
Winter Sports Guide: 4 places to take a snowmobile day trip
Last updated: December 9, 2020
Adventure awaits in the mountains. If you usually spend your winter skiing, tubing and snowboarding, try your hand at snowmobiling this season. Take a day trip to one of these four resorts for the ultimate snowmobile adventure.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
3.5 hours away
Drivers 18 years and older can cruise through wooded terrain on natural snow at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. This one-hour guided tour is not a speed run, and drivers are encouraged to go at their own pace. Tour guides lead and follow on this 15-mile trek. Face masks are required outdoors when you can’t physically distance from other groups. As of Nov. 20, those visiting from another state will need a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of entering the state. // 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
Pocono Palace Resort
4 hours away
Pocono Palace Resort is located next to the Delaware Water Gap, which is known for its rolling hills and countryside views. Enjoy a romantic adventure and rent a snowmobile from the resort and join an excursion led by a trained professional. Each ride is different, so make sure to sign up for multiple adventures. Face masks are required in public spaces. As of Nov. 20, those visiting from another state will need a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of entering the state. // 206 Fantasy Road, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort
4 hours away
Snowmobile drivers of all skill levels can find fun at Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort. Enjoy touring the Snowshoe Basin with the kids or venture deep into the wilderness of Snowshoe Mountain. Guided tours for groups and individuals are held by day and night. Face masks are required inside buildings, common areas and in the chairlift line. The resort will be limited the number of lift tickets, so advance purchase is required. Those who have to cancel their trip will be allowed to modify the dates of their reservation or receive a credit that is valid up to one year. // 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV —Bailey Lucero-Carter
The Lodge at Glendorn
5.5 hours away
Make your way to Pennsylvania for a day of adventure. The Lodge at Glendorn offers guided snowmobiling tours around the property, which is full of groomed trails and open meadows. Tours are available every morning and night. // 1000 Glendorn Drive, Bradford, Pennsylvania
—Bailey Lucero-Carter
(January 2015)
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