Snowmobile Trails

Two of the most common factors in off-highway vehicle crashes are weak ice and impaired operation

The Vilas County Forestry, Recreation and Land Department says the 11 clubs in the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance have put in many hours to ensure a safe opening of the trails

For the first time in almost a decade, snowmobile trails in Oneida County will open before Christmas.

Following two winters of poor snow conditions and few if any days with snowmobile trails open, both Oneida and Vilas counties are making some changes to when clubs can open their sections.

The Thanksgiving snowstorm brought much needed snow, but also quite a few challenges.

The county forestry and parks department says trail conditions vary widely throughout the county with early season riding conditions as the clubs and department work to get all trails in safe, rideable condition.

Vilas County trails also closed as of Tuesday morning, but for now they are calling it a temporary closure

Caution urged as riders return to the trails

At this time, they’re hoping the closure will be temporary

Al Murray, the Langlade County Forest, Parks, and Recreation Administrator, says the Snowmobile Council chose to hold off opening until this week to get a more frozen trail base following the Saturday snow