Snowmobile Clubs in Western New York

Western New York is a hotbed for snowmobiling due to favorable weather and geographic layout. Snowmobilers along Lakes Erie and Huron benefit from heavy snows that can sustain trails well into spring. The region's inland communities are largely rural, with ample private lands and trails. The sport's popularity in western New York has led to the creation of snowmobiling clubs. You can find clubs throughout the region affiliated with the New York State Snowmobile Association.

  1. Ellery Sno-Cruisers

    • Ellery Sno-Cruisers features annual talent show and auction, held in October at the Village Casino in Bemus Point, raises funds for the following year's operations. This club hosts weekend rides along 70 miles of trail in Chautauqua County. Club members work with property owners along the trails to enforce snowmobile regulations and maintain trails. This organization produces T-shirts, fleece vests and sweatpants with the Ellery Sno-Cruisers logo for sale at monthly meetings.

      Ellery Sno-Cruisers

      PO Box 89

      Bemus Point, NY 14712

      716-499-7539

      ellerysno-cruisers.org

    Hilton Sno-Flyers

    • Hilton Sno-Flyers has been hosting snowmobile events and fundraisers since 1969. Members utilize trails from Hilton to nearby communities along Lake Ontario. The club features a monthly work detail where members maintain the trail groomer, the groomer garage and area trails. These chores continue in the summer with trail bridge maintenance and garage painting. Hilton Sno-Flyers engages in community service, including participation in the Adopt-a-Highway program and local parades.

      Hilton Sno-Flyers

      PO Box 48

      Hilton, NY 14468

      585-494-2389

      hiltonsnoflyers.net

    Twin Lakes Snowmobile Association

    • Twin Lakes Snowmobile Association club members can access trails along Seneca Lake, Cayuga Lake and the Finger Lakes National Forest. This club uses a Chevrolet Blazer outfitted with snow tracks to maintain local trails. The annual Poker Run is a snowmobile race held the last two weekends of February. The top three members each weekend win cash prizes. The club raffle held each March auctions gift certificates, clothing and electronics to sustain the organization for the next year.

      Twin Lakes Snowmobile Association

      PO Box 458

      Trumansburg, NY 14886

      607-227-5828

      twinlakessnowmobile.com

    Grand Island Snowmobile Club

    • The Grand Island Snowmobile Club helps maintain snowmobile trails spanning 25 miles between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Members work with private landowners on Grand Island to maintain trails each winter. The Grand Island Rod & Gun Club hosts biweekly meetings, parties and fundraisers for the club. The club creates new baseball hats each season to support trail maintenance. Snowmobile owners can utilize the club's online classifieds pages to sell their machines and accessories.

      Grand Island Snowmobile Club

      1970 Grand Island Blvd.

      Grand Island, NY 14072

      716-773-9396

      gi-snowmobiler.com