Dashing Through the Snow
Discover the Central New York Region, One Snowmobile Ride at a Time!

Get out your Polaris. Dust off your Artic Cat. Tune up your Ski Doo. It’s time to explore the hundreds of miles of snowmobiling trails in the Central New York Region. You’ll soon discover why our area is known as the Northeast’s Snowmobiling Capital! In addition to well-groomed snowmobiling trails, countless attractions are waiting to be experienced along the way. Use the following trip ideas as a starting point…

Ride Boonville and Beyond for a Lake Effect Adventure!

Home to the Boonville Snow Fest Race, the town of Boonville and the nearby trails in Oneida County (like Rome and Utica) offer terrific snowmobiling! Ideally positioned just off Lake Ontario, Oneida County gets a blustery blasting of snow each season guaranteed to keep riders – both novice and experienced – happy! Ride along on the historic Erie Canal or cruise along through quiet forests; you’ll find it all in Oneida County. Stately yet cozy lodging is available at places like the Inn at the Beeches in Rome (which has great trailhead access!).
Contact or join one of a dozen Oneida County snowmobiling clubs!
www.oneidacountysnowmobiling.org/

Chenango County Trails: A State Land Lover’s Paradise

Snowmobilers love state land for its open spaces and expansive trail systems. Chenango County does not disappoint: With over 293 miles of groomed trails and more state land than any other county (except the Adirondack Park), this is paradise for riders. Comfy inns and inviting restaurants offer a well-deserved retreat after a day on the sled. Visit Balsam Inn in Pharsalia or the Outpost in Oxford (both on the C7 Trail) for mouthwatering fare and a full bar. Want to stay the night and hit the trails again in the morning? Chenango offers charming inns like the historic Water’s Edge Bed and Breakfast in Greene. If you manage to tackle Chenango’s trails and still hunger for more, head to neighboring Otsego County and its 200 miles of trails!

For more info, visit
www.chenangosnoriders.snowmobileclubs.com or call 1-877-Chenango.

Join the “Clubs” in Schoharie County!

Want to know the secrets of the trails in Schoharie County? Just contact one of the many snowmobile clubs in the area. From Summit Sno Riders and their high-elevation trails to the superbly groomed trails of Sharon Pathfinders, you’ll find excellent resources and friendly fellow riders through these clubs. As for stops along the way…check with the clubs, they know best!

Schoharie County Clubs:

Cave Country Riders, Inc.
www.cavecountryriders.com

Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club of Middleburgh
www.middleburghridgerunners.net

Sharon Pathfinders Snowmobile Club
www.sharonpathfinders.org

Summit Sno Riders, Inc.
www.summitsnoriders.com

West Fulton Snowmobile Club, Inc.
PO Box 813, Middleburgh, NY 12122

For Private, Pristine Snowmobiling: Try Greater Binghamton

The trails in the northern part of Binghamton offer snowmobile addicts the thrill of the open trail! Rarely congested, these trails are well kept and ready for riding. Visit the Whitney Point Lake area for trails that take you into our region’s best snow zones. Park your sled and enjoy a sporting event in Binghamton such as an AHL Binghamton Senators or a Division 1 Binghamton University Bearcats ice hockey game.

For more information about snowmobiling and sports in Binghamton, visit http://www.visitbinghamton.org/wheretoplay/sports.php.

Herkimer Has It All!

With an average of 300 inches of annual snowfall immaculately groomed on mountainous trails in the Central Adirondack region, Old Forge in Herkimer County is where it’s at for snowmobile enthusiasts! Combined with hospitable accommodations and restaurants boasting appetizing menu items, there’s no better place to snowmobile. Accommodations along the Herkimer County trails range from winterized cottages at the Old Forge Camping Resort to motels and B&Bs throughout the county.

NOTE: To ride in Old Forge, you need a trail permit. Visit www.oldforgeny.com/trailpermit.htm for details.

Cooperstown’s Snow-Covered History and Warm Hospitality

Cooperstown may be known as home to America’s greatest pastime (baseball), but it is also brimming with suburb snowmobiling trails! Snowmobile fanatics will be pleased to know that Cooperstown inherits wintry blasts from both nor’easters and lake effect snow. Located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, this snow falls on expansive state land in both Glimmerglass State Park and Gilbert Lake State Park. The fall, winter, and early spring months are the perfect times to score great off-season deals on accommodations in Cooperstown and the surrounding Otsego County. 

See http://www.thisiscooperstown.com/ for more details.

Snowmobilers Are Mad for Madison County’s Trails and More!

How do 350 miles of scenic trails sound? Welcome to Madison County where you’ll find miles and miles of trail just waiting for your sled. Snowmobilers are especially drawn to Madison County because of the hospitable inns near the trails that welcome you to leave your vehicle there while you ride (the Days Inn in Canastota or the Cazenovia Motel, to name a couple). While staying the night isn’t required, you’ll soon discover that’s the way to get the most out of Madison County! After riding through cascading waterfalls, and over 30,000 acres of pristine state forestland, cozy up at one of the many inviting B&Bs, inns, and hotels. Try the Country Inn and Suites of Cazenovia or the Wendt University Inn in Hamilton for a super night’s sleep!

For complete snowmobiling information along with dining and accommodation ideas, visit www.madisontourism.com.

Ride with a View: Hit Montgomery County’s Trails

There are over 200 miles of snowmobile trails to take advantage of in Montgomery County. To share all the snowmobiling opportunities with you, Montgomery County put together an extensive map that highlights local attractions in addition to snowmobile safety guidelines, snowmobile club information, snowmobile sales and repairs, and more. In planning your snowmobiling adventure, consider staying overnight at Hazelnut Farm: a hotel with queen or twin beds, full breakfast, and complimentary beverages and snacks for snowmobile buffs all for under $100/night. Schedule a stop at the Meadowbrook Saloon in Fultonville and enjoy live music and a lively atmosphere before you head back on the trails!  

For a map of the Montgomery County trails and more, contact 1-800-743-7337.