With the current snow season coming upon us, the St. Lawrence County Trail Advisory Board reminds all snowmobilers of the rules when the snowmobile trails open December 15 after hunting season.  

The following rules are in place:

Rules of the trail for all users

Stay on the marked trail.  Enter and exit the trail system only at trailheads or town connectors.

Trails are open 6 a.m. until midnight unless special permission is granted.

Obey all signs, gates and barriers.

Always stop when signaled by a law enforcement or safety patrol officer.

Respect the environment. Travel with minimum impact. Do not litter. Carry out what you carry in and leave nothing behind.

Always carry personal identification.

Watch the weather and dress appropriately.

No alcohol may be consumed on the trail.

Be prepared – carry a first aid kit, tools, spare equipment and a cell phone or two-way radio.

Please heed this important reminder: “Ride Your Side.” Riders will see signs along the trails advising them to stay to the right. Why? Because some riders have a habit of coming around the inside of blind corners, which can result in potentially hitting an on-coming rider. Trails are narrow winding woods paths with many blind corners. Slow down, do not cut to the inside corners, and “Ride Your Side.” Hospital or morgue visits are not part of the fun. Enjoy this great North Country, and take care of it like it was your own.