Trail Reports

Due to the warm weather and lack of snow all Oconto County Snowmobile trails will be closed as of 6AM,  Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Thank you to the most recent snowfall, this cold snap and our wonderful groomers are trails are ready to ride.  Paul Bunyan trails will be open starting 6AM on Tuesday, January 16.   Anticipate early season condition on the trails.

Do your homework as clubs begin to open their trails as conditions allow so know where you are and which trail systems are open and which ones are not.

Stay safe and stay warm!!

All Oconto County Snowmobile Trails Close on Sunday, March 19th at 11:59 PM.

It is 42 degrees in Lakewood at 5:30pm. The 5-8 inches of good grooming snow we received on Sunday thru Monday really made our trails nice, and the groomers have been out to keep them that way up. You would not think that you were riding in mid-March. The cold temperatures at night have helped, as well. However, any areas exposed to the direct angle of the sun continues to disappear again more quickly. The NST (Grade) is slowly deteriorating again, especially north of town. The same applies to the trails along the roads. Regardless, we rate our trails to be Fair to Very Good. There is some rain in the forecast over the next day or so, but then the forecast is for some more snow in the 1-3 inch range.  Come on up for some good riding before Mother Nature changes her mind.

It’s 34 degrees in Lakewood at 7:30pm. The 8 inches of heavy wet snow we received on Monday was just what was needed to extend our trails for another week. Riding in the woods is still very nice, and those trails are standing up very well. However, any areas exposed to the direct angle of the sun will continue to disappear more quickly the farther into March we get. The NST (Grade) is slowly deteriorating in areas that are wooded, but areas in direct sun, it is melting down more quickly. The same applies to the trails along the roads.

The good news is that there is 1 to 3 inches of snow being predicted for tomorrow night. Regardless, the end is growing near, so if you want to get in your last ride, come on up and bring the sunscreen. As always, you can also get trail information for other trails in Oconto County by clicking on https://www.ocontocounty.org/trail-reports/

It’s 40 degrees in Lakewood with full sun at 10:30am. The snow we have received these past few weeks is still holding up pretty good in the woods, and we have been doing selective grooming to keep it that way. However, any areas exposed to the sun continue to slowly disappear. Regardless, we still rate our trails to be in the range of Fair to Very Good. There is still some good riding out there.

The good news is that we are currently under a Winter Weather Advisory calling for 4 to 6 inches from Midnight on Monday to Monday at 6:00 PM. Is it possible that we can ride for another week or two? You can also get trail information for other trails in Oconto County by clicking on https://www.ocontocounty.org/trail-reports/

It’s 23 degrees and sunny in Lakewood at 1:00pm. The warm weather and sun we had for the last couple of weeks is now behind us. The trails that were exposed to the sun are pretty much gone. The NST (grade) has suffered the same fate in most cases. However, the trails in the woods that were primarily out of the sun still have a flat level ice base. All we need now is more snow. And, of this writing we are currently under a Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday at 6:00 PM until Thurs at 6:00 PM. The predicted snow accumulations are between 10 and 13 inches. With many of the weather forecast models now starting to line up, we believe the National Weather Service will change it to a Winter Storm Warning, shortly.

Be advised that once the snow starts to fall, we will need to determine its water content before any grooming will begin. The trails having the ice base may need to sit based on the night time lows. However, they are calling for lows in the single digits so that would be good news for panning it down. Rest assured, the trails in Northern Oconto County are still open for your riding enjoyment. The corners and hills in the woods will still be icy, so please be careful. Check back tomorrow for a trail update.

You can also get trail information for other trails in Oconto County by clicking on https://www.ocontocounty.org/trail-rep

It’s 46 degrees in Lakewood at 1:30pm. The warm weather and sun we had this past week has taken a big hit on our trails. Any trails along the town roads exposed to the sun have all but disappeared. The NST (grade) has suffered the same fate if exposed to the sun, as well. To make matters worse, the snow that was predicted this past week passed south of us. And, the weather forecast for this week only calls for some rain and a little snow.

However, there is a silver lining to all of this. The wooded trails and the snow-covered fields have stood up to all this abuse fairly well. The flat trail base we have had is still flat. The heavily wooded areas still have a combination of snow and ice crystals mixed in to aid in cooling and lubrication. What this means is that if you can get to these areas there is still some good riding to enjoy. The corners and hills are still icy, so please be careful. With all this being said, we generally rate our trails to be Fair to Good.

It’s 21 degrees & cloudy in Lakewood at 10:00am, with the low tonight predicted to be around 10 degrees. The trails continue to be in great shape even with all the traffic we have been seeing at the Lakewood Trailhead all week. We rate them to be Good to Very Good, with some icy corners and hills. Please be advised that PBR Trail 14 and Trail 16 between Locators 675 & 677 has been re-opened. You may still see some activity in that area as you approach it, so please be careful.

All the snowmobile traffic has really helped our area’s Business Boosters.  So, we really want to thank all the folks who spend their time and money to ride throughout Northern Oconto County.  We also want to remind everyone of our upcoming Snow Fun Day event that will be taking place this Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Waubee Lake Lodge. The event will run from 2pm to 7pm. We hope to see some of you there.

If you want to get an update on the conditions of the other trails in the area, please visit the Oconto County website at https://www.ocontocounty.org/trail-reports/.

Please be advised that a section of PBR Trail 14 and Trail 16 between Locators 675 & 677 has been CLOSED. The Forest gate at Locator 677 has been closed with appropriate signage. The gate at Locator 675 is frozen in from the water, so we’re dropping trees to act as a gate, effectively closing off the that section of the trail. When you approach the closure, you can choose to make a turn to another trail, or turn around. Please do not attempt to get around the gates or the trees. We are working on a temporary solution to this problem.

It’s 29 degrees in Lakewood at 3:00pm. We received 8 inches of moderately wet snow starting last night into this morning. The trail base was in fairly good shape before the snow, but lacked snow for cooling and lubrication. However, all that is good now. Be aware that the temperatures tonight will only be in the low 20’s, so the trails will be slippery in the corners. In addition, please be advised that the “Women on Snow” group will also be riding our trails, as well. All three groomers will be out making the trails the best they can be for your riding enjoyment.

To stay up to date on open/closures and current trail conditions visit the official Oconto County Trail
Report web page at https://www.ocontocounty.org/trail-reports/

UPDATE for OCONTO COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

Those trails on the Oconto County Snowmobile Map 2022-2023 that identify as Red Arrow, Paul Bunyan and Chute Pond Trails will be safe and ready for snowmobile riders on January 11, 2023.
The Nicolet State Trail will ONLY be open from Intersection 402 near County Highway AA Breed, WI
north to Forest County.

To stay up to date on open/closures and current trail conditions visit the official Oconto County Trail
Report web page at https://www.ocontocounty.org/trail-reports/  For your own safety, and that of the
club groomers and volunteers DO NOT ride on CLOSED trails. For more information, please contact the
Oconto County website or the Forest and Parks Department at 920-834-6995.

https://www.ocontocounty.org/trail-reports/.