Some people believe that each winter snowmobile trails mysteriously appear. The frosted woodland trails they enjoy will take you on a unforgettable adventure as you make your way past wildlife, bubbling brooks and sleeping lakes. The thousands of hours and many years it took to establish this complex network of trails was well worth it! Each snowmobile club takes pride in their trails and displays characteristics that set them apart from all of the other trails in the land. Taberg Trail Blazers plan, construct and maintain the trails in cooperation with New York State Agencies, municipalities, environmental organizations and private landowners. Preparation of the trails is an enormous and constant undertaking by volunteer members. Trail groomers costing as much as $100,000 are used to provide a smooth and safe lane to travel on. Signs posting maps, direction and warnings line the trails. Bridges and culverts have been constructed to keep you high and dry during your ride. After the season, trash is collected, broken fences are repaired, signs are removed and the trail disappears.

With 90% of the trails crossing private lands, it is only through the generosity and hospitality of these landowners that these trails exist. We must remember that the trails belong to the landowners and we must respect their rights.

Using their land is a privilege, not a right! If you abuse it, you will lose it! Many landowners will not open their land until the end of deer hunting season, December 7th. This is for your protection as well as their right to hunt on their land. If you are on their property during hunting season you are trespassing and may be subject to arrest.

New York State Law prohibits wheeled vehicles, 3 and 4 wheelers, to travel on a snowmobile trail unless the trails are specifically posted for their use. Law enforcement agencies such a County Sheriffs, New York State Park Police and Conservation Officers patrol the trails for your safety. Snowmobile youth safety and adult information courses are provided by Taberg Trail Blazers as well as most snowmobile cubs under the supervisor of New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

During the seasons stay on the marked trails and obey all signs, respect the rights of the landowners. Anytime someone does not obey these simple rules, we all stand a chance of losing snowmobile trails forever! Even though trails are open to everyone who rides a snowmobile, one should think of joining a club. It's the members of the club that mark and maintain the trails. Also it is a way to find out what is going on in the sport, participate in rides and scheduled events. What a great way to meet people who share our interest in snowmobiling!