A Quick Safety Reminder for Riders





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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snowmobiler
Ready to Ride? Read this First.

With recent snowfall bolstering the existing snowpack across much of the state, snowmobile trails are continuing to open and conditions are improving. As the season gets underway, now is a great time to brush up on rider safety, trail etiquette, and responsible riding practices.

Before you hit the trails, please remember to:


* *Register Your Sled*
Make sure your snowmobile registration is current. Renewing [ [link removed] ] is fast and easy online, and registration fees go directly back into supporting and maintaining Maine’s snowmobile trail system.

* *Know Before You Go
*Check with your local snowmobile club [ [link removed] ] for current trail conditions. Riding too early can damage trails and jeopardize landowner access.

* *Put Safety First
*Stay on marked trails, ride within your limits, and *never drink and ride*.  

For more information on snowmobile safety, registration, laws and regulations, or land access, visit our website [ [link removed] ].

Enjoy the season—and we'll see you on the trails!

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


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Marked Trails
Remember:

Always respect closed trail signs and remember that ATV trails are not snowmobile trails. 

*Trail Maps* [ [link removed] ]



private land
Did You Know?

More than 95% of Maine’s snowmobile trails
are on private property.

*More Information* [ [link removed] ]






ice safety notice
Ice Safety*
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Ice conditions vary statewide and throughout the season. Early-season ice is especially unpredictable—please use extreme caution when traveling on Maine’s waterways. And remember: *"if you don't know, don't go!"
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More information

* Register your snowmobile online [ [link removed] ]
* 2025-2026 Maine Snowmobile and ATV Law Book (PDF) [ [link removed] ]
* 2025-2026 Snowmobile Quick Reference Guide (PDF) [ [link removed] ]
* Donate to the Maine Snowmobile Trail Fund [ [link removed] ]
* Maine Snowmobile Association - Find a trail map [ [link removed] ]







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