12-26-24

We have a few areas open for riding under caution right now. This means thin snow cover and exposed hazards throughout the trail system. Caution should be used as early season conditions exist. With additional snow we expect conditions to improve as we head into the new year. 

Please check with local clubs on their social media pages or on the map below for the most up to date information. 

Vermont law states that you must operate your snowmobile at a speed that is reasonable and prudent, taking into consideration current conditions, trail traffic and other hazards present on the trail. 

No ice is safe ice!

VAST Snowmobile Season is defined under the Vermont State Statues, Title 23, Chapter 29 § 3201.  “Closed season” shall be defined as the time from April 16 to December 15. This means that VAST trails may legally be opened for use by clubs beginning on December 16th until April 15th. 

VAST/Clubs can open and close trails at their discretion between December 16th and April 15th. This discretion is based on several factors including, but not limited to conditions of the trail beneath the snow, snow conditions and landowner requests. The ability for VAST/Clubs to open and close trails at their discretion is defined in the Vermont Statutes, Title 23, Chapter 29, § 3206 which reads; (a) A person shall operate, or cause to be operated, a snowmobile only in accordance with this chapter. (b) A snowmobile shall not be operated………….(23) During the open season when the Statewide Snowmobile Trail System has not been officially opened by the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc., due to lack of snow or for temporary closures caused by lack of snow or dangerous trail conditions.

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