Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 is underway across upstate New York and the North Country.

For once, temperatures have remained very seasonal since the New Year and are expected to remain for the next several days ahead, meaning that trail conditions should continue being very favorable (overall) as winter marches on.

Since the latest and monstrous batch of lake effect snow last weekend, several clubs have had time to send their grooming fleets out and work the trails.

As of this publication, the heaviest concentrated snowfall is from the southern portion of Tug Hill and south into Oneida County. There are certain trail systems reporting lesser snow coverage the further you head north from Boonville, NY.

As we look towards another weekend on the horizon, snowmobilers should expect riding to remain steady.

Here are some of the latest reports gathered from around the North Country:

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 have been active and reports have been good.

Brantingham Snowmobile Club: Some of the trail system has finally opened. Conditions vary.

Long Pond Sno Sled Club: Most trails have reopened, but conditions vary greatly.

Lost Trail Snowmobile Club: Conditions vary from excellent to poor and grooming fleets have been active.

Missing Link Snowmobile Club: Trails remain CLOSED (no updates since January 5).

Osceola Snowmobile Association: Conditions have improved with recent snowfall.

Ohio Ridge Riders: The south end of the trail system has been tremendous. Grooming fleets continue to be active.

Old Forge/Town of Webb: Fair to good conditions remain as of this publication.

Penn Mountain Snow Riders: Grooming fleets have been out and conditions are expected to improve later this week.

Southern Tug Hill Sno-Riders: Trails are open and grooming fleets will be out.

Trackside Blazers: Trails have hardened up and remain in good shape. Coverage gets thin on the northern end.

Turin Ridge Riders: Good conditions reported; watch for thinner coverage towards Lyons Falls.

Valley Snow Travelers: Varying conditions throughout the trail system; Lowville trails remain open, but have been thin.

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 Brantingham Snowmobile Club from January 7, 2025.