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Old Forge...
Annual Snowfall:
Old Forge receives 200+ inches of snow a season on average.
Snowmobile Season:
Trails open December 8,2007 and close April 1, 2008.
Grooming:
The town of Old Forge maintains the area grooming,
eliminating snowmobile clubs. There is a club North of
Old Forge that's part of the trail system, however all of the trails are maintained by the town
of Webb, Old Forge.
Trail Permit::
A permit is required to ride Old Forge's trails. If
you get caught without one, you'll get a $150 dollar ticket.
If you send in your application before November 15, 2007,
the cost is $65 dollars a snowmobile. After that date the cost
is $80 dollars. (Trail Permit Click Here)
Area Accommodations:
Old Forge is very snowmobile friendly, with tourist friendly
shops. There are numerous restaurants and taverns,
which vary from a quick bite to eat to fine dining.
There are numerous places to stay as well. They are
diverse, offering inexpensive B&B's to
accommodations with hot tubs and more. Use the link to
right for area accommodations. As an added note, it's
not uncommon for the area to be booked on any given
weekend, especially the holidays. Don't be afraid to stay a
little outside the area like in Long Lake, Indian Lake,
Boonville, Forestport, Brantingham and Turin. With
lower traffic in those areas, the trails tend to be in better condition
"Generally".
Park & Ride:
A large majority or area accommodations have direct access
to area trails. Be sure to ask to avoid any surprises.
Liability Insurance:
All snowmobiles operated on any part of a roadway or
shoulder of a highway in New York State must be covered by
minimum liability insurance.
New York State Parks law requires snowmobilers to carry
liability coverage in the minimum amount of $10,000 dollars for an
accident involving one person, $20,000 dollars for an accident
involving two or more persons, and $5,000 dollars for property
damage from one accident.
Proof of insurance must be carried by the snowmobiler and
must be displayed on request of any magistrate, law
enforcement officer, or anyone who has suffered personal
injury or property damage as a result of the snowmobiler's
actions.
Registration:
The owner of a snowmobile, which is operated on the Town of
Webb/Inlet Trails and/ or roads, must be registered in NY.
So if your sled is registered in New Jersey, you'll have to
register it again in NY. The money goes to maintaining the
trails and insurance.
Use the link below to download the snowmobile registration
form (MV-82SN). After you fill out the form, you'll need to
include a copy of the following before faxing: Proof of
ownership through a manufacturer's certificate, prior
registration or a bill of sale/invoice. Proof of
registrant's name and date of birth, like a driver's license,
and a sales tax exemption form (DTF 803). Include your
credit card information and expiration date. Handwriting the
info will help prevent mistakes and delays. Faxing your
application does not mean an instant registration. PLEASE
ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME (at least 2 weeks) to process and
receive your registration. All applications are processed in
the order in which they are received. Calling will delay
your application.
NY DMV Registration form
How Old Do You Have To Be To Ride A Snowmobile:
Youth ages 14 through 17 years old may operate a snowmobile,
on lands upon which snowmobiling is allowed, without adult
or other supervision if they have completed a snowmobile
safety training course recognized by the State of New York.
If youth ages 14 through 17 years have not completed the
training course, they may operate a snowmobile if
accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a person who is at least
18 years of age.
Youth ages 10 through 13 may operate a snowmobile, on lands
upon which snowmobiling is allowed, if they have completed a
snowmobile safety training course recognized by the State of
New York and are accompanied by (within 500 feet of) a
person who is at least 18 years of age.
Children less than 10 years old or less than age 14 without
a safety certificate may operate a snowmobile only on lands
owned or leased by their parent or guardian.
A non-resident operator who is a resident of another state
or country and is the holder of a valid snowmobile safety
certificate issued by that state or country shall be
considered the same as the holder of a New York State Safety
Certificate.
Law Enforcement::
All law enforcement officers of the local and state,
including Park Police, Sheriffs, local and State Police,
Environmental Conservation Officers, and Forest Rangers are
authorized to enforce snowmobile laws and regulations.
Law enforcement agencies actively patrol New York State
snowmobile trails. Most aftermarket silencers and pipes are
considered illegal. NY State law states just about
anything short of stock is illegal, however it's the level
of decibels that distinguishes the aftermarket pipe illegal.
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