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Snowmobile Trails

Long Lake and Raquette Lake boast over 70 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.  Snowmobiling Adirondacks is all about Long Lake. Link up to other communities via route C7, popularly known as, The Rail Road Tracks.  Snowmobiling in our area is challenging, thrilling and not for the faint of heart.  Our trails access some remote and beautiful territory.

Our area boasts plenty of snow from December to March and its described as "riding through a Christmas card."  Free trail maps are available through Long Lake's Parks and Recreation Department.   Check in often during the snowmobile season for trail conditions and snowmobiling event news.

Snowmobile Trails

    • Snowmobile Trail CONDITIONS:

      Long Lake Trails:

      February 2, 2012 – Spring Conditions. Best time to sled is midweek and we’ve got great lodging deals. We have 0-4 inches packed based and spring-like conditions. Riders reporting great trails in the woods, but to use caution on icy hills. Some mud and rocks showing in spots. Many streams are open, use caution.

      ALL Trails and gates are OPEN on Newcomb Trail, Tupper Trail (C7B) & Power Line Trail thru Long Lake.

      Sabattis Rd – C7 Shoulders are packed and flat.
      North Point Road/Forked Lake/Canoe Carry – C8B Ice and shoulders and roads, ruts, spring conditions, but groomer will go out and pack down the base again. Still rideable.
      Tupper Trail C7B- Gates OPEN. 0-4 inches of base. Trails in the woods have great conditions. Some areas have rocks and ruts, but we’re grooming and we still have packed snow.
      Train Tracks on C7 – Norridgewock – Rails are still showing in places so riders need to be a little cautious. Not sure on the conditions at this time, as we had rain on Wed. Will post report as soon as I find one.
      Grange Park to Kickerville Road C7B OPEN Highway has cut down and smoothed out shoulders on Kickerville for riding.
      Lake Eaton Trail S86-to Endion Road – Rideable, spring conditions.
      Lake Eaton Shorter Loop S86- Spring Conditions.
      Powerline Trail C8B to Forked Lake. Good 0-4 INCHES base. Use caution on hills, ice showing in some areas. Please note: Most land along the power line section of trail is privately owned. Access to parts of trail is off off route 28N/30, please use caution when traveling along roadways.
      Newcomb Trail – C8B Newcomb trail has 0-4 inch base, spring conditions. Some open streams, rocks, ruts and mud, but good base. Needs more snow.


      Weather? Click here for Long Lake Weather & webcam at route 30


      Lakes
       – We never recommend riding on lakes or ponds, as our snowmobile trails do not cross lakes. Lakes are not part of our trail system. Ask a local. Call 518.624.4700 or 518.624.3941 for local conditions.

    • RAQUETTE LAKE SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

      February 2, 2012

      Wayne reports “slicey” as a description. Spring conditions. Ice on hills. Use caution near open streams and rocky areas.
      0-4 inch base

      Trails are open in Raquette Lake

      Bug Lake Trail Base – spring conditions
      Browns Tract/Uncas Road – spring conditions
      Dump Road – Packed and frozen – spring conditions
      C8B – spring conditions
      C7 – spring conditions

    • Parking:

      IN LONG LAKE – PARK YOUR TRAILERS – At Lake Eaton Campground, Base of Mt. Sabattis across from the Corner Motel, Park at the Long Lake State Boat Launch on Olivet Road, Park on Route 30 near the LL Town Beach, at Kickerville Mobil. Call 518.624.3077 for more information
      Snowmobiling Adirondacks has never been so easy!

      IN RAQUETTE LAKE – PARK YOUR TRAILER: Check in at the RL Tap Room 315.354.4581 for info on parking in Raquette Lake.

      Snowmobile Trail Map: www.nysnowmobilewebmap.com
    • Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club:

      Register to become a Long Lake Moonlighter! Save on registration fees, fees help fund the trails in Long Lake and Hamilton County if you register through NYSSA! Save money and help out with trail maintenance!

      Visit Their Website: Register On-Line to be a Moonlighter!

      New York State Snowmobile trails. Long Lake zip code is 12847. Raquette Lake is 13436. If you ride in Old Forge & Inlet you need to purchase an additional snowmobile trail permit. Long Lake and Raquette Lake do not require additional permits. You only have to be a registered sled in New York State.

      AT&T cell phone service now available in Hamlet of Long Lake. It’s a great safety net while snowmobiling in the Adirondacks. Sorry, no Verizon plans at this time

    • Poker Run:

      February 10th-11, 2012

      The Moonlighters Snowmobile Club’s hosts their annual poker run spanning three communities including: Newcomb, Long Lake and Raquette Lake. Pick up your Play Card at the Newcomb House or the Raquette Lake Tap Room. $10.00 per person – must be 18 years of age to get a play card

      Starts at open of business on Friday, February 10th –
      Play cards available at either the Newcomb House or the Tap Room
      Ends 5:00 PM, Saturday, February 11th at the Adirondack Hotel – all stamped play cards must be in by 5:00 – no exceptions!
      Door prizes will be awarded at 6:00 PM and also awards for 1st/2nd/3rd best hand
      1st Prize – $100.00 2nd Prize – $75.00 3rd Prize – $50.00

      President, Jim Piraino, Long Lake Diner Phone: 518.624.3941
      Secretary, Harry Buxton, 518.624.2009

      Click Here for Poker Run Details: Moonlighter’s Poker Run February 10th & 11th Long Lake/Raquette Lake/Newcomb
    • Raquette Lake Winter Carnival:

      February 18-19, 2012. A Raquette Lake tradition for over 50 years! Meet at the RL Library. Saturday morning 10am kids games, followed by Ladies Frying Pan Toss and Adult Golf. Enjoy an early evening bonfire, tug-o-war, with a finale fireworks presentation over the lake.

      Saturday, February 18th, 2pm Raquette Lake Library – Bob Shelley Magician presents a show for the kids!

      On Sunday at NOON participate in the Chainsaw and Cross-Cut Competition. Not to be missed!

      518.624.3077 or 315-354-4581

      Visit Our Calendar Of Events Page: calendarofevents.com
    • Snowmobile Tips and Info:

      STICKERS have to be on your cowl, not your running boards.

      It MUST be on the COWL or HOOD and NOT on either the TUNNEL or the WINDSHIELD. The fine is in the $200.00 range with an $80.00 surcharge. Make sure your registrations are in the proper place! They are ticketing this season, so be aware of the rules so you maximize the best snowmobiling experience.

    • Grooming Information:

      Be respectful of Groomers. Stop, Pull over and go slow if passing. Give the groomer the right of way especially as many of our trails are only allowed to be a max of eight feet wide!

      The Town of Long Lake operates three groomers and three Skandic snowmobile groomers to cover the communities of Raquette Lake and Long Lake NY. The Town of Long Lake also coordinates with the Beaver River Association along the train tracks to groom between Sabattis and Norridgewock.

      Long Lake receives Trail Funding through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Translation – if you register your sled with the Moonlighter’s in Hamilton County the monies you pay go back into the New York State Trail Fund and it helps fund our trails. So THANK YOU.

      Grooming Insider Scoop: How much snow does it take to make a good base? One foot of snow can be packed down by groomers to a depth of two to six inches depending on the type of snow (Wet/Dry). Grooming on a flat smooth ground will get your a great flat trail early in the season. Limited snowpack and uneven terrain needs more snow to cover the trail and make it smooth.

      The Long Lake and Raquette Lake groomers go out daily and on weekends to ensure the best riding conditions. Groomers will be out overnight prior to special events including the Poker Run.

    • Eating, Sleeping and Gas:

      IN LONG LAKE

      Business is open all year round in Long Lake and Raquette Lake and we sure appreciate your business. Traveling during the week ensures a great vacation and great trail conditions. Call the Long Lake Tourism Office for information and check out our hot deals page for discounts and information.

      Long Lake Hot Deals: Long Lake Hot Deals


    • Winter Carnival:

      January 14, 2012. The Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Club and the Town of Long Lake host a winter carnival on Mt. Sabattis the Saturday of Martin Luther King weekend. The great snowmobile parade kicks off this fantastic family event followed by the crowning of the King and Queen. Events of the day include the Cardboard Box Derby Race, One Shot Basketball, Money Balloon Hunt, Snowball Golf, and the ever famous Ladies Frying Pan Toss competition. The night rounds out with a fireworks display. The Long Lake Little Bus starts running at 6pm until 11pm escorting children and families to their homes, lodgings and out to dinner.

    • Visit the Long Lake Blog: Winter Carnival Video and Blog. Check it out!
    • The Great Snowmobile Map And Information:

      News for Snowmobiliers! Plan a winter getaway today!

      Great Link to an interactive snowmobile webmap, now in it’s 3rd year! Website lists businesses, and has printable PDF maps to connect you to trails throughout the region. Includes statewide trail expansion, conditions reporting, alerts reporting, more background maps, zoom to a business sponsor, integrated current weather radar, integrated daily snow depth (added mid-season last year), search for a business within X miles of a trail junction, and snowmobile tours

      Note: To enter info and seach the map for services, under Snowmobile Club look for “Town of Long Lake” We are located in Hamilton County, zip 12847

      Please note: The power line trail connecting North Point Road to the Town of Long Lake runs over private property. We ask all riders go slow and respect private property so we may continue to use it throughout the season.

      Map Kiosks will be out on the trails with maps and brochures at key locations in Raquette Lake and Long Lake intersections.

      For More Information please call  |  518.624.3077

      Until Then, Visit This Great Website: www.nysnowmobilewebmap.com
    • Snowmobile Rentals:

      Don’t have your own sled? Rentals are available in neighboring communities. Call ahead to reserve. Ask and some vendors will arrange to trailer your sleds to your launch site.

      Old Forge Sport Tours
      Old Forge
      (315) 369-3796
      www.ofsporttours.com

      RPM Snowmobile Rentals
      Old Forge
      (315) 369-5522
      www.RPMsnowmobilerentals.com

      Moonlighter’s Poker Run – February 11, 2012

      Visit Their Website: Moonlighter’s Snowmobile Registration

      518.624.3077

      Visit Our Calendar Of Events Page: calendarofevents.com