Thinking of snowmobiling in Connecticut or looking for new trails? Sleds can go in the snow at these state forests: American Legion in Barkhamsted, Cockaponset in Chester and Haddam, Housatonic in Sharon, Mohawk in Cornwall, Natchaug in Eastford, Naugatuck in Beacon Falls, Nipmuck in Union, Pachaug in Voluntown, Peoples in Barkhamsted, Pootatuck in New Fairfield, and Shenipsit in Stafford. To learn more about regulations and state requirements, see the DEP site.
If you are looking to ride in Vermont, visit Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) for trails and laws governing the use of snowmobiles. (Access to VAST trail system requires club membership; there are more than 130.) Rentals are available at Okemo, among other locations.
In 2008, there were 79,552 new snowmobiles sold in the U.S., and 50,556 new snowmobiles sold in Canada. The economic impact of snowmobiling is $29.6 billion annually, and the average age of a snowmobile owner is 44 years old, according to industry statistics.
To see trail options more independent - that includes Canada - visit Trailsource an online guide. Current trail conditions are listed.
