Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association
Riding Information:


Remember:

  
  Snowmobile season on State Park and State Forest Lands is from the day after
  the end of antlerless deer season to April 1.  
  Riding on State Game Lands, where permitted, is open beginning the third
  Sunday of January.

  Youth between the ages of 10 and 16 MUST have completed the snowmobile
  safety certification course before they can legally operate a snowmobile anywhere
  except on their own property. More


Pennsylvania Snowmobile Trails by County

DCNR Snowmobile ATV Guide
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DCNR Printable Trail Maps

Maps of State Gamelands

DCNR Trail Condition Report

Trail Condition Reports

Weather Around the State

NOAA Snow Depth and Snowfall Maps

Riding on State Lands in Pennsylvania

Application for Pennsylvania Registration

Contact the DCNR Snowmobile / ATV Section

Youthful Operators

PA Riders Traveling to New York

US - Canada Border Crossing Information


“Ride Responsibly -- Five Important SAFETY RULES for Snowmobilers”

#1. DON’T DRINK AND RIDE.  Most snowmobile accidents fatalities can be directly related to the use of alcohol.  All riders should not drink alcohol or use drugs before or while operating a snowmobile.

#2. RIDE TO THE RIGHT.  Just like when driving an automobile, you need to always stay to the right. Give opposing traffic their side of the trail.  This is especially critical on curves and turns but also applies to straightaways.

#3. RIDE AT A REASONABLE SPEED.  Excessive speed is one of the most common causes of snowmobile accidents.  Stay within a reasonable speed for the existing trail conditions.  Slow down and provide a measure of safety for everyone around you,

#4 RIDE DEFENSIVELY.  You can do everything right but still be involved in an accident because someone else was driving poorly. don’t let the poor judgment of others injure you.  Expect the unexpected.

#5. USE HAND SIGNALS.  The standard hand signals have been designed to inform others of your intentions.  The noise of your engine and the engines of other snowmobiler often impair spoken communication, so use hand signals when on the trail.

In general, use COMMON SENSE on the trails!


The Pennsylvania Snowmobile Hotline provides updates on snow cover and snowmobiling conditions on state forest lands. Call toll-free 877-SNOMBLE. The hotline is updated every Tuesday and Friday.

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