

TRAIL UPDATES
30 January 2026 One of our dedicated groomer operators groomed the NW corner of the county and down to Little Rock Lake to knock down the drifts. The trails are rideable, but he suggests exercising extreme caution. 1 February: We got a little bit of snow today which should soften up the trails some. However, it is not enough to groom and the wind will probably blow it into the next county. Warm weather is forecast later this week as well. We have had to make a few adjustments to part of the trail system so always follow the signs. This is very important: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SIGNS!! Failure to do so constitutes trespassing. See below for the MN statute that deals with trespassing. ​
​
The BCSC will be holding another meat raffle at the Little Rock Tavern on 7 February beginning at 4:00pm. Raffle tickets will also be available. There will also be another meat raffle on 7 March at the Little Rock Tavern as well. Time for that meat raffle to be determined.
​Raffle tickets for this season's fundraising event on 11 April 2026 are now available to buy/or sell. Please go to the Raffle Ticket Info box above for more information.​
​
​The next meeting of the BCSC will be held on 10 February 2026 at Little Rock Tavern located on US 10 south of Rice MN. Social begins at 6:00pm, meeting at 7:00.
​
THERE ARE STILL ISSUES WITH TRESPASSING. STAY ON THE TRAIL. SEE BELOW FOR THE PENALTIES. WE DO NOT TAKE THESE ISSUES LIGHTLY!
​
​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.
​
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!
​
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.
​​
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. ​
​
​
​
​
​

Welcome to the Benton County Snowmobile Club.
​
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.