Some of the world's most scenic snowmobiling goes on right here within the Wind River and Wyoming Mountain Ranges. You can leave right from town and explore the area's vast trail network, or trailer your machine to the Horse Creek, Irish Canyon, Green River, Big Piney, Big Sandy or Cottonwood Creek areas for miles ofriding. These groomed trails around the Upper Green River make up one of the most popular systems. You can explore snow-covered meadows, play on the hills along the way, and watch the wildlife!

Pinedale is a major access point on the Wyoming Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail, a system incorporating private, state, National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands. This unique and extensive trail system provides more than 400 miles of continuous riding from south Pass to Yellowstone National Park. The trails provide access to the towns of Lander, Dubois and Jackson, as well as to Pinedale, where you can ride your machine directly to lodging and restaurants.

The Wyoming Range Snowmobile Trails also offer over 330 miles of groomed and ungroomed marked trails that connect Alpine to Afton to 15 miles north of LaBarge and Kemmerer. Miles ofpowder are also available. The Wyoming Range also offers an extensive system of logging roads for snowmobiling fun. These areas are less used by snowmachiners and offer a wide variety of terrain, fromsagebrush side hills to windy mountain roads through the forest.

The Pinedale Snow Explorers Club schedules many events throughout the winter, and welcomes visitors to the area to participate. In early February, the Pinedale 100 Ice Oval is held on Fremont Lake and features high speed exciting racing. During the summer, the Club holds the annual Snowmobile Grass Drags in Pinedale.

Snowmobiling trail maps are available locally at government offices, snowmachine dealerships, Sublette Visitors Center in Pinedale, and can also be ordered from the State (see contact information below). It is important for snowmobilers to refer to these maps for trail locations and restricted use areas. Restrictions vary by area and may not always be marked on the trail. Snowmobiling is not allowed within National Forest Wilderness Area boundaries.
 

• #1 -NEVER RIDE ALONE!
• Come prepared. Know the area, the weather, your route and the condition of your own body and equipment.
• Know how to repair your machine and carry a repair kit along with extra spark plugs, drive belt, and a roll of twine and a knife. The last two items can be life savers if you need to improvise snowshoes or a shelter with branches.
• Take light, high-calorie foods or snacks.
• Wear layers of high-quality, insulated clothing that can be adapted to all weather changes.
• Drive only until you have a half a tank of gas left, then GO BACK.
• Let a friend of relative know you are taking a snowmobiling trip and inform them of your planned route as well as departure and return times. Then stick with the plan. If it changes, let them know and always check in upon return.
• Use proper hand signals when turning or changing direction or speed, and stay a safe distance behind the snowmobile ahead of you.
• Always stay to the right on trails. Slow down or pull off the trail if necessary when encountering skiers, snowshoes\rs, dog sleds, or other trail users.
• Avoid running over trees and shrubs.
• Remember that no motorized vehicles, including snowmachines, are allowed within designated wilderness boundaries.
• Drowning is a leading cause of snowmobile fatalities, Avoid riding on frozen lakes and rivers, and stay on the packed or marked trails.
• If you are caught in a sudden snowstorm and whiteout conditions, the best bet is to stop and STAY WITH YOUR MACHINE. Wait until conditions lessen.

User Fee Information

A $15/machine resident and nonresident snowmobile user fees is required by Wyoming State Law. These annual user fee revenues are used by the Snowmobile Trails Fund for trail grooming and maintenance. Proof of payment of the fee is in the form of a decal which must be displayed on the exterior of the snow machine.

Decals are available from licensed permit selling agents across the State including the Wyoming State Parks & Historic Sites headquarters in Cheyenne, local snowmobile clubs, most licensed snowmachine dealers, and County Treasurer's offices. To phone in-state, call: . For out-of-state, call toll-free: . Order snowmobile trail maps and decals by mail or phone order (add $3 for shipping and handling for each permit) from the Wyoming Snowmobile Permit Agency, One Unicover Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming . Major credit cards accepted.
 

Weekly snowmobile trail conditions:
Wyoming tourism information:
Avalanche Center for Northwestern Wyoming:
Online Daily Backcountry Avalanche Hazard Web Site

See State web site for Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail grooming status:
The Official Wyoming Online Snowmobile Page