Located in North Central Idaho near Moscow in Latah County are the Elk River snowmobile trails. There are three areas in Latah County with Elk River being the largest. The Elk River offers over 200 miles of well groomed snowmobile trails
The elevations along the Elk River range from 3,000 to 6,000 feet, perfect for either snowmobiling or hiking, whichever suits your fancy. Snowmobiling is permitted during daylight hours only and they do offer full services for snowmobiler’s at the Elk River. If you’ve already explored the Elk River by snowmobile then you should check out the smaller trail systems along the Moscow Mountains that loop at the east end of the summit.
If you are looking for a weekends worth of snowmobiling, then the Elk River is the place to be. Besides snowmobiling, you can enjoy other activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the wildlife. Their snowmobiling season is from January to April.
Before heading out on the trail for an adventure make sure you take a few snowmobile safety precautions. First, don’t drink and drive. This is pretty common sense and applies to any vehicle whether it be a car or a snowmobile. Second, don’t race your snowmobile, drive at a moderate pace to allow yourself to drive defensively. Third, carry a first aid kit with you just in case of an emergency. Try to avoid snowmobiling across large bodies of water. Dress warmly, if you are snowmobiling most likely it is cold outside. Most importantly do not go snowmobiling alone.
