Forest County
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Rode 300+ miles Saturday and Sunday in Forest and Oconto Counties, as I have a house up there. Yes snow is sugar, some areas are thin and browning, and traffic has taken its toll in some spots, but all clubs up there have and continue to do a great job keeping the trails rideable, many still 8+, with some 10's.
I would not even think twice about going, unless you cannot tolerate hearing a few rocks, running some bare road spots, and hitting an occasional short stretch with some stutter bumps. Bad thing is not a ton of snow, but good thing is not a lot of snow to cause big moguls with traffic.
I would not even think twice about going, unless you cannot tolerate hearing a few rocks, running some bare road spots, and hitting an occasional short stretch with some stutter bumps. Bad thing is not a ton of snow, but good thing is not a lot of snow to cause big moguls with traffic.
Wouldn't' hesitate either.
Rode Marinette and tiny bit of Forest Co. last weekend. Trails are smooth not really enough to create moguls.
Road trails were getting think with left ski scraping asphalt. I'd imagine the sun this week didn't help the trails that skirt the sides of roads.
Definitely good trails to be found.
Rode Marinette and tiny bit of Forest Co. last weekend. Trails are smooth not really enough to create moguls.
Road trails were getting think with left ski scraping asphalt. I'd imagine the sun this week didn't help the trails that skirt the sides of roads.
Definitely good trails to be found.
I have been trying for a week to get accurate info on Florence and Forest County trails...nobody knows nothing...even the casino has no clue on trail conditions in the area...it's really frustrating...the club sites are old and not updated very often....well...i guess we'll get over there and see, if it sucks we'll trailer north.
I hear ya it’s been a tuff season to get trail condition information for Northern WI and Big Snow MI as well. The clubs just don’t update on snowtracks and other websites.
Yep..remember when we reported for snowtracks and they booted us (because a certain business in eagle river that advertised with their site was upset at our "negative (honest) reports"....lol...that site is now dying and rarely updated which is too bad...but in a way I'm glad it's failing
Yes but that area has been very honest with reports for many years now. It was nice to go to Snowtracks get honest condition reports for WI Northwoods and Big Snow. Now my riding Bud that lives in Vilas can’t get info on Amasa , IR and remote areas we ride. He misses our bi weekly rides since I left. We knew where all the good stuff was. We had a lot of up to date intelligence back then knew when to ride and knew when to wait. Those were the days. 
Had buddies that went through florence from iron mt. Down to dunbar friday said all blue ox trails were great that they were on. Few people we chatted with Saturday said same thing. Hoping to get that way this Saturday
What are you guys talking about, false information! Updated and current trail information, usually daily, for Forest, Oconto and Florence counties (and many others) are available everywhere. Facebook is the main communication channel, and direct club sites as well. Forest County-100milesnow safari, Lumberjack Memorial Trails (LMT)...Northern Oconto County - Red Arrow, Paul Bunyan, Chute Pond and Florence - Blue Ox.
Times have changed guys....Snowtracks, Trail conditions.com, and others are long gone for the most part, and even many local establishments and their employees, unless snow riders, do not have accurate information, like the Carter Casino. If you look, you can easily find, just need to be willing to get with the "new way" the world communicates. And, do not complain about the way the clubs/people communicate.....you all know every club is hurting for members, time, etc.., so if Facebook is the easiest way to communciate, then that is where you will find it. This from a 58 year old guy, and the sole reason I even have a facebook account is for snowmobile trail conditions.
My kids, in their late 20's, are avid riders everywhere in N WI and the UP, and follow almost all of the clubs on facebook and usually have updated daily, if not bi-weekly reports from all clubs, and many related establishments.
Been riding these areas every weekend since XMAS week, and early this week as well. Not much new snow, some snirt and some areas with some stutters, but all trails still in above average condition and very rideable. Weekend traffic takes it toll and main trails are usually shot by 4pm, but Saturday most are re-groomed and ready to go again Sunday am. Weekly grooming consistent as well.
Times have changed guys....Snowtracks, Trail conditions.com, and others are long gone for the most part, and even many local establishments and their employees, unless snow riders, do not have accurate information, like the Carter Casino. If you look, you can easily find, just need to be willing to get with the "new way" the world communicates. And, do not complain about the way the clubs/people communicate.....you all know every club is hurting for members, time, etc.., so if Facebook is the easiest way to communciate, then that is where you will find it. This from a 58 year old guy, and the sole reason I even have a facebook account is for snowmobile trail conditions.
My kids, in their late 20's, are avid riders everywhere in N WI and the UP, and follow almost all of the clubs on facebook and usually have updated daily, if not bi-weekly reports from all clubs, and many related establishments.
Been riding these areas every weekend since XMAS week, and early this week as well. Not much new snow, some snirt and some areas with some stutters, but all trails still in above average condition and very rideable. Weekend traffic takes it toll and main trails are usually shot by 4pm, but Saturday most are re-groomed and ready to go again Sunday am. Weekly grooming consistent as well.
I have been riding this area too since jan 1st...florence is great.forest was getting snirting closer to crandon.but still good to ride .I rode to argonne hiles and Alvin back to Armstrong creek..and rode from Armstrong to wabeno over to Robert lake. Wild Rose. it was good riding.. sure you get logging areas here and there.some icy corners.brown sugar snow.but didnt run on grass,dirt. ..so ride now b4 fat lady sings
I almost forgot......people.when your stopped on trail side by side.and the trail is not wide for riders to go around..and especially when you see sleds coming....get out of the way....this is to the idiots who stood out talking on trail.between the sleds and didnt move until we got right there.then they started thier machines to pull ahead.....omg.. just idiots. ....I should of ????????. vent vent...lol
Umm...I messaged the clubs directly on Facebook and got little to no response..so I took to using the old stand by trail report sites....some people do not know the area, (like myself)...and you do realize there are 3 counties and several clubs that maintain trails...and like I said..if u don't know the area..u wouldnt have a clue what club, does what trail...take carter for example..heading south, and in less than 10 miles you will be on 3 different clubs trails, and go from Forest to Oconto County (in less than a mile)...I try to educate myself on areas that I plan to ride...but thats a little confusing down there.
snobuilder
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Trails are great.. lots of day riders on Sat. Had 3 grandkids along, 2,6 &8 and 1 new rider.
Did a short loop Laona to Wabeno and back.
Oncoming traffic was fast but mostly under control.
We pulled over like 10 times for faster traffic. All good, no roosters.
Sunday went north to old Mudslingers now Club Cavour, and then Popple River for a great pizza and home brew.
Hopefully will be riding into mid March.
Did a short loop Laona to Wabeno and back.
Oncoming traffic was fast but mostly under control.
We pulled over like 10 times for faster traffic. All good, no roosters.
Sunday went north to old Mudslingers now Club Cavour, and then Popple River for a great pizza and home brew.
Hopefully will be riding into mid March.
snobuilder
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Still very rideable.... get you some it will end next week.
Laona to Armstrong Cr. via south route then north route to NST and back to Laona today 88 miles. hard flat and fast.
South of here not so great. Some snow coming Sat night.
Bar parking lots are slick. You will fall down....maybe.
Laona to Armstrong Cr. via south route then north route to NST and back to Laona today 88 miles. hard flat and fast.
South of here not so great. Some snow coming Sat night.
Bar parking lots are slick. You will fall down....maybe.
Fall down going in, or after, coming out? LOL