Tomahawk, WI
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No updates available since December 19th...this is what is we have
With exceptions, Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile trails (County Administrated Trails) in Zone 1 and the Hiawatha Trail will open as of 9:00 AM Friday December 20, 2019.
Zone 1 trails remaining closed (west of Tomahawk) are as follows: Trails 8, 10, 10A, 86, and Corridor 19. Also Corridor 17 south of the Park and Ride at intersection #30 remains closed.
All trails in Zones 2, 3, and 4 will remain closed at this time.
Clubs report that lake crossings will remain closed.
With exceptions, Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile trails (County Administrated Trails) in Zone 1 and the Hiawatha Trail will open as of 9:00 AM Friday December 20, 2019.
Zone 1 trails remaining closed (west of Tomahawk) are as follows: Trails 8, 10, 10A, 86, and Corridor 19. Also Corridor 17 south of the Park and Ride at intersection #30 remains closed.
All trails in Zones 2, 3, and 4 will remain closed at this time.
Clubs report that lake crossings will remain closed.
It's pretty soft out there...the wet areas, are really wet now...and the lakes still aren't safe...it is melting down, but there is still alot of snow in the woods..any trail that runs the sides of roads is down to the pavement.
And yeah...supposed to continue with the warm spell, with rain this weekend. I never like to tell people not to come up...but if it was me, I'd stay home
Below is an update from Northwoods Passage Snowmobile Club:
31 December 19
Oneida county trails are open except LAKES. Lake trails are closed.
Lincoln County trails north and east of Tomahawk are open. This includes the Hiawatha trail from Tomahawk to Oneida County.
Be careful. With the rain and warm weather there was a lot of water on the trails. We had about 8 inches of heavy snow yesterday and now it has gotten colder. Groomers are out this morning on the Hiawatha trail and in the Rhinelander area where possible. We have to go around swamps as they are not frozen yet. Trail conditions should be improving daily as we get them packed. In some areas we are starting over again to get trails open..
PLEASE STAY OFF OF THE WATER.
31 December 19
Oneida county trails are open except LAKES. Lake trails are closed.
Lincoln County trails north and east of Tomahawk are open. This includes the Hiawatha trail from Tomahawk to Oneida County.
Be careful. With the rain and warm weather there was a lot of water on the trails. We had about 8 inches of heavy snow yesterday and now it has gotten colder. Groomers are out this morning on the Hiawatha trail and in the Rhinelander area where possible. We have to go around swamps as they are not frozen yet. Trail conditions should be improving daily as we get them packed. In some areas we are starting over again to get trails open..
PLEASE STAY OFF OF THE WATER.
Some trail closures announced by northwoods passage
The short connector trail (Nest Rd/Quiet Cove Rd) off the Bearskin Trail heading towards The Thirsty Giraffe has been temporarily closed due to an open swamp. The 8E trail heading towards Jenny Lake Rd (8E & Bearskin intersection) is closed also until we can get through the Creek just off Jenny Lake Rd.
RIDE WITH CAUTION!
The short connector trail (Nest Rd/Quiet Cove Rd) off the Bearskin Trail heading towards The Thirsty Giraffe has been temporarily closed due to an open swamp. The 8E trail heading towards Jenny Lake Rd (8E & Bearskin intersection) is closed also until we can get through the Creek just off Jenny Lake Rd.
RIDE WITH CAUTION!
Thank you for always being honest and for your area updates. I have to drive for 7 hours to get to that area more or less. I'm 62 now, and in "the old days" it was a crapshoot. Of course not as many weather fluctuations either. Happy New Year to all. Attak man: Sometimes I head up there alone to relax. Wherever you're working now I enjoy a beer. Be happy to say thanks in person
Day time or evening?
Day...im getting too old for night shifts,,,lol
Attak man, I have a place on Manson lake. I always look for your reports before I plan my snowmobile trips. You are always honest and accurate! I brought the sleds up Saturday for the extended New Year's weekend. We did some riding New Year's eve and following day. Besides all the heavy snow hanging the branches over the trail, I have to say that I don't ever recall the early riding conditions to be so nice! The swamps and lakes need to freeze up more, but I think the rain on Sunday may have been a blessing! Our lake has a much better chance to freeze up now that most of the snow turned into water before we got the 8' of new snow. The groomed trails have a really nice base.
I plan to stop by Fishtrap sometime to say hi also.
I plan to stop by Fishtrap sometime to say hi also.
harvest1121
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It’s 37 now swamps are not freezing I was there yesterday trails around Minocqua St Germain were decent. Rhinelander seemed to have a lot of swamps but worth riding.
harvest1121
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Just talked to a friend said St Germain was groomed every thing else was bumpy.
The trails took a beating yesterday...lots of sleds out...the snow is holding up well...its pretty nice in some areas..but we still have some swamps and wet areas that are giving us issues...its just not been cold enough, and the heavy snow insulating the swamps. DO NOT RIDE THE LAKES!!! THEY ARE NOT MARKED FOR S REASON!! Two snowmobilers lost their lives last night on lake nokomis..as they went through the ice...its a terrible tragedy..my thoughts and prayers are with their families...but please (and I cant stress this enough)..STAY OFF THE LAKES UNTIL THEY ARE MARKED!!! (At this point, they will not be marked anytime soon)