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TRAIL UPDATES

1 December 2025 The trails are now open. As always, exercise good judgement and caution where needed when traversing our trails. With last week's rain, and then heavy snow, there may be some trees that may have fallen on the trails. Please allow some time for our dedicated volunteers to get out and clear any downed trees. There still is not enough snow for the groomers to go out. Also, be sure to follow the signs as there were some changes that were made to the trail. This is very important: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SIGNS!! Failure to do so constitutes trespassing. See below for the MN statute that deals with trespassing. ​

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Youth Safety Training will occur on 24 January 2026 at 9:00am to 12:00pm at the groomer shed in Gilman, MN. Children must meet eligibility requirements to attend. If interested, contact Tony McNeal at 320-333-0283 or via email at tonymcneal5090@gmail.com. There is only room for 30 students. 

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​The next meeting of the BCSC will be held on 9 December 2025 at Little Rock Tavern (formally Rumors) located on US 10 South, of Rice MN. Social begins at 6:00pm, meeting at 7:00. For those who may be interested, there will be a white elephant gift exchange. Bring a wrapped gift to participate. 

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THERE ARE STILL ISSUES WITH TRESPASSING. STAY ON THE TRAIL. SEE BELOW FOR THE PENALTIES. WE DO NOT TAKE THESE ISSUES LIGHTLY!

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​Just a few tidbits: Snowmobiler profile - The average age of a snowmobiler is 53 years old - The average snowmobiler spends $2500 each year on snowmobile related recreation. - 50% of snowmobilers trailer their snowmobiles to ride. 50% ride from their primary residence or have a vacation home where they keep and use their snowmobiles - Snowmobilers are caring neighbors, they raise over $3 million annually - There are over 3000+ snowmobile clubs worldwide, involved in trail grooming, charity fund raising, and family activities - There are over 42 registered non-profit associations representing snowmobilers in the US, Canada, Europe and Russia - Snowmobiling is great exercise bringing people outdoors interacting with nature and each other. It is an invigorating sport, great for stress release and good mental health. 

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Remember, and this is very important. STAY ON THE TRAILS! ALL IT TAKES IS ONE OR TWO BAD SEEDS TO RUIN IT FOR ALL OF US. TRESPASSING ISSUES WILL BE TURNED OVER TO THE BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT! Per MN Statue 84.775: First offense is now $250 second offense $500 and subsequent offenses are $1000. STAY ON THE TRAILS! This issue is not limited to our trails. Trespassing has become a state wide problem! STAY ON THE TRAILS OR WE COULD LOSE THEM!

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to a $10.00 increase in dues at MnUSA, our dues have also been increased by $10.00. Club membership is now $45.00. Please don't let the increase discourage you from joining our club. Remember that our dedicated volunteers work very hard to provide the best trails in central Minnesota.

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On Wednesdays, a group of members meets at 6:30pm at the groomer shed in Gilman, MN to work on equipment or other pertinent items concerning the club. Please feel free to join them and help out, or just to come out to take a look at what the club has accomplished the last few years. â€‹

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    The mission of the Benton County Snowmobile Club is to groom and maintain safe trails within the county for all snowmobilers to use and enjoy, to promote comradery among our fellow snowmobilers, to perpetuate our sport through youth training and to promote and maintain goodwill with the landowners that allow us to cross their lands.

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