ATV/UTV TRAIL UPDATE
Diamond roof rd. will be closing this summer to put new culverts in the road.
This Saturday May 14 all remaining Red Arrow trails (Forest Roads) will be open. There are 2 major changes to the trails in Townsend area. The first is ATV/UTV’s on Oconto County roads north of 22 will be permitted starting this year. These are county roads with letters such as T or F. Oconto County tourism Facebook page will have more information on this. Our current paper maps were out before this change was made. To see an updated map you will have to see it on the Oconto county tourism Facebook page. The official speed limit will be the same as currently posted for the road traffic. There are also a whole list of rules if you cannot find them on the Facebook site I added a copy here under Chapter 27 03.24.22 (1) make sure you read 27.7 as it pertains to younger riders and hours of operation. A link to Oconto county tourism Facebook page is posted below. Be safe out there especially when traveling the new road routes as cars and trucks will not be looking for you.
The second big change is Oconto county is testing dust control on the Nicolet State trail through Townsend. The trail has had a new bed of limestone put down this was done last fall at the end of the season. This spring a dust control liquid Durablend-CEP was sprayed at .3 gallons per square yard. The past club board had looked at options such as blacktop, wood chips, something to control dust. This being a main snowmobile route we did not want the new surface to impact negatively on snowmobiling. A description of the material is in the link below. We did learn it is slightly corrosive. We were told 10 times less corrosive then the sprayed material on the road. We have the Safety Data Sheet on the substance and it is not hazardous to people or the environment.
Thats all I have for now I will try to keep updating the home page with the new rules for traveling county roads. I also will update the trail reports as needed.
Trail Boss Mike
TRAIL UPDATE see Red Arrow Trail report page
AWESOME RED ARROW NEWS
In early June, Red Arrow was chosen by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) to be honored as the 2021 National Snowmobile Club of the Year. The award was presented to the club at the International Snowmobile Congress in Omaha, Nebraska on June 12, 2021. At the award ceremony Red Arrow was informed that they were also chosen as the International Snowmobile Club of the Year. Red Arrow was inducted into the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame in Eagle River, Wisconsin on September 18, 2021.
It has taken many years to build the club to what it is today. Thank you to all past and present Members, Volunteers and Board Leaders. We are truly honored and humbled to be chosen from the thousands of clubs throughout the word to receive this award.
Bring your friends and family to experience our trails and the community hospitality!
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THE 15TH ANNUAL RED ARROW CORN ROAST ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS
Thank you to all who made it a wonderful event
This includes all the businesses that donated for the raffle ticket and spin wheel. Their generosity is truly appreciated.
Thank you to all the volunteers that worked before,
during and after the event.
Here are some pictures from the Corn Roast, and here is a video link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3qTcquWWMo
Thanks go out to Josh and Cassie, Old Town Hall Bar and Restaurant, for hosting our event.
A huge thank you to everyone that came to support us that day.
Hope to see you again next year!
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Looking for Red Arrow Clothing?
We have a limited supply of various items on hand to sell
T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Fleece, Men’s and Women’s hats for both summer and winter.
Inventory now includes T-shirts showcasing Red Arrow to be the 2018 Wisconsin, 2021 National and 2021 International Snowmobile Club of the Year
Call Sandy at 920-960-9794 to purchase clothing
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Support Red Arrow-purchase Shell Gift/Gas Cards
10% of the proceeds go toward Trail and Equipment Maintenance
$25 and $50 Cards Available at Karla’s Kountry Kitchen in Townsend during business hours
or Contact any of the officers listed on the Contact Page
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ATV Safety Classes are cancelled until further notice by the DNR
Check the event calendar below for details on how to obtain the safety certification
Please watch the Trail Reports Page for updates.
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Watch the Trail Reports page that is updated daily during the snow season.
Red Arrow Trail Reports Page
The 2019-2021 Oconto County snowmobile trail maps have been published. They are available in PDF format on our trail map page or in paper form at local trail stops.
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The Red Arrow Snowmobile-ATV Club Has been awarded the 2018
AWSC Snowmobile Club of the Year
Award!
Thank you to all of the people whose hard work and dedication made it possible!
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Red Arrow Snowmobile/ATV Club Inc.
Meeting & Event Calendar
January 15, 2022 – Bonfire in the Woods. Come join the fun at Intersection #641! Always a fun and family friendly event complete with free hot dogs, hot chocolate and other trail side goodies. Donations will be accepted to support the trail systems in the Townsend area. Starts at 11AM to 3PM. Please watch the website and facebook for updates.
February 19, 2022 – 1st Annual Family Snow Fest. Held at the Townsend Town Hall. The day will start at 11 AM with music, food, beverages and a meat raffle. The event will run until 6PM with the big raffle drawing at that time. All proceeds from this event to go support grooming and the maintaining of both snowmobile and ATV trails in the Townsend area. Watch the website and facebook page for updates. Join us at 10:30 AM for the February Membership Meeting!
March 10, 2022 – March Membership Meeting Held at Animals Bear Trail. The meeting begins at 6 PM.
April 16, 2022 – April Membership Meeting. Held at the Townsend Town Hall. Meeting begins at 10 AM. It’s election day for the Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club!
TBD – ATV/UTV Trail Opening Date. Trails open with the permission of the county depending on weather conditions. Watch the club website and facebook page for updates.
April 23, 2022 – DNR ATV/UTV Safety Class. More information to come. Watch website and Facebook for more information.
JUNE 30, 2022 – ALL Club memberships are due for renewal at this time. The membership year for Red Arrow runs from July 1 thru June 30 of the following year. Renew now to get the most benefit of being a current member of Red Arrow which includes the insurance policy thru the AWSC. The easiest way to join is through the website link. If you ride our trails please join our club! We welcome all snowmobile and ATV/UTV Riders!
September 3, 2022 – 16th Annual Corn Roast Fundraiser Held outside of the Old Town Hall Bar and Restaurant under the Big Tent!! The day starts with an ATV/UTV parade which leaves the clubhouse and proceeds to the Old Town Hall Bar & Restaurant. Meat raffles, food, beverages and FREE sweet corn will begin shortly after 11AM. Watch the club website and facebook page for further updates!
TBD – DNR Snowmobile Safety Class. Watch the club website and Facebook page for more information.
October 8-9 & 15-16, 2022 – Snowmobile Trail Brushing Weekends. Watch the club website and Facebook page for more information.
TBD – ATV/UTV Trails Close. This includes the Nicolet State Trail. Watch the club website and Facebook page for more information.
TBD – Snowmobile Trail Opening Date. Snowmobile trails open with the permission of the US Forest Service and Oconto County Parks and Recreation Office. Watch for a press release from the County regarding opening of the trails. The Red Arrow website and Facebook page will also post the opening status of the snowmobile trails.
January 8, 2022 – Red Arrow Christmas Party. Held at Waubee Lake Lodge. Watch the website for more details closer to this event. Invitations will be mailed to all club members.
Wednesday Fun Trail Rides!! Riders meet on Wednesday mornings at 9AM at the BP station in Townsend. These rides are open to the public. We ride to a destination for lunch and return to Townsend by midafternoon. The rides are geared to the riding abilities of the people that show up. The rides are held only when the trails are officially open both-summer and winter.
Watch the club website for monthly membership meetings to resume in October 2021
All Meeting times are at 7:00pm. Watch this page for the location or check out the events calendar.
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