Best Snowmobiling Destinations in North America

13 Bucket List Snowmobile Destinations in North America

From the U.P. and Tug Hill to Alaska and Quebec, these bucket-list snowmobile destinations belong on every rider’s must-ride list.
2026 Snowmobile Vacation Guide

2026 Snowmobile Vacation Guide

Discover top U.S. snowmobile destinations, from Maine’s Aroostook County to Wyoming’s backcountry, featuring premier trails, scenic rides, and must-visit winter hubs.
Snowmobile Hall of Fame Ride With The Champs

Riding With The Champs & Hall Of Fame Induction

Ride with legendary racers and Hall of Famers during the Snowmobile Hall of Fame’s Ride With The Champs weekend in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.
A father-and-son dream becomes reality as four Arctic Cat riders snowmobile 2,800 miles from New Brunswick to Thief River Falls, Minnesota, in the adventure of a lifetime.

The Ride of A Lifetime: New Brunswick to Minnesota

A 2,800-Mile Father-and-Son Adventure From New Brunswick To Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Lake-effect snow conditions in Gaylord Michigan snowmobiling area

A Tale of Two Trails—Snowmobiling in Gaylord, Michigan

Discover why Gaylord, Michigan is a snowmobiling hotspot, with lake-effect powder, extensive trail networks, and easy access to northern Lower Peninsula riding.
2025 Ski-Doo snowmobiles

First Ride Of The Season On Two Ski-Doo Snowmobiles—Michigan U.P.

For the trail riding we were doing, the MXZ X was the ideal mate. Quick reacting, fun, smooth running and efficient, its many features matched the conditions well. It was clearly made for this.
Carbon County

Try The West—Snowmobiling In Carbon County, Wyoming

If you’re seeking high-altitude riding and dramatic mountain views that you can enjoy without leaving a snowmobile trail, Carbon County has it.

Aroostook County, Maine—Snowmobiling That Exceeds Lofty Expectations

Northern Maine hotspot offers long seasons, plentiful snow, great trails and unrivaled hospitality.
black hills snowmobiling

Black Hills Snowmobiling—Great Scenery And Good Times

Editor's Note: The Black Hills of South Dakota offer some of the best snowmobiling in North America. It was captured in this Snow Goer...
Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Ultimate Michigan U.P. Travel Guide—The Huron Mountains

The Upper Peninsula is the ultimate snowmobiling destination because of its abundant snow, great trails and its treasure trove of natural beauty.
View of Copper Harbor

Ultimate Michigan U.P. Snowmobile Guide: Keweenaw Peninsula

The Upper Peninsula is a treasure trove of natural beauty. Surrounded by three of the Great Lakes, mostly undeveloped and featuring a fascinating array...
Lake of the Clouds in winter

Ultimate U.P. Snowmobile Trip—Lake Gobegic Area

For a broad section of snowmobile riders from the Upper Midwest, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is the equivalent to a Chicago Cubs collapse, the Kardashian...
Snow Goer Great Escapes magazine

New Great Escapes Mag Features Oregon, Vermont And Minnesota

Another issue of Snow Goer's Great Escapes magazine has launched, offering fellow snowmobilers details on more places to ride and things to do with...
Aroostook County snowmobiling

Three Ultimate Riding Spots Highlighted In Great Escapes

Are you a traveling snowmobiler who is looking for new places to ride? Or, perhaps equally important, are you a could-be/would-be/wanna-be traveling snowmobiler looking...

Classic 10 Best Snowmobile Destinations List Looks Mighty Familiar

In one of the last issues of Snow Goer before it "went dark" for a few years, the then-editors created the "Our Bests Issue."...

101 Great Trailside Pitstops for Snowmobilers

Independent trailside pitstops found along the snowmobile trail system are a vital part of snowmobiling culture, and Snow Goer readers nominated the best ones.

Mid-Season Adventures In Ely, Minnesota

With the snowmobiling season in full swing we trailered north toward the Canadian border to find ourselves in the mining communities of Tower and...

A Tale Of Two Night Rides

Last week we featured the area of Nevis, Minnesota, in our Go Ride e-newsletter, which can be subscribed to for free and covers both...

Smooth Snowmobile Cruising In Northern New Hampshire

Summer is the perfect time to be thinking of riding someplace new and interesting next winter -- and if you haven't been to New...

Big Mountains, Big Snow: Fun In California’s Mono County

California is a land of many treasures and ever since the Gold Rush of 1849 visitors have delighted themselves in making discoveries of all...