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Snowmobile Basics—Riding Your Snowmobile
Trail Etiquette

  • Respect the rights of other riders on the trail.
  • Ride on the right side of the trail.
  • Slow down when passing.
  • Ride only where permitted.
  • Leave gates as you find them.
  • Yield the right-of-way to bikes, horses, and hikers.
  • Report downed trees and trail maintenance needs to land managers.
  • Report illegal riding.
  • Carry out what you carry in.

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