For the most up to date trail conditions
please call the Ozaukee snow phone
262-284-8259
please call the Ozaukee snow phone
262-284-8259
Ozaukee County Trail Map
Ozaukee County Snow Phone;
262-284-8259
Washington County;
262-334-6061
Sheboygan County;
http://www.nkmsnow.com/
* If the temperature is above 32º the trails are closed.
* Please respect our land owners and STAY ON THE TRAILS!
* Without the land owners we have no trails!
* If you're not between the markers you're trespassing.
* Riding any snowmobile trail is a privilege not a right!
262-284-8259
Washington County;
262-334-6061
Sheboygan County;
http://www.nkmsnow.com/
* If the temperature is above 32º the trails are closed.
* Please respect our land owners and STAY ON THE TRAILS!
* Without the land owners we have no trails!
* If you're not between the markers you're trespassing.
* Riding any snowmobile trail is a privilege not a right!
Commonly asked Questions:
Trails were rough today, why didn’t I see any groomers out?
Our groomers typically operate at night or early morning. The purpose of a groomer is to remove moguls, not to break new trails after a light or heavy. The cold snow conditions after dark allow groomers to bust-up moguls moving snow thru the drag which causes friction, creating heat and resulting in a new smooth foundation, similar to paving a road. Grooming at night provides ample time the trail needs to set up hard to withstand heavy traffic. Groomers are well lighted and more visible at night too, providing for safe travel. Our grooming rigs will run during the daylight hours in cold conditions to repair heavy traffic trails although results are quickly washed away without ample time for the trail to set before being ridden by snowmobiles.
Why don't the groomers run more often during poor trail conditions? There's a couple reasons why groomers aren't on the trail as much as some believe they should. First, keep in mind that groomers do there best work alone, free from traffic. Our trails are approximately ten foot in width, our large grooming drag is close to ten foot in width and that gives no room for traffic to pass, causing some riders to pull off the trail and risk getting stuck. Second, our groomer operators are volunteers who have regular jobs and/or commitments that causes some jockeying of operators at short notice. The officers are always working on a schedule asking operators to commit to certain days providing snow conditions are well enough on the assigned routes.
When I meet a groomer, who yields?
Riders must yield to all groomers, big or small, even if a sled is pulling a drag. A groomer often times is pulling a full drag of snow and if the groomer has to slow, it can get stuck with full drag of snow.
I Paid my club dues why wasn't trail groomed for my ride?
Our grooming equipment is getting more expensive every year with the price of fuel and maintenance. Every weekend and sometimes evenings the ski-slopes are packed with skiers enjoying their recreation of choice often paying $25 to $65 for four hours of facility use. Snowmobile club dues are $25 for the season, that could be 2 months or 4 months of trail grooming not including signage, brush cutting, culvert replacement, bridge repair and hours of prep work. If your not volunteering, who's getting the "deal of their lifetime?" In summary, with the resources and inexpensive fee it cost to ride any snowmobile club trail, we should all feel it's a privilege not a right. Please volunteer for trail work your opinion will quickly change.
How much snow is required to start grooming?
It varies by area and is affected by terrain and type of snow:
Generally, at least 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) of wet snow on smooth terrain like a road is enough to start grooming operations.
Trails were rough today, why didn’t I see any groomers out?
Our groomers typically operate at night or early morning. The purpose of a groomer is to remove moguls, not to break new trails after a light or heavy. The cold snow conditions after dark allow groomers to bust-up moguls moving snow thru the drag which causes friction, creating heat and resulting in a new smooth foundation, similar to paving a road. Grooming at night provides ample time the trail needs to set up hard to withstand heavy traffic. Groomers are well lighted and more visible at night too, providing for safe travel. Our grooming rigs will run during the daylight hours in cold conditions to repair heavy traffic trails although results are quickly washed away without ample time for the trail to set before being ridden by snowmobiles.
Why don't the groomers run more often during poor trail conditions? There's a couple reasons why groomers aren't on the trail as much as some believe they should. First, keep in mind that groomers do there best work alone, free from traffic. Our trails are approximately ten foot in width, our large grooming drag is close to ten foot in width and that gives no room for traffic to pass, causing some riders to pull off the trail and risk getting stuck. Second, our groomer operators are volunteers who have regular jobs and/or commitments that causes some jockeying of operators at short notice. The officers are always working on a schedule asking operators to commit to certain days providing snow conditions are well enough on the assigned routes.
When I meet a groomer, who yields?
Riders must yield to all groomers, big or small, even if a sled is pulling a drag. A groomer often times is pulling a full drag of snow and if the groomer has to slow, it can get stuck with full drag of snow.
I Paid my club dues why wasn't trail groomed for my ride?
Our grooming equipment is getting more expensive every year with the price of fuel and maintenance. Every weekend and sometimes evenings the ski-slopes are packed with skiers enjoying their recreation of choice often paying $25 to $65 for four hours of facility use. Snowmobile club dues are $25 for the season, that could be 2 months or 4 months of trail grooming not including signage, brush cutting, culvert replacement, bridge repair and hours of prep work. If your not volunteering, who's getting the "deal of their lifetime?" In summary, with the resources and inexpensive fee it cost to ride any snowmobile club trail, we should all feel it's a privilege not a right. Please volunteer for trail work your opinion will quickly change.
How much snow is required to start grooming?
It varies by area and is affected by terrain and type of snow:
Generally, at least 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) of wet snow on smooth terrain like a road is enough to start grooming operations.
