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Trail Report: Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 2, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-12″

Date of Report: February 2, 2017

Area Report:

 

Trail conditions have improved with some fresh snow this week; however there are still many icy spots that require riders to use caution. Trail 4 East and West out of Mason remains CLOSED due to lack of Snow.

 

Northern Bayfield County:                                                                                                          

The north east Groomer area received 3 to 6 inches of new snow this week and all our trails are in fair shape excluding the Washburn area which received less snow. We have been out grooming and everything should be groomed by Friday (2/3/17) excluding Trail 13 south of Washburn where the snow is marginal. There are Lots of icy spots so please use caution.

Trail 1 in the very Northwest corner of the County is getting groomed today (2/2/2017). Because of logging we are only going up to Greens Rd. until we get some more snow next week

Around Herbster Trails 40, 41, 19, 31 and part of 1 have been groomed and are all good except trail 1 into town which is a little rough but rideable. The rest of Trail 1 will get groomed today (2/2/2017).

 

Central Bayfield County:          

After the initial 3 inches of fresh snow Iron River received another inch, possibly two the following day. Trails 22, 24, and 31 south of Iron River have been groomed and cleared of reported downed trees. Plenty of fresh snow on those trails with a moderate ice base underneath. Trail 4 from Hwy 2 crossing to Delta is rideable with lesser amounts closer to Delta which in turn creates icier conditions. The Tri County Corridor has been groomed from FR241 to Brule in Bayfield County’s jurisdiction with plenty of snow but with heavy ice base. Operations will continue until Friday afternoon on trails 21 and 31 along with south Port Wing and Herbster area.   

 

Southern Bayfield County:

Namakagon: Trails in the Namakagon area have all been groomed once as of last night. Plans are to make another round throughout the weekend. The trails have a few thin spots with some icy corners! Over all though the snow we got helped to rate them Fair to Good condition! We’ll be doing our best to get the most with what we have. Slow down and enjoy the ride. We’ve had a couple close calls with icy conditions and trees. Also remember that the Groomers are out when possible DAY or NIGHT!

Drummond: Trails 6, 7 and 63 have 4″ of new snow this week and are groomed and in good condition. The trail from Mason to Sanborn lacks sufficient for grooming as well as trail 4 towards Delta. Grooming will continue through the weekend.

Barnes: The Barnes area received 4-5” of snow, and grooming operations are back in progress.  All trails the Barnestormers groom have or will be completed by Thursday.  Grooming operations may continue into the weekend, please be aware of grooming equipment on the trail system. Trails are in fair to good condition but very icy, please ride with caution and ride safe. There is a 1 mile section of Trail 31 South that has been plowed to allow the road to freeze down for a future logging job, but there is still some snow on the trail and it is passable.

 

News and Reports:

The Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race is this weekend up in the Bayfield area Saturday and Sunday, February 4th and 5th. The race crosses a snowmobile trail and goes on a section of Jodi Rd. which is also a snowmobile trail. Please use caution and watch for dog sled teams if you are riding in this area this weekend.

 

Timber Sale Activity:

Trail 1 – South of Cornucopia – off Stage Rd. a sale has gone active on this section of trail so watch for caution signs and logging equipment.

Trail 31 – Northwest of the City of Washburn – near Lost Lake Rd. This sale is finishing up so there should be minimal activity.

Trail 31 – South of Barnes – A one mile section of Trail 31 South that has been plowed to allow the road to freeze down for a future logging job, but it is still passable.

Trail Report: Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

Hello Snowmobilers!

We are set up for a great weekend! Sawyer County trails are open with a 6″ base and we received approximately 6″ of fresh snow this week and more in the forecast this weekend. Groomers have been out running all week grooming and panning and the trails are great!

There is one exception to the lakes, Lake Hayward has open water under the bridge along Hwy 77 and near the Market Place entrance, the entrance areas have been roped off so please for your safety, stay off of Lake Hayward.

Trail 36 from Flambeau to Price Co line  is rerouted back to the old trail along Hwy W.

Trail Closures:

Trail 63 north of Seeley from Bodecker Rd to Bayfield Co line is CLOSED

Trail 5/27 from Tuscobia south to Rusk Co line is CLOSED.

As always… thank you to the club members and volunteers for their hard work and to you for visiting and enjoying Sawyer County!

Trail Report: Conover, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10″ – 12″ in undisturbed areas

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

The groomers have been out nightly for the past week repairing the melt down damage. Temps fell to zero last night & trails firmed up well. We have had about 2″ of light snow over the past several days that has at least turned the brown snow banks white & gave us something to groom into the old stuff. A clipper is forecast for Saturday with temps staying cold thru the weekend.

Trail conditions are good to very good with a periodic excellent depending on the trail you are on and the time of day. The only real exception to this is right near town (particularly west along K until the WI river bridge) where the trails are fair. Watch for ice in corners, not every corner, it’s hit or miss.

Twin Haven via the new trail; Rode this section last night & it has smoothened out nicely now. For those running along the power lines heading north from the North Twin boat ramp, you now have a stop sign at the grade, E/W traffic has the right of way.

The lakes are marked and had lots of snow. They are frozen again, but watch for the possibility of ruts on the lakes. More snow is needed to smoothen out the lakes.

News and Reports:

It crossed my mind that for those of you that have never snowmobiled in Vilas or surrounding, it is unlike areas further south. We really have nearly zero farm field crossings. Most riding is in the woods, some trails are on old rail grades & there are lots of lake crossings. But, be prepared to travel a distance to the next stop, especially along the northern portions of the county.

Please stay on the trails; Trespassing is the fastest way to loose trails.Don’t forget you need a WI trail permit to ride the state’s groomed trail system. Aggressive riding causes more trail damage than slower, less aggressive riding. Ride right & be safe.

 

Snowmobile Information:

Conover Blizzard Blast is February 18th at the Conover Town Park on Hwy K east.

 

Trail Report: Oconto County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5-9

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

Townsend – Red Arrow Snowmobile – ATV Club –  Brrrrrrrrrrr!! it’s -3 degrees this morning in beautiful downtown Townsend, and the trails are in VERY GOOD RIDING CONDITION. They look like they froze down nicely. Just remember that under that fresh snow is some ice, so be careful.

Lakewood – Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club – The trails are groomed and are in very good to excellent condition. We will be grooming all weekend long. Have fun on the trails but watch out for ice on the corners.

Bagley and Brazeau – Joyriders Trails -Trails are back open on Feb 1st at 7:00am.  They are in good condition but there is a problem on the Butler Springs trail.  Logging has been taking place on Butler Springs Rd and will continue for  the next few weeks.  The loggers removed most of the snow on the trail.   Since it has snowed the groomer drivers have been out on this trail trying to re-groom it.  We don’t know if the loggers will come back and take off the new snow that has recently fallen.  If you are familiar with the ATV trail that runs next to the snowmobile trail, through Butler Springs, you, can use this trail.  If we continue to have a problem with keeping it groomed, we plan to start grooming the ATV trail.  Also we have problems grooming  in other areas with thin ice.  On the Pipeline and a few other areas the ice is to thin for the groomer to groom but safe for snowmobiles to ride.

Gillett Sno ATV Riders – Trails are in very good condition. Groomers were out Tuesday and groomed again today.  2-3 inches of snow expected for Saturday.  Should be great trail riding for a while.

 

Chute Pond Snowmobile Club – Chute Pond trails are open, and grooming on a regular basis. Our trails are in good condition, with an icy base- which with normal traffic gets exposed in and around the corners.

Please be aware that the groomers may be out day and night as needed to keep the trails in shape. Please watch out for the groomers, and give them space when you see them.

Expect a few rough and bare spots, possibly some standing water and slushy spots, and probable icy areas, especially near the corners. Please ride with caution- and stay on the marked trails. Enjoy your ride.

Oconto Falls – Sno Jokers Trails –  Trails are OPEN.

Lena Snow Drifters – Trails are open and in fair to poor condition.  Won’t be grooming until we receive more snow.
Chase Sno-Chasers – Trails are CLOSED.

News and Reports:

Red Arrow Snowmobile Club in Townsend is having their Bonfire in the woods this Saturday from 11-3 at trail intersection #641 on your snowmobile maps. It is east of town toward the Airport. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee, soda, etc.. Need not be a member to join us for the fun!! There will be a Club ride leaving the Red Arrow building at 16712 Humming Bird Hill Ln., at 11AM just north of town on the Nicolet State Trail that will end at the Bonfire. While in the area please support our Booster Club Member business’s. Oh yes, the groomers will be out all weekend!!

Trail Report: Oconto County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5-9

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

Townsend – Red Arrow Snowmobile – ATV Club –  Brrrrrrrrrrr!! it’s -3 degrees this morning in beautiful downtown Townsend, and the trails are in VERY GOOD RIDING CONDITION. They look like they froze down nicely. Just remember that under that fresh snow is some ice, so be careful.

Lakewood – Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club – The trails are groomed and are in very good to excellent condition. We will be grooming all weekend long. Have fun on the trails but watch out for ice on the corners.

Bagley and Brazeau – Joyriders Trails -Trails are back open on Feb 1st at 7:00am.  They are in good condition but there is a problem on the Butler Springs trail.  Logging has been taking place on Butler Springs Rd and will continue for  the next few weeks.  The loggers removed most of the snow on the trail.   Since it has snowed the groomer drivers have been out on this trail trying to re-groom it.  We don’t know if the loggers will come back and take off the new snow that has recently fallen.  If you are familiar with the ATV trail that runs next to the snowmobile trail, through Butler Springs, you, can use this trail.  If we continue to have a problem with keeping it groomed, we plan to start grooming the ATV trail.  Also we have problems grooming  in other areas with thin ice.  On the Pipeline and a few other areas the ice is to thin for the groomer to groom but safe for snowmobiles to ride.

Gillett Sno ATV Riders – Trails are in very good condition. Groomers were out Tuesday and groomed again today.  2-3 inches of snow expected for Saturday.  Should be great trail riding for a while.

 

Chute Pond Snowmobile Club – Chute Pond trails are open, and grooming on a regular basis. Our trails are in good condition, with an icy base- which with normal traffic gets exposed in and around the corners.

Please be aware that the groomers may be out day and night as needed to keep the trails in shape. Please watch out for the groomers, and give them space when you see them.

Expect a few rough and bare spots, possibly some standing water and slushy spots, and probable icy areas, especially near the corners. Please ride with caution- and stay on the marked trails. Enjoy your ride.

Oconto Falls – Sno Jokers Trails –  Trails are OPEN.

Lena Snow Drifters – Trails are CLOSED.
Chase Sno-Chasers – Trails are CLOSED.

News and Reports:

Red Arrow Snowmobile Club is having a Bonfire in the woods this Saturday from 11-3 at trail intersection #641 on your snowmobile maps. It is east of town toward the Airport. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, coffee, soda, etc.. Need not be a member to join us for the fun!! There will be a Club ride leaving the Red Arrow building at 16712 Humming Bird Hill Ln., at 11:00AM just north of town on the Nicolet State Trail that will end at the Bonfire. While in the area please support our Booster Club Member business’s. Oh yes, the groomers will be out all weekend!!

Trail Report: Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 13-16 inches

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

To view DETAILED TRAIL CONDITION REPORTS, visit the Price County Tourism website at www.pricecountywi.net and click on the Reports link. It snowed 5-7 inches on Monday and Tuesday. All snowmobile trails are open and being groomed as time permits. The trails have a hard, smooth base and with this fresh snow on top, they are grooming up perfectly. During the warm up, some swamps filled up with water and some creeks have opened up. Slow down for caution signs. Trail conditions/grooming and caution areas are described in the detailed reports on our website. The trails remain open through March 31, 2017.  Approximately 100 miles of our motorized trails welcome winter ATV and UTV riders. To order travel guides or your snowmobile trail map, visit our website at www.pricecountywi.net.

News and Reports:

Visit our online Calendar of Events for details – http://www.pricecountywi.net/calendar.aspx?CID=23
February 5, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
February 11, 2017 – Dance & Raffle, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
February 17 & 18, 2017 – Poker Run & Raffle, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
February 18, 2017 – Winter Picnic, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
March 5, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Catawba Driftsplitters Snowmobile Club

Trail Report: Forest County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

Trails are in GOOD to VERY GOOD condition.  The snow from early in the week with the cold temps later in the week have help the clubs to rebuild the base after the warm up.  Still plenty of riding to do this winter so load up the trailer and head to Forest County.

Trail conditions will vary throughout the county so please ride safely and responsibly.  Use caution when riding on lakes or frozen water as ice conditions can vary greatly.

The clubs that maintain the Forest County Trail System are made up of volunteers who work very hard to provide the best trails possible.  Please respect them while on the trail and allow them to do their job. If you come across the groomer, please give them some extra room.  It is a lot easier to move a sled off the trail than 40 feet of tractor and drag.

Remember, TRAILS ARE GROOMED DAY AND NIGHT.

Thank you for riding Forest County Trails, Snowmobiling’s best kept secret.

News and Reports:

Saturday Feb.4th – Snomo Wheelers Poker Run and Meat Raffle at Beachside Resort on Lake Metonga.  Pit Stop #66 on the map.

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Report: Presque Isle, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 16-20″

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

REPORT FROM PRESQUE ISLE/WINCHESTER SNO-BUNNIES PRESIDENT, JIM LUEDTKE:

Good Friday Morning Snowmobilers!!!!… I hope you have made plans to take advantage of a great “Weekend” for Sledding!!!…..Our Trails are in the “Best” condition this Year and I would rate them as “Very Good To Excellent”…Most areas around us are reporting Good trails or Better…Traffic will be Heavy so please “Ride Right and Ride Safe”!!!!….We have more snow on Saturday’s forecast …(1-3 inches)….The Groomers will be out to take advantage of the new snow……As usual, use “Caution” on any Lake Trails around the area…..Ride on Marked trails only!!!….

We have a great Raffle going this year to help support our costs of bringing you the best trails in the area….The drawing will be on February 19th at 1:00 pm. at the P.I. Pub in Presque Isle… Buy a $10 ticket…… and you get a FREE breakfast or lunch (chili/dogs)….Please come early and Buy tickets….We are giving away a Ski-Doo 600 E-Tec and a Ski-Doo MXZ 600 Sport along with a Triton Trailer as the 3rd prize in our Raffle…..Tickets are $10 each or 6 tickets for $50 dollars…..Please buy tickets at all of our area Businesses to help support our efforts to bring you the best Trails possible…..100% of proceeds go to the costs of grooming…..

Come on up and enjoy the wonderful Sport of Snowmobiling!!!!! Please consider joining and supporting our Sno-Bunnies Snowmobile Club at http://sno-bunnies.com. In joining, you can then get your WI Trail pass for just $10.

Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

Trail report for February 3 2017-Trails are good to very good.  With the continued cold temps below freezing our base has stayed intact. We have had a few inches of snow over the last couple of days and our groomers have been able to lay out a nice trail. We still have icy corners and low snow conditions in our logging areas. Our Groomers will be out on full schedule all weekend. We are still down to a bare minimum of snow on the trails to groom but are expecting a few inches Saturday and a new snow storm system coming in Monday with several inches expected. This will really help out. If we get the new snow our trail system will be in really great shape. We need snow and cold weather!!!   Please be careful out there! Remember be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

News and Reports:

Join us for these upcoming events:
February 17 – 18: 9th Annual Frozen Tozen
February 19: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 4: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party