Trails ReOpen Sat. 3/14/26 at 8:00 A.M.

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 The north section of Trail 6 is very wet to Winchester.  So that will be flagged off and marked as closed at both ends.   This is  the north section of 6 from the junction of Trail 6 and trail 2.

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Trail 2 is wet but passable for the short section that is between the jct and CTH W.  This still connects us to Iron County via trail 8 and Boulder Jct. Via trail 2 or trail 8.

Trails will be in "extremely late season" condition. You may come across standing water, ice, mud... and great conditions!

 

AGAIN - The MW Sno-Skeeters trail 6 is Closed. This trail runs along hwy W up to where our trails meet up with the Sno Bunnies trail system.

You may encounter other Trails throughout Vilas County that might be closed or have a reroute! So please ride with extreme caution!  

 

Please ride with caution as always! Respect everyone and please visit area businesses and thank them! We appreciate your patience, appreciate your support of our club and all businesses! Enjoy this weekend.

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March 13th, 2026

NEWS RELEASE / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

THE VILAS COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING

ALL STATE FUNDED AND CLUB FUNDED TRAILS WILL RE-OPEN ON

SATURDAY, MARCH 14th

, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

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Report: 3/12/26

Good afternoon Skeeters - 

As you all know a Winter Storm Warning goes into effect tonight! Possibly 5" to 8" overnight into Friday morning. We will see.

 

As soon as I hear anything at all about if the trails are reopening I will let you know immediately! 

Trails are currently CLOSED.

Groomer Benny

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THE VILAS COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING

ALL STATE FUNDED AND CLUB FUNDED TRAILS AND ROUTES

WILL TEMPORARILY CLOSE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026, at

8:00 AM.

Warm weather has taken its toll with many areas showing bare ground and pavement. The

Vilas County Snowmobile Ordinance prohibits snowmobiles from operating on the trail

system when closed. When and if conditions become safe again, the trails could potentially

reopen.

For current conditions and local club updates, please visit their websites and follow them on

social media.

For more information, please contact Todd Bierman at: tobier@vilascountywi.gov

 

 

 

 

 

Friday update 3/6 - 7 am

SNO SKEETERS TRAILS REMAIN OPEN and will remain open this weekend!

 

Trails are poor around town but fair in the woods. All road crossings are mainly bare all parking lots are either bare or ice. But if you want to ride and know how to get around you can ride.  

Or just ride to lunch at one of the great spots along the trail in Manitowish Waters! Ride safe as always! Should not be much traffic. Again, trails are open, please be aware of late season conditions! Thank you, 

 

Groomer Benny

 

 

Trail Report, Thursday 3/5

No official word yet on trail closing. So at this time Vilas trails are open. (3 pm Thursday 3/5)

 

Trail Conditions are mainly poor! Except ice and mud! Also expect some great condition deep in the words! So yes, I guess you could still ride! I certainly would not. Another day close to 50f with sunshine!  

 

Oneida County trails are Closing Friday, 3/6 at 8 a.m.  

 

Please check here for updates on Vilas County trail status

 

Groomer Benny

 

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Trail Report, Monday 3/2.

 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed Sunday night! Trails are flat as we can get them with snow conditions. They are getting very thin and icy. So today is the day to ride!!! The weather forecast is not great. Groomer operations will most likely be stopped for now. Ride today if you can! Conditions are going to go down hill quickly!  

Please watch for icy corners and bare road crossing.

Ride safe!

 

Groomer Benny

 

Trail Report, Saturday 2/28:

 

The Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed early this morning. Trail are flat but are icy. Please watch the corners. Could be a busy day as we are running out of time on the trails! But with cold temperatures today and tomorrow they should hold up ok.

But expect icy, flat trails with some thin spots!

Ride safe! Please remember to respect all Riders and landowners. 

 

Thank you!

Groomer Benny

 

Trail Report, Friday 2/27 

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All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed overnight. A brief warm up today. Trails should be in good shape this morning, they might get bumpy this afternoon with warm temperatures along with Friday traffic. Colder temps Saturday and Sunday. 

I'm not sure of any area club events??... let me know in the comments if there are events going on,  

Thank you very much! Have a great weekend on all area trails, ride safe!  

 

Sno-Skeeters will hold our last meeting of the season on Tuesday 3/3 @ the Pea Patch in downtown Manitowish Waters! Hope to see you there!  

 

Thank you, Groomer Benny

 

 

 

Trail Report, Thursday,  2/26

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Quick update, 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed overnight! Cold temperatures and some snow this week should have trails in good shape. This weekend is looking like a great weekend on the trails. Friday will be warmer and cooler on the weekend. 

Enjoy some great riding hopefully for a several weeks.  

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Groomer Benny

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Trail Report, Wednesday 2/25

 

All Sno-Skeeter's trails were groomed Tuesday night! Currently 4 degree, with some light snow today. Riders yesterday said trails were great, some said the trails were the best they have been all season. So enjoy some weekday riding if you can! Cold day today, but that's what holds the trails together!  

Sno-Skeeter's trails should be very good this weekend, warmer Friday with sunny weather. If you like a "blue bird day", ride Friday. Cooler weather on Saturday! Enjoy the trails, as always please ride safe!  Remember, as we say... riding in March is a bonus... well I think we will get some bonus riding in this year with March right around the corner!

 

Thank you!

 

Groomer Benny

 

Trail Report, Tuesday 2/24 

 

If you want an excellent day on the mw trail system today is your day! All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed overnight!! Temps in the upper 20's with some snow showers, 1 to 3 inches forecasted! Today will be a perfect day on the trail!  

Cold temperatures this week will hold the trails together and should set us up for a great weekend. Slight warm up just on Friday, not to worry, cold Friday night and Saturday! If you can ride during the week it will be great trail conditions! And the weekend should be great also. Get out and ride if you can. Stop by an area establishment for a great meal, mw has so many great options!  

Thank you for riding the Sno-Skeeters trails, it's been a great winter and it's far from over! So as I like to say... let's ride!!!

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March Club Member Meeting - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Pea Patch

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Groomer Benny. 

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Trail Report, Sunday, Feb 22.

 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed earlier this morning! Busy weekend on the trails with some snow! 

Some icy conditions currently on our trail system.   

Cold night time temperatures this week should keep the trails in good shape even though snow is needed! Lets hope we get some snow this week. Weekday riding should be good this week as always. And groomers will work with what snow we have to keep trails in good shape for next weekend!  

Thank you for riding the Sno-Skeeters trails. Let's hope for a few more weekends at least! Ride safe and ride with respect always! Hope you are having a great weekend. 

 

Groomer Benny

 

 

Trail Report, Thursday 2/19. 7:30 am.

 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed on Wednesday night! Colder temps and around 3" of snow Tues night allowed us to get back in the groomer. Cooler temps and a few more inches of snow are forecasted for Friday into Friday night. (NWS is calling for 1 to 3" Friday and around an inch Friday night, with light snow Saturday) These conditions should allow us to groom throughout the weekend. And conditions should greatly improve by Saturday morning.   

I see the white thunder club in the Hurley area is reporting great trail conditions! By Saturday I would expect our trails to all be in good condition! For best conditions ride at 7 am. We will continue to do the very best we can with daily grooming operations when temperatures allow!  

Thank you for riding, ride safe as always! This weekend should allow for more fun on some good trails. 

 

Thank you, Groomer Benny

 

 

Weather update:

Right around 3" of heavy snow overnight in the mw area! With more snow in the forecast for Friday! And cooler temps by Thursday night. 

 

Like I said, I certainly would not cancel your plans to come north for the upcoming weekend! Snow and cold Friday should really help bring conditions back! We will keep you updated!  

 

Don't forget about the Spaghetti Feed this Thursday at the Rustic Roadhaus! Hwy 51. 4 pm to 7 pm

 

SATURDAY, is the Jeremy Petrie Memorial Poker Run!

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Groomer Benny

 

Monday, 2/16 Trail Report:

 

All Skeeters trails were groomed late Sunday night.

Trails are in fair to good condition. Some thin areas throughout the system and corners are getting thin. Trails in woods are in good shape. A few inches of snow would help. Cooler temps and chances of snow later in the week. Lets hope the forecast for snow happens. Trails would be in good shape later in the week especially with more snow!

 

Thank you to all for attending the Sno-Skeeters Winterfest Rendezvous Saturday! We really appreciate your support!  

 

Please ride safe and watch for thin spots and icy corners!

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Groomer Benny

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Trail Report, Monday, 2/9/26

 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed Sunday night and are in overall good condition! Some thin areas can be expected. Trails will be in good shape in the morning, warmer temperatures this week will soften them up by afternoon. 

Thank you for coming to our Breakfast at the Pea Patch yesterday!

Our Winterfest Rendezvous is this Saturday, Feb 14th!

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Groomer Benny

 

 

 

Trail Report, Friday 2/6

 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed last night and are in good condition. 

Your best conditions will be first thing in the morning. Please ride safe always!

 

Sno-Skeeters Breakfast this Sunday at the Pea Patch in Manitowish Waters!  

Please stop by for a great breakfast and help support our club! Everyone is welcome, come by sled, vehicle or any other way! Thank you!

 

Groomer Benny

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Trail Report, Monday, 2/2/26

 

After an extremely busy weekend all trails were groomed last night. We are grooming our trail system daily. 

Trails are in good shape. As always Thursday through Saturday afternoons will get bumpy in the afternoon to evening. We groom at night primarily for the safety of the riders!

So get out and ride this week if you can for great conditions! And early on the weekends!

 

Sno-Skeeters members, please join your fellow members Tuesday night 2/3 @ the Rustic Roadhaus in MW at 7 pm for our meeting!

 

Sno-Skeeters Breakfast this Sunday 2/8  8:00-11:00A.M. @ The Pea Patch! I will be confirming this menu to make sure Barry will be featuring his famous French Toast Bake!

 

Also we really still are in need of gift baskets for the Skeeters Winterfest Rendezvous on Saturday, February 14th at the MW Fire Hall on hwy 51. These donations can be dropped at the Pea Patch 7 days a week!! The sooner the better!  

 

Thank you as always for your support!

 

Ride safe please!

Groomer Benny

 

 

 

Trail Update, Monday, 1/26/26

 

We are resuming nightly grooming operations starting tonight! Thank you for your understanding during the extreme cold!  

 

Trails were in great to excellent condition before the cold snap, and should be back to those conditions by Tuesday morning!

  

Please ride safe as always. We are still experiencing cold weather, PLEASE try to ride with a buddy. Remember, respect other riders and landowners! Enjoy the Sno-Skeeters trails!

 

Groomer Benny

 

Trail Report, Thursday, 1/22/26

 

Please take the extreme cold weather event seriously! Even without the wind chill the temps are going to be close to -30f Saturday morning! Please ride safe and absolutely not alone! Make frequent pit stops at one of many great establishments!  

We have been grooming all week. At this time I do not know if we will be sending our groomers out with these over night low temps!

 

Trails are in good to great condition overall and should remain that way today and tomorrow!  

Please take this extreme cold into consideration if you plan to ride this weekend!  

 

Thank you, Be safe!

Groomer Benny

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Thank you Ye Olde Shillelagh for hosting the Sno-Skeeters Breakfast Sunday! We had a great event, great food in a great spot!

 

Trail Report, Monday, 1/19/26

 

Currently -7f, all trails were groomed Sunday night. Trails are in good condition. Cold temperatures will be here all week. Please ride safe, dress warm do not ride alone, which is always the safest way to go!  

 

We are accepting donations for Winterfest Rendezvous, February 14th! Please drop off any gift baskets or other items at the Pea Patch!  

 

Thank you!

Groomer Benny

 

 

Trail Report, Friday 1/16/26

 

All MW Sno Skeeters trails groomed overnight. Looks like Boulder Junction and PI area all groomed as well!

So ride early and get the best trails. 

Trails in mw are currently in good condition! Please note, that by 2 pm they might be in bad condition. Expect high traffic!  

Groomer Benny

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Trail Report, Monday, 1/12/26:

 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed Sunday night. Trails are in good to very good condition at this time! Currently 16f at Manitowish Waters Airport! So trails should have set up great overnight! If you want to have a great ride go hit the MW trails today!  

 

Groomer Benny 

 

Trail Report, 1/10/26

 

Just heard from the one and only Cutter Bob! All Trails on the Skeeters system have been groomed overnight!

Just a dusting of snow overnight. But trails should be in good condition! Overnight low of 20f. and cooler weather today should help the trails hold together. Ride now for best conditions. As busy Saturday traffic will cause bumps to form this afternoon.

 

Enjoy your day on the Skeeters trails, we are thrilled you are on the trails! Ride safe,  

Groomer Benny

 

 

Trail Report, Friday afternoon. 1/9/26

 

Due to warmer temperatures the last several days we have been unable to groom. Grooming just does not work at mid 30 temperatures. 

But we plan to resume grooming late tonight when temperatures are cooler.

 

So expect some bumps in the trails the rest of today. They are snow covered.

 

They should be in much better shape by sunrise Saturday. Get out and ride early for best conditions. 

 

Please ride on the Right Side of the trail. Respect all other riders and landowners. Please stay sober!

 

We look forward to another great weekend!  

Thank you, 

Groomer Benny

 

 

Trail Report, Friday 1/2/26:

 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed overnight Thursday. Cold temperatures should help hold the trails together longer. But expect high traffic throughout the weekend! Please ride safe and on the Right side of the trail always!

 

Thank you, Groomer Benny

 

Trail Report,  Monday 12/29/25

 

All Sno-Skeeters trails were groomed last night.  

Heavy wet snow again has brought down branches! All Trails were cleared of debris last night, but extremely high winds may have caused more branches to fall! Ride with extreme caution and please respect other riders! Trail signs are covered with snow! Please slow down and ride on the Right side of the trail at all times!  

 

Thank you, 

Groomer Benny

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Trail Report, 12/22/25:

 

All Sno-Skeeter's trails were groomed completely Sunday evening. Includes all trails, trail 8 from the Rustic Roadhaus to downtown MW, trail 2 along hwy K to Kego rd and K. Trail 6 to Winchester trails and trail 8 from town along highline to Lance's repair. 

 

Trails are flat and completely snow-covered, with just a few thin spots. Trails are in Good condition for early season. Talked with several riders that have been on the Skeeters trails the last 3 days, they say trails are really good! As always, more snow would be great. Ride early for best conditions! As traffic increases and some warmer temperatures later in the week, trails will soften up and get bumpy later in the week.

Enjoy the trails! Ride safe and expect traffic to increase! It's been several years since trails were opened before Christmas!

  

Enjoy!  

Groomer Benny

 

THE VILAS COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING ALL STATE FUNDED AND CLUB FUNDED TRAILS WILL OPEN ON

FRIDAY, December 19, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

The 11 Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance Clubs, (The Arbor Vitae Cross Country Cruisers, The Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club, The Conover Sno-Buddies, The Eagle River Sno-Eagles, The Lac du Flambeau Northern Hornshoe, The Land O' Lakes Frosty Club, The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters, The Phelps Snowmobile Club, The Presque Isle/ Winchester Sno-Bunnies, The Sayner Barnstormers, and The St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club) along with sponsors and operators of the existing trails have put in many volunteer hours of brushing, signing, and trail work to confirm a safe opening of the snowmobile trails. Please thank these individuals and organizations for their efforts and patronize their business sponsors. Without these dedicated clubs, snowmobiling would not be possible in Vilas County. This year's opening was hampered by severe storm damage from wet, heavy snow and high winds. These clubs went above and beyond to get their trails in safe riding conditions. If you don't belong to one of these clubs, please consider joining one.

Club maps are available at many area businesses, and you can check out the Vilas County Maplt App at: https://www.vilaswi.com/trails/

Please remember that the trails are in early season riding conditions; watch your speed and stay to the right. Clubs have all been out panning and packing a base on the trails. Caution should be used when entering corners, accelerating, and sudden braking. It is imperative that riders stay on the marked trails, routes and lake crossings. Most riders do not know where public land and private property lines are and we ask that when out on the trails, assume that all the trails are on private property. We hope you enjoy the 500 plus miles of state funded and club funded trails in Vilas County and thank you for supporting the economy of Vilas County.

Off trail riding is trespassing and could result in closure or loss of trails and fines for those who violate. Please remember that all lakes are unsafe and dangerous until they are marked and then, please stay on the marked portion.

Todd Bierman

Vilas County Parks and Recreation Supervisor

 

 

 

 

 

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