Alton to Wolfeboro by snowmobile

BoatHouse · 12-14-2019, 12:10 PM

Hi. I am new to snowmobiling in the lakes region.

** I understand the answer to this question depends on the ice conditions and that it is up to the individuals to verify the safety of the ice before venturing onto the ice **

Does anyone have any experience going from Alton Bay to/from Wolfeboro by snowmobile on the lake? If so, do most typical years for ice/snow make this possible? I would love to make the trip during the Alton winter fest if possible.

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JADAQ · 12-15-2019, 07:38 PM

Most every year is passable however the ice conditions out in the middle by ship/moose island vary greatly and typically there is one or two pressure ridges.
I have personally done this trip several times a year but don’t venture across until it has been cold for a long stretch and see other traffic crossing that area as well. I’ve ice fished that section and some years there can be 28” of ice.
Know before you go!
There are trails from the golf course that connect to trails in Alton to avoid the lake.

Kings Bluff · 12-16-2019, 08:44 AM

I have been coming to the lake in the summer for 65 years and occasionally during the winter, and have always wanted to make that trip. However, I do not have a snowmobile and if I did I would only make that trip with someone with experience. Any suggestions on where to rent a snowmobile and find someone to join me on the trip?

12-14-2019, 12:10 PM	#1
BoatHouse Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 122 Thanks: 240 Thanked 46 Times in 26 Posts	Alton to Wolfeboro by snowmobile Hi. I am new to snowmobiling in the lakes region. I understand the answer to this question depends on the ice conditions and that it is up to the individuals to verify the safety of the ice before venturing onto the ice Does anyone have any experience going from Alton Bay to/from Wolfeboro by snowmobile on the lake? If so, do most typical years for ice/snow make this possible? I would love to make the trip during the Alton winter fest if possible. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

12-15-2019, 07:38 PM	#2
JADAQ Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 198 Thanks: 4 Thanked 66 Times in 43 Posts	Most every year is passable however the ice conditions out in the middle by ship/moose island vary greatly and typically there is one or two pressure ridges. I have personally done this trip several times a year but don’t venture across until it has been cold for a long stretch and see other traffic crossing that area as well. I’ve ice fished that section and some years there can be 28” of ice. Know before you go! There are trails from the golf course that connect to trails in Alton to avoid the lake.

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12-16-2019, 08:44 AM	#3
Kings Bluff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 51 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	I have been coming to the lake in the summer for 65 years and occasionally during the winter, and have always wanted to make that trip. However, I do not have a snowmobile and if I did I would only make that trip with someone with experience. Any suggestions on where to rent a snowmobile and find someone to join me on the trip?