Snowmobiling
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is a popular wintertime sport among many Illinoisans. There are nearly 2,500 miles of snowmobile trails in Illinois.
Some trails are located on state and county owned lands, while the greatest portion of trails are made available
by local clubs on privately owned land. Many of these trails are groomed for your riding enjoyment. Be prepared to enjoy some exciting snowmobiling adventures in Illinois the next time a good snowfall hits. Public snowmobiling areas are within convenient driving distance of nearly everyone in the northern half of the state. To ensure your enjoyment of these specialized facilities and to keep them open and available for continued public use, snowmobilers must conduct themselves in an ethical manner and obey all regulations. Always remember to respect the rights of other winter trail users, protect the environment and follow the Snowmobiling Code of Ethics. |
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Snowmobiling Sites |
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Specific weather conditions and a minimum of 4 inches of snow cover must exist before any trail can be opened for snowmobiling. Several facilities offer other winter activities such as cross country skiing, ice fishing, ice skating and sledding. An advance call to the site is recommended. All snowmobilers are required to register their presence at the park office or other designated registration point prior to snowmobiling. |
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Think Safety! Be Prepared! |
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Snowmobile safety education is a positive move toward a safe and enjoyable snowmobile future. Enroll in a Snowmobile Safety Course. Click here for information on Snowmobile Safety Click here for a Summary of Illinois Snowmobile Laws The Illinois Snowmobile Registration & Safety Act Digest is available by contacting the Illinois Department of Natural resources (217) 782-7498. This brochure outlines the information for licensing and other important snowmobile facts. Here's a link to the full Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act 625 ILCS 40 To register your snowmobile, you must submit a snowmobile application, required documents and the appropriate fee. Applications are available from Natural Resources Regional Offices, Conservation Officers and snowmobile dealers. |
rev. 12/26/03