Trail Information

"Are the trails OPEN?" Checklist

Is it on or after December 10th? Is it before March 15th?
Is the ground frozen?
Is there is at least 4″ of snowfall on frozen ground; 6″ snow on unfrozen ground?*
Have you called the County Hotline? Trails are opened and closed in their entirety by the McHenry County Snowmobile Association

*This is a general minimum guideline. Ground conditions, wind conditions, and snow type all factor in to the decision to open and close trails

McHenry County Trail Hotline

815-334-7669

McHenry County snowmobile trails do not open until December 10th, even if there is snow before this date.

The Conservation District has over 17 miles of snowmobile trails in Glacial Park and along the Prairie Trail that connect with numerous County trails. Snowmobile trails open when there is at least 4″ of snowfall on frozen ground; 6″ snow on unfrozen ground.

Note: When snowmobile trails are open, the Prairie Trail North in Glacial Park and Rush Creek horse trails are CLOSED to all other recreational activities.

Printed County snowmobile trail maps are available at Brookdale Administrative Office in Woodstock, Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake, and Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Ringwood for a suggested donation of $3, which goes to the McHenry County Snowmobile Association for trail maintenance and grooming. Also visit the McHenry County Snowmobile Association’s Facebook page for information on other businesses in the county that have trail maps available.

County Snowmobiling Trail Rules

No snowmobiling without sufficient snow.
Stay on marked trail.
Do not trespass.
Keep off open fields.
Do not litter.
Stay away from private buildings.
Never cut fences.
Protect small trees, shrubbery, etc.
Display state registration sticker

Help us keep the trails and follow the County Snowmobiling trail rules. For a complete list of rules, visit the www.dnr.state.il

Walworth County Trail Hotline

262-742-2664

Walworth County has 2800 miles of the finest trails that Southern Wisconsin has to offer. Virtually all trails are on private property and use is granted by the respective local owner. Maintenance, marking and grooming are performed by local snowmobile clubs.

Conditions – For Walworth County trail conditions, call 262-742-2664, Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance. The Snowmobile Alliance is in charge of installing, maintaining & grooming snowmobile trails throughout the county.

Snowmobile Trail Pass – Wisconsin law requires those who use Wisconsin snowmobile trails to display either a Wisconsin registration or a Non-Resident Trail Pass (Annual). If the snowmobile is kept in Wisconsin, it must be registered in the State of Wisconsin. Non-resident Trail Passes may be purchased over the counter at authorized sales locations or by calling the Wisconsin DNR at 888-396-7436. Trail passes may also be purchased at the Walmart in Delavan.

Operators – Any person who has reached the age of 12 may operate a snowmobile. Any person born on or after January 1, 1985 is required to complete a Snowmobile Safety Certification course to operate a snowmobile on Wisconsin public trails and areas. DNR recreational safety specialists recommend that all snowmobile operators complete the safety course.

Trail Map – To receive a Walworth County Snowmobile Map, contact the Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance at 262-742-2664 .Printed maps are also available at the Walworth County Visitors Bureau at 800-395-8687.

Help keep the trails and follow the County Snowmobiling trail rules. For more information go to http://dnr.wi.gov.