2022 Rail Beds opening this weekend
We have news about three of the rail trails. Whistlestop, Four Seasons and Downeast Sunrise Trail. All will be opening on the 15th.
2022-2023 State Trail Insurance Policy
Here is a copy of the 2022-2023 ATV trail liability insurance program provided by the State of Maine
Outdoor Ethics Course: Adult Program
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife offers a remedial outdoor ethics course for those who receive a mandatory revocation of a hunting, fishing, trapping, or guide license. This also applies to the revocation of privileges of registering an ATV or snowmobile. Click the link for all the information. Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife
Legislation to increase the weight limit of ATV’s
Maine 130 - SP 640 An Act To Amend the Definition of "Oversized ATV" To Increase the Minimum Weight Requirement On December 17th there was legislation to increase the weight limit of ATV's from 2,000 lbs. to 2,4000 lbs. This legislation was presented by Senate President JACKSON of Aroostook. Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake [...]
Western and Central Maine trails are now closed for the season.
From an email received from Brian Bronson: I have talked with the large landowners and considering how wet things are in the woods and the fact that we are starting into the freeze thaw cycle we have made the decision to close the ATV trails In central and western Maine for the season. I know many [...]
Information on the new trail laws
Good morning everyone, Brian Bronson sent out an email to every club in the state detailing how the new weight and width restrictions will be put into place for the 2022 season. He included test graphics for new signs and a new land owner permission packet that EVERY CLUB needs to have signed by their respective [...]
Youth Hunter Safety
I was seeing on Facebook that Corinth, Exeter, Dexter are closing their side trails from the Newport Railbed trail on October 22nd. Youth hunting starts on October 23rd. Please make sure you look at club pages for current information for hunting season closures. It changes daily and I can not keep up with it all and [...]
Trail Repair Notice
Maine ATV News & Trail Notices Trail Notices September 29, 2021 The ATV "Jeep Trail" by Big Moose Mtn. will be closed for major repairs for the remainder of the season effective Monday, 10-4-21. This means that from Greenville Junction you can ride the North Rd. and South Loop but must then must return the [...]
Trail Maintenance in St Francis in Aroostook County
From the Norther Ridge Runners. The trail work will effect the following trail for a while. The project starts at Kelco Farms and goes to Chamberlain's store, this is where we meet the Allagash club trails. We hope to reopen fully by mid July We thank everyone for their patience. Mike Bourgoin Northern Ridge Runners
Trail Maintenance 2021
Hello everyone. Mud season is in full swing for most of the state. The north side still has some snow pack but it is melting fast. A noted reminder is trails typically don't open till May 15th. Yes this can start earlier if weather and land conditions allow it. Landowners work with club's to set these [...]