Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, January 24, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 marches on across upstate New York and the North Country.

Not much has changed over the last week. In general, conditions throughout Central and Northern New York have remained mainly good to excellent.

Some trail systems have started showing thin spots here and there, but the vast majority of reports we’ve gathered since last-weekend have remained very favorable for snowmobiling.

With another weekend on the horizon, authorities anticipate increased traffic.

As always, snowmobilers are urged to utilize extra caution and to avoid any excessive speeds.

Here are some of the latest reports we’ve gathered from around the local area:

NOTE: Conditions are likely and do tend to change on a moment’s notice. Be sure to keep checking our website for any updates (you can also check in with your favorite snowmobile clubs for more in-depth details).

Barnes Corners Sno-Pals: Grooming fleets remain busy amidst a deep snowpack.

Brantingham Snowmobile Club: Conditions have varied and some thins spots are reported.

Long Pond Sno Sled Club: Grooming fleets have been active and conditions have improved.

Lost Trail Snowmobile Club: Trails range from fair to good, but watch for some icy spots. Grooming fleets remain active.

Missing Link Snowmobile Club: Maples and Copenhagen Loop was groomed as of Thursday night.

Osceola Snowmobile Association: No updates since January 20 (conditions were last reported to have been good).

Ohio Ridge Riders: Trails remain in excellent shape overall; some thin spots are starting to show.

Old Forge/Town of Webb: Good conditions remain as traffic is expected to increase for the weekend.

Penn Mountain Snow Riders: Grooming fleets have been out; traffic has been steady.

Southern Tug Hill Sno-Riders: Trails range from good to excellent shape and grooming fleets are scheduled to be out.

Trackside Blazers: Main trails from Horton Road and north to Otter Lake were groomed Thursday night; coverage is thin in some areas.

Turin Ridge Riders: There is better snow coverage reported on Tug Hill; lower trails have thinned down.

Valley Snow Travelers: Grooming fleets remain active and conditions range from good to excellent.

NOTICE: Local law enforcement and snowmobile club officials are warning all riders to obey any and all rules and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to: respecting closed trails and staying off from private property. Police warn to never snowmobile while intoxicated or under the influence of any substance. Watch your speeds and remember to look out for and give right-of-way to groomers on the trails.

Image via the Missing Link Snowmobile Club from January 24, 2025.