During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on the motorized and non-motorized trail report, presented by Kathy from the Sawyer County Snowmobile and ATV Alliance. The focus was primarily on the enhancements being made to the county's trail systems, particularly for motorized vehicles.

Kathy reported that the installation of route reassurance markers on county roads is underway. These 6 by 6 ATV signs aim to clarify which roads are open for riders, addressing concerns that many riders miss the county's boundary signs indicating open routes. The initiative has garnered community support, with donations received for additional directional arrows to further improve navigation.

Trail counters have been utilized to monitor ridership, revealing significant increases in usage. For instance, Trail 5 near Moose Lake has seen a rise from 500-600 riders per month to over 1,000 since the opening of county roads, which now provide easier access to the trail system. The highest traffic days for this trail are Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Other trails also reported varying levels of activity. The Seeley Hills trail maintains a steady ridership of about 1,600 per month, with peak usage on Fridays and Saturdays. The Tuscobia Trail near Birchwood remains popular, attracting over 3,000 riders monthly, particularly between 10 AM and 11 AM. However, the LCO trail has experienced a notable decline, dropping from 1,500 to 500 riders per month, with Saturday and Friday being the most active days.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the ongoing efforts to enhance trail accessibility and the importance of community engagement in supporting these initiatives.