Bayfield County, Wisconsin, situated on the edge of Lake Superior, boasts 433,582 acres of public land and offers over 600 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, along with over 1000 miles of ungroomed forest roads. According to Snow Goer magazine readers, Wisconsin’s Northwoods is the best overall place in North America for snowmobile trail riding and family snowmobiling.
Here's the latest on trail conditions across the county:
General Conditions
Select snowmobile trails in Bayfield County will open Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am. Trails are in varying conditions throughout the county. Some trails have been packed, some groomed and others have yet to see a groomer. Conditions have been evolving. We also have a few temporary closures at this time.
Area Report: No new snow has been received since the last report, trails are holding up ok. Projected wintry mix Thursday/Friday may make for icy trail conditions. Clubs are reporting low snow on many trails. We also are dealing with quite a few trail issues through private land, temp closures, hopefully.
Important Reminder: It is NEVER okay to go around a closed gate or trail closed sign. Clubs put in a lot of hard work securing these trails and working with private landowners. If you go on a closed trail, we risk losing the trail permanently.
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Trail-Specific Updates
Safety on the snowmobile trails
Apostle Island Snowmobile Club
All trails remain in rideable condition in the Cornucopia and Bayfield area, but the terrain is very rough because of low snow pack. The trail into Bayfield remains closed at this time because of landowner issues. Trail one from Happy Hollow to Echo Valley has bare spots in places and is very rough. Trail 51 from the crosstown freeway to Jody Road will be rerouted because of Logging in the area, so watch for signs.
Drummond Dirt-Sno Jacks
Trails in the Drummond area have been groomed and are in Fair shape. All of the trails in Drummond are now open. Jesse and Jim removed the last downed tree blocking the Boulevard. Everything has tracks. On the Boulevard they are shallow and there is a lot of debris from the balsams. The best snow is on Racetrack and the far end of the Boulevard. The stick trail across lake Owen has not been put up as of yet, and ice conditions are unknown. Trail 63 from Drummond to Grandview remains rideable though a little thin, not enough snow to fill holes. North of Grandview towards Mason conditions deteriorate. Trail 4 from Mason to Sanborn is in poor shape. Many dirt clumps in fields, and even wooded areas are quite thin with snow.
Namakagon Trail Groomers
Merry Christmas to all! NTG trail system has been panned and packed with a good start to a nice base. All trails are open and in decent shape. We have slowed down grooming hoping for more snow, so you will find bumps. We don’t want to tear up the base we have. If we can keep the snow and not have any bare spots for sun to get there and eat our base up, we should have a great riding season. You may still come across a small rock or twigs. We appreciate your help in throwing them off the trail. Pay forward!
South Shore Trails Club
Trail 1 west to Waino and east of Port wing have been groomed, there are some areas where the brush still need more trimming but all areas are passable. Snow is thin and corner are slippery for the rain last week, please use caution in the corners. Trail 40, 43 were also groomed and will have fresh grooming by this weekend.
Washburn Valhellers
Our trail system has been either rolled or groomed at least once with a start to a nice base. All trails are open and rideable with early season conditions.
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CAMBA Trail Updates
New trail maps are available and can be found at area businesses and local Chambers of Commerce.
- CAMBA - Ashwabay Cluster: The out-and-back section to and around the Little Loop has been packed and double-rolled, and a flat pan drag was used on the way out. Once it freezes, it should become firm enough to ride. Please be cautious of low-hanging branches from bent-over ironwood trees.
- CAMBA - Cable Cluster: The town trails and the Wild River Trail have been groomed! However, the Telemark Hills are still in progress. Riders should remain vigilant for any downed trees and large branches while riding. If you encounter any fallen trees, please report them to the trail crew via TrailForks for prompt action.
- CAMBA - Hayward Cluster: The hatchery trail from MB TH to the H22 loop has been groomed. The hospital trails are also groomed. Please remain vigilant for any downed trees and large branches while riding. If you come across any fallen trees, we encourage you to report them to the trail crew using TrailForks.
- CAMBA - Namakagon Cluster: Trails are now closed for the season. While snowshoeing or hiking is still welcome, please note that no winter grooming will be done on these trails.
- CAMBA - Seeley Cluster: Seeley Pass is now fully open and has been groomed up to Boedecker. Crews are currently working on Makwa from OO to Phipps to clear the area. The Seeley Hills Recreation trails are still awaiting assessment, so please be cautious of any downed trees and branches while riding. If you come across any fallen trees, please report them to the trail crew via TrailForks for prompt attention.
Support our trails by purchasing a CAMBA membership or making a donation before your ride.
Additional Information
The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is a great place to stop on your journey. Snowmobilers are greeted with a special area to warm or dry your gloves and hang your helmet while exploring the center’s displays and 5-story observation tower which showcases the area.
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