In Kenosha County, there is no official legal date — or ordinance, anywhere in the state — that decrees when the trails open. It is up to the local county, clubs, etc., as to when they are marked and ready. Then, they will open.
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Who Sells Wisconsin Snowmobile Trail Passes
Aside from a few select exempt classifications*, all snowmobiles operating on a Wisconsin snowmobile trail or corridor must display a valid snowmobile trail pass whether registered in Wisconsin or another state. Continue reading Who Sells Wisconsin Snowmobile Trail Passes
It’s Time to Renew Your Membership
Think of what you could be missing.
Wisconsin’s 22,000 miles of snowmobiling trails — some of the finest in the nation — are cleared, marked, maintained and groomed by thousands of volunteer members of snowmobiling clubs across the state. Without Wisconsin’s snowmobile clubs, there would be no trails! No taxpayer funds are used to create or maintain snowmobile trails.
Are the Trails Open Yet?
Always check the Kenosha County hotline for latest at 262-671-4944.
How Our Club Members Get a Wisconsin Trail Pass
If you are a current member of the Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club, you can get a discounted $10 trail pass. Continue reading How Our Club Members Get a Wisconsin Trail Pass
Are the Snowmobile Trails in Neighboring Counties Open?
Use this contact information to get the latest updates from neighboring counties. Continue reading Are the Snowmobile Trails in Neighboring Counties Open?
Understanding the Wisconsin Snowmobile Trail Pass
Under the Wisconsin Snowmobile Trail Pass law, effective July 1, 2015, all snowmobiles operating in Wisconsin will be required to display a Wisconsin Trail Pass to operate on trails and corridors. The pass will be 3” x 3” and required to be placed on the lower center of the windshield. Continue reading Understanding the Wisconsin Snowmobile Trail Pass
Get a Kenosha County Snowmobile Trail Map
Need a trail map? Club members get a free snowmobile trail map for Kenosha County with their membership — just ask for one at a meeting. You can purchase a trail map at local businesses along the trail. And, new in 2022, the Kenosha County Snowmobile Alliance has posted the map for download on its website.
7 Ways to Have a Bad Day Snowmobiling
Want to have a really bad day on the trail? Fail to follow some common snowmobiling regulations and face penalties that include violations and forfeitures. Here are seven common infractions.
Snowmobiling How-To: Parts, Maintenance, Riding Tips, Safety and Trail Etiquette
It’s easy to fall in love with snowmobiling. And if you’re an adult of a certain age (that is, born before 1985), you can get involved in snowmobiling and never take a snowmobiling safety class. However, the gaps in your education could leave you — or others — at risk on the trail.
Continue reading Snowmobiling How-To: Parts, Maintenance, Riding Tips, Safety and Trail Etiquette