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1 Douglas County Weekly Snowmobile and Winter ATV Trail Report Information provided by Club Members of the Northwest Trails Association and compiled by the Douglas County Forestry Department. UPDATED 12/23/2013 As is typical for this time of year, certain trail segments can be opened and others are not ready yet due to wetland crossings and/or have restrictions due to private land easements. It is critical that we respect the landowners who allow us to use their property... please review the information below carefully before trail riding and confirm that you are using open trails. Please note that on certain trails only segments of that trail may be open at this time. We anticipate frequent updates as the clubs report in with trails they have checked. Thank you. SE Quadrant Trail Update: Corridor 41N remains closed between WRT in Solon Springs to the Pierce road due to poor ice conditions. Corridor 41 is groomed full width first pass between the Tom Green Road and the warming shack, and minimum width first pass between the Tom Green Road and the Pierce Road. Please use the Tom Green Road as an alternate route for Corridor 41 to and from Solon Springs. Trail 5 and the new re-route west of Coyote Drive will open, be signed, and groomed by noon 12/24 We've been grooming daily and all of Jack Pine Rider's trails all have 3-5 inches of fresh snow on a solid base. All trails, including Corridor 35 (WRT from Corridor 4 to the Washburn County Line), trails 7, 27, 27b, 27c, 5, 541, and Corridor 41S from WRT to the Burnett County line will be open, freshly groomed and in very good condition by Christmas Day 12/25 NE Quadrant Updated Thursday Evening. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 The Brule River Riders area had a significant snowfall earlier this month with several small snowfalls since. The significant snow fall is making it difficult to open trails due to buried downfalls and unfrozen swamps. All Brule River Riders trails are open. Use caution on 6 East which has some trees down. Trails 1, 2, 27/27A & 35 are on high ground and are going to a regular grooming schedule. Lake Route across Lake St Croix is improving. Some tracks on the lake. Grooming: Trail 1: Groomed Brule River to Trail 2 on Wednesday Trail 2: Groomed from Amnicon Falls to Brule on Monday Trail 2: Groomed from Amnicon Falls to Superior Thursday morning (12-19) Trail 4: Groomed to Hathorne – Good early season condition Trail 24: Groomed one pass from 4 to Poplar – One wet area caution advised for ATVS – Good early season condition Trail 6W – Groomed in good early season condition Trail 27/27A: Groomed Thursday (12-19) Some snowmobile tracks on the north end of Lake St Croix. Due to high slush conditions travel on Lake St Croix, use caution about crossing Lake St Croix. Trail 35: Groomed last Monday from North Trail Head to 4 East. Parking lot is plowed at North Trail Head. Trail 35:To be groomed Wednesday. To anyone out riding on woods trails. Please help us out by packing the trails the full width of the trail. Especially in wet areas. Contrary to popular belief, swamps are not frozen. The snow must be well packed to freeze swamps down hard enough to hold up groomers. NW Quadrant The following snowmobile/winter ATV trails have been opened: Trail 0 Trail 28 The Gandy Dancer (Trail 43 on map) The Saunders Grade (The western portion of Trail 2 on map) The Crosstown Route (Trail 2 within the city of Superior corporate limits) trail 41 &41 groomed from amnicon to warming shack. great shape. the 2 beaver dams between milchesky and are hiway A not real good use caution The open trails are in early season condition at this time. Scheduled maintenance – please look for updates as the work is completed. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 trail 4 will be groomed 1 way friday. a brushing crew is going out Saturday on trail 2 north of 105 no idea as to when it will be groomed sanders grade groomer hopefully monday 41-4&41 will be groomed monday 4--43--2 to be double groomed Monday All other winter recreational trails remain closed at this time. Club members are working on trail preparation but have run into issues with wet areas not being frozen at this time. SW Quadrant Trail 9 has been completely cleared of all deadfalls (there were many) - safe for riding, may be some wet spots in the swampy areas. Not yet safe for grooming until it's packed down. All other winter recreational trails remain closed at this time. Club members are working on trail preparation but have run into issues with wet areas not being frozen at this time. Trail 3 All of Trail 3 is now open, no update available at this time on grooming.. Douglas County Ski Trails Ski Trails were packed with snowmobiles on Tuesday 12/10. Grooming took place on Thursday 12/12. Trail is in fair early season shape. Additional grooming/track setting is scheduled for 12/19. Please check for updates. PLEASE NOTE: The Tri-County Corridor, Trail 27, Trail 1, and Trail 217 are managed by others. CONTACT INFORMATION: Tri-County Corridor – Tom Thornton -[PHONE REDACTED] Trail 27 – Brule River State Forest – [PHONE REDACTED] Trail 1 – Brule River Riders – John Deterling, Sr. – [PHONE REDACTED] Trail 217 – Get-ER-Done Club – Tim Johnson – [PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Webb Lake 151 41 41 41 45 45 43 Danbury Dairy 102 45 FOR TRAIL CONDITIONS CALL 1-[PHONE REDACTED] NW Superior • Amnicon Lake NE Brule • Hawthorne SE Solon Springs • Wascott SW Dairyland • Cozy Corner Wrenshall 7 miles Carlton 10 miles Duluth 24 miles N. Shore Tr. 68 miles Moose Lake 27 miles Barnum 26 miles Bemidji 155 miles Gandy Dancer Trail Use Caution-Trail under repair from summer flood. Heed warning signs Wrenshall Grade Saunders Grade Use Caution-Trail under repair from summer flood. Heed warning signs Gandy Dancer Trail Gandy Dancer Trail 4 4 35 35 35 35 35 2 2 2 2 2 2 43 43 43 43 41 41 41 41 41 41 4 4 4 4 4 Tri County Corridor Tri County Corridor Port Wing 14 miles Herbster 26 miles Barnes 2 miles Drummond 20 miles Wild Rivers Trail Wild Rivers Trail Hawthorne Solon Springs (see insert map) Wascott 4 Seasons Area Gordon Bennett Poplar Maple Dairyland Moose Junction P P P P P P P Amnicon Lake City of Superior City of Duluth 17 27 27A 28 66 0 930 935 925 925 835 27 27 7 6 24 5 5 5A 5 541 3 9 9 9 1 7 16 21 18 24 34 55 15 72 74 81 87 88 86 89 90 46 78 80 91 79 2 10 11 13 12 8 14 20 Minong 4 miles Corridor 8 6 miles X X X XX X X NOTE: A sincere effort has been made to produce an accurate and up-to-date map. However, with the various sources we have to rely on, no guarantee can be made. All voluntary input for updating our next edition will be accepted with gratitude. Stay On Trails 18 Brule (see insert map) 29 51 52 73 85 1 103 47 2 4 Iron River 8 miles 24 151 Lake Nebagamon (see Insert map) AMNICON LAKE TOWN OF SUMMIT PARKLAND • SOUTH RANGE 1. Amnicon Bar 2. Corbin’s Harbor Inn 4. Four Corners 5. Dry Dock Tavern CITY OF SUPERIOR 8. National Bank of Commerce 9. Nemadji BP 10. Presidents 11. Old Town Bar & Restaurant 12. Hammond Steak House 13. Barker’s Island Inn 15. Mac Sports 16. Eddies Supper Club 17. Grumpy’s 18. Gronk’s Grill & Bar 19. Birds Bar 20. Borders Sports Bar & Grill AMNICON FALLS MAPLE POPLAR 21. Rapids Riverside 22. Poplar Hardware 23. Pump Service 24. Gravel Pit Tavern 25. Poplar Building Products 27. Poplar Auto Refinishing, Inc. 28. Olson Auto Repair 29. Nelson Oil BRULE 30. Brule Cennex Convenience Store 31. Copp’s Tire 32. Makela Excavating 33. Twin Gables Cafe 34. Jack’s Hungry Trout Inn 35. Kro-Bar & Grill 38. Roundup North Saloon & Restaurant 39. Brule River Motel Riverhouse Restaurant DAIRYLAND 46. Cozy Corner Inn 47. Moose Junction HAWTHORNE LAKE NEBAGAMON 51. Covered Wagon 52. Roadhouse Bar & BP Mart 53. Bridge’s Indianhead Tavern 55. Sideline’s Bar & Bait 56. Gopher Hole Lounge 58. Waterfront Bar & Grill SOLON SPRINGS 61. St. Croix Inn 62. Soft Pines Resort 63. The Village Pump 64. JT’s One Stop 67. Lakeview Lodge 68. Solon Springs Auto Parts & Machine Shop 69. Swanson’s Motel & Cabins 71. Solon Springs Mercantile GORDON 72. Clearwater Resort 73. North Shore Resort 74. J&K’s Halfway House 76. Moose River Bar 78. Poodle Inn 79. M&M’s Y-Go-By 80. Buckhorn Bar & Grill WASCOTT 81. McNamara’s Bar & Restaurant 85. Stop-A-Sec 86. Circle Pines Bar & Grill 87. The Lookout 88. Viewpoint Lodge 89. Lake Campground & Bar 90. Golden Chipmunk 91. Bootleggers 92. Knockouts Sports Saloon 93. Gruzy’s Italian Beef House & Pub DANBURY WEBB LAKE 102. Log Cabin Store 103. Hillside Inn Snowmobile and Winter ATV Trails SNOWMOBILE TRAIL ONLY (no ATVs) Trail & Corridor Numbers Sponsoring Association Members Warming Shack/ Rest Stop Road Routes Gas Stops Parking Lot WI License Purchase Site XXXX 2 4 The Northwest Trails Association of Douglas County assumes no liability as to trails, machines, or individuals. Please respect private and no traspassing signs. Do not operate snowmobiles on highways. Use extreme caution on lakes and streams. Speeding on the trails is extremely dangerous to you and to others. Travel the trails in a safe and sane manner. Happy snowmobiling! DOUGLAS COUNTY SNOWMOBILE AND WINTER ATV TRAILS 35 35 Lake Nebagamon Brule River Area 63 71 61 69 35 39 38 62 67 53 58 27B 27C 2 Solon Springs 4 4 1 27 41 27A 6 6 2 64 0 2800 3200 3600 4000 4400 4800 5200 5800 6000 6400 6800 7200 7600 8000 8400 8800 9200 9600 10000 10400 10800 11200 11600 12000 12400 12800 13200 13600 14000 14400 14800 15200 15600 16000 16400 16800 [PHONE REDACTED] 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 4400 4800 5200 5800 6000 6400 6800 7200 7600 8000 8400 8800 9200 9600 10000 10400 10800 11200 11600 12000 12400 12800 13200 13600 14000 14400 14800 15200 15600 16000 16400 Non Resident Trail Pass Required 0 [PHONE REDACTED] 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 4400 4800 5200 5600 6000 6400 6800 7200 7600 8000 8400 8800 9200 9600 10400 10800 11200 11600 12000 12400 12800 13200 13600 [PHONE REDACTED] 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 4400 4800 5200 5600 6000 6400 6800 7200 7600 8000 8400 8800 9200 9600 10000 10400 10800 11200 11600 12000 12400 12800 13200 13600 14000 14400 14000 14400 10000 Duxbury 24 miles Other WI License Purchase Site DNR Superior Service Center 1401 Tower Ave., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] DNR Brule 6250 S. Ranger Rd., Brule [PHONE REDACTED] Jacks Fast Food 5701 Tower Ave., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] The Tradin Post 14494 S. Packer Ave., Gordon [PHONE REDACTED] ICO Convenience Plus 5956 Tower Ave., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Sportsman Choice 721 Belknap St., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Bait Box 3731 E 2nd St., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Poplar Hardware 9693 US Hwy 2, Poplar [PHONE REDACTED] St. Croix River Lanes 14378 Hwy 53., Gordon [PHONE REDACTED] Superior Shooter Supply 1705 Winter St., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Northwest Outlet 1814 Belknap St., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] DNR Gordon Ranger Station 9547 E. Cty Rd Gordon [PHONE REDACTED] Holiday Station 229 4827 E 2nd St., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Holiday Station Store 111 2111 Tower Ave., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Walmart Store 1447 3705 Tower Ave., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Kmart 7206 3015 Tower Ave., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Nemadji Spur 3027 E. 2nd St., Superior [PHONE REDACTED] Nickerson 14 miles Douquette 17 miles 17 Dusk to Dawn 55 mph 22 32 68 31 33 30 P P Ditch Ride No ATV’s 7 17 25 23 19 76 27 Call for Gas Availability and Hours 1 47 217 217 9 5 92 93 56 56 28 27C 27B UPDATED 12/23/2013 = OPEN = TRAIL MANAGED BY OTHERS - REPORTED OPEN Please note the Tri County Corridor, Trail 27, Trail 1, portions of Trail 3, and Trail 217 are managed by others. See trail report for contact information. TRAIL SEGMENT RE-ROUTED WILL OPEN NOON 12/24/13 USE CAUTION