Snowmobile Trail Aids (Wisconsin)

Snowmobile Trail Aids (Wisconsin) is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Snowmobile trail aids are funded by snowmobilers and awarded to Wisconsin counties as grants to reimburse snowmobile clubs for some of their expenses in developing and maintaining the state's snowmobile trail system.

Snowmobile Trail Aids | | Wisconsin DNR Aid_Content Page_Snowmobile Trail Aids 11/15/16: Rhinelander 1-3 p. m. (Vilas & surrounding counties): DNR Rhinelander Service Center 12/02/16: Barron 7-9 p.

m. (Barron & surrounding counties): Barron County Building, Barron 12/22/16: Spooner 10-12 p. m.

(Washburn & surrounding counties): DNR Spooner Service Center 1/10: Fitchburg 7-9 p. m. (Dane & surrounding counties): DNR, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg 1/11: Belmont 10 a.

m. – Noon (Lafayette & surrounding counties): Belmont Inn & Suites, 103 W Mound View Avenue, Belmont 1/12: Ripon 7-9 p. m.

(Fond du Lac & surrounding counties): Steelworker’s Local 1327, 443 Scott St. , Ripon 1/17: Green Bay 7-9 p. m.

(Brown & surrounding counties): DNR office, 2984 Shawano Ave, Green Bay 1/18: Union Grove 6:30 - 8:30 p. m. (Racine & surrounding counties): Ironwood Chophouse, 20715 Durand Ave, Union Grove 1/19: Wausaukee 6-8 p.

m. (Marinette & surrounding counties): Wausaukee Village Hall, 428 Harrison Ave, Wausaukee 1/25: Wisconsin Rapids 7-9 p. m.

(Wood, Adams, Juneau & Portage): Wood County Courthouse, 400 Market Street, Wisconsin Rapids 1/25: Green Bay 6-8 p. m. (Brown & surrounding counties): DNR office, 2984 Shawano Ave, Green Bay 1/26: Green Bay 6-8 p.

m. (Brown & surrounding counties): DNR office, 2984 Shawano Ave, Green Bay 1/26: Baldwin 7-9 p. m.

(St. Croix & surrounding counties): Agriculture Services & Education Center Room A/B, 1960 8th Avenue, Suite 140, Baldwin 2/1: Altoona 7-9 p. m.

(Eau Claire, Dunn, Buffalo & surrounding counties): Eau Claire County Ag & Resource Center, 227 First St. , Altoona 2/2: Gays Mills 7-9 p. m.

(Vernon, Crawford, Richland, Sauk & surrounding counties): Village Community Building, 16381 STH 131, Gays Mills 2/2: Sparta 7-9 p. m. (Monroe, Jackson, Trempealeau & La Crosse): Sparta High School, 507 Black River Street, Sparta 2/9: Wausau 10 a.

m. -Noon (Marathon, Clark & surrounding counties): Wausau County Building, 212 River Drive, Wausau 2/9: Wausau 7-9 p. m.

-Noon (Marathon, Clark & surrounding counties): Wausau County Building, 212 River Drive, Wausau 2/23: Cedarburg 7-9 p. m. -Noon (Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, Dodge, Manitowoc & Fond du Lac counties): Circle B Recreational Center, 6261 WI-60 Trunk, Cedarburg Stay tuned for other possible trainings.

A training location needs enough room for several counties, wifi and a screen or wall on which to project an image. --> SNARS and GTS Training A recording of the training is available . Thank you to everyone who was able to participate!

Nathan Matter from Groomer Tracking Systems will give his informational presentation on the GPS system, GTS Trails, etc. and how they relate to SNARS. The intended audience is counties and clubs who have not had much experience in these systems or need a refresher before winter. County Snowmobile/ATV Trail Coordinators Workshop A recording of the workshop is available .

Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in-person and via Zoom! Goal: To educate and inform newer county coordinators and provide networking opportunities among county participants. Zoom option (and recording) will be provided but in-person attendance encouraged.

Snowmobile trail aids are entirely funded by snowmobilers. The money awarded in grants to Wisconsin counties comes from snowmobile registrations, trail pass revenue and gas tax from some of the gas used in snowmobiles. These grants are used to reimburse the over 600 snowmobile clubs in Wisconsin for some of their expenses.

Without these clubs, the trail system we enjoy would not be possible. The volunteer members provide the labor and equipment needed to develop and maintain the nearly 25,000 miles of interconnected snowmobile trails open to public use.

They talk to landowners to get permission to cross private property, work with public land managers, work with their county trail coordinator who administers the grant, brush and clear trails, put up signs in the fall and take them down in the spring, and spend many hours grooming the trails to make them safe and enjoyable. Counties and tribes may apply for these grants.

Snowmobile bridge rehabilitation replacement of entire structure including approaches and abutments repair to the superstructure of the bridge replacement of the entire deck and railings repair or replacement of protective riprap around abutments or footings replacement of bridge railings only grading or minor repair to approaches bridge repairs to bring bridge structure within any existing codes reinforcement of bridge structures to accommodate weights in excess of 14,000 pounds deck replacement for the sole purpose of accommodating larger grooming equipment Snowmobile trail rehabilitation clearing of trees from storm damage to re-establish the trail corridor filling and grading to re-establish the trail tread damaged as a result of erosion widening and straightening trail segments to improve visibility brushing, signing and similar activities conducted as part of routine maintenance NR 50 sub.

(4)(c), Wis. Adm. Code construction of a new bridge or culvert with an inside diameter of greater than 24" rehabilitation or replacement of a bridge or culvert with an inside diameter of greater than 24" Note: Any costs incurred prior to receipt of a grant are not reimbursable and may jeopardize your entire grant.

Per s. 23. 09(26)(5)(c), Wis.

Stats. , trail funds are distributed according to the following priority-ranked purposes.

Maintenance of existing approved trails, including purchase of county liability insurance and acquisition of easements of less than three years Club signing program (obsolete program) Major bridge reconstruction or rehabilitation Trail rehabilitation (prioritized by mandatory relocation, discretionary relocation, new bridges) Development of new trails, including acquisition of land interests for a period of 3 years or greater or in fee simple April 15 - Maintenance & Development Projects Applications are due in the regional offices for the upcoming season.

Aug. 1 - Supplemental Maintenance Applications are due in the regional offices for the previous season. Contact your DNR grant project manager before applying to discuss your potential project.

Counties and tribes may apply.

Outdoor Motorized Recreation Trail Aids Application (Form 8700-159) - Updated Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Ranking Worksheet - also required for decking/railing Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Ranking Worksheet [Excel] Trail Reroute Ranking Tool - Must be submitted with trail relocation applications Trail Reroute Ranking Tool [Excel] New Trail Ranking Tool (Rev 10/22) - Must be submitted with new trail applications [DOC] Mean Snowfall per County - Source: Midwest Regional Climate Center Snowmobile Trail Area Ratio per County Guidelines for Snowmobile Trail Program (CA-002) Bridge Guidelines (CF-005) Recreation Grant Project Cost Estimate Worksheet (Form 8700-014) Sample Resolution for Motorized Recreation Aids Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving DNR Grants Creating conservation easements Trouble downloading forms?

see: Troubleshooting tips Maintenance must be reported through SNARS SNARS wi. groomertrackingsystems.

com Development project labor and expenses Trail Non-grooming Record (Form 8700-006) Grant Payment Request (Form 8700-001) Grant Payment Worksheet (Form 8700-002) --> Supplemental materials Supplemental Payment Guidance (CF-017) Supplemental Payment Request (Form 8700-003) Supplemental Maintenance Worksheet (Form 8700-004) Trouble downloading forms?

see: Troubleshooting tips SNARS - Snowmobile Electronic Reporting System Eligible & Ineligible Snowmobile Maintenance Items SNARS Frequently Asked Questions Guidelines for the Snowmobile Program (CA-002) Supplemental Maintenance Payment Guidance (CF-017) Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving DNR Grants Accessibility Guidance for Grant Funded Projects (CF-031) DOT Six Year Highway Program - Project information Bridge Guidelines (CF-005) Bridge Ranking Worksheet - Must be submitted with applications that include bridges.

Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Ranking Worksheet [Excel] Capital Improvement Acknowledgement Example Bridge Ranking Worksheet (Rev 12/18) - Must be submitted with bridge rehabilitation applications.

Trail Reroute Ranking Tool - Must be submitted with trail relocation applications New Trail Ranking Tool (Rev 10/22) - Must be submitted with new trail applications [DOC] Mean Snowfall per County - Source: Midwest Regional Climate Center Snowmobile Trail Area Ratio per County Snowmobile equipment and labor rates Rates for the 2026-2027 season: Snowmobile Council Equipment and Labor Rates 2026-2027 Season Rates for the 2017-18 season: Snowmobile Council Equipment and Labor Rates 2017-2018 Season Current Groomer Classifications in SNARS: Groomer Equipment in SNARS Determine Power Unit horsepower: Tractor Data lists manufacturers stated HP on over 10,000 tractor models.

Rates used last (2016-17) season: Snowmobile Council Equipment and Labor Rates 2016-2017 Season (no changes) 2016 DOT Equipment Rates (2016-17 Snow Season) Trail Signing Handbook (CF-023) Snowmobile Recreation Council Rail crossing guides and forms Rail Crossing Guidelines (CA-011) Permit Application for Snowmobile Rail Crossing (Form 8700-254) Certification of Liability Insurance for Established and Permitted Snowmobile Rail Crossings (Form 8700-255) Trouble downloading forms?

see: Troubleshooting tips Grant related statutes and administrative codes s. 23. 09(26), Wis.

Stats. Ch. NR 50.

09-50. 11, Wis. Adm.

Code For questions about Snowmobile Trail Aids, contact: Your regional DNR grant project manager Jillian Steffes , Snowmobile Grant Manager Department of Natural Resources Your County Snowmobile Trail Coordinator Grantee Financial & Record Guide