Ride the trails during Free Snowmobiling Weekend Jan. 10-11, 2026

Ignite (or reignite) your love of winter trail riding Jan. 10-11, 2026, with a full weekend of free snowmobiling! Each year, you legally can ride without the requirement of a snowmobile registration or trail permit.

• Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride more than 6,000 miles of DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads and public lands (where authorized).
• The snowmobile trail permit and registration requirement is waived.
• All other snowmobile rules and regulations still apply.
• The Recreation Passport is required where applicable.

The Michigan Legislature approved bills to create an opportunity for experienced riders to bring along friends new to the sport who may get hooked on the experience for a lifetime.

Michigan also offers Free ORV and Free Fishing weekends each year.