Yesterday all 4 of our grooming machines were out, and the average time each VOLUNTEER was out was over 10 hours, with some volunteers out for over 12 hours. We also had volunteers going out on sleds and clearing branches so the grooming machines could get through. …
read more >With the new snow we are getting now, and more in the forecast, we are putting a schedule together for our all-volunteer grooming team to resume grooming. Grooming will begin with some trails as early as Monday morning. …
read more >Yesterday all 4 of our grooming machines were out, and the average time each VOLUNTEER was out was over 10 hours, with some volunteers out for over 12 hours. We also had volunteers going out on sleds and clearing branches so the grooming machines could get through. These conditions will not be resolved in one day; it will likely take many days to complete.
By Wednesday night (12/31) almost all of our trails will be gone over and cleared enough to get a machine through. We know that most other clubs in the area are dealing with the same conditions.
Below is a photo from one of our club members from Trail G.
Despite these challenges, we are grateful to have snow earlier this year – last year trails did not open until February 7.
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Trails on private property are NOT OPEN to the public for E-Bikes, Bikes, hikers or any other usage. Do not ride or walk around closed gates.
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The Minocqua Forest Riders maintain 161 miles of snowmobile trails in the area. Our members are from many areas all over Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa & Michigan as well as throughout Oneida and Vilas Counties.
161 Miles of Groomed Trails
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The Minocqua Forest Riders maintain 161 miles of snowmobile trails in the area. Our members are from many areas all over Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa & Michigan as well as throughout Oneida and Vilas Counties. These legendary Northwood Trails are groomed almost daily with a priority for weekend traffic. Our trail system connects Minocqua to Price County (Pike Lake Area) on the West, North to Lac Du Flambeau (Lake of The Torches Casino and Resort), East to Minocqua, Woodruff, and Lake Tomahawk, and South to the Willow Flowage Area!!!
Always remember to stay on the trail - many miles are private property, and land owners allow us to be there! It is a privilege that can be taken away if we are disrespectful!!
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