Snowmobiling Information
Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty. Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number. Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
Discover a snowmobiler’s paradise in Vilas County in northern Wisconsin. Vilas County is rich in snowmobiling history and boasts some of the best trails in the Midwest. From Eagle River (the Snowmobile Capital of the World®) to Sayner (where Carl Eliason created the precursor to the modern snowmobile in the 1920s), the communities of Vilas County have been welcoming riders to the Northwoods for decades—plan your trip today!
Snowmobilers will find more than 500 miles of trails in Vilas County, including routes that pass through the scenic Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Snowmobile clubs host events regularly throughout the winter, and history buffs can learn about the history of the sport at attractions like the World Snowmobile Headquarters in Eagle River or the Snowmobile Hall of Fame & Museum in St. Germain.
Vilas County sits amid the Lake Superior snowbelt, which means that when conditions are right, winter weather systems can bring in lots of fresh powder for the trails. Vilas County’s communities are all snowmobile-friendly, meaning riders can find trailside lodging, dining, and other amenities no matter where they go. Plus, snowmobilers can download the free Map It Vilas County trails app to map out their route on the trails.
Snowmobile safety tips:
- Riders born after January 1, 1985, must complete a Wisconsin DNR snowmobile safety course and carry their snowmobile safety certificate
- Children younger than 12 cannot operate a snowmobile unless they’re accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Stay on the trails; riding off marked trails is trespassing
- Maintain a safe speed and follow all regulatory signage
- Always wear a helmet and warm clothing
- Never ride alone
- Alcohol and snowmobiling don’t mix
