Snowmobiling in Indiana

Indiana has more than 200 miles of snowmobile trails in the northern part of the state that are open to the public when conditions allow. These trails are provided through a partnership between local snowmobile clubs, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and the Indiana Snowmobilers Association. Additionally, snowmobiling is legal on private property with permission of the landowner and on country roads in certain counties. In all cases, snowmobiles must be registered and should follow all applicable state snowmobile regulations.

Most trails have been leased from private landowners for public use. CONTINUED USE OF THE TRAIL DEPENDS UPON YOUR COOPERATION IN FOLLOWING THESE REGULATIONS:

• ‘Snowmobile trails are open from Dec. 1 to March 31 only when the trail is posted as "OPEN." Please check trail reports before hitting the trail.
• All snowmobiles must be registered. Decals should be displayed on the sled and riders should carry their certificate of registration.
• The use of trails by wheeled vehicles is strictly prohibited.
• STAY ON THE TRAIL; leaving the marked trail is trespassing, and you can be prosecuted.
• All Indiana snowmobile laws must be obeyed.

Know Before You Go

• Snowmobile Trail Reports
  • Miami (Elkhart)
  • Heritage/Hoagland
  • Buffalo Run
  • Salamonie
• Snowfall Map
• Registration Requirements & Titling
• Laws and Regulations
  • Snowmobile Specific Indiana Administrative Code
• Online Safety Course
• Safety Handbook
• Clubs and Organizations

Where to Go

State Snowmobile Trails

1. Buffalo Run Snowmobile Trail

• 68 miles near South Bend and New Carlisle
• Managed by the Michiana Trail Riders Coalition, Inc.
• Trail map (PDF)
• Interactive map

2. Miami Snowmobile Trail

• 61 miles around Bristol, Goshen, Middlebury, and Millersburg
• Managed by the Elkhart County Snowmobile Club
• Trail Map (PDF)
• Interactive map
• Parking is no longer available in Millersburg.

3. Salamonie Snowmobile Trail

• 40 mile loop at Salamonie Lake near Andrews
• Managed by Salamonie Lake staff with help from the Salamonie Trailmasters
• Trail Map (PDF)
• Interactive map

4. Heritage Snowmobile Trail

• 34 miles in Hoagland
• Managed by the Hoagland Blizzard Blazers Snowmobile Club
• Trail map (PDF)
• Interactive map

All State Snowmobile Trails should comply with the applicable guidelines found in the 2023-2025 Indiana Snowmobile Trail Program Manual.

Other Places to Snowmobile

5. Potawatomi Snowmobile Trail

• 32 mile public trail near Angola
• Managed by the Potawatomi Snowmobile Club

Indiana counties that allow snowmobile use on county roads