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Hi, my name is Mike Grass Jr., president of the Maine Snowmobile Association and I'd liketo welcome you to snowmobiling in Maine, “the way life should be”, where you can enjoy
more than 14,000 miles of trail, maintained by volunteers in over 280 Maine SnowmobileAssociation clubs across the state.
Maine snowmobile trails cover a vast range of different terrain, from the coastal plain to the cen-tral highlands, from the western mountains to the northern farm land, Maine has a style of trail that every typeof rider can enjoy. Maine's trail system is dotted with many fuel stops, restaurants and overnight options foryour stay here. Maine snowmobile club volunteers work relentlessly throughout the fall/winter to make surethe Maine's trail system is well signed and freshly groomed. We urge you to show your support by joining theMSA and one or more of these MSA clubs where you live or ride. A membership application and list of clubswill appear elsewhere in this guide.Most of the land our trail system crosses is privately owned and access is generously permitted by the landowner.
Please respect this privilege by staying on marked trails and never littering. Our trails are maintained through agrant program, funded only by snowmobile registration fees and a very small portion of the state gas tax. NoGeneral Fund money supports these trails; instead we operate on a user pay system. Please keep this in mind whenyou see a trail fund donation jar at a gas station, restaurant or clubhouse during your ride and “Support Your Sport”.Enjoy the trails and your Maine snowmobiling experience, and remember to be safe, carry in carry out and intro-
duce someone to snowmobiling this season. Think snow, and see you on the trails - Mike
Vol. 24 • An annual publication of the Maine Snowmobile Association, PO Box 80, Augusta ME 04332©2019 The Maine Snowmobile Association • www.mesnow.com • [email protected]
Editor: Peg Meyers • Advertising Sales: Bob Meyers • Cover Photos by: Mike Crane & Kim Kelly Photos by: Alan Swett, Scott Riccio, Bob Meyers, Mike Crane, Kim Kelly, Judy Brackett, Henry Livingston
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Snowmobile MaineA Maine vacation. For many people it’s filled with lob-sters and lighthouses, summer sun and sandy beaches,campsites and hiking boots, sailboats and seaside pic-nics.
That’s fine, for some.But for thousands and thousands of visitors and stay-
cationers, a real Maine vacation needs snow. Lots ofsnow - rolled, packed and groomed to fill 14,000+miles of winter trail leading from town to town, deepinto the north woods, downeast, around western lakes,over frozen fields, meandering through the wintrycountryside across the state.
Over 80,000 people toured those Maine snowtrailslast winter, exploring every corner of the state, bysnowmobile.
As soon as the snow thickly blankets the ground andMSA clubs begin grooming the white ribbon, thesnowmobilers head out. Some ride to spend qualitytime outdoors with family and friends - some ride todiscover the beautiful, frozen locations found along thetrail - and to be honest, some sledheads just enjoy pil-ing up the miles. As they ride, they’ll discover busi-nesses and welcoming communities waiting to servesnowmobilers, MSA clubs maintaining the trails, and aschedule of festivals, public suppers, races, and clubevents to entertain snowmobilers all winter long.
What snowy corner of Maine would you like toexplore?
Snowmobile Maine. Ride Right. Enjoy.Maine’s trail system
The Maine snowmobile trail system consists of over14,000 miles of mapped trails, including several thou-sand miles designated as the Interconnected TrailSystem (ITS). The ITS trails interconnect to form asnow covered ‘highway’ which traverses the state.Given statewide snow cover, a rider could head out
from nearly any point on the ITS, and ride to any otherlocation in Maine that is reached by the system.Snowmobilers can plan extended trips, sledding fromregion to region, staying in a different location eachnight - or set up base in one location and use the ITSto day trip to other areas.
The ITS is numbered, marked and regularly main-tained. The system is inspected annually by the mem-bers of the MSA Trails Committee under contract withthe Snowmobile Program of the Maine Department ofAgriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF).
An updated map of the ITS system is produced joint-ly by the MSA and DACF, and is available in the fallfor the upcoming snowmobile season. Use the ITSmap to make your long distance riding plans. Trailjunctions are printed on the map - the distancebetween the trail junctions is noted by numbers print-ed along the path of the trail. Adding up total mileagebetween junctions along a route will result in anapproximation of trip length.
10,000+ miles of local trails can provide a slowerpaced style of riding and allow sledders to reallyexplore a snowmobiling region. Many of these trailsalso connect with the ITS. Some local trails wereestablished decades ago, as snowmobile club mem-bers began to design a way for riders in their area tovisit their neighbors, or access the gas station or thevillage store. As these local systems developed andinterest in recreational snowmobiling grew, moretrails were added to provide ‘loop’ rides or access toscenic destinations.
Snowmobile clubs, Chambers of Commerce andtourism groups produce maps of much of the 10,000+miles of trail not included on the ITS map. These mapsof regional or local systems are more detailed than theITS map, due to scale. See pages 12-13 of this publi-cation for a listing of local and regional maps.Instructions for obtaining copies of these maps are
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A winter celebration in Monson. Photo by Mike Crane
also listed on the back of the ITS map and posted onthe MSA web site, www.mesnow.com.
Safety first Observing a few simple safety rules can help to keep
you and the members of your riding party safe on thetrails.1. Keep to the right hand side of the trail, especially on
a curve or rise.2. Never operate a snowmobile while under the influ-
ence of drugs or alcohol.3. Travel at a reasonable rate of speed for the condi-
tions.4. Ride defensively. 5. Learn and use snowmobiling hand signals.6. Be absolutely certain of ice thickness if you choose
to ride on a frozen body of water.7. Yield to all grooming equipment. Groomers may be
out on the trails at any time of the day or night andmay take up to the full width of the trail.
8. Wear a good helmet and appropriate clothing, andcarry maps and maintenance, survival and first aidsupplies. Many people have a cell phone with them -a good idea. Just be aware that there are many sec-tions of trail with no cell reception; riders should beprepared to handle any situation that may arise.
9. Leave an itinerary of your ride with a responsibleperson and notify them of any changes or delays.Although the search and rescue skills of the MaineWarden Service are invaluable in a true emergency,there is no need to call the professionals out on a coldnight to hunt for missing riders who aren’t missing atall - just in a different location than originallyplanned. You can print a simple itinerary form atwww.mesnow.com. Find it in the forms dropdownmenu on the ‘For MSA Members’ page.The MSA encourages all snowmobilers to take a
snowmobile safety course. Contact the RecreationalSafety Office at the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries &Wildlife for information (207-287-5220) or check theschedule of courses that IF&W posts online atmaine.gov/ifw/.
Snowmobile registrationMaine’s trail system is partially funded through a sled
registration system. All riders, resident and non-resi-dent, need to register their sleds in Maine to ride on thetrails. Residents of Maine register at an annual fee of$45 per season. Non-resident registration is $99 for afull season, $75 for 10 consecutive days or $49 for 3consecutive days. (Plus a small agent fee). There is notrail pass or club membership requirement. The MSAstrongly encourages all who ride in Maine to supportan MSA club through their membership.
A portion of the registration fee is used by theSnowmobile Program of the Maine Dept. ofAgriculture, Conservation and Forestry to administerand fulfill grants that reimburse snowmobile clubs for
Blue sky, groomed trail, thumbs up. What more is there to say?Photo by Scott Riccio
jSnowmobile RegistrationMaine resident registration renewals and non-resident registrations are available for purchase online at the Maine Dept. of InlandFisheries and Wildlife web site, www.maine.gov/ifw/. Registrations are also available through dozens of registration agents. A list ofagents can be found on the IF&W web site. Resident: $45/Season (7/1-6/30). Non-Resident: $99/Season (7/1-6/30), $75/10 consecutive days, $49/3-consecutive days. Questions? Contact IF&W Licensing and Registration Division, 41 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333; 207-287-8000.
jMaine Snowmobile Law HandbookPosted on the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife web site, www.maine.gov/ifw/.
jTrail Fund Donation StickerSupport Maine’s snowmobile trails with your voluntary donation to the state trail fund. Trail fund donation stickers at three donor levels ($25, $50, $100) are available when you register your sled. The donation program, which is separate from the registrationrequirements, is a way to show how much you appreciate Maine snowmobile trail development and maintenance efforts.
jTrail Condition ReportsTrail condition reports can be found on the MSA web site www.mesnow.com, updated most weekdays during the trail groomingseason. Reports are voluntary observations of MSA members, not a guarantee of current conditions. MSA members - trailmasters,groomer operators, club officers, trail riders, supporting business owners - are all welcome to submit reports to:[email protected] include your name and the name of your snowmobile club.
PLEASE
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some of their trailmaintenance expens-es. A portion is credit-ed to a fund to assist inthe purchase ofgrooming equipment.A portion is used forlaw enforcement andsafety educationexpenses of the MaineWarden Service.
In the case of Maineresidents, a percentageof their registrationfee also goes to theirmunicipality. In manycases the municipali-ties return those fundsto the local snowmo-bile club to assist withtrail maintenanceexpenses.
Resident renewals and non-resident registrations can be purchased online on theMaine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wild life website, www.maine.gov /ifw/.Registrations can also be purchased through registration agents. A list of agents is post-ed on the IF&W site. Most are located in Maine; there are a few in New Hampshireand Vermont. If you need more information about the registration process, contact theIF&W Licensing and Registration Division, 41 State House Station, Augusta ME04333; 207-287-8000.
Snowmobile lawBefore heading out on the trail system you should go over the snowmobile law hand-
book. It’s posted on the website of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries &Wildlife, at maine.gov/ifw/. Print a copy to have on hand. Here’s a little basic info toget you started:
A driver’s license is not required to operate a snowmobile.Liability insurance is not required by law; the MSA encourages riders to have cov-
erage. MSA and snowmobile club membership is not mandatory; such support is welcome
and appreciated.There is no speed limit on the snowmobile trails. Riders need to maintain reasonable
and prudent speed for the current conditions, taking the weather, trail conditions, trailtraffic, operator skill level and other contributing factors into account. You may see aspeed limit sign posted by a club or community, generally to protect trail access or forsafety considerations. Please observe these locally posted limits.
You do not have the right to operate your snowmobile on someone else’s land if per-mission for access has not been granted. There are many places where it is just plainillegal to operate a snowmobile in Maine: in cemeteries, near hospitals and churches,too close to private homes, on public sidewalks, etc... Riding is only allowed on powerlines and utility corridors if there is an authorized snowmobile trail. Those trails willbe marked and appear on a snowmobile trail map. Riding on railroad track rights ofway is illegal, the exception would be an authorized trail crossing. Visit the OperationLifesaver web site, oli.org, for more information.
Finally, in light of terrorism, illegal entry, human trafficking, and drug smugglingconcerns, it’s a poor idea to ride the border slash between the US and Canada.
Keep it simple, stick with the marked and groomed snowmobile trails, wherelandowner permission has already been granted, signs posted and reasonable effortsmade to keep the trail free of hazards.
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Vintage sled racing is a popular draw. Photo by Alan Swett
Snowmobile Trail Signage
A sample of some standardsignage used on the trails.
CAUTION
Caution-Slow down for apresent or upcoming trailhazard
STOP
Stop-Come to a completestop before proceeding
Object Marker-Be alertto fixed object beside thetrail, narrowing passage
STOPAHEAD
Stop Ahead-Prepare foran upcoming stop sign
Directional arrow-Beprepared for a changein trail direction
Trail Blaze - Consistentmarking of designatedsnowmobile trail
Younger operatorsYounger operators are not legally required
to take a safety course before operating asnowmobile in Maine. The MSA stronglyencourages that they do so. Be aware thatanyone who allows a person under 18 tooperate a snowmobile is jointly liable withthe minor’s parent or guardian for anyresultant damages.
All snowmobilers under the age of 18(operator or passenger) must wear a helmet.Children under the age of ten who are oper-ating a sled must be accompanied by anadult (under visual-voice control), unlessthey are riding on their parents’ propertywith their parents’ permission. Childrenunder the age of 14 may not cross a roadmaintained for travel while operating asnowmobile. An older operator must crossthe sled for them.
Operating a snowmobile requires somematurity, skill and strength. Many Mainekids have ridden graduated size snowmobiles sincethey could manipulate the controls of a mini sled. Theybecome competent operators at a fairly young age,instructed in the rules and ethics of snowmobiling bytheir parents and grandparents. Children who haven’tbenefitted from such experience should not be allowedto operate a snowmobile without training and adultsupervision.
Where’s the snow?The MSA maintains trail condition reports on line at
www.mesnow.com, updated weekdays during thesnowmobiling season. Along with reports voluntarilysubmitted by club trailmasters, groomers, riders andbusiness members, the site has a number of links toother trail report pages maintained by clubs and busi-nesses throughout Maine. The trail report page wasoriginally created as a courtesy to riders, and continuesin that spirit. It was quite a novelty at the time it firstappeared on the scene many years ago; now there arenumerous internet sources for winter trails informa-tion. Reports should not be considered a guarantee ofconditions, as conditions can change rapidly. If youhave trouble finding a report from the area where youplan to ride, try contacting the local snowmobile club,
your lodging facility or the area Chamber ofCommerce.
The MSA trail report focuses on groomed trail rid-ing. Generally groomed riding can be found some-where in the state from mid-December through earlyApril, with prime riding found in the months ofJanuary, February and March. The longest groomingseason is usually found in a northerly widening swathrunning from the elevated western mountains andfoothills up through northern Maine. Great riding canbe found in all areas of the state, but southern andcoastal areas usually see a somewhat shorter seasondue to earlier warming trends and proximity to theocean.
Local clubs determine when conditions are right toopen the trails in their area. Snow pack alone is noguarantee that trails will be open. The determination isbased on factors like the amount of snow on theground, progress of preseason trail work such as sig-nage, and whether the ground is well frozen. In someareas landowners will require an opening date thatdoesn’t conflict with their primary use of the land, andthe clubs will of course comply. Please respect “TrailClosed” signs.
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Grooming equipment always has the right of way. Photo by Judy Brackett
jReporting an accidentIf you are involved in, witness to, or made aware of a snowmobile accident resulting in injury to another person, you must makeyourself known, render aid to the best of your ability and report the accident by the quickest means possible. All accidents result-ing in a death or injuries requiring a physician must be reported to law enforcement by the quickest means possible. Property dam-age accidents ($1,000 or more) must be reported within 72 hours using a form provided by IF&W, at www.maine.gov/ifw/.
jSafety coursesSnowmobile Safety courses are offered bythe Recreational Safety Office of the MaineDept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: 207-287-5220. A list of theirupcoming courses is maintained by IF&W at ww.maine.gov/ifw.
For Emergency Assistance:
To reach a Maine Game Warden 24 hours/daycontact the dispatch center nearest you:
HOULTON.................1-800-924-2261BANGOR...................1-800-432-7381AUGUSTA.................1-800-452-4664GRAY.........................1-800-228-0857
Protect the trails!About 94% of the snowmobile trail system is on private land, thanks to generous
landowners who allow trails on their property. Permitting the respectful use of one’sproperty by outdoorsmen and women is a tradition with a long history in Maine. Allsnowmobilers can help to protect this privilege of access by remembering the follow-ing rules while riding:• Stay on the marked trail. Snowmobile clubs work with landowners to determine thebest location for the trails. Remember, snowmobiling is a secondary use of private land.The land’s primary use may be to grow trees, blueberries, potatoes, or other crops or toprovide habitat for plants or wildlife. Although snowmobiles travel over snow, snow-mobiling in unauthorized areas can still be a threat to primary uses. Riding off trail inblueberry barrens can compress the snow above the blueberry plants, damaging themto the point of little or no yield. Riding off trail in a tree farm can destroy young treeswith subsequent loss of income for the land owner. When the secondary use of snow-mobiling threatens the land’s primary use, the landowner may have to deny access. • Carry out all trash, including smoking refuse. Landowners should never be put inthe position of cleaning up after the very people they have welcomed onto their land. • Stay off plowed roads. Many snowmobile trails travel over lands managed for theforest products industry. It is prohibited to operate snowmobiles on the plowed roads.Even if fresh snow has fallen on a previously plowed road that does not mean it is per-missible to snowmobile on the road. Trailers and vehicles cannot be left along the sideof these plowed roads. The roads are used year round to move product in large truckswhich can take up the full width of the road. The illegal presence of snowmobilesendangers riders and the truck drivers trying to perform their job. • Respect our wildlife. If you encounter a wild animal traveling the trail, keep yourdistance and wait for them to move on, or consider another route. Do not pursue, herdor otherwise harass wildlife.
The Maine Snowmobile Association and MSA clubs spend a great deal of time andeffort maintaining good relationships with landowners. Do your part to protect the trailsystem by showing respect for all landowners and treating their property with care.Services for snowmobilers
There are Maine businesses, Chambers of Commerce and tourism organizationsthroughout the state who will gladly assist with trip planning and local trail informa-tion. Snowmobiling has a significant economic impact for many communities in thestate, and lodging facilities, restaurants and other local businesses look forward to thearrival of snowmobilers in their area. The advertisements in this guide and listings andlinks on the MSA web site, mesnow.com, contain information about a number of thesewelcoming businesses.
Depending on where you choose to ride, lodging choices may include resorts (lodg-ing, dining, sled rentals and guide service available in one location), modern motels,inns, B&B’s and sporting camps. Some groups prefer to rent cabins where they canprepare meals and enjoy one another’s company in a private setting. Couples may pre-fer private cottages or suites. Families with youngsters may enjoy a motel with a
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jHeading over the borderEveryone must stop at Customs to snowmobile into Canada. Carry your currentpassport, passport card or other approved documents and any required insur-ance and trail passes for the province that you will be visiting. Visit www.cbp.gov for more information about travel document requirements.Note the hours of operation for Customs and plan cross-border trips conservatively. Our neighbors:
New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, 506-325-2625 www.nbfsc.comQuebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, 514-252-3076 www.fcmq.qc.caNew Hampshire Snowmobile Association, 603-273-0220 www.nhsa.com
SnowmobilingHand Signals
Please learn these standardized signals and use them when riding.
jTrail MapsThe map of Maine’s Interconnected Trail System (ITS) is available free of charge at the MSA Office, 7Noyes Street Place in Augusta; the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street inAugusta; some Maine Visitor Information Centers, at the annual Maine Snowmobile Show and otherevents. To have a copy of the map mailed to you, send your request plus $2 S&H to: ITS Map, MSA, POBox 80, Augusta ME 04332. A list of local/regional maps can be found on pages 12-13 of this publica-tion, on the back of your ITS map and on the MSA web site www.mesnow.com.
swimming pool and on-site dining. You’ll find restaurants from homestyle
cooking to fast food, upscale dining tograb and go. If you have the opportunity,stop by a snowmobile club public supper(or breakfast or lunch...). There’s alwayslots of good home made food at a can’tbe beat price.
If you’re planning to rent sleds, reservethe machines in advance. Expect a mini-mum age for operators, and a damagedeposit requirement. The rental agentshould go over operation and safetyguidelines before you head out. Firsttime riders may consider hiring a recre-ational guide to lead a knowledgeabletour of the area trails.
Remember that in some areas of thestate, particularly the north woods, therewill be a distance between any stops forgas and food, so plan ahead.The Maine Snowmobile Association
The volunteers of the 280 +/- affiliated clubs of theMaine Snowmobile Association accept responsibilityfor maintaining much of Maine’s snowmobile trail sys-tem. Members work with landowners, cut, brush, signand groom trails, build bridges, purchase, maintain andoperate grooming equipment, produce local trail maps,maintain the records and paperwork required for trailand equipment grants, host fundraisers and recruit newmembers. Some MSA clubs are involved with charita-ble fundraising events and sponsor safety courses andvoluntary trail checks during the season.
Early leaders of the MSA successfully pushed legisla-tion to establish a state snowmobile registration systemto assist clubs with trail expenses. Several years ago theMSA successfully lobbied to credit the trail fund with asmall portion of the state gasoline tax attributable tosnowmobiling. The trail system is supported in partthrough a state grant program funded by these user paysources, but clubs must raise funds to cover expensesnot reimbursed by their grant. Club fundraising eventsmay include public suppers, dances, winter festivals,swap meets and racing events. Attendance at any clubhosted fundraiser is a great way to have fun, meet othersnowmobilers and support the club’s efforts.
A portion of each club member’s dues goes to supportthe state association, a non profit organization current-ly representing 20,000+/- family members and 2100+
business members. The MSA has an office in the statecapital of Augusta. Staff includes a publications editor,membership processor and executive director who is aregistered lobbyist representing MSA members beforethe legislature, state agencies and Maine’s congression-al delegation. The staff produce a web site(mesnow.com), a newspaper (The Maine Snow mobiler),an annual guide to Maine snowmobiling (SnowmobileMaine), the statewide map of the Interconnected TrailSystem and the annual Maine Snow mobile Show anddistribute additional information through an email alertsystem and social media. In addition to membershipdues, the state association is supported by publicationadvertising revenue, the Maine Snowmobile Show, agolf tournament and an annual ‘Super Raffle’. TheMSA Scholarship Fund, Inc., a separate but closelyallied organization, has helped a number of MSA mem-bers with education expenses.
To contact the MSA, email [email protected],phone 207-622-6983, visit 7 Noyes Street Place inAugusta or write MSA, PO Box 80, Augusta, Maine04332. Visit mesnow.com, and like the MSA onFacebook. The MSA and the snowmobile club in yourarea, or in the area where you ride, would welcomeyour support. See pages 10-11 for a list of clubs and amembership form, visit www.mesnow.com or contactyour local MSA affiliated snowmobile club.
United we trail, divided we fail
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Members of the Readfield Blizzard Busters work on a snowmobile bridge project.Photo contributed by Henry Livingston
jMaine Snowmobile AssociationThe Maine Snowmobile Association (MSA) is an organization of over 20,000 family members and 2100+ business mem-bers in 280+/- non profit snowmobile clubs. Club members accept responsibility for a great deal of the trail mainte-
nance, signing, grooming, bridge construction, fundraising and landowner relations activities that keep the 14,000 mileMaine snowmobile trail system open. Visit www.mesnow.com, the MSA web site, for information about the MSA and its
member clubs, the Maine Snowmobiler’s Calendar of Events, trail conditions and links to lodging facilities, services and Chambers ofCommerce ready to assist you with your Maine winter trip planning. The MSA also maintains a popularFacebook page.To join the MSA, see details on pages 10-11 of this issue, visit www.mesnow.com or contactyour local snowmobile club.
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Abbot-Big Pine Riders SCActon, Shapleigh-Mousam Valley SCAlbion-Night Roadrunners SCAlexander-Breakneck Mt Sno-RidersAlfred-Shaker Valley Sno TravelersAllagash-Moosetown Riders, Inc.Alna-Alna SCAndover-Snow Valley Sno-GoersAnson, North Anson-Anson-North AnsonSC
Appleton-Appleton Trail MakersAshland-Ashland SCAthens-AC Lineriders SCAtkinson-Cold Smoke Riders SCAuburn-Perkins Ridge Sno-TravelersAuburn-Auburn Sno GroomersAuburn-Andy Valley Sno GypsiesAugusta-Fox Glen SCBaileyville-St Croix TrailridersBangor-Paul Bunyan SCBeddington-Airline RidersBelfast-Belfast Area Snow PackersBelgrade-Belgrade Draggin' MastersBelmont, Morrill, Searsmont, Waldo-Tri-Town Snow Riders
Benedicta-Benedicta Snowgang SCBenton-Country Cousins SCBenton-Good Time RidersBethel-Bethel Snow TwistersBingham, Moscow-Valley RidersBowdoin-Bowdoin Flurry FlyersBowdoinham-Bowdoinham SnowbirdsBradford-Bradford Snow BlazersBridgton-Bridgton Easy RidersBrooks-Harvest Valley SCBrownfield-Burnt Meadow SCBrownville-Brownville SCBuckfield-Streaked MountaineersBucksport-Family SCBurlington-Back Country SnowmobilersBuxton-Sokokis Riders SCCalais-Sunrise SnowmobilersCambridge-Cambridge Super TrailsCamden, Rockport-Goose River SCCanaan-Canaan Bog BouncersCanton-Canton Hi RidersCaribou-Caribou SCCarmel-Carmel SCCarrabassett Valley-J V Wing SCCarthage-Webb River Valley SCCasco-Crooked River SCCastle Hill-Aroostook River SCCaswell-Pleasant Ridge RidersChapman-Chapman Ridge Runners SCCharleston-Charleston StumpjumpersCherryfield-Narraguagus SCChesterville-Chesterville Country RamblersSC
China-China Four Season ClubClifton-Clifton Area SCClinton-Town & Country TrailridersCorinna-Corundel Raiders
Corinth-Powerline Prowlers SCCornish-Cornish Sno-Cruisers SCCumberland, North Yarmouth-MoonliteSno-Skimmers
Danforth, Weston-East Grand SCDedham-Bald Mountain Snow RidersDenmark-Denmark DraggersDennysville-Dennysville SCDetroit-Night Drifters SCDexter-Wassookeag SCDixfield-Poodunck SCDixmont-Dixmont Gold Crest RidersDover-Foxcroft-Piscataquis Valley SCDresden-Dresden Sno-Valley RidersEagle Lake-Eagle Lake Winter RidersEast Baldwin-Baldwin Beltburners SCEast Machias-Down East Trail RidersEast Millinocket, Medway-East BranchSno-Rovers
Easton-Easton TrailbreakersEbeemee Twp-Ebeemee SCEllsworth-Ellsworth SCEmbden-Embden Travelers SCEnfield-Cold Stream Sno-RidersEustis, Stratton-Arnold Trail SCExeter-Cross Country CruisersFairfield-Fairfield Country RidersFalmouth-Falmouth Sno-VoyagersFarmingdale-Barnstormers SCFarmington, Temple-Shiretown RidersFayette-Fayette Ridge RidersFort Fairfield-Fort Fairfield SCFort Kent-Fort Kent Snoriders, Inc.Freedom-North Star RidersFreeport, Durham, Pownal-Tri-TownPenguins
Friendship-Stormy RidersFryeburg-Interstate SnogoersGardiner-Gardiner Ridge RidersGilead-Wild River Riders IncGlenburn-Glenburn Lakeside Riders SCGorham-Gorham Sno GoersGrand Isle-Cold Mountain SCGrand Lake Stream-Grand Lake SCGray-Gray Sno WolvesGreenbush, Greenfield Twp-G & GTrailblazers
Greene-Greene Dragons SCGreenville-Moosehead Riders SCGreenwood-Greenstock Snow SportsGuilford-Four Winds SCHampden-Goodwill Riders SCHarmony-Heart of Gold SCHarrison-Harrison Friendly Riders SCHartland-Smokey's Angels SCHebron-Bouncing BogiesHermon-Penobscot SCHiram-Hiram HillclimbersHolden-Eastern Maine SnowmobilersHollis-Hollis Honkers SCHope-Hatchet Mountain Sno-RidersHowland-Twin Rivers SC
Hudson-Pushaw Lake SCIndustry-Northern Lites SCIsland Falls-Big Valley Sno-ClubJackman-Border Riders Sportsman's ClubJackson-Jackson Wheel-n-SkiJay-Andy Valley Riders SCJefferson-Jefferson Sno-PackersKenduskeag-Kenduskeag Stream RidersKingfield-Sno Wanderers SCKnox-Frye Mountain Sno-RidersKokadjo, Frenchtown Twp-Kokadjo RoachRiders
Lagrange, Alton-L A SleddersLamoine-Frenchman Bay RidersLebanon-Lebanon Trail RidersLee-Lee Mogul Pounders SCLeeds-Leeds Stump ThumpersLevant-Hungry Hollow 76ersLewiston-Hillside Family Riders SCLexington, Highland, Concord, PleasantRidge-Lexington Highlanders SC
Limerick, Newfield-Route 11 StreakersLimestone-Limestone Snow HawksLimington-Limington CrankersLincoln-Lincoln Snowhounds SCLincolnville-Lincolnville Mountain GoatsLinneus-Linneus Sno-Sports, IncLisbon-Riverside Trail RidersLisbon Falls-Pejepscot Sno-ChiefsLitchfield-Litchfield SCLittleton, Houlton-Meduxnekeag RamblersLivermore-Livermore Trail BlazersLivermore Falls-Jug Hill RidersLovell-Kezar TrailbreakersLyman-Lyman SCMacwahoc-Eastern Maine Snow RidersMadawaska-Madawaska SCMadison-Abnaki Sno-RidersManchester-Manchester Country RidersMars Hill-Central Aroostook SCMattawamkeag-MattawamkeagRoadrunners
Mechanic Falls-Bog Hooters SCMercer-Mercer Bog RidersMexico-Mexico Trail BlazersMilford-Pine Tree SCMillinocket-Jo-Mary RidersMillinocket-Northern Timber CruisersMilo-Devil's Sledders IncMinot-Minot Moonshiners SCMonmouth-Cochnewagan TrailblazersMonson-Narrow Gauge Riders IncMount Vernon-Minnehonk Ridge RidersNaples-Muddy River Sno-SeekersNew Canada-Sly Brook Sno-RidersNew Gloucester-Royal River Riders SCNew Portland-Wire Bridge Sno-TravelersNew Sharon-New Sharon Snow RidersNew Vineyard-New Vineyard North SCNewburgh-Newburgh Countryside RidersNewport, Stetson, Etna-Sebasticook ValleySC
The Affiliated Clubs of the Maine Snowmobile Association
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Newry-Windy Valleys SCNobleboro-Damariscotta Lake SCNobleboro, Damariscotta, Bristol-Route 66SC
Norridgewock-Norridgewock SportsmenAssn
North Yarmouth, Pownal-Royal River SCNorthport-Northport Ridge RidersNorway-Norway TrackersOakfield-Smoki-Haulers SCOakland-Oakland Snow GoersOrrington-Orrington Trail RidersOtisfield-Otisfield Trail BlazersOxbow-Oxbow-Masardis SCOxford-Rock-O-Dundee RidersPalermo, Liberty-Palermo SCPalmyra-Palmyra SCParkman-Parkman TrailblazersParsonsfield, Porter-Sacopee Valley SnowDrifters
Patten-Rockabema Snow RangersPeru-Peru SCPhillips, Avon-North Franklin SCPittsfield-Pittsfield Driftbusters SCPittston-Pittston Prowlers SCPlymouth-Endless Season RidersPoland-Poland Sno TravelersPortage Lake-Portage Lakers SCPresque Isle-Presque Isle SCPrinceton-Princeton PathfindersRangeley-Rangeley Lakes SCRaymond-Raymond Rattlers SCReadfield-Readfield Blizzard Busters SCRichmond-Richmond Sno-RoversRipley-Ripley Trail Riders
Rockland, Thomaston, Warren-BogBrigade SC
Rockwood-Taunton-Raynham BoundaryRiders
Rockwood-Blue Ridge RidersRome-Rome Ruff RidersRoxbury, Byron-Slippery Sliders SCRumford-Rumford Polar BearsSabattus-Sabattus MountaineersSaco-Saco PathfindersSalem Twp-Salem Sno DriftersSanford-Southern Maine Sno-GoersSebago-Sebago Branch Duckers IncShapleigh-Squash Hollow Sno GoersSherman-Molunkus Valley Sno-DriftersShirley-Shirley Bog Trail BustersSidney-Sidney Trail Riders ClubSkowhegan-Skowhegan Sno-Hawks SCSmithfield-Moonshiners, Inc.Solon-Solon Snow HawksSouth Paris-Snow Hoppers SCSpringfield-Quad County SCSqua Pan Lake-Walker Siding SCSt Agatha-Red Arrow SCSt Albans-Sno-Devils SCSt Francis-St Francis Sno-AngelsStandish-Standish Sno-SeekersStockholm, New Sweden, Westmanland-Nordic Lakers, Inc
Stoneham-Stoneham Knight RidersStrong-Narrow Gauge SCSumner-Mount Tom SCT1 R8-Twin Pines SCT2 R13-Ragged RidersT5 R8-Bowlin Matagamon SCT8 R9-Libby Pinnacle Sno Riders
The Forks-Forks Area Trails ClubTopsfield, Waite-Crossroads SCTopsham-Topsham Trail RidersTurner-Turner Ridge RidersUnity-Snow Dusters SCUpton-State Line SCVan Buren-Gateway SCVanceboro-Vanceboro LambertSnowhounds
Vassalboro-Kennebec Valley Trail RidersVienna-Vienna MountaineersWaldoboro-Waldoboro Sno-CrawlersWales-Wales Ridge Runners SCWashburn-Washburn Trail RunnersWashington-Hill & Gully RidersWaterboro-Ossipee MountaineersWaterford-Waterford Snow PackersWaterville-Central Maine SCWayne-Thirty Mile River SCWeld-Weld Winter Wildcats SCWest Forks, Parlin Pond-Coburn SummitRiders
West Gardiner-Cobbosseecontee SCWest Paris-Mollyockett Sportsmen Club,Inc.
Westbrook-Westbrook Trail BlazesWilton-Woodland Wanderers SCWindham-Windham Drifters SCWindsor, Whitefield-WJW SCWinn-Dwinal Pond 4 Seasons ClubWinslow-Fort Halifax SnowdriftersWinterport-Winterport Riverside RidersWinthrop-Hillandalers SCWiscasset-Wiscasset Sno-GoersWoolwich-Nequasset Trailbreakers
Join the MSASelect the MSA-affiliated snowmobileclub that you would like to support fromthe list on these two pages, then fill outthis membership form. Enclose yourcheck for $30 or enter your credit cardinfo and mail to: MSA, PO Box 80,Augusta ME 04332. If you’re paying bycredit card you can fax the form to 207-622-7669. $15 of your dues supports your localclub; $15 supports the MaineSnowmobile Association. The club iscredited for your membership, and anMSA decal is sent to you. Your subscription to the MSA newspa-per, the Maine Snow mobiler, beginswith the issue following receipt of yourmembership.
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The Affiliated Clubs of the Maine Snowmobile Association
Regional & Local Snowmobile Trail Maps12 Snowmobile Maine
REGIONAL MAPS
Aroostook County Map-All snowmobile trailsystems in the county - contact one of theChambers of Commerce in the county
C-4 Map-$3-Includes:Readfield, Mt. Vernon,Fayette, Wayne, Leeds, Wales, Greene,Monmouth, Winthrop, Belgrade,Manchester, N. Augusta, Sidney, Hallowell,Farmingdale, W Gardiner, Litchfield-Contactclubs in these areas
Downeast Sunrise Trail-Downloadable TrailSection maps, available on the State ofMaine web site, maine.gov,-Dept ofAgriculture, Conservation & Forestry
The Forks-West Forks-Caratunk-Parlin PondArea Map-Avail at area businesses. $2 toForks Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1,West Forks ME 04985. Pick up at NorthernOutdoors front desk; download at north-ernoutdoors.com
Jackman Area Map-Posted on the BorderRiders web site, borderridersclub.com. [email protected], BorderRiders Sportsman Club.
Greater Katahdin Region Map- Katahdin AreaChamber of Commerce katahdinmaine.com
Moosehead Lake Region-Contact theMoosehead Lake Region Chamber ofCommerce, mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702.
Rangeley Lakes-Oquossoc Region-Avail atbusinesses in Rangeley and Oquossoc. $5+postage at rangeleysnowmobile.com.Rangeley Lakes SC
ADDITIONAL MAPS
Abbot-Avail at Abbot Town Hall or contactBig Pine Riders SC President 207-876-4020
Acton, Shapleigh-Avail at Boonies GeneralStore, 1007 Shapleigh Corner Road inShapleigh, and area snowmobile business-es. Mousam Valley SC
Allagash-Avail from Fort Kent Chamber ofCommerce fortkentchamber.com.Moosetown Riders Inc
Alna-Contact Taylor McGraw, 207-299-8523.Alna SC
Appleton. Free from club members or write:Appleton Trailmakers, 2306 W Appleton Rd,Appleton ME 04862
Auburn-Contact Auburn Sno Groomers SCthrough club Facebook page
Auburn-Contact Perkins Ridge Sno-Travelersthrough club Facebook page, or [email protected]
Bangor-Message Paul Bunyan SC throughtheir Facebook page, or attend a meeting
Beddington-Call 207-546-1179 or 207-667-2052. $4.95. Airline Riders SC
Belfast-Free. Write Belfast AreaSnowPackers, PO Box 905, Belfast ME 04915
Belgrade-$2 to: Belgrade Draggin Masters,PO Box 492, Belgrade ME 04917
Benton-Good Time Riders. Request via email [email protected] or clubFacebook page
Bowdoin-Avail at the Bowdoin Store.Bowdoin Flurry Flyers
Bradford-Contact Glen Henderson, 118 MainRd, Bradford ME 04410; 207-327-2182.Bradford Snow Blazers
Bridgton-$3. Avail at local businesses.Bridgton Easy Riders
Brownfield-$1 for postage; donations wel-come. Write Burnt Meadow SC, PO Box 412,Brownfield ME 04010
Bucksport-Family SC trail map posted at fam-ilysnowmobileclub.com
Buckfield-Message the StreakedMountaineers SC through their Facebookpage
Calais-Contact Sunrise Snowmobilers, POBox 178, Calais ME 04619 or messagethrough club Facebook page
Carmel-Avail at local businesses and from theCarmel SC, PO Box 141, Carmel ME 04419
Carrabassett Valley-Write: J.V. Wing SC,Valley Crossing #11, Carrabassett Valley ME04947 or email [email protected]
Carthage-Call Bob Weston, 207-562-4253.Webb River Valley SC
Casco- Crooked River SC map avail at areabusinesses, email crookedriversnowmobile -club @ gmail.com or message club throughFace book page
Caswell-Avail at Town Office and the PleasantRidge Riders SC clubhouse, 17 PleasantRidge Road
Chapman-Avail at local businessesCherryfield-Contact Narraguagus SC-Trailmaster, PO Box 234, Cherryfield ME04622
Chesterville-$5, Farmington regional map.Contact John Starrett, PO Box 808,Farmington ME 04938
China-Visit China Four Seasons Club web site,chinafourseasons.org or club Facebookpage
Clinton-Free with SASE to: Town & CountryTrailriders, PO Box 23, Clinton ME 04927
Corinna-Message Corundel Raiders SCthrough club Facebook page
Cornish-$5. Contact Cornish Sno-Cruisers SC,PO Box 367, Cornish ME 04020, [email protected], 207-793-4730 ormessage club Facebook page
Damariscotta-Contact Damariscotta Lake SCtrailmaster Andy Baldwin 207-975-7039
Dedham-Bald Mountain Snowriders map-pdfon club website https://baldmountain-snowriders.wordpress.com
Denmark-Denmark Draggers SC map avail atJimbob's Store, Cardinal Printing, DenmarkTown Office
Dennysville-Contact Dennysville SC, PO Box45, Dennysville ME 04628 or stop by the club-house
Detroit-Call 207-355-5392. Night Drifters SCDixfield-No charge. Contact Poodunck SC, POBox 276, Dixfield ME 04224 or email [email protected]
Dixmont-Dixmont Goldcrest Riders map availat the clubhouse on Cates Road or can bedownloaded at https://sites.google.com/ -site/ goldcrestriders
Dover-Foxcroft-Avail from PiscataquisChamber of Commerce, 207-564-7533
Dresden-$3 and SASE to: Dresden Sno-ValleyRiders, PO Box 317, Dresden ME 04342
East Machias-$5. Contact Down East TrailRiders, PO Box 658, East Machias ME 04630or message through club Facebook page
Ebeemee Twp-Free. Message Ebeemee SCthrough club Facebook page or view map atesc-ebeemeesnowmobileclub.com
Ellsworth-Ellsworth SC map-call Bill Clark207-460-4292, Rick Hunnewell 207-266-0104,Arthur Miller 207-266-6757
Embden-$5 to: Embden Travelers SC, PO Box642, North Anson ME 04958
Eustis-Stratton-Avail at area businesses atclub donation boxes or download map fromArnold Trail SC web site arnoldtrail -snowmobile club.com
Exeter-Cross Country Cruisers map avail atTown Office
Fairfield-Call Fairfield Country RidersPresident Mike Slaney 207-453-9091 or [email protected]
Fort Kent-Call Greater Fort Kent AreaChamber of Commerce 207-834-5354
Freedom-Contact Joe Thornhill, North StarRiders SC, 207-382-6577
Freeport, Pownal, Durham-$4 check to Tri-Town Penguins, PO Box 571, Freeport ME04032. Avail at town offices in Freeport,Durham and Pownal, the Durham GetNGoand the North Freeport Store
Fryeburg-Free with donation - contact BridgetGorton, Interstate SnoGoers SC, 207-935-3355
Gorham-Contact the Gorham SnoGoers SC:[email protected]
Grand Lake Stream-Grand Lake Stream-$5.Avail at Pine Tree Store, 3 Water Street,Grand Lake Stream
Greenfield Twp/Greenbush-View on G>railblazers Facebook page
Greenwood, Woodstock-Avail locally atLowell's Saw Shop, 241 Walkers Mills Rd,Bethel, or write: Greenstock Snow SportsClub, PO Box 27, Greenwood ME 04255
Hampden-Hampden-Avail at Town Office,Goodwill Riders SC clubhouse or view on theclub web site, goodwillriders.com
Harmony-$2. Purchase at C&R General Storein Harmony or Lumberjack Lodges. Heart ofGold SC
Harrison-Write Harrison Friendly Riders, POBox 817, Harrison ME 04040. Attn EricWeagle
Hartland-$2 to Irene Robbins, SmokeysAngels SC, 41 Athens Rd Apt 108, HartlandME 04943
Hiram-Free. Contact Patty Barber, HiramHillclimbers SC, 207-625-4755, email [email protected]
Holden-Map posted at easternmainesnow-mobilers.com. Avail at clubhouse 263Levenseller Rd, Holden during season
Hollis-$5 to Hollis Honkers SC, PO Box 48,Hollis Center ME 04042 or message throughclub Facebook page
Hope-Contact Hatchet Mt Sno-Riders SCPresident Rodney Berry, 207-763-3353
Houlton, Littleton-Avail at Houlton Chamber ofCommerce. Meduxnekeag Ramblers SC
Industry-Free. Contact Northern Lites SCPresident Lucy Sorensen. 207-778-5428
The Map of the Interconnected Trail System covers approximately 4000 miles of trail. Listed here are maps covering portions of the additional 10,000 miles of trail with information on how to obtain them.
Island Falls-Avail at local businesses, TownOffice, Jerry’s Thriftway. Big Valley Sno Club
Jay-Write Andy Valley Riders SC, PO Box 307,Jay ME 04239
Jefferson-$3. Contact Phil Morneault, [email protected]. Jefferson SnoPackers SC
Kingfield-Avail at local business, at SnoWanderers SC sled shed, or email trailmas-ter Jim Boyce [email protected]. Free -donations accepted
Knox-Avail at Hilltop Store, 231 Belfast Rd inKnox, or contact President Josh Larrabee,207-322-9802. Frye Mountain Sno-Riders
Kokadjo/Frenchtown Twp-Posted on KokadjoRoach Riders web site, krrsc.org
Lamoine-Contact Charles Harding Jr, 385Douglas Hwy, Lamoine ME 04605.Frenchman Bay Riders
Lee-Free. Call Keith 207-399-3030 or email theLee Mogul Pounders SC: [email protected]
Leeds-Contact Leeds Stump Thumpers SCthrough their Facebook page
Lewiston-Email the Hillside Family Riders [email protected] or contact themthrough their Facebook page
Limerick/Newfield-Call Frank Carroll, 207-929-0580. Route 11 Streakers SC
Limestone-View at Limestone Snow HawksSC Facebook page
Limington-$4 to: Limington Crankers SC, POBox 81, Limington ME 04049
Lincoln-Avail at town office, businesses,Lincoln Snowhounds club, 155 Town Farm Rd
Linneus-Avail at Greater Houlton Chamber ofCommerce, local businesses and theLinneus SnoSports Clubhouse on Mill Road
Lisbon-Call Gary Brissette, 207-671-7835.Riverside Trail Riders
Littleton, Houlton-Meduxnekeag RamblersSC, Avail from the Greater Houlton Chamberof Commerce, greaterhoulton.com
Livermore-$2. Send request to Livermore TrailBlazers, 10 Crash Rd, Livermore ME 04253
Lyman-Avail at Lyman General Store, TownHall. Lyman SC
Madison-Posted at AbnakiSnoRiders.com Manchester-Avail at Town Office, J&S GasStation. Manchester Country Riders
Mechanic Falls-Avail at NAPA Store, Dad'sPlace, Village Pizzeria, Depot SquareHardware. Bog Hooters SC
Mercer-Message Mercer Bog Riders SCthrough club Facebook page
Millinocket/Medway- View map on line orcontact the Katahdin Area Chamber ofCommerce katahdinmaine.com
Minot-Message Minot Moonshiners SCthrough their Facebook page
Monmouth-View on Cochnewagan TrailBlazers site, cochnewagantrailblazers.com
Monson-Message Narrow Gauge Riders clubthrough their Facebook page
Mount Vernon-Donation. Avail at Flying PondVariety Store, Mt Vernon Trail 41, Mt Vernon
Naples-Email Bernie Flood [email protected], Muddy River Sno Seekers
New Gloucester-Avail at Shaker Hill Outdoorsin Poland, Link's Variety in New Gloucester;email Royal River Riders SC through clubwebsite royalriverriders.com or messagethe club through their Facebook page
Newport, Stetson, Etna-Contact SebasticookValley SC, PO Box 94, Stetson ME 04488 Attn:Mike Grass Jr
New Portland-Avail at local businesses,restaurants, Town Office or contact WireBridge Sno-Travelers, PO Box 139, NewPortland ME 04961
Newry-Free on Windy Valleys SC Facebookpage, $2 for printed copy at Newry townoffice, email club at skidookellysue [email protected]
New Vineyard-Avail at Our Village Market onRte 27. New Vineyard North SC
New Sweden, Stockholm, Westmanland-Northern area maps at Anderson's Store,Main St in Stockholm and North Star Variety,Rte 161 in New Sweden. Nordic Lakers Inc
New Vineyard-Avail at Our Village Market onRte 27 or call Richard Hargreaves 207-652-2366. New Vineyard North SC
Norridgewock-Avail on NorridgewockSportsmen Assn web site, norrsports.org
Northport-Visit Northport Ridge Riders website, northportridgeriders.com
North Yarmouth, Pownal-Contact Royal RiverSC President Scott Moynihan, 207-650-8899
Norway-Avail at Boomer's Restaurant,Woodman's Sporting Goods, DocksideVariety, Ari's Pizza & Subs, D&G (inHarrison). Norway Trackers SC
Oakfield-Avail at RC Logging Supplies, 3429Rte 2, Smyrna Mills. Smoki-Haulers SC
Orrington-Free. Avail at Orrington Trail Ridersclubhouse, call 207-852-8000, messagethrough club Facebook page
Otisfield-Avail at Town Office or Day's Store inBolster's Mills. Otisfield Trail Blazers
Oxbow-Posted on the Oxbow-Masardis SCwebsite, oxbowsnowmobile.com
Oxford-Write: Rock-O-Dundee Riders SC, POBox 6, Oxford ME 04270
Palermo-Send SASE to: Palermo SC, PO Box171, Palermo ME 04354
Parsonsfield-$5. Avail at Village Variety, SouthHiram Town Hall or contact Sacopee ValleySnow Drifters, PO Box 611, Parsonsfield ME04047
Pittston-Avail at Town Office, or PittstonProwlers SC club meetings
Plymouth-Visit Endless Season Riders website endlessseasonriders.com
Poland-Avail at Shaker Hill Outdoors. Freemap with membership in the Poland SnoTravelers SC
Raymond-$5. Contact the Raymond RattlersSC, 207-776-5489
Readfield-C-4 Map.$3. Contact ReadfieldBlizzard Busters SC through Facebook pageor email [email protected]
Rockwood-View on the Blue Ridge Riders SCweb site: blueridgeriders.org.
Rome-$2. Call 207-495-2137. Rome Ruff RidersSabattus-$3. Avail at local businesses orwrite: Sabattus Mountaineers SC, PO Box696, Sabattus ME 04280
Salem Twp-$4. Avail at Mountain Valley Storein Salem Twp. Salem Sno Drifters
Sanford/Springvale- $4 check/money orderto: Southern Maine Sno-Goers, PO Box 1083,Sanford ME 04073
Sebago-Avail at local stores. Sebago BranchDuckers SC
Shapleigh-Email the Squash HollowSnoGoers SC: [email protected]
Sherman-Message Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters SC through club Facebook page
Shirley-Posted at http://sites.google.com/ -site/ shirleybogtrailbusters
Sidney-Send message through Sidney TrailRiders Facebook page
Smithfield-Free. Avail at Town Office.Smithfield Moonshiners SC
Solon-Avail at local businesses and online atSolonSnowHawks.org. Solon Snow HawksSC
Springfield-Posted at QuadCounty.org. QuadCounty SC
Standish-View on the Standish Sno-Seekerswebsite,standishsnoseekers.com
St Albans-Avail at the Sno-Devils clubhouseon Bryant Rd and area stores
St Agatha-Free. Email Red Arrow SC withrequest, [email protected].
Stoneham-Avail at AJ's Everything andEvergreen Valley Tome Shares. StonehamKnight Riders
Sumner-Free. Call 207-388-2500-Brent orCarol Hadley. Mount Tom SC
T2 R13-Contact Rick Webber, Trailmaster,Ragged Riders SC:[email protected]
T5 R8-Call 207-528-2900. Bowlin MatagamonSC
Topsham-Avail from Topsham Trailriders clubofficers, email [email protected],view at topshamtrailriders.com
Upton-$5 (checks to: State Line SC). Mail:Attn: C Dominique, 260 Thistle St, Upton ME04261
Van Buren-Avail at Town Office. Gateway SCWaldoboro-Avail at Town Office, local busi-nesses
Warren-$2 to Bog Brigade SC. Contact RobMurray 207-975-3661, Ron Philbrook 207-975-2154, Shawn Chapman 207-542-6692
Washburn-Free at the Washburn TrailRunners clubhouse, 48 Station Rd. Stop byany weekend during the season
Washington-View on the Washington Hill &Gully Riders SC Facebook page
Waterboro-Ossipee Mountaineers SC. Availfor $5 at the clubhouse, 255 Old Alfred Rd, $6at Lakeside Market in East Waterboro
Waterford-$3. Avail at Waterford Town Officeand Melby's Market. Waterford Sno PackersSC
Wayne-Avail at Wayne General Store,Cobbie's Corner Store and from Thirty MileRiver SC, PO Box 238, Wayne ME 04284
Westbrook-Avail at City Hall, Duck PondVariety, Westport Motorsports or mailrequest to: Westbrook Trail Blazes, PO Box1244, Westbrook ME 04098.
West Gardiner-Cobbosseecontee SC mapcan be viewed online at cobbosseecon-teesnowmobileclub.com
Wilton-$5. Contact Mike Derusha, WoodlandWanderers SC, 207-860-0234
Windham-Avail at Town Hall, Richardson'sBoatyard, Mr Mike's Market or send dona-tion, SASE to: Windham Drifters SC, PO Box869, Windham ME 04062
Windsor, Whitefield-$1. Avail at CountryCorners Store in Coopers Mills, WhitefieldSuperette. WJW Snowmobile Club
Winn-Avail at Dwinal Pond 4 SeasonsClubhouse in East Winn
Winslow-View on the Fort HalifaxSnowdrifters Facebook page (download pro-file pic)
Woolwich-Write: Nequasset Trailbreakers,PO Box 4, Woolwich ME 04579
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Alpine Shop of Rangeley207-864-3741
alpineshoprangeley.com
Bald Mountain Camps Resort207-864-3671
baldmountaincamps.com
Boss Power Equipment207-864-5343
BossPowerEquipment.com
Forks in the airMountain Bistro
207-864-2883forksintheair.com
Moose Loop Cafe& Bakery
207-864-3000rangeleymooseloop.com
Morton & FurbishReal Estate207-864-5777
morton-furbish.com
Noyes Real Estate Agency207-864-9000noyesrealty.com
Pleasant Street InnBed & Breakfast
207-864-5916pleasantstreetinnbb.com
Rangeley LakesBed & Breakfast
207-864-9944rangeleylakesbb.com
Rangeley LakesSnowmobile Clubrangeleysnowmobile.com
Rangeley Saddleback Inn207-864-3434
rangeleysaddlebackinn.com
Skowhegan Savings800-303-9511
SkowheganSavings.com
The Gingerbread House207-864-3602
gingerbreadhouserestaurant.net
The Red OnionRestaurant
207-864-5022
The Rangeley Inn& Tavern
207-864-3341therangeleyinn.com
The RangeleyLakes region is a
year round vacationdestination, and
the big draw in thewinter months is snowmo-
biling. The towns of Rangeley and
Oquossoc offer a variety of lodgingfacilities and restaurants and all ofthe other services that snowmobilersmight require including snowmobilesales and service.
Many area trails are groomed to16’ in width by the Rangeley LakesSC, 2019 MSA Club of the Year.There’s trail access from theRangeley Region to northern NewHampshire, the High Peaks regionof Maine and the Rumford area.
Located in thehighlands ofwestern Mainethere’s usuallyearly and lateseason riding tobe found.
The RangeleySnodeo is oneof the most suc-cessful annualsnowmobilingfestivals held inthe state,attracting thou-sands of sled-ders to the racesand socialevents.
Make yourlodging reser-vations well inadvance of theSnodeo - moredetails at range-l e y s n o w m o -bile.com.
FMI: Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce • 207-864-5571 • rangeleymaine.com
Snowmobile the Rangeley Lakes Region
Photo by Alan Swett
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Hundreds of miles of wide,groomed snowmobile trails
draw riders up Route 201 toJackman every winter. The high
terrain of the area all but guaran-tees a long and snowy riding sea-
son. A year round sportsman’scenter, the Jackman region offers a vari-
ety of lodging and dining options, snowmo-bile sales and service and other businesses
required by winter recreationists. From a base in the Jackman area riders can trav-
el to The Forks/West Forks, the High Peakstourism region and the Moosehead Lake area.Many riders enjoy riding into nearby Quebecwhile based in Jackman. Carry proper travel doc-uments. Further information about border cross-ing requirements can be found at www.cbp.gov.
The large, active Border Riders Sportsman Clubposts trail condition reports and event informa-tion on their web sit. Visit borderridersclub.comfor more information.
Snowmobile theJackman-Moose River
Region
Photo by Kim Kelly
FMI: Jackman-Moose River Region Chamber of Commerce 207-668-4171 • jackmanmaine.org
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We are located just 3 hours from Portland, Maine;6 hours from Boston, Mass.
Have plenty of restaurants, motels, cabins, stores, gas stations.Our trail system is groomed daily offering some of the finest
trails in Maine. If you do not want to trail ride we also have excellentoff trail riding with stunning scenery and views.
To make Jackman even more enhancing we also have one of thelargest multi-line snowmobile dealerships with
the most up to date inventory and parts.
For more information, please contact:Jackman Moose River Chamber of Commerce
1-888-633-5225or log on to jackmanmaine.org
Jackman,the original hub of Maine
Rockwood
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Eustis
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Eustis, Stratton,Kingfield and
Carrabassett Valley sitin the midst of the north-
western Maine snowbelt, wheremost winters they are covered in
some of the deepest snows in the state.Snowmobilers will find lodging andrestaurants, fuel, convenience stores andwell groomed trails in this scenic region,and the nearby Sugarloaf ski resort offersadditional recreational options.
Area snowmobile trails, groomed bythe members of the state’s largest club,the Arnold Trail SC, the JV Wing SC andthe Kingfield Sno Wanderers, offeraccess to Jackman, The Forks, Rangeley-Oquossoc, Kennebago Mountain and thearea’s Black Fly Loop.
The popular Polar Blast WinterCarnival, which features a variety of snowmobiling events, is a traditional annual gathering for Maine ridersto celebrate sledding. Look for more info at arnoldtrailsnowmobileclub.com or maineshighpeaks.com.
Snowmobile the High Peaks RegionFMI: Flagstaff Area Business Association • 207-235-6008 • maineshighpeaks.com
Photo by Alan Swett
Eustis, MaineFully Furnished Housekeeping Cabins
With Full Baths • Can Sleep from 1 to 38
WINTER VACATIONS • SNOWMOBILINGICE FISHING • RABBIT HUNTING
$30 PER PERSONPER NIGHT
GROUP DISCOUNTS
Hosts & Owners: Dale & Edie DunlapAll major credit cards accepted
www.breezyacrescamps.com
PO BOX 48, EUSTIS, MAINE 04936
Open Year Round
207-643-2920
• Exciting riding, spectacular scenery and moose, deer, coyote & eagle sightings.• Our groomers service over 130 miles of trails of varying terrain and go out nightly.• Home of the highest elevated groomed trail in Maine, to the top of Coburn Mountain
at 3750 feet.• ITS 87 along Moxie Lake and ITS 86 along the Dead River are two of the most scenic
trails in Maine.• Grand Falls on the Dead River. • Local restaurants/pubs, all with direct groomed trail access.• Excellent variety of lodging accommodations: Cabins, inns, lodges, B&B’s, hotels and
house rentals.• Greenville, Rockwood, Jackman, Eustis and Bingham are all within 50 trail miles.
Join us for a winter you will always remember
www.forksarea.comFind the Forks Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook!
Non-Ethanol High Test Gas
Food & Supply
Designated snowmobile registrationstate agent
409 Main Street,Bingham207-672-5547
BinghamGeneralStore.comLike us on Facebook!
TOLL FREE 1-855-528-3441
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The Forks/WestForks area is a
major snowmobil-ing destination inMaine, with the
community of busi-nesses and snowmobilers in
the region working to developmiles of groomed trails and theservices that riders seek. Locatedalong Route 201 where the Deadand Kennebec Rivers converge, thearea offers a variety of lodgingchoices including inns, lodges andresorts featuring dining, sledrentals and snowmobile guide serv-ices.
Miles of groomed trails allowaccess to the Moosehead area,Parlin, Jackman, Eustis-Stratton and Bingham.
Most visitors will fit a trip to scenic Grand Falls into their riding plans, and the view from the top of CoburnMountain is spectacular.
In the off season, The Forks is a river rafting destination, and the same businesses who treat snowmobilerswell in winter will welcome you back for some warmer weather adventures!
FMI: The Forks Area Chamber of Commerce • forksarea.com • 207-663-2121
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Photo by Bob Meyers
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Ride the 160+ mile Moosehead Trail Loop300+ miles of groomed snowmobile trail
Connect with The Forks, Jackman, Katahdin Region
Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commercewww.mooseheadlake.org• 207.695.2702
Moosehead Lake RegionChamber of Commerce Events
B-52 Memorial RideAnnual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby
with Ricky Craven Wilderness Sled Dog Race Moosehead Lake SnofestAnnual Chocolate Festival
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The sportingc o m m u n i t i e s
s u r r o u n d i n gMaine’s largest
lake, Moosehead,are interconnected by
over 300 miles of groomedsnowmobile trails cared for by
several active area snowmobileclubs.
Motels, inns, lodges, private cot-tages and resorts are foundthroughout the Moosehead region.A variety of restaurants and busi-nesses serving snowmobilers’needs can be found in the lakesidevillage of Greenville, and severalsmaller trailside communities.
Trails lead towards Jackman, the Katahdin region and The Forks.The Blue Ridge Riders club of Rockwood (blueridgeriders.org) hosts public events, including a popularannual Pig Roast gathering; the Moosehead Riders host the B-52 Commemorative Ride, honoring the victimsand survivors of the crash of a military plane at Elephant Mountain during a test flight in 1963.
Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce • 207-695-2702 • destinationmooseheadlake.com
Snowmobile the Moosehead Lake Region
Photo by Mike Crane
Photo by Alan Swett
Snowmobilers:Always Yield to
Grooming Equipment
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We have Cabins or Acreagewith year round or seasonal access,
many with access to snowmobile trails.
Waterfront Cabins & Lots available.
Recreational activities in the immediate area include 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, canoeing, fishing, hunting & more.
PO Box 66, Lincoln, ME 04457207 794-2460, [email protected]
For complete information packages on all ourproperties go to www.cwalakestreet.com or call, write or e-mail for a complete list.
R E A L E S T A T E
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The snowmobile trailsystems surrounding
Maine’s Baxter StatePark offer hundreds ofmiles of groomed rid-
ing and access to numer-ous lodging and dining facili-
ties and other snowmobiling supportservices. Located in one of the morescenic areas of the state, the communi-ties of the Katahdin region are easilyreached off I-95.
Several clubs maintain the trails in thearea, which include the Katahdin Loop.Area trails lead west towards theMoosehead Lake region, north toAroostook and south towards theLincoln Lakes.
For a change of pace, explore theungroomed perimeter road in Baxter.Please observe the speed limit and selfregister at the entrance.
The Northern Timber Cruisers SC hosts an interesting antique snowmobile museum at their clubhouse inMillinocket. The Timber Cruisers host public meals during the season, as do the East Branch Sno-Rovers at theclubhouse in Medway - where the snack bar is often open serving hot food and drink during sledding season.
FMI: Katahdin Chamber of Commerce • 207-723-4443 • katahdinmaine.com
Snowmobile the Katahdin Region
Photo by Scott Riccio
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The ITS map depicts the approxi-mately 4000 miles of primary snow-mobile trail designated as Maine’sInterconnected Trail System. ITS Maps are available free ofcharge at the MSA Office-7 NoyesStreet Place in Augusta, at theMaine Dept. of Inland Fisheries &Wildlife Welcome Center-284 StateStreet in Augusta, at some of theMaine Visitor Information Centersat the rest areas along I-95 and atthe Maine Snowmobile Show andother shows and events.
To order your copy of the 2019-2020 Map of Maine’s Interconnected Snowmobile Trail System:
Mail your request, including your postal address and $2 per map for postage and handling to:
ITS MAPMaine Snowmobile Association
PO Box 80Augusta ME 04332
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Corriveau Arctic Cat Plus834 Aroostook Road, Fort Kent
207-834-5713
Doris’ Cafe345 Market Street, Fort Kent
207-834-6262
Fort Kent Powersports377 Caribou Road, Fort Kent
207-834-3607
Frank Martin Sons, Inc316 Market Street, Fort Kent Mills
207-834-3171
John’s Shurfine Food Store182 Market Street, Fort Kent
207-834-5181
MJ Pub ‘N Grub3372 Aroostook Road, Eagle Lake
207-444-7000
Northern Door Inn356 W Main Street, Fort Kent
1-866-834-3133
Overlook Motel3232 Aroostook Road, Eagle Lake
207-444-4535
Pelletier Motors213 E Main Street, Fort Kent
207-834-3173207-834-3191
Rock’s Family Diner378 W Main Street, Fort Kent
207-834-2888
The Swamp Buck250 W Main Street, Fort Kent
207-834-3055
Track Down Lodge & Cabins891 Aroostook Road, Wallagrass
207-834-3612
Valley Rentals545 Caribou Road, Fort Kent
207-834-6310
Walkers Pub258 W Main Street, Fort Kent
207-436-3009
Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commercewww.fortkentchamber.com • 207-834-5354 • [email protected]
PO Box 430, Fort Kent ME 04743
Fort Kent SnoRiderswww.fortkentsnoriders.com • PO Box 131, Fort Kent ME 04743
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Northernmost Maineis considered well
worth the drive bysnowmobilers from
throughout the north-east, who are drawn to the
extensive, well groomed trails inAroostook County. Communities
throughout the area offer a variety ofservices – lodging, restaurants, sledrentals, sales and service - withgroomed trail access or intown accessroutes allowing riders to make theirway to lodging facilities, restaurantsand gas stations.
Riders enjoy trails traversing a vari-ety of terrain from rolling fields in theeast, deep forest to the west and scenicvistas in the St John Valley to the north.Some primary trails follow the path ofabandoned railbed for wide, flat riding.Over 2000 miles of trail are maintained in the area - connecting southwest to the Katahdin area, southeast to theLincoln Lakes region and Downeast Maine and cross border to Canada.
Snowmobile clubs, Chambers of Commerce and others host winter events every year. Check out visitaroost-ook.com or contact the snowmobile club or Chamber in the area where you plan to ride for more information.
FMI: Aroostook County Tourism • 1-888-216-2463 • visitaroostook.com
Snowmobile Aroostook County
Photo by Alan Swett
We have two GREAT LOCATIONS: WASHBURN connected to ITS 83
andVAN BUREN connected to ITS 81.
Leave our parking lots and travel anywhere the2300 miles of Aroostook’s Trails will take you!
Where Peace & Quiet is a Way of Life
207-455-8567
Rte 164, Washburn 95 Main St, Van Buren
71 Main Street, Presque Isle
Phone 207.769.0111
Snowmobilers Welcome, ask about our special rates!
Presque Isle Inn &Convention Center
• 121 Guest Rooms & Extended Stay Suites
• Cable TV• HBO • High-Speed Wireless Internet• Gram Russo’s Italian Restaurant• Frankie’s Lounge• The Connection Featuring
Live Weekend Entertainment• Fitness Center• Indoor Heated Pool & Saunas• Gift Shop• Banquet & Conference Facilities• Direct Access To ITS 83
116 Main StreetPresque Isle, Maine 04769
207 764-3321Call Our Toll Free Reservation Line
1-800-533-3971Or visit us online at
www.presqueisleinn.com
Caribou Inn &Convention Center
• 72 Guest Rooms & Suites• Cable TV• HBO• Refrigerators• High-Speed Wireless Internet• Greenhouse Restaurant• Albie’s Lounge• Fitness Center• Indoor Heated Pool• Hot Tub & Saunas• Gift Shop• Banquet & Conference Facilities• Direct Access To ITS 83A
19 Main StreetCaribou, Maine 04736207 498-3733
Call Our Toll Free Reservation Line
1-800-235-0466Or visit us online at
www.caribouinn.com
Snowmobile Acadia Federal Credit UnionFort Kent • Madawaska • St Francis
St Agatha • Ashland • Bangor • Brewer1.855.MY.ACADIA
Bob’s Service Center157 Main St, Madawaska
207-728-3839
Chez Helen109 - 12th Ave, Madawaska
207-728-3397
Daigle’s Sport Center363 Main St, Madawaska
207-728-3881
Doc’s Place Madawaska-Fort Kent-CaribouPresque Isle-Houlton-Bangor
207-728-4675
Dolly’s Restaurant17 US Route 1, Frenchville
207-728-7050
Gateway Motel/Restaurant/Lounge735 Main St, Madawaska
207-728-3318
Inn of Acadia384 St Thomas St, Madawaska
207-728-3402
Long Lake Country Club744 Lake Shore Rd, Saint David
207-895-6957
Madawaska Snowmobile Clubmadawaskasnowmobileclub.com
Martin’s Motel93 Main St, Madawaska
207-728-3395
NorState Federal Credit UnionMadawaska-Van Buren-Fort Kent
Ashland-Eagle Lake1-800-804-7555
Route 1 BBQ735 Main St, Madawaska
207-728-9115
MadawaskaWhere ITS-81 begins at the top of Maine
www.madawaskasnowmobileclub.com
