Date of Report: August 2, 2018
Area Report:
Heavy equipment crews have wrapped up work on the Flambeau Trail System in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. They were busy blading the trail, replacing failed culverts, brushing, and resurfacing some sections of trail with fresh gravel. Currently there are no active timber sales on the trails. Beavers recently plugged a culvert east of Sailor Lake Campground, so please be on the lookout for any water flowing over the trail. The Solberg Trail is in very good riding condition. The Georgetown Trail is in good shape for ATV, UTV and Off-road Motorcycle riding. There are several active logging operations, slow down for safety. The Tuscobia State Trail is closed/detoured between County Highway E and Buckhorn Road in Price County due to a large washout. Detour is via County Highway E and West Buckhorn Road. Temporary Trail Section Closure beginning July 9: A portion of the Tuscobia State Trail east of Winter to Clover Rd. will be closed/detoured beginning July 9 due to construction needed to complete washout repairs. The Flambeau River State Forest ATV/UTV trail system is in good condition on the Flambeau River State Forest. Two logging sales began July 23 along the ATV trail. Use caution and be aware of the signage indicating heavy equipment use on trails.