Indianapolis, IN – With weekend snow blanketing parts of the state, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding riders that snowmobile season officially opens December 1 and runs through March 31.
According to the Indiana DNR, snowmobile trails are maintained through a partnership with local snowmobile clubs and the Indiana Snowmobilers Association. Trail managers will open designated routes once at least 4 inches of snow are on the ground.
Before heading out, riders must title and register their sleds with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to operate legally on state trails. Details on registration and trail maps can be found at on.IN.gov/snowmobiling.
The state encourages snowmobilers to check local trail status, safety updates, and club listings before traveling. Indiana’s trail network covers multiple counties, offering scenic rides through forests and rural areas when conditions permit.
Snowmobilers are also urged to follow all safety guidelines, ride only on marked trails, and respect private property during the winter season.
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