Cable Area Snowmobile Trail Report

Six Snowombile Weekends Left! -- Posted on Thursday, February 4 2010

The Cable Area Snowmobile trails remain in excellent condition. Groomers continue to work the trails on a daily basis. Warmer temperatures that are forecasted for Thursday and Friday will force the groomers to pull off the trails until temperatures fall below the 20’s. Words gotten out that we have some of the best trails in all of Wisconsin! There are only six snowmobile weekends left, make your reservations now!

Trails are EXCELLENT! -- Posted on Wednesday, January 27 2010

The Cable Area snowmobile trails are in excellent condition. Temperatures finally cooperated with the groomers allowing them to get back on the trails. The entire trail system has been groomed once and they will continue to groom round the clock keeping the trails in the best condition possible. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the single digits this weekend making prime conditions for the sleds. Things are looking like it will be another great weekend of riding in the Cable Area! Book your rooms now!

Plan Your Snowmobile Trip to Cable! -- Posted on Monday, January 25 2010

The Cable Area was hit by Mother Nature again this weekend, dropping 4 to 6 inches of heavy wet snow on the Northland. Temperatures have fallen back into the 20’s allowing the snow to set up nicely. Groomers have pulled off the trails until Tuesday morning allowing things to harden but will groom round the clock passing all trails at least twice before the weekend. Groomers expect the trails to be back in excellent condition by Friday. We will update this report on Wednesday, January 27th after the groomers have been on the trails. Things are shaping up for another great weekend of riding in the Cable Area! Book your rooms now!

Ride the Cable Area Trails! -- Posted on Tuesday, January 19 2010

The Cable Area snowmobile trails are still in good to excellent condition depending on where you are traveling. The trails held up great through out the warm spell during the past weekend with only a few dirt spots showing in corners. Groomers will continue to groom on a daily basis unless the temperatures rise above the low 20’s. Chances for snow are predicted this weekend. Hope to see you on the trails!

Namakagon Sno Fest -- Posted on Wednesday, January 13 2010

The Cable Area snowmobile trails remain in excellent condition. Groomers continue to sweep the trails each night to make the best riding conditions possible. Warmer weather is forecasted for this weekend with temps in the low 30’s. Join us in the Cable Area this weekend for the 1st Annual Lake Namakagon Sno Fest at Lakewoods Resort. Leinies Trail Tour, Snowmobile and ATV activities including: Barrel Races, Jousting, and A Blind Mans Obstacle Course. With so many activities for the entire family, you wouldn’t want to miss it!

Trails are Excellent! -- Posted on Wednesday, January 6 2010

The Cable Area has the best riding conditions we have had in years! Don’t take our word for it, here’s what some people are saying! Bev & Joel from Pella, Iowa say “These are the best conditions we have seen in 20 years! We will be back to sled again at least three more times before the season is over!”
Trail Groomer Bob says “If we could rate the trails anything above excellent, I would!”

Trails are being groomed on a daily basis covering the entire trail systems multiple times a week. Lake Namakagon stick trail is up and safe for riding, Lake Owen is safe for riding but the stick trail has not been put up yet, plans are to have the trail out by this weekend. Temps will be chilly this weekend so bundle up, temperatures will warm up by early next week to mid 20’s. Snow is in the forecast for this evening with accumulation up to 3 inches and more chances of snow on Thursday.

Post Storm Update -- Posted on Wednesday, December 30 2009

The storm of historic portions swept the Cable Area over the Christmas Holiday dropping up to 23 inches of snow on the Northland. All trails have been packed and groomed over the weekend. Snowmobilers are enjoying some of the best trails we’ve had in years. Light snow is falling with accumulation predicted to be 1 to 2 inches, and more light snow is in the forecast. The Namakagon Stick trail is planned to go up on Thursday, December 31st. The Stick Trail association is recommending, for your safety, to follow the marked paths across the lake and not to stop in large groups on the ice as some slush still lies on the icy surface.
Don't forget to pick up your 2010 Cable Area snowmobile maps before you hit the trails, as a few routes have changed. Maps are available at area businesses, or email for your new set before you head to the Cable Area.

Storm of the Century! -- Posted on Thursday, December 24 2009

In case you haven’t heard, a storm of historic proportions is hitting the Cable area! So rather than sit here and update this report, we are hitting the trails! Lakes are still reporting unsafe ice thicknesses, but most trails allow alternate routes that don’t cross the lakes. With 16-24 inches of fresh snow on its way and the groomers going out as soon as the snow tapers off, we will have some of the best holiday riding conditions we’ve had in years! So get off the computer, load up your sleds, and get you’re butts up here! See you on the trails!

More Snow Is Coming! -- Posted on Wednesday, December 23 2009

Cable Area Snowmobile Trails are open! Our season is off to a great start with 15 inches of snow in the woods so far, and a nice base on the trails. The Cable Area is in a winter storm warning for Thursday morning into Friday night, forecasting 12 to 16 inches of new snow accumulation. The groomers have packed the trail systems, but will not groom until more snow has fallen. They are reporting early season conditions with a good snow base on the trails. Swamps are rough from early season travel and a hard freezing. Lakes are reported to be frozen but still not recommended for travel. The stick trails will not be put up until conditions are safe. We will update this report as soon as conditions change. The new 2010 Cable Area Snowmobile Maps are here, to get your updated maps, email or call the Cable Area Chamber 800.533.7454

Trails Open! -- Posted on Wednesday, December 16 2009

Cable Area Snowmobile Trails are open! We have received 15 inches of snow in December so far, with more snow in the forecast for early next week. The groomers are on the trails packing the entire system, which should be completed by Wednesday. They are reporting early season conditions with a small snow base on the trails. Swamps are rough from early season travel and a hard freezing. Lakes are reported to be frozen but still not recommended for travel. The stick trail across Lake Namakagon is planned to go up by the end of this week, or early next week. We will update this report as soon as conditions change.

First Blizzard of the season! -- Posted on Friday, December 11 2009

The Cable Area received 12” to 14” of snow fall for our first blizzard of the season. The trails will legally open on Monday, December 14th county wide. Groomers will begin packing the trails on Monday, and anticipate covering most of the trail system by Wednesday. Trail 70 west of Lake Namakagon and Trail 8 into Clam Lake will not be groomed until we have had more cold nights to assure the swamps are frozen enough for the groomer to pass. Lakes are frozen but NOT safe for travel. The new 2010 Cable Area Snowmobile Maps are in, email us for your new set of trail maps!

Snow is coming! -- Posted on Monday, December 7 2009

The national weather service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of North West Wisconsin in effect through Wednesday evening. *ACCUMULATING SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON ALONG THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR... AND RAPIDLY EXPAND ACROSS MUCH OF THE REST OF THE NORTHLAND TUESDAY NIGHT... AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY. AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE THE NORTH SHORE... THE TWIN PORTS AREA... HINCKLEY... HAYWARD... BAYFIELD AND PARK FALLS. GREATER SNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 8 INCHES OR MORE ARE POSSIBLE OVER MUCH OF NORTHWEST WISCONSIN.* Temperatures are forecasted to remain below freezing, Lake Namakagon and Lake Owen have iced over but are NOT safe for riding. Keep checking back to see the latest snow reports for the Cable Area!

The 2010 Cable Area Snowmobile Maps will be delivered this week for distribution. Call or email for your new set of maps!

Snowmobile Season Is Coming Soon! -- Posted on Tuesday, November 3 2009

The Cable Area is gearing up for a great winter season! Trails open in the Cable Area on Monday, December 14th. Book mark this site as this is the best, most accurate trail reports (reports coming directly from the trail groomers) in the county. Hope to see you on the trails soon!