Snowmobiling Information
Situated in the heart of the Northern Michigan Snow Belt, Cadillac offers natural resources and man-made facilities that meet the highest expectations for winter fun. Home to the North American Snowmobile Festival, Cadillac sits at the hub of an outstanding trail system that offers easy cross-state connections. The opening of the White Pine Trail in 1995 offered snowmobiling trails from Cadillac to Reed City to Baldwin to Clare.
If you enjoy snowmobile racing, you won’t want to miss the North American Snowmobile Festival Sno-Cross Races in Cadillac. The winter equivalent to motorcycle racing, competitors will run a manmade course of jumps, moguls, twists and turns. Race classes will be available for anyone over 10 years old. To enter the racing events, call the American Snowmobile Racing Association at (905) 476-7182.
The races signal the start of Cadillac’s North American Snowmobile Festival. The event features a poker run, fireworks and a chili cookoff. Activities for kids and grown ups alike range from snow sculptures to winter softball, snowmobile safety classes, trail lunches and a cross-country ski tour. For information on the Snow-Cross Race the Snowmobile Festival or any of West Michigan’s other outstanding snowmobile events, call WMTA at (800) 442-2084.
Michigan is a snowmobiler’s paradise, boasting more than six million acres of state and federal lands along with hundreds of miles of privately owned trails.
If wintry trails beckon you, West Michigan has it all. In fact, a growing number of hotels, motels and resorts offer door-to-trail proximity.
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No agency has been more active in transforming Michigan into a haven for snowmobile enthusiasts than the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). They are the creators and guardians of West Michigan’s major trail network through the state park system. But to use MDNR trails, you must have a permit. The cost is $10. Permits may be obtained by calling WMTA at (800) 442-2084.
Snowmobiling is becoming more and more a family sport. Safety is paramount. Most accidents occur when drivers override their headlights at high speeds on remote trails. Alcohol is frequently a factor. When you snowmobile in West Michigan, observe state laws. Protect the environment and your own safety by sticking to established trails. Use common sense and courtesy. And enjoy.
The trail is taken care of by the Allegan County Snowmobile Club. For info of upcoming events please contact us at 
Stanley is located in the central Idaho Mountains and is somewhat isolated, but that’s exactly what draws many snowmobilers to the area. It is the only city in the USA that is completely surrounded by a national recreation area. Access to Stanley is very easy during the winter season. We are located 60 miles south of the historical resort area of Sun Valley (approximately a 1 hour drive) and 130 miles from Idaho’s state capital, Boise. Three Scenic Byways converge at Stanley. Scenic State Highway 75 accesses Stanley from the South via Ketchum and the North via Challis. Scenic State Highway 21 accesses Stanley from the West via Boise and Lowman -the highways are open year-round. If you make the effort to visit Stanley, you won’t be disappointed. After a day of riding, enjoy one of the many natural hot springs in the valley. Full restaurant and lodging services are available in town year around. There are also snowmobile rental and repair shops in town.
