LET'S BE CAREFUL OUT THERE
RIDE SAFE AND WARM
Visitors Since January 27, 2006
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL CONDITIONS
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Check with locals before you ride any lakes. |
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Long Lake |
Raquette Lake |
AS OF MARCH 10, 2009TRAILS CLOSED |
AS OF MARCH 12, 20090-12" BaseFair to good Spring Conditions |
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THE TOWN CANNOT DECLARE RIDING THE LAKES IS SAFE, PLEASE DO NOT ASK! WILDLIFE TENDS TO USE THE GROOMED TRAILS, WATCH FOR DEER! |
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CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A 2008-2009 SNOWMOBILE MAP OF LONG LAKE AND RAQUETTE LAKE TRAILS
For Trail conditions in other State and Local Areas try one of the Following:
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This site often becomes a message board for complainers but you may still find some accurate trail conditions. Riders often submit stories of their rides on various trails. |
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The following is an excerpt from:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7733.html
Ice safety...
Safe ice is the number one consideration. A minimum of three to four inches of solid ice is the general rule for safety. Ice thickness, however, is not uniform on any body of water. The guidelines presented here are based on clear, blue, hard ice on non-running waters. Remember, your own good judgment is essential!
The American Pulpwood Association has developed a table for judging the relative safety of ice on lakes and streams. This is just a guide; use your own good judgement before going out on any ice. Avoid areas of moving water, including where streams enter the lake, and around spillways and dams.
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Ice Thickness Table |
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Ice Thickness |
Permissible Load |
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2 inches |
one person on foot |
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3 inches |
group in single file |
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7.5 inches |
one car (2 tons) |
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8 inches |
light truck (2.5 tons) |
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10 inches |
truck (3.5 tons) |
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12 inches |
heavy truck (7-8 tons) |
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15 inches |
10 tons |
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20 inches |
25 tons |
Note: This guide is based on clear, blue, hard ice on non-running waters. Slush ice is about 50 percent weaker. Clear, blue ice over running water is about 20 percent weaker. Many ice anglers do not like to fish on less than five inches of ice, and do not like to drive a pick-up truck on less than 15 inches of ice. Use common sense!
Be cautious in areas where "bubblers" are used to protect docks. They can produce thin, unsafe ice some distance away. Be especially alert in areas near shore, over moving bodies of water and on lakes and ponds where streams enter or exit.
Remember, use the buddy system while ice fishing - it saves lives.
