These logging operations cross our trail system near Hawthorne several times, and signs have been upgraded in that area. There is also a small private logging operation ongoing by the Covered Wagon in Hawthorne. Conditions in this area are a little thin in some places but trails are beginning to shape up.

Problem areas:
Trail 35 (Wild Rivers Trail) is open to traffic, but there are reports of rocks coming through north of Trail 4.
Trail 635 is only recommending local traffic only, not lake traffic. Inquire locally for ice conditions.

Detailed Trail reports:

Trail 1 is open and groomed from Trail 2 to the Brule River. Status is unknown for Bayfield County.

Tri County Corridor (Trail 2) is groomed from Superior to Brule and has been groomed, including 2B in Superior. Trail is in good condition.

Trail 4 is open except between Bennett road and The Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35). There is a detour using Bennett Road. This trail has been groomed between Brule and the Warming Shack.

Trail 6 is open and groomed east and west of Lake Nebagamon.

Trail 18 to Barnes has been groomed by Bayfield County line.

Bayfield B 24 has been groomed. Bayfield County has groomed to the County Line from Iron River.

Trail 24 is open to and from Poplar and is groomed from Middle River Road North to Poplar and a portion behind the Gravel Pit. This trail was groomed on Tuesday 1/2/18.

Trail 27/27A is open and groomed from Brule to St. Croix Lake, please note that the groomer has skipped around wet holes South of Brule.

The Wild Rivers Trail (Trail 35) is open, but the snow is very thin in a lot of places. The Clubs are investigating snow levels for grooming.

Trail 235 is open and grooming is scheduled for the week of 1/8/18.

Trail 635 is open to local traffic. Inquire locally for ice conditions on Lakes.

NW Quadrant

All trails in this quadrant are open at this time. The trails are all in very early season condition. Please use caution as brushing and grooming operations are ongoing and equipment is present on the trails.

Logging operations continue on Trail 4 and Trail 41 between Bear Creek Bridge and Wanek Road. There is not a lot of snow left in this section due to the logging activity. On Trail 4 between Brietzman Lake Road and Big Balsam Road are also experiencing logging activity.

All trails have been groomed with the exception of Trail 66 from Trail 2 to the Minnesota state line, Trail 2 from Finn Road to the Minnesota state line, and Trail 4/41 from the warming shack to Erickson Creek. We anticipate grooming of these trails on Thursday, January 4. Snow is thin in and near Superior. Brushing is ongoing in the areas not accessible until this time of year. Again, please use caution and watch for equipment on the trails.

Please note – the parking lot located off Tuff Road is closed for the season and there is no trail access from the lot.

SW Quadrant

Trail 5 is open and has been packed, but is not groomed.

Trail 9 has a beaver dam at Hunter’s Trail and has been ridden over with the Trucker and a dozer is expected there this week or next. Trail 9 is in good condition from Radigan Dam to the warming shack.

Trail 935 is packed and cleared from the State Line (Gandy Dancer Trail), however use caution.

SE Quadrant
The trails in this quadrant are all open except for Trail 41 N. Trails 5, 541, 35S, and 41B are currently being groomed. Trail 7, 27, 27B, 27C are groomed and in good early season condition. Trail 41S is currently ungroomed. Please use caution and watch out for downed or leaning trees.

Trail 3 is open and is partially groomed.

Trails 217 and Trail 17
Trail 217 is in good condition and is groomed.
Trail 17 from Cabin Lane to Fowler Circle is open, groomed, and in good condition.
Trail 17 south of Fowler Circle to Highway 27 is open and groomed. A logging operation is happening on this trail for about a mile.

Douglas County Ski Trails
The Douglas County Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed and tracked last week. We anticipate additional grooming this week. All trails are in good early season condition.

As of 12/22 The Superior Municipal Forest Cross Country Ski Trails have been packed, however the snow we have received has been dry and has packed down to just a few inches of height with a good amount of debris showing through. The trails have not been tracked. All trails EXCEPT BLUE are open, but all trails are reported to be in only fair condition at this time. The Blue Trail has quite a bit of debris and will need more snow in order to open.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FORESTRY AT 715 378 2219 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OF 8 AM TO 4:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS). Or Check on Line at www.douglascountywi.org under the Forestry Department tab.

Trail Report – : Cable, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:officecoordinator@cable4fun.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-3″ Base

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

Namakagon Trail Groomers are out this afternoon and evening with both grooming machines. The NTG plan on having all trails groomed tonight. Please ride with care and expect to see a groomer around the next turn.

The Cable Area has flurries in the forecast for Saturday night into Sunday, and 1-3″ forecasted for next Thursday.

There is a detour on trail 90 between Old Grade and Federal Rd. due to logging. Please follow the signs.

We also have a trail closure at Trail 70 and Trail 73 due to trespass issues. Trail 70 East is closed at Randysek

Rd. To get in and out of the downtown Cable area, please use Randysek Road from south of town to Spruce Street (cross Hwy M and go 1 block north), head West on Spruce to access the alleyway between Rondeau’s and Triple G; Hwy M is open from the alleyway to Rocky’s. This is a new reroute and will not be on your maps.

News and Reports:

There is a detour on trail 90 between Old Grade and Federal Rd. due to logging. Please follow the signs.

We also have a trail closure at Trail 70 and Trail 73 due to trespass issues. Trail 70 East is closed at Randysek Rd. To get in and out of the downtown Cable area, please use Randysek Road from south of town to Spruce Street (cross Hwy M and go 1 block north), head West on Spruce to access the alleyway between Rondeau’s and Triple G; Hwy M is open from the alleyway to Rocky’s. This is a new reroute and will not be on your maps.

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-8″

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

Here are your current conditions: A light dusting of snow overnight has layered the trails. This will help with lubrication and cooling for the sleds. Temps remain in the low single digits during the day and below zero at night. All of the trails have either been panned or groomed on a regular schedule and are to be in fair – good condition. Lakes are all marked, please stay close to barrels.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 7-9 Inches

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

Trail report for January 5, 2018, Fair to good condition. Our trails are still in pretty good shape but very thin. We have been out grooming and doing what we can. Not much snow on the trails but we are able to knock out the bumps and lay out a nice trail. The corners are getting bare and icy. Use caution in the active logging areas. They have very little snow. We have a Brat Fry fund raiser in town at the Granary from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday the 6^th of January. Please come out and join us, have some fun and support our snowmobile club! 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:
January 6: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry
January 14: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 3: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 17: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 18: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 3: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:AOXEN

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8 inches

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

Lincoln County snowmobile trails in Zone I are OPEN. Trails south of State Highway 86,Corridor 17 south of intersection #30,Corridor 15 south of intersection #28 and trails 51 and G in the Gleason area remain CLOSED.

All trails in Zone 2 and Zone 3 remain CLOSED in Lincoln County.

Please be aware of trail closed signs, stay on marked trails ONLY and respect private land. Use extreme caution and expect early season riding conditions throughout the trail system.

Trails designated as winter ATV trails are open for ATV use. All trails are closed for ATV use when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.

For more information please go to : www.co.lincoln.wi.us or call trail hotline at 715-539-1033.

All trails in Oneida County are OPEN. As always, the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department recommends staying on clearly marked trails. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile. The trails can be in rough, early season condition. Snowmobilers are urged to stay on marked trails.

For more detailed information on Oneida County Snowmobile trail riding opportunities, contact the local snowmobile club in the area that you would like to ride, the Oneida County Chamber of Commerce, or the Oneida County Forestry, Land, & Recreation Department.

Contact Information: Oneida County Snowmobile Council President, Jim Wendt 715-891-1610 Oneida County Chamber of Commerce, 715-365-7464

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – January 5, 2018

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Base is 2 inches

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

Two groomers are down right now. One will be down for a couple weeks, and the other hopefully only a couple days. We ran groomers on both Spile Dam Trail 480 and Soo to Kinross Trail 49 today. Good snow on both, but not great or smooth yet. Not much for wet spots.

February 1, help us break the Guinness World Record for the longest snowmobile parade.

We have a newly-plowed parking area at the beginning of Trail #8 under the International Bridge, which now has an all-season porta-john.

If you are staying in the Sault, please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business. Please do that in all the towns you visit. The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!

Remember, trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below, not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods. 10 inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 3 inches -Trail is in fair to good condition.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 3 inches -Trail is in fair to good condition. Watch for drifts in open areas.

When going across the bridge in Brimley, make sure you go with the flow of traffic! Blowing and drifting occurs when you first leave Brimley.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 1 – 3 inches – Trail is in fair to good condition. No water.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 1 – 4 inches – Trail is in fair condition. Watch for wet areas going to the Antlers.

We now have a marked trail going to Chippewa Motors. It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449. It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember, most City streets are open to traffic 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right-hand side of street, not on sidewalks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 1 – 3 inches – Trail is in poor to fair condition. They will be running the groomer on it today and the trails should be fair to good after that.

Make sure you follow the reroute once you cross the bridge going south at 7 Mile Road.

When the trail is running along roads, make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 –

Base 1- 3 inches – Trail is in fair Condition. Watch for trucks on the trail.

Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –

Base 1 – 4 inches – Trail is in poor to fair condition. They will have the groomer on it today for only the second time. Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross. Water holes and lots of snow. The trail to Rudyard has been groomed, but logging is going on, too.

The Downtown Trail is signed, but snow and barrels on the Portage Ave. Bridge have not been placed yet.

Join us on Facebook, too!

www.sootrails.org

News and Reports:

World Record Attempt

On February 1st, 2018, come to Sault Ste. Marie to help us try to break the world record for the largest snowmobile parade! We need at least 1,048 snowmobiles on February 1, 2018, the Thursday before the 50th Annual International 500 Snowmobile Race.

The $5.00 registration fee per sled is used to cover the costs incurred to break the record. The cost is $10.00 if you sign up the day of the event.

All snowmobile operators must have a valid driver’s license and a registered sled.

For more information – and to sign up – follow this link: http://www.saultstemarie.com/event-detail/guinness-world-record-snowmobile-parade/

Trail Report – : Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

Reporter:Matt Winters

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4″-6″

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

Trails in sugar camp are in early season riding conditions yet. With no really measurable snowfall the past few weeks you will encounter alot of brown and snirty conditions. We have just recently gone through all swampy and low lying areas with groomers the past week and these areas will still be rough as we wait for more snow to arrive to fill everything in. The forecast is looking promising the next week here with the chance of some snow. We’ll have to keep our fingers crossed to get some fresh snow to work with on the trails. All lakes in the sugar camp trail system have been marked with orange barrels and are safe to cross. Make sure to stay close to the barrels as you cross the lakes as their were some slushy areas out there yet and were rough in areas as it froze so maintain reasonable speeds while crossing. Remember to purchase your annual trail pass before riding the trails and remember all intersections have a 3 digit number for your safety and in case of emergency that will pinpoint emergency personnel to your location. Think snow!