Oswego County is a prime location for outdoor winter recreation. With the highest recorded snowfall east of the Rocky Mountains, the Tug Hill region offers exceptional conditions for exploring the great outdoors.
The Oswego County trail system is made up of 400 miles of official snowmobile trails and over 150 miles of trails for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Reach out to one of the area snowmobile clubs for an Oswego County trail map to help you find restaurants, parking and gas stations for your sleds.
Before you warm up your snowmobiles and grab your gear, check out the Oswego County trail report which features weekly updates on trail conditions and weather forecasts collected from local snowmobile clubs and frequently used winter recreation areas.
The county-wide trails report is also available by phone; just call 1-800-248-4FUN (4386) and press 3.
Winter Trails Report- March 14, 2025
This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning.
The following winter trails report is current as of March 14, 2025:
Oswego County has seen warmer temperatures and rain, causing snowmelt. Some snowmobile clubs have announced they are now closed for the season. Regular trail reports will continue as clubs share conditions.
According to the Square Valley Trail Blazers:
As of March 13, the club reports that its season is over and trails are closed. The club thanks its members, volunteers, landowners, sign sponsors and those that purchased raffle tickets. This season, the club groomed 2,269 miles over 736 hours. For more information on the club, visit the Square Valley Trail Blazers Facebook page.
According to the Redfield Snowmobile Association:
As of March 13, the club groomed overnight, and trails are fair with springlike conditions. Snow is melting quickly and trails are getting thin. Riders are asked to respect landowners by staying on the trails. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Redfield Snowmobile Association Facebook page.
According to the Kasoag Trailblazers:
As of March 14, trails remain open. The club reminds riders to check for updates, as some other clubs have closed their trails. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Kasoag Trailblazers on Facebook.
According to the Vanderbilt Snowmobile Club:
Trails are closed. The club thanks its members and volunteers for their work this season. Visit the Vanderbilt Snowmobile Club on Facebook to keep up with updates.
According to Winona Forest Recreation Association:
As of March 11, the association reports that non-motorized-use trails still have a very reliable base. Conditions are weather dependent. Below freezing temperatures will create a hard surface, while warmer temperatures cause softer snow. Winona will groom trails if more snow comes. For the most up-to-date trail conditions, visit Winona Forest Recreation Association, Inc. on Facebook or visit its website at https://www.winonaforest.com/trails.html.
Outside of trail conditions, keep up with what trails are open by viewing the New York State Snowmobile Association Public Trail Map online.