Snowmobile Resources – Legend Lake Property Owners Association

Winter 2023

Legend Lake Channel Kruisers’ Snowmobile Club (LLCK)

“To provide a safe trail for everyone from Legend Lake to the surrounding county trails”

http://www.legendlakesnowmobileclub.com

What a year! We can only hope that 2023 brings us health and happiness and socialization. Perfect time to join the club if you haven’t already done so. Last year snow conditions were a bit sketchy, let’s hope for better conditions this year.

What is our club all about? The LLCK is a nonprofit snowmobile club that does not receive any state or local funding for our trail signage, construction or grooming. Our club membership is OPEN TO EVERYONE, not just Legend Lake Property Owners.

We currently have close to 100 families that are LLCK members. Please encourage everyone you know to join the club. I hope that everyone who uses our trail system becomes a club member, supports our sponsors and joins our social activities.

How much does the LLCK membership cost me? $40 per family

Wait- there is more!

What does the LLCK membership dues provide me?

If you are not a club member, a Wisconsin trail pass will cost you $30 per sled.
Being a LLCK club member reduces the cost of the Wisconsin trail pass from $30 to $10 per sled.
Membership to The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC) which includes six issues of the Wisconsin Snowmobile News (WSN) magazine.
Perfectly groomed trails right off of Legend Lake.

How do I become a member of the LLCK? Snowmobile Club Membership forms are available on our web site at http://www.legendlakesnowmobileclub.com and can also be found at the Legend Lake Lodge. I’ve included a copy of the form at the end of this article to make it even easier. The form includes instructions on where to mail your check and Snowmobile Club Interest Form.

Any LLCK membership application form or renewal received after December 20th will not be registered with the AWSC until after the Annual LLCK Election meeting held in October of each year. The membership registration will be sent into the AWSC monthly starting in October and ending the end of December.

Once I become a member of the LLCK and the AWSC, how do I get my trail pass for $10 per sled? If you are currently a AWSC member, you can locate your AWSC membership number on the PRINTED address label on the cover of the WSN magazine, OR you can contact AWSC at 800-232-4108 OR you can go directly to their website at awsc@awsc.org. You may also call the WI DNR 7 days a week at 7am -10pm at 888-936-7463 for additional information. Call AWSE if you have not received the AWSC magazine.

PLEASE NOTE! A regular trail pass can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Fleet Farm, DNR Offices or Outlets selling hunting and fishing licenses for $30 per sled if you are not a member of a snowmobile club and AWSC.

Plan to pay up to $250 if you are stopped by the DNR or sheriff while riding without Wisconsin trail pass.

Starting fall 2020, the state will not mail your trail pass until they have received your AWSC dues. The state will need documentation on file that you have paid your dues in full before they will send you your trail pass.

TRAIL NEWS

Good news for LLCK! The state is funding Cecil Snowmobile Club for 5.9 miles of trails along Hwy R, Cty VV and Cty HH. We no longer have to pay grooming costs for the 5.9 miles mentioned above.

Casino Trail: Thank you, Dan Hedrich, for continuing to support the LLCK and maintaining a strong relationship with local snowmobile clubs and the Menominee Tribal Legislature.

This trail allows you to take a short ride (1.5 miles) from Legend Lake to the Casino and Fuel Station. The trail leaves Legend Lake at the boat landing by the Legend Lake Lodge. Go down South Branch Pathway to Hwy VV. Cross over Hwy VV and go up LaMotte Family Road. The trail will go East down the old road bed until it gets to Go-Around Road. Continue to follow the marked trail all of way to the Menominee Casino. Follow the signs to the Menominee Fuel Station. The trail then crosses at the corner of Go-Around Rd and Hwy 47/55. You can park between the Casino Building and Hwy 47/55.

Please make an effort to visit the Casino. It is very important to show them you appreciate that they have allowed us to use their land. Even if you do not gamble, make a trip to the Casino for some food and beverages!

You can access the Shawano trail from the lodge or casino by following the signs along Go-Around Rd. The addition of the casino trail from Legend Lake provides a 30 to 40 miles loop from one end of Legend Lake and back to the other end via the Shawano County trails. This trail goes through a beautiful wooded area of Shawano and Menominee County. Well worth the trip.

Our trail from Legend Lake to Shawano Lake along Hwy HH is open all season to ride. You can still take a 20 to 30 mile ride even when the Shawano trails are closed. Don’t forget to visit our sponsors around Shawano Lake. There are two access points to get on Shawano Lake. One is by taking the Fire Lane access off East Street to Washington Lake then crossing to Shawano Lake and the 0ther access is by going all the way Down East Street.

Be careful if you go to Shawano Lake! Stay off the channel that goes between Shawano Lake and Washington Lake. It never freezes. You can pick up a Shawano County trail map which includes Legends Lake at most local taverns for more information. Keep in mind that all lakes are never 100% safe. Ride with caution!

Trail Grooming. You can go to our Web Site http://www.legendlakesnowmobileclub.com to find out trail conditions and to link up to other great trail report web sites. Don’t forget to thank our groomers for doing a great job.

Thank you to all who volunteered to help brush the trails after the annual meeting in October and then again after the heavy wet snows fell. Mark Stuyvenberg and Todd Lavey worked hard to keep the trails open – THANKS!!

There was a trail that went directly from lodge to the War Bonnet last year. Jeff Dixon and Todd Lavey put that trail in and Jeff maintained it. We will talk with the War Bonnet owner and see if they want to maintain that trail again this year. If they do, they will be responsible for the maintenance of that trail as it is not a designated LLCK Trail. Go to the LLCK website for update.

Fun sledding pics. Please post your sledding pics on the LLCK Face book page or send them to Chris Dyer our web master at cdyer@morgandata.com . Our Face Book Page can be used to communicate with other members for trail rides and other information. Thank you Chris for maintaining our awesome website!

Interested in purchasing LLCK Apparel?

Go to https://legendlake.qbstores.com/ to place an order or go to the Legend Lake Lodge to purchase in person. We have a large assortment to choose from. Happy Shopping.

Transition of Officers:

I would like to formerly thank our officers and members that have volunteered to help support the LLCK. The time they spent keeping our trails safe and supporting the club is always greatly appreciated.

The following LLCK officer’s term has come to an end. Please thank them for volunteering their time to support the LLCK.

Kristin “Tin” Allen, President

Rick Smits, Vice President

We would like to Welcome the New LLCK officers for 2021.

Steve VandenHeuvel, President

Kristin Larson, Vice President

The following officers will continue in their current position.

Heather Dyer, Treasurer

Judy Patz, Secretary

Mark Stuyvenberg, Trail Boss

Rick Moses, Community Relations

Jeremy Johnson, Naturalist/Gov Relations

Dan Hedrich, Fund Raising/ Social Committee

Thanks so much for being part of such a great group of people that are striving to make the community better!

Steve VandenHeuvel, President

LEGEND LAKE CHANNEL KRUISERS

VISION: To provide everyone a safe and enjoyable trail from Legend Lake to the surrounding county trails.