MOOSEHEAD REGION

A wonderland of trails to explore with over 12,000 miles of trails traveling through the mountains of Elephant, Prong, Baker and others.

Take Kineo trail loop (Elephant mountain) and see the vista as well as the B52 plane crash site, an interesting part of our local history. Your next landmark is the town of Kokadjo - where food and fuel are available. Then Rt 66 to Mt Kineo and Rockwood, where you can stop and grab some lunch and fuel.

READFIELD/WINTHROP & MT. PISGAH

This is a fun ride! Crossing lakes, through residential areas, fields, crossing roads, going through the woods. This trail has it all. You can catch it at the Readfield Beach parking lot. Ride up to Mt. Pisgah and when you get back to the Readfield Beach get some grub at the Weathervane Restaurant.

KATAHDIN, MILLINOCKET & SHIN POND REGION

ITS 85/86 Main Corridor to Millinocket- nice wide trails, lots of beautiful riding! Its connect many towns for food and fuel. There are also plenty of lodging options if you want to make a weekend out of it.

Jo Mary & 5 Lakes Loop - gorgeous riding with rolling forest, lakeside views and of course views of Mt. Katahdin herself.

Shin Pond & Patten Scenic Run - quiet woods, mountain vista and access to remote camps

RANGLEY LAKES REGION

The Rangeley Lake region is home to the Black Fly Loop, a snowmobiling hot spot offering the widest variety of uncrowded trails covering around 228 miles. You’ll pass through forest and mountains, get a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The loop goes around Rangeley Lake and passes through Stratton, Carrabasett, Kingfield, Strong and Phillips. You can take a side trip to visit Grand Falls, the largest horseshoe falls in Maine. If you plan it around January 26, you can enjoy the Snodeo event held annually in Rangeley.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY

Here you can park at the Portage Lake Pavilion and get a bite to eat at Eureka Hall Restaurant. You can spot snowy owls and moose with an occasional glimpse into Canada.

Aroostook Valley Trail - This 28-mile groomed surface trail connects the towns of Presque Isle, Caribou, Washburn, Woodland and New Sweden. Riders will enjoy open fields and deep woods and will pass frozen streams and the sparkling Aroostook River.

The Border Trail - Cruise along this trail of woods and farmland that skirts the Canadian border — granite markers separate the U.S. and Canada on part of this extensive trail. Stop in Limestone for a bit of history at the deactivated Loring Air Force Base, where you can see the 1947 control tower.

ITSS 88 - Following the banks of the beautiful Aroostook River, this 50-mile route meanders between Fort Fairfield and Ashland. If you’re lucky and it’s a clear morning, heading toward Ashland you can see Maine’s tallest mountain in the distance, Katahdin

St. John Valley - Ride through vast, rolling hills of countryside between Allagash and Madawaska, with opportunities to stop for scenic overlooks such as the Long Lake Overlook in St. Agatha. Witnessing a glorious sunset against the snow is a dazzling sight

Deboullie Public Reserved Land - Experienced sledders will appreciate the rural quiet of this 22,000-acre land spanning forests, ponds and the 2,000-foot Deboullie Mountain. Be on the lookout for moose and bald eagles on your journey.

JAY & FARMINGTON

Whistle Stop Trail - A quicker ride, but enjoyable (30-60 minutes one way). However it does link to other trails if you want to extend your day. You could head north towards Rangeley or south towards Livermore Falls. You can park and ride behind the grocery store in Jay and ride the trails from there. You’ll pass through wetlands, dense woods and meadows. When the conditions are right, this can be a run ride.

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