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- Trails established for snowmobiles
Sparse snowfall in the early part of this winter has left snowmobilers throughout
the state in anticipation of a place to ride their machines. The city of Otsego has two
vs.: designated snowmobile trails that connect to surrounding area trails in Wright,
Sherburne and Hennepin counties. The trails provide a place for snowmobilers to
' . 7 r enjoy their sport without conflict with land owners and residential areas.
- :-, 7-x,. " ' Snowmobile trails are marked with signs and state approved. Trails are set up and
, " maintained by local snowmobile clubs. The Otsego Great River Riders club has set
.x 4 up the trails in Otsego. In cooperation with landowners, they decide where to put the
'at- trails and then install the signs and run groomers to keep them smooth and remove
STAY the signs at the end of the season. Maps of the Wright County trail system are
j ON available at City Hall and local businesses.
1 TRAIL In the city of Otsego, snowmobiles may not operate closer than 300 feet from any
— residential area, except in coming and going from a residence to a designated trail on
the most direct route(or if the operator is on their own property or has the property
§ owner's permission).
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., Snowmobiles are not allowed on bike and pedestrian trails or on boulevards
r :;'.?. between the curb and the property line. Where there are no curbs, they must be
operated on the right hand side of the street within six feet of the roadway.
Property owners should not put obstacles in the way of snowmobiles.
Snowmobilers violating the ordinance or properties with obstacles should be reported
to the Wright County Sheriff at 763-682-1162.
The Otsego Great River Riders (OGRR) snowmobile club is a group of concerned
. >t _ snowmobilers who join together to enjoy the sport in a safe manner. OGRR holds local club rides throughout the season and annual out of town rides. Their goals
include safety awareness, trail maintenance and fir for the whole family. They meet
the first Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Timothy's at Riverwood Conference
Center. For information, call Jay or Carol Swanson(763-856-4201) or Valerie Bock
(763-241-1901). ht tp://otsegosnow.hometead.com/home.html
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