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• Snowmobiling in Michigan
Michigan offers some of the best snowmobiling in the country.


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• Michigan Snowmobile Regulations
A snowmobile is any motor-driven vehicle designed for travel primarily on snow or ice using sled-type runners or skis.

• Who Needs to Take a Snowmobile Safety Course?
Find out when classes are offered, and who should take a class.

• Safety Tips
No matter how long you have been sledding, it's always a good idea to keep safety in mind.

• Snowmobile Registration
All snowmobiles must be registered to be legal in Michigan.

• Snowmobile Trail Permits
Trail permits are required to operate snowmobiles in the state of Michigan. More than 300 Snowmobile Association agents, statewide are selling pre-printed snowmobile permits. Permits for 2007 Season (10/1/2006 to 9/30/2007) are $25.00 and for sale from 8/1/2006 to 5/31/2007.


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• Michigan Snowmobile Trail Maps
New snowmobile trail maps are now available.

• Charlevoix County Snowmobile Trail Partially Closed

• Snowmobile Trails in State Park and Recreation Areas
Designated snowmobile trails are not hard to find in Michigan. Many are managed (groomed) by local governments or clubs. Some State Parks allow snowmobiling within the parks when there is a sufficient amount of snow.

• Tourism Destination Organizations
Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Chamber of Commerce, Regional Tourism Organizations

• Snow Depth Reports
For on-line information regarding snowmobile trail conditions and snow depth reports throughout the U.S. and Canada.

• Snowmobile Advisory Committee
Information regarding meetings, schedules and agendas of the committee. Find out who they are and what the committee is.

• Snowmobile Grants
Snowmobile grants are available at different times of the year to Local Units of Government, Non-Profit Organizations and County Sheriff Departments. For a list of these grants and availability, visit Grants Administration's pages.

• 2007-2008 Snowmobile Trail Sponsor Grants PDF icon
Listing of grants issued to trail sponsors for trail maintenance, grooming and equipment.

• 2007-2009 Snowmobile Sign Costs PDF icon


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