Snowmobile Trail Conditions
Local Trail Conditions
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Trail Markers
In order to establish a degree of uniformity throughout North America, the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators(IASA) has established some basic sign standards for all snow belt states and provinces.
Trail Signs
Here are the common signs you will see on New York snowmobile trails.
Stop
Indicates a significant trail hazard or road intersection. Snowmobilers MUST come to a complete stop and yield to cross-traffic before proceeding. Color is red and white.
Trail Blazer
Indicates the path of the trail. Reassures riders unfamiliar with the trail, and guides groomers after storms when they are reopening the trail. Color is usually solid orange, or orange and white.
Snowmobile Permitted
Indicates trails and use areas where snowmobiles are permitted to operate. Colors are red and black on white.
Speed Limit
Indicates the maximum lawful or recommended speed in miles per hour for the trail section. Color is usually black and white.
Snowmobile Restricted
Indicates trails and areas where snowmobiles are NOT permitted to operate. Colors are red and black on white.
Corridor Trail Number
Indicates that the rider is on an NYS Corridor Trail. They are high volume primary routes that provide access to significant use areas and concentrations of snowmobilers, and are supported with Trail Fund Money. Color is brown and yellow, but some may be blue and white.
Secondary Trail Number
Indicates that the rider is on an NYS Secondary Trail. They are medium volume routes that connect local attractions and concentrations of snowmobilers to Corridor Trails, and are supported with Trail Fund money. Color is brown and yellow.
Stop Ahead
Indicates that there is a stop sign 200 feet or more ahead. Probably the most important sign on the trail because it warns of a potentially hazardous situation ahead. Color is usually red and yellow.
Yield
Indicates that snowmobiles should yield the right of way to other traffic at trail intersections, driveways crossings, or other similar situations. This sign does NOT require the snowmobile to come to a complete stop. Color is usually red and white, but may be black and yellow.
Caution
Indicates a hazard of some sort in the trail 50 to 100 yards ahead. A sign on each side of the trail indicates an extreme hazard. Color is usually black and yellow.
Bridge Ahead
Indicates a bridge in the trail 50 to 100 yards ahead. Color is usually black and yellow.
Directional Arrow
Indicates a sudden or significant change of direction in the trail ahead. Used to mark dangerous turns. Color is usually black and yellow, but may also be orange and white.
