March 2, 2026 – Sad to say but this is the final trail report for 2025-26. All Lincoln County trails will close at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3. It was a great season, hope everyone enjoyed our trails and we look forward to seeing you on the trails in 2026-27!

 

February 28, 2026 – Yesterday (Friday) temperatures “hurt”. Trails are fair to bare to icy; lakes are icy – use caution! We’ll wait and see on grooming. Next week’s weather does not look promising. Have a great weekend.  We’ll keep you posted…

 

February 25, 2026 – Trails remain status quo – good plus! Got another couple of inches of snow and grooming continues.  Expecting a couple of warm days coming up especially Friday. Watch for ice on the trails.  Always use caution when crossing water, there may be ice and drifts. Stay between the blazers, respect our landowners and ride safe!

 

February 22, 2026 – Zone remains open. Light snow falling most of yesterday and this morning. Trails are in good plus condition but use caution on water crossings – icy spots, drifted spots. Stay between the blazers, respect our landowners and ride safe!

 

February 20, 2026 – Zone 1 remains open. We got 3-4 inches of fresh snow and temperatures will be below freezing so should be a good weekend of riding. We did get rain first so use caution, there may be ice on the trails. Grooming will begin again. Ride right, stay between the blazers, respect our landowners and enjoy this pretty, snowy weekend! Have fun, see you on the trails.

 

February 18, 2026 – Lincoln County trails in Zone 1 remain open. We are experiencing late season conditions – ride with caution. Roads may be bare, watch for ice and water on the trails. We’ve gotten some rain and warm temperatures; however, a return to colder weather and snow are in the forecast. Grooming continues to be suspended at this time.

 

February 16, 2026 – Lincoln County trails Zone 1 remain open; however, Zones 2, 3, 4 are temporarily closed effective immediately! Please stay off the trails – hopefully much needed snow will arrive during the week. We’ll keep you posted on any changes.

 

February 15, 2026 – The warm weather the past few days have taken a toll on the trails.  Please stay off the trails for a few days, we’ll assess them on Monday. Hopefully we will get the snow that is predicated for Tuesday and Wednesday. We will be suspending grooming for a few days as well. Stay tuned…

 

February 10, 2026 – Trails remain in good to very good condition.  Grooming nightly – heavy traffic on the trails – stay on your side of the trail and between the blazers! Hopefully we can get through the warm spell this weekend. As always, respect our landowners, stay safe, and have fun. See you on the trail.

 

February 6, 2026 – New snow overnight, 2-3 inches – great for the upcoming weekend! Trails are in good to very good condition, still use caution on the corners. Caution on water crossings especially Lake Alice as itis Alice in Winterland this Saturday – lots of people ice fishing, etc. Will be a very busy weekend. Stay between the blazers, ride on your side of the trail, respect our landowners, stay safe, have fun.

 

February 3, 2026 – Trails remain in good to very good condition. Corners are icy, use caution, the same on water crossings.  Could use some new snow to freshen everything up. Can’t emphasize enough how important it is to stay ON THE TRAIL! Respect our landowner’s property. As always, stay safe and have fun.

 

January 29, 2026 – Trails remain in good to very good condition – some corners may be icy, always use caution in the corners and on water crossings. Stay between the blazers, respect the landowner’s property. Big thank you to the group that stopped the groomer driver to give him a bag of treats. There were very much appreciated and shared with all our drivers! Stay safe – stay warm – have fun!

 

January 26, 2026 – Trails are very good – hard and fast – icy in the corners – slow down -please use caution! Stay on the trails and always use caution when crossing any water. Stay safe and have fun!

 

January 23, 2026 – Trails are in good to very good condition. Grooming nightly even during this deep freeze we are experiencing. Stay on the marked trail “between the blazers” – respect the landowners’ property. We are seeing some riding NOT on the trails, please remember, the landowner only gave us permission to ride between the blazers! Always use caution when traveling on lakes or rivers. Stay warm – stay safe – have fun!

 

January 19, 2026 – All Zones in Lincoln County are now open. Zone 1 has been open and Zones 2, 3, and 4 are open effective immediately; however, Trail F between intersections #56 and #57 will remain closed for the season. Click here for the Lincoln County Snowmobile map: 94191
Stay on the marked trail “between the blazers” – respect the landowners’ property. Always use caution when traveling on lakes or rivers. Trails are in good condition – stay safe – have fun!

 

January 18, 2026 – With the fresh snow, trails are in good condition, corners are icy. Use caution when traveling across the lakes and rivers. Lincoln County Zones 2, 3, and 4 remain closed at this time. Thank you to the two young riders who immediately moved off the trail when they met the groomer last night! Stay between the blazers, have fun, and see you on the trail.

 

January 13, 2026 – Grooming trails nightly as conditions allow – two days of warm weather to get through. Trails are fair to good; roads are icy and/or bare. Stay on the marked trails, respect the landowners’ property. Use caution on the lakes.

 

January 8, 2026 – Riders must stay on the marked trails – “STAY BETWEEN THE BLAZERS” – or we will lose access to the trails – respect the landowners’ property!

 

January 7, 2026 – Lincoln County Snowmobile Trails Zone 1 will remain open – Zones 2, 3, 4 are CLOSED effective immediately. With the recent warm up and rain, trails are fair but very icy. There is a lot of slush on the lakes with frozen ruts – use extreme caution. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL – “STAY BETWEEN THE BLAZERS”!

 

January 5, 2026 – All Knight Owl trails are open. Early riding season, ride with caution. Grooming nightly as weather permits, trails are in fair condition. Lakes have been marked. No ATV’s on trails until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026. NOTE: All trails are closed to winter ATV use when temperature in above 28 degrees. Stay on marked trails – between the blazers – and respect private property.

 

January 2, 2026 – Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile trails in Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3 opened at 5:00 p.m. today with the following exceptions:
Corridor 19 from County Hwy E north to State Hwy 86 will remain closed.
Trail F between intersections #56 and #57 will be closed for the season.
Zone 4 remains closed at this time due to trees leaning over the trail. Snowmobile clubs are working to clear these trails; with the anticipation they may be open next week.
Winter ATV trails will remain closed until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026. Remember that all trails are closed to winter ATV use when the temperature is above 28 degrees.

Ride at your own risk, trails are in early season condition, with some rough or icy patches in spots.  You may also encounter some remaining debris, such as branches or leaning trees from last week’s storm as clean-up continues. Follow all “TRAIL CLOSED” signs, stay on marked trails, and respect private property. Stay off lakes and rivers unless a trail has been clearly marked by a club.

 

GREAT NEWS:
December 31, 2025 – Lincoln County’s funded snowmobile trails (which includes the Knight Owls) will open at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with the following exceptions:  Corridor 17 south of the County Hwy S/51 Park and Ride at intersection #30 will remain closed. Corridor 19 from County Hwy E north to State Hwy 86 will remain closed.
The Hiawatha Trail remains open but is NOT open to ATV use. All other Lincoln County snowmobile trails in Zones 2, 3, and 4 will remain CLOSED at this time.
Winter ATV trails in Zone 1 will remain closed until 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026. All trails are closed to winter ATV use when the temperature is above 28 degrees.
Trails are in early season condition and may be rough and icy. Please be aware of “TRAIL CLOSED” signs, stay on marked trails only, and respect private lands.
Stay off lakes and rivers unless a trail has been clearly marked by a club.

 

December 29, 2025 – TRAILS REMAIN CLOSED; however, the snow did arrive. Club members are out checking for fallen branches, etc., and packing the trails. We’ll let you know when they are ready to open!

 

December 27, 2025 – TRAILS REMAIN CLOSED. However, the forecast is for 3-6 inches of snow Sunday night into Monday – fingers crossed that it holds true. Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and wishing you all the best in 2026!

 

December 12, 2025 – TRAILS REMAIN CLOSED. The club is out packing the trails, running the swamps and checking signs. Just waiting on the cold weather to freeze our lakes, rivers, and swamps and that is coming this weekend. Looking good for a great season.

 

November 29, 2025 – Trails remain closed, we only got two inches of snow, but the snow is falling, the cold is coming, bring on our Wisconsin winter!

 

November 4, 2025 – Thank you to everyone who turned up for the brushing day on Saturday, November 1st! Thank you Bonnie,  Kevin and staff at Nut-Zee’s for the delicious lunch – we are getting a lot accomplished for the season ahead.

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