RULES OF THE TRAILS
ALL Snowmobiles MUST be registered in NYS to travel any trails within the State ! |
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ALL Snowmobiles MUST be insured and have all necessary Credentials on their person including Safety Certificate under age 18. Train your Youngsters (10-17 year olds must have a NYS snowmobile safety certificate) Inspect your sled before riding and ensure you and your sled are 100% LEGAL. NO ALTERED EXHAUST SYSTEMS ALLOWED !
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ALL Snowmobilers MUST wear DOT approved helmets! | |
Dress Warmly w/water repellant and layered clothing appropriate for the whole day ! |
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Don't Drink and Ride |
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Do Not Ride on CLOSED Trails. Always check the website or call the Trail Bosses in the areas you intend to ride for UPDATES ! |
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STAY on marked trails |
STOP to right of trail when approaching oncoming Groomers or from behind them and await their signals to proceed! |
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Respect the right of the landowners |
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Do Not Litter |
Obey ALL signs |
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Obey highway signs |
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Use hand signals with oncoming sled traffic |
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Travel in single file and don't tailgate |
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Keep to the RIGHT when meeting other snowmobilers |
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Reduce speed at night |
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Beware of obstacles (rocks, stumps, pipes, wires, ice, etc.) |
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Check ice conditions before crossing |
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If unfamiliar with area, have a map with you and carry a cell phone with Emergency Contacts |
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MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL SPEED FOR SNOWMOBILES IS 55 MPH EVERYWHERE IN NYS - OBEY IT ! |
REMEMBER - our trails are mostly on private property. Riding on these
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