Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Tuesday, February 28, 2023

It appears (for now) that Old Man Winter has woken up from his mid-winter slumber.

Over the last few days, the general central and northern New York area has picked up fresh snowfall and the trails have been re-opening.

It looks like we’ll be charging into March with more favorable riding conditions, despite a dismal winter season.

Here are the latest updates we’ve gathered:

NOTE: Conditions are likely and do tend to change on a moment’s notice. Be sure to keep checking our website for any updates.

Barnes Corners Sno-Pals: Tug Hill trails remain good; Copenhagen and Montague Trails will soon be groomed. 

Brantingham Snowmobile Club: Most trails are open; conditions vary. 

Long Pond Sno Sled Club: Trails are open; some thin and icy conditions were reported over the weekend.

Lost Trail Snowmobile Club: “Pretty good” conditions reported. 

Missing Link Snowmobile Club: Poor to fair and “passable” conditions reported.  

Osceola Snowmobile Association: Good conditions reported; best riding has been Cedar Pines (north) and east to Highmarket.  

Ohio Ridge Riders: Most trails re-opened over the weekend; some thin spots.   

Old Forge/Town of Webb: Fair to good conditions; 3-inches of new snow; 5-inches of base.

Penn Mountain Snow Riders: Grooming crews went from Alder Creek to Steuben Monday night.

Southern Tug Hill Sno-Riders: Grooming is expected this week; conditions expected to improve towards the weekend. 

Trackside Blazers: Groomers rolled Sunday night from Alder Creek to Otter Lake; rail section of C7 is CLOSED.

Turin Ridge Riders: Trail conditions have improved; Tug Hill trails are good; lower trails are fair. 

Valley Snow Travelers: Groomers were out Sunday night; some icy spots reported. 

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 Missing Link Snowmobile Club.