Grooming For You Is What We Do!™
The Minocqua Forest Riders Snowmobile Club is a 100% volunteer-driven organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and grooming some of the best snowmobile trails in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.
Founded by local riders who believed great trails don’t happen by accident, the club has spent decades working behind the scenes to keep our trail system safe, connected, and ride-ready. Today, our volunteers maintain miles of trail across forests, lakes, and communities that thousands of riders enjoy each winter.
But great trails require more than snowfall. They require people.
Our members donate hundreds of hours every season to clear brush, install signage, maintain equipment, groom trails, and coordinate with landowners, businesses, and local government agencies. It’s demanding work that happens early mornings, late nights, and in tough weather—but it’s what keeps the Northwoods riding experience alive.
We are also proud to support our community through events, partnerships with local businesses, and initiatives that promote safe and responsible snowmobiling.
Snowmobiling is more than a sport here—it’s part of the culture, part of the economy, and part of what makes winter in the Northwoods special.
When you ride these trails, you’re riding the result of volunteer effort, community support, and a shared commitment to keeping the tradition strong for the next generation.
Ride Right. Ride Safe. Support the Trails.
- 160+ miles of maintained trail
- 500+ members
- Serving riders for 40 years
Board of Directors
- President | Jerry Wakefield (715.439.5383)
- Vice President | Dave Hermes
- Treasurer | Zac Olson
- Secretary | Jennifer Henze
- Director | Dan Sikora
- Director | George Tamms
- Director | Tom Teichmiller
To reach any of our board members, please email us at MinocquaForestRiders@gmail.com
Board and Member meeting minutes are available on request; click the button below to email our club secretary and specify the minutes you are interested in.
Celebrating 40 Years in 2026
40 Years Strong – 2026
The Minocqua Forest Riders celebrate 40 years of volunteer service in 2026, maintaining and grooming more than 160 miles of Northwoods snowmobile trails for riders and the community. Read more about the club's history at this page.