Grooming in the White Mountains

Trail grooming 24 hours a day! Please use caution!

Excellent Trails Require Hard Work - Thank you!!!

The well-maintained snowmobile trails that everyone enjoys are due to an enormous volunteer effort by the snowmobile clubs throughout New Hampshire. Without the many dedicated hardworking volunteers around our beautiful state, snowmobiling wouldn't be the popular sport that it is. The many snowmobiling enthusiasts, who can't wait for the snow to start falling so they can begin their many weeks of winter riding pleasure in New Hampshire, owe a huge thank you to the many club members who groom and repair the trail systems.

Remember, respect for the land owners will ensure a continued partnership with the clubs allowing use of scenic trails in New Hampshire.

Recommended Practice for Passing By a Groomer
Approved by NHSA Map and Trails Committee

1. For oncoming sleds: The sleds should pull off the trail and allow the groomer to pass by.

2. For sleds overtaking the groomer: The groomer operator should find a safe spot to pull over and stop. The sleds can then check to see if they can safely pass by the groomer.

Note: The operator will not signal for sleds to pass by.

Reason: Each rider must take responsibility for passing by the groomer safely.

NH Statute Governing Passing by a Groomer

215-C:8 Operation of Snowmobiles. –

Section III b, Item 3:
10 miles per hour at trail junctions or parking lots, or when passing trail grooming equipment.

The Groomer Warning Beacon is an adjunct to safety only, it is not a replacement for vigilance and good judgment on your part, or for proper supervision of young riders. As well, not every trail groomer can be counted on to be equipped with a Groomer Warning Beacon. You are still responsible for operating your snowmobile safely

Thank you land owners!