With over 7,000 miles of snowmobile trails in NH, winter is the best time to enjoy an outdoor adventure. Groomed trails link key destinations and services in New Hampshire. Enjoy a multi-day snowmobile trip across the entire state. Ride locally from your home or enjoy a vacation, Snowmobile NH is an experience you will remember.
Best Places to Snowmobile in NH
New Hampshire caters to snowmobile enthusiasts with trails leading directly to the best hotels, cabins, restaurants, gas stations, snowmobile dealers and services, and parking areas. Find points of interest on the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association’s Interactive Trail Map.
Find local businesses that cater to NH snowmobilers on our official NHSA Business Supporter page. You can also search for Hotels and Motels or Cottages and Cabins by region.
Explore scenic vistas and woodlands that few others have access to in the winter. Thrilling trails, spectacular mountain views and relaxing rural countryside are part of the Snowmobile NH experience. Snowmobiling trail-conditions are posted from mid-December through April.
The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association’s vast trail network connects to the neighboring New England states of Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont, as well as Quebec, Canada. Saddlebag trips across state lines and borders into NH are commonplace.
Snowmobile NH Requirements
As far as decals go, all you need to snowmobile NH is a state registration. They are available at over 200 locations throughout the state. NH snowmobile club members receive a $30 discount on each registration. Join where you ride, support the clubs that maintain the snowmobile trails, and save a few bucks while you’re at it.
It’s important to note that registration fees fund a significant portion of trail maintenance, covering grooming costs, signing, and bridge construction.
NHSA Clubs
The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association is an association of independently incorporated NH snowmobile clubs, working together to maintain a state-wide interconnected trail system. Our unified voice speaks for the sport of snowmobiling and to promote it as a safe family recreation. The NHSA is made up of all segments of the snowmobiling community including clubs, members, dealers, and a multitude of local businesses. Join a club and receive a $30 discount on your snowmobile registration!
Trail Grooming
Over 200 trail groomers maintain the trail system in New Hampshire. Quality snowmobile trail grooming provides smooth trails that are suitable for all levels of rider experience. This accomplishes many goals: establish a trail base at the beginning of the season, reestablish a trail after heavy snowfall and/or winds have obliterated it, rework a heavily moguled trail back into a smooth surface, and general trail restoration.
Be aware that grooming takes place at all hours. A groomer travels at an average of only 5-8 mph. Riders must use extreme caution at all times when on the trails and be on the lookout for groomers and other obstacles. Many of the grooming machines are exceptionally wide and long, so you need to give it the right-of-way. Always slow down when approaching a groomer and be prepared to stop.
New Hampshire is nationally recognized for its wealth of wide, well-groomed snowmobile trails. By encouraging snowmobile club membership, providing Safety Education and enforcing OHRV laws, we are working together to provide you with a safe and enjoyable riding experience. These high standards are maintained by your registration fees.
Snowmobile NH Rentals and Guides
Want to try snowmobiling in NH? Snowmobile rentals and guided tours are available in New Hampshire. The outfitters supply everything you need, including the sleds, warm clothes and instructions to make your expedition a memorable one. With so many miles of trails to explore, an experienced guide can lead you to their secret spots and the coolest views.
Looking for snowmobile rental advice? Here are four important tips you should know before renting a snowmobile.
Snowmobile Safety
Safety is a priority. You won’t find a better place to learn how to safely operate a snowmobile than in New Hampshire. Riders under the age of 18 may be required to take a safety course. We encourage everyone to take a safety course, either in the classroom or online. Safety isn’t just for kids. Statistics show that middle age adults are involved in the majority of incidents.