Rules and Trail Information

If you are new to the sport, please make sure you know the rules of the trails. If you have a rider 12 yrs and older you need to have them take a safety course in order to ride their own sled.  Yes, there are speed limits on the trails, you should always stay to the right hand side and in control around corners. NH Fish and Game actively patrols, with radar, and will not hesitate to pull you over and give you a ticket for speeding, reckless operation, DWI, etc. which will be $$ our of your pocket and points on your drivers license possibly resulting in higher insurance rates. The TV commercials and videos with racing sleds are great viewing but please save your high speeds for the open fields and lakes, there are families out there with younger inexperienced riders so please keep your speed down so this will be an enjoyable sport for everyone!

You can visit NH Fish & Game website for downloadable Laws digest, OHRV safety courses, etc. 

Registration Information

All snowmobiles must be registered.  You can register at an authorized OHRV registration agent.  In our area you can go to:

W.V. Region Chamber of Commerce- Campton Plaza

*you can also complete your membership information

at the same time.

Registration revenues serve multiple purposes: 

NH Trails Bureau Grant in Aid program - Maintenance & Equipment

Fish and Game Search and Rescue

Law Enforcement

Safety Programs

 

Know before you go ~ Get a map!

Although clubs post signage on their trails, it is always best to pick up a trail map for the area you will be riding in, not only does it help keep you from getting lost but it supports the local club that is working hard to keep the trails in great shape for you.  Please patronize the businesses that advertise on the map as they generously support the sport of snowmobiling.  When the season gets underway you can pick up your copy @ the following locations for a suggested minimum donation of $3.00:

Chesleys

Sunset Grill

Chamber of Commerce

-OR-

Mail your name, address, and $5.00 ($3.00 donation plus postage & handling) to:

Central NH Snowmobile Club

PO Box 1315

Campton, NH  03223-1315

If you're riding in other areas:  Usually, you can pick up a local trail map at a convenience store in the area you are going to ride.  You can also check out New Hampshire Snowmobile Associations website to find links to the clubs where you will be riding.

Happy Trails!!!

 

 
 


Join CNHSC &

support the sport!

Joining a club is the best way to meet others with like interests.  We have club meetings monthly, fundraising events, poker runs, Christmas parties, etc.  We also will look for a little help from you from time to time doing trail work or volunteering for a fundraising event.  Everyone in the club is a VOLUNTEER!  The only "payment" to volunteers is the rewarding feeling they get from having a great trail system, successful fundraising events, and time spent with friends. 

So please...

Join our club and enjoy the reward of friendships that will evolve because you're involved!

 

Insurance ~ Yes you should insure your sled.

With the average ticket price of a new sled in the $6500.00 range you should insure it, for protection and for piece of mind!!  Contact your insurance provider to add coverage for your sleds.  In today's society where anyone will sue anyone, for any reason, I cannot understand why someone would risk riding without insurance.  In the event of an unfortunate situation on the trail it could save you your assets and a lot of aggravation.

Groomer Etiquette ~ They're much bigger

than you!

Todays groomers are much more than a long track snowmobile pulling a drag.  They are large pieces of heavy equipment that requires much training to operate and consume the entire width of the trail in most areas.  When you meet a groomer on the trail, please pull over, off the trail if necessary, allowing the machine to pass by you.  If you come up behind a groomer please be patient, the driver will pull over allowing you to pass when he/she approaches an area that is open enough to allow you to pass safely. 

Freshly groomed trails are delicate ~ Believe it!  Please take care not to dig up the newly groomed/packed trail.  The snow needs time to "set up" and harden which is one reason why the groomers are out at the wee hours of the night.  Another reason is that it is often too warm during the day, there is more traffic, and all of our operators are volunteers and are working during the day.

 
 

 


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