SNOW MEANS GO!
Other prime destinations for backcountry snowmobiling.
CAMP HALE Colorado If this former U.S. Army base was good enough for training the 10th Mountain Division for winter combat, it’s good enough for you. Trails access the landscapes of Eagle River Valley, while even guided tours attain panoramic views of the Rockies. Rentals: Nova Guides
WEST DOVER Vermont Boasting an annual 158 inches of snow, the aptly named Mount Snow resort launches snowmobile rides into the Green Mountains. A trail system that combines pine woods and frozen Lake Whitingham appeals even to experienced sledders. Rentals: Snowmobile Vermont
KATAHDIN Maine Maine’s Interconnected Trail System links more snowmobile trails than any other northeastern state; the Katahdin region alone offers a 400-mile network that delivers dramatic views of its namesake peak. Just watch out for moose! Rentals: New England Outdoor Center
UPPER PENINSULA Michigan Home to the International 500 Snowmobile Race, the sparsely populated U.P. is latticed by 3,000 miles of trails through state forests and along two Great Lakes. The state tourism website updates riding conditions. Rentals: Munising Snowmobile Rentals
ST. GERMAIN / EAGLE RIVER Wisconsin St. Germain’s BoBoen Club maintains hundreds of miles of trails that cross old-growth forests and frozen lakes and connect to an equally sprawling system at Eagle River, home to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby. Rentals: St. Germain Rentals