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i, my name is Mike Grass Jr., president of the Maine Snowmobile Association and I'd like Hto 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 Snowmobile Association clubs across the state. Maine snowmobile trails cover a vast range of different terrain, from the coastal plain to the central highlands, from the western mountains to the northern farm land, Maine has a style of trail that every type of rider can enjoy. Maine's trail system is dotted with many fuel stops, restaurants and overnight options for your stay here. Maine snowmobile club volunteers work relentlessly throughout the fall/winter to make sure the Maine's trail system is well signed and freshly groomed. We urge you to show your support by joining the MSA and one or more of these MSA clubs where you live or ride. A membership application and list of clubs will 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 a grant program, funded only by snowmobile registration fees and a very small portion of the state gas tax. No General Fund money supports these trails; instead we operate on a user pay system. Please keep this in mind when you 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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A winter celebration in Monson. Photo by Mike Crane Snowmobile Maine from nearly any point on the ITS, and ride to any other A Maine vacation. For many people it’s filled with lob- location in Maine that is reached by the system. sters and lighthouses, summer sun and sandy beaches, Snowmobilers can plan extended trips, sledding from campsites and hiking boots, sailboats and seaside pic- region to region, staying in a different location each nics. night - or set up base in one location and use the ITS That’s fine, for some. to day trip to other areas. But for thousands and thousands of visitors and stay- The ITS is numbered, marked and regularly main- cationers, a real Maine vacation needs snow. Lots of tained. The system is inspected annually by the mem- snow - rolled, packed and groomed to fill 14,000+ bers of the MSA Trails Committee under contract with miles of winter trail leading from town to town, deep the Snowmobile Program of the Maine Department of into the north woods, downeast, around western lakes, Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF). over frozen fields, meandering through the wintry An updated map of the ITS system is produced joint- countryside across the state. ly by the MSA and DACF, and is available in the fall Over 80,000 people toured those Maine snowtrails for the upcoming snowmobile season. Use the ITS last winter, exploring every corner of the state, by map to make your long distance riding plans. Trail snowmobile. junctions are printed on the map - the distance As soon as the snow thickly blankets the ground and between the trail junctions is noted by numbers print- MSA clubs begin grooming the white ribbon, the ed along the path of the trail. Adding up total mileage snowmobilers head out. Some ride to spend quality between junctions along a route will result in an time outdoors with family and friends - some ride to approximation of trip length. discover the beautiful, frozen locations found along the 10,000+ miles of local trails can provide a slower trail - and to be honest, some sledheads just enjoy pil- paced style of riding and allow sledders to really ing up the miles. As they ride, they’ll discover busi- explore a snowmobiling region. Many of these trails nesses and welcoming communities waiting to serve also connect with the ITS. Some local trails were snowmobilers, MSA clubs maintaining the trails, and a established decades ago, as snowmobile club mem- schedule of festivals, public suppers, races, and club bers began to design a way for riders in their area to events to entertain snowmobilers all winter long. visit their neighbors, or access the gas station or the What snowy corner of Maine would you like to village store. As these local systems developed and explore? interest in recreational snowmobiling grew, more Snowmobile Maine. Ride Right. Enjoy. trails were added to provide ‘loop’ rides or access to scenic destinations. Maine’s trail system Snowmobile clubs, Chambers of Commerce and The Maine snowmobile trail system consists of over tourism groups produce maps of much of the 10,000+ 14,000 miles of mapped trails, including several thou- miles of trail not included on the ITS map. These maps sand miles designated as the Interconnected Trail of regional or local systems are more detailed than the System (ITS). The ITS trails interconnect to form a ITS map, due to scale. See pages 12-13 of this publi- snow covered ‘highway’ which traverses the state. cation for a listing of local and regional maps. Given statewide snow cover, a rider could head out Instructions for obtaining copies of these maps are Snowmobile Maine 5 also listed on the back of the ITS map and posted on the MSA web site, www.mesnow.com. PLEASE Safety first STAY ON Observing a few simple safety rules can help to keep MARKED you and the members of your riding party safe on the TRAIL trails. 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 conditions. 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 and may take up to the full width of the trail. 8. Wear a good helmet and appropriate clothing, and carry maps and maintenance, survival and first aid supplies. 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 be prepared to handle any situation that may arise. 9. Leave an itinerary of your ride with a responsible Blue sky, groomed trail, thumbs up. What more is there to say? person and notify them of any changes or delays. Photo by Scott Riccio Although the search and rescue skills of the Maine Snowmobile registration Warden Service are invaluable in a true emergency, Maine’s trail system is partially funded through a sled there is no need to call the professionals out on a cold registration system. All riders, resident and non-resi- night to hunt for missing riders who aren’t missing at dent, need to register their sleds in Maine to ride on the all - just in a different location than originally trails. Residents of Maine register at an annual fee of planned. You can print a simple itinerary form at $45 per season. Non-resident registration is $99 for a www.mesnow.com. Find it in the forms dropdown full season, $75 for 10 consecutive days or $49 for 3 menu on the ‘For MSA Members’ page. consecutive days. (Plus a small agent fee). There is no The MSA encourages all snowmobilers to take a trail pass or club membership requirement. The MSA snowmobile safety course. Contact the Recreational strongly encourages all who ride in Maine to support Safety Office at the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & an MSA club through their membership. Wildlife for information (207-287-5220) or check the A portion of the registration fee is used by the schedule of courses that IF&W posts online at Snowmobile Program of the Maine Dept. of maine.gov/ifw/. Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to administer and fulfill grants that reimburse snowmobile clubs for jSnowmobile Registration Maine resident registration renewals and non-resident registrations are available for purchase online at the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife web site, www.maine.gov/ifw/. Registrations are also available through dozens of registration agents. A list of agents 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 Handbook Posted on the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife web site, www.maine.gov/ifw/. jTrail Fund Donation Sticker Support 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 registration requirements, is a way to show how much you appreciate Maine snowmobile trail development and maintenance efforts. jTrail Condition Reports Trail condition reports can be found on the MSA web site www.mesnow.com, updated most weekdays during the trail grooming season. 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]. Please include your name and the name of your snowmobile club. 6 Snowmobile Maine Snowmobile some of their trail maintenance expens- Trail Signage es. A portion is credit- A sample of some standard signage used on the trails. ed to a fund to assist in the purchase of grooming equipment. A portion is used for law enforcement and CAUTION safety education expenses of the Maine Warden Service. In the case of Maine Caution-Slow down for a residents, a percentage present or upcoming trail hazard of their registration fee also goes to their municipality. In many cases the municipali- STOP ties return those funds to the local snowmobile club to assist with trail maintenance Stop-Come to a complete Vintage sled racing is a popular draw. Photo by Alan Swett expenses. stop before proceeding Resident renewals and non-resident registrations can be purchased online on the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife website, www.maine.gov/ifw/. Registrations can also be purchased through registration agents. A list of agents is posted on the IF&W site. Most are located in Maine; there are a few in New Hampshire and Vermont. If you need more information about the registration process, contact the IF&W Licensing and Registration Division, 41 State House Station, Augusta ME Object Marker-Be alert 04333; 207-287-8000. to fixed object beside the trail, narrowing passage Snowmobile law Before heading out on the trail system you should go over the snowmobile law handbook. 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 to get you started: STOP A driver’s license is not required to operate a snowmobile. AHEAD 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 Stop Ahead-Prepare for an upcoming stop sign 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, trail traffic, operator skill level and other contributing factors into account. You may see a speed limit sign posted by a club or community, generally to protect trail access or for safety considerations. Please observe these locally posted limits. You do not have the right to operate your snowmobile on someone else’s land if permission for access has not been granted. There are many places where it is just plain Directional arrow-Be illegal to operate a snowmobile in Maine: in cemeteries, near hospitals and churches, prepared for a change too close to private homes, on public sidewalks, etc... Riding is only allowed on power in trail direction lines and utility corridors if there is an authorized snowmobile trail. Those trails will be marked and appear on a snowmobile trail map. Riding on railroad track rights of way is illegal, the exception would be an authorized trail crossing. Visit the Operation Lifesaver web site, oli.org, for more information. Finally, in light of terrorism, illegal entry, human trafficking, and drug smuggling concerns, 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, where Trail Blaze - Consistent landowner permission has already been granted, signs posted and reasonable efforts marking of designated snowmobile trail made to keep the trail free of hazards. Snowmobile Maine 7 Younger operators Younger operators are not legally required to take a safety course before operating a snowmobile in Maine. The MSA strongly encourages that they do so. Be aware that anyone who allows a person under 18 to operate a snowmobile is jointly liable with the minor’s parent or guardian for any resultant damages. All snowmobilers under the age of 18 (operator or passenger) must wear a helmet. Children under the age of ten who are operating a sled must be accompanied by an adult (under visual-voice control), unless they are riding on their parents’ property with their parents’ permission. Children under the age of 14 may not cross a road maintained for travel while operating a snowmobile. An older operator must cross the sled for them. Operating a snowmobile requires some Grooming equipment always has the right of way. Photo by Judy Brackett maturity, skill and strength. Many Maine your lodging facility or the area Chamber of kids have ridden graduated size snowmobiles since Commerce. they could manipulate the controls of a mini sled. They The MSA trail report focuses on groomed trail rid- become competent operators at a fairly young age, ing. Generally groomed riding can be found some- instructed in the rules and ethics of snowmobiling by where in the state from mid-December through early their parents and grandparents. Children who haven’t April, with prime riding found in the months of benefitted from such experience should not be allowed January, February and March. The longest grooming to operate a snowmobile without training and adult season is usually found in a northerly widening swath supervision. running from the elevated western mountains and Where’s the snow? foothills up through northern Maine. Great riding can The MSA maintains trail condition reports on line at be found in all areas of the state, but southern and www.mesnow.com, updated weekdays during the coastal areas usually see a somewhat shorter season snowmobiling season. Along with reports voluntarily due to earlier warming trends and proximity to the submitted by club trailmasters, groomers, riders and ocean. business members, the site has a number of links to Local clubs determine when conditions are right to other trail report pages maintained by clubs and busi- open the trails in their area. Snow pack alone is no nesses throughout Maine. The trail report page was guarantee that trails will be open. The determination is originally created as a courtesy to riders, and continues based on factors like the amount of snow on the in that spirit. It was quite a novelty at the time it first ground, progress of preseason trail work such as sig- appeared on the scene many years ago; now there are nage, and whether the ground is well frozen. In some numerous internet sources for winter trails informa- areas landowners will require an opening date that tion. Reports should not be considered a guarantee of doesn’t conflict with their primary use of the land, and conditions, as conditions can change rapidly. If you the clubs will of course comply. Please respect “Trail have trouble finding a report from the area where you Closed” signs. plan to ride, try contacting the local snowmobile club, For Emergency Assistance: jSafety courses Snowmobile Safety courses are offered by To reach a Maine Game Warden 24 hours/day the Recreational Safety Office of the Maine contact the dispatch center nearest you: Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: 207-287-5220. A list of their HOULTON...... 1-800-924-2261 upcoming courses is maintained by IF&W at ww.maine.gov/ifw. BANGOR...... 1-800-432-7381 AUGUSTA...... 1-800-452-4664 jReporting an accident GRAY...... 1-800-228-0857 If you are involved in, witness to, or made aware of a snowmobile accident resulting in injury to another person, you must make yourself known, render aid to the best of your ability and report the accident by the quickest means possible. All accidents resulting in a death or injuries requiring a physician must be reported to law enforcement by the quickest means possible. Property damage accidents ($1,000 or more) must be reported within 72 hours using a form provided by IF&W, at www.maine.gov/ifw/. 8 Snowmobile Maine Protect the trails! Snowmobiling About 94% of the snowmobile trail system is on private land, thanks to generous Hand Signals landowners who allow trails on their property. Permitting the respectful use of one’s Please learn these standardized property by outdoorsmen and women is a tradition with a long history in Maine. All signals and use them when riding. snowmobilers can help to protect this privilege of access by remembering the following rules while riding: • Stay on the marked trail. Snowmobile clubs work with landowners to determine the best 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 to provide habitat for plants or wildlife. Although snowmobiles travel over snow, snowmobiling in unauthorized areas can still be a threat to primary uses. Riding off trail in blueberry barrens can compress the snow above the blueberry plants, damaging them to the point of little or no yield. Riding off trail in a tree farm can destroy young trees with subsequent loss of income for the landowner. When the secondary use of snowmobiling 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 in the 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 the forest 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 side of these plowed roads. The roads are used year round to move product in large trucks which can take up the full width of the road. The illegal presence of snowmobiles endangers riders and the truck drivers trying to perform their job. • Respect our wildlife. If you encounter a wild animal traveling the trail, keep your distance and wait for them to move on, or consider another route. Do not pursue, herd or otherwise harass wildlife. The Maine Snowmobile Association and MSA clubs spend a great deal of time and effort maintaining good relationships with landowners. Do your part to protect the trail system by showing respect for all landowners and treating their property with care. Services for snowmobilers There are Maine businesses, Chambers of Commerce and tourism organizations throughout the state who will gladly assist with trip planning and local trail information. Snowmobiling has a significant economic impact for many communities in the state, and lodging facilities, restaurants and other local businesses look forward to the arrival of snowmobilers in their area. The advertisements in this guide and listings and links on the MSA web site, mesnow.com, contain information about a number of these welcoming businesses. Depending on where you choose to ride, lodging choices may include resorts (lodging, 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 can prepare meals and enjoy one another’s company in a private setting. Couples may prefer private cottages or suites. Families with youngsters may enjoy a motel with a jTrail Maps The map of Maine’s Interconnected Trail System (ITS) is available free of charge at the MSA Office, 7 Noyes Street Place in Augusta; the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street in Augusta; some Maine Visitor Information Centers, at the annual Maine Snowmobile Show and other events. To have a copy of the map mailed to you, send your request plus $2 S&H to: ITS Map, MSA, PO Box 80, Augusta ME 04332. A list of local/regional maps can be found on pages 12-13 of this publication, on the back of your ITS map and on the MSA web site www.mesnow.com. jHeading over the border Everyone must stop at Customs to snowmobile into Canada. Carry your current passport, passport card or other approved documents and any required insurance 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.com Quebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, 514-252-3076 www.fcmq.qc.ca New Hampshire Snowmobile Association, 603-273-0220 www.nhsa.com Snowmobile Maine 9 swimming pool and on-site dining. You’ll find restaurants from homestyle cooking to fast food, upscale dining to grab and go. If you have the opportunity, stop by a snowmobile club public supper (or breakfast or lunch...). There’s always lots of good home made food at a can’t be beat price. If you’re planning to rent sleds, reserve the machines in advance. Expect a mini- mum age for operators, and a damage deposit requirement. The rental agent should go over operation and safety guidelines before you head out. First time riders may consider hiring a recreational guide to lead a knowledgeable tour of the area trails. Remember that in some areas of the state, particularly the north woods, there Members of the Readfield Blizzard Busters work on a snowmobile bridge project. will be a distance between any stops for Photo contributed by Henry Livingston gas and food, so plan ahead. business members. The MSA has an office in the state The Maine Snowmobile Association capital of Augusta. Staff includes a publications editor, The volunteers of the 280 +/- affiliated clubs of the membership processor and executive director who is a Maine Snowmobile Association accept responsibility registered lobbyist representing MSA members before for maintaining much of Maine’s snowmobile trail sys- the legislature, state agencies and Maine’s congression- tem. Members work with landowners, cut, brush, sign al delegation. The staff produce a web site and groom trails, build bridges, purchase, maintain and (mesnow.com), a newspaper (The Maine Snowmobiler) , operate grooming equipment, produce local trail maps, an annual guide to Maine snowmobiling (Snowmobile maintain the records and paperwork required for trail Maine), the statewide map of the Interconnected Trail and equipment grants, host fundraisers and recruit new System and the annual Maine Snowmobile Show and members. Some MSA clubs are involved with charita- distribute additional information through an email alert ble fundraising events and sponsor safety courses and system and social media. In addition to membership voluntary trail checks during the season. dues, the state association is supported by publication Early leaders of the MSA successfully pushed legisla- advertising revenue, the Maine Snowmobile Show, a tion to establish a state snowmobile registration system golf tournament and an annual ‘Super Raffle’. The to assist clubs with trail expenses. Several years ago the MSA Scholarship Fund, Inc., a separate but closely MSA successfully lobbied to credit the trail fund with a allied organization, has helped a number of MSA mem- small portion of the state gasoline tax attributable to bers with education expenses. snowmobiling. The trail system is supported in part To contact the MSA, email [email protected], through a state grant program funded by these user pay phone 207-622-6983, visit 7 Noyes Street Place in sources, but clubs must raise funds to cover expenses Augusta or write MSA, PO Box 80, Augusta, Maine not reimbursed by their grant. Club fundraising events 04332. Visit mesnow.com, and like the MSA on may include public suppers, dances, winter festivals, Facebook. The MSA and the snowmobile club in your swap meets and racing events. Attendance at any club area, or in the area where you ride, would welcome hosted fundraiser is a great way to have fun, meet other your support. See pages 10-11 for a list of clubs and a snowmobilers and support the club’s efforts. membership form, visit www.mesnow.com or contact A portion of each club member’s dues goes to support your local MSA affiliated snowmobile club. the state association, a non profit organization current- United we trail, divided we fail ly representing 20,000+/- family members and 2100+

jMaine Snowmobile Association The Maine Snowmobile Association (MSA) is an organization of over 20,000 family members and 2100+ business members in 280+/- non profit snowmobile clubs. Club members accept responsibility for a great deal of the trail maintenance, signing, grooming, bridge construction, fundraising and landowner relations activities that keep the 14,000 mile Maine 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 of Commerce ready to assist you with your Maine winter trip planning. The MSA also maintains a popular Facebook page.To join the MSA, see details on pages 10-11 of this issue, visit www.mesnow.com or contact your local snowmobile club. 10 Snowmobile Maine The Affiliated Clubs of the Maine Snowmobile Association

Abbot-Big Pine Riders SC Corinth-Powerline Prowlers SC Hudson-Pushaw Lake SC Acton, Shapleigh-Mousam Valley SC Cornish-Cornish Sno-Cruisers SC Industry-Northern Lites SC Albion-Night Roadrunners SC Cumberland, North Yarmouth-Moonlite Island Falls-Big Valley Sno-Club Alexander-Breakneck Mt Sno-Riders Sno-Skimmers Jackman-Border Riders Sportsman's Club Alfred-Shaker Valley Sno Travelers Danforth, Weston-East Grand SC Jackson-Jackson Wheel-n-Ski Allagash-Moosetown Riders, Inc. Dedham-Bald Mountain Snow Riders Jay-Andy Valley Riders SC Alna-Alna SC Denmark-Denmark Draggers Jefferson-Jefferson Sno-Packers Andover-Snow Valley Sno-Goers Dennysville-Dennysville SC Kenduskeag-Kenduskeag Stream Riders Anson, North Anson-Anson-North Anson Detroit-Night Drifters SC Kingfield-Sno Wanderers SC SC Dexter-Wassookeag SC Knox-Frye Mountain Sno-Riders Appleton-Appleton Trail Makers Dixfield-Poodunck SC Kokadjo, Frenchtown Twp-Kokadjo Roach Ashland-Ashland SC Dixmont-Dixmont Gold Crest Riders Riders Athens-AC Lineriders SC Dover-Foxcroft-Piscataquis Valley SC Lagrange, Alton-L A Sledders Atkinson-Cold Smoke Riders SC Dresden-Dresden Sno-Valley Riders Lamoine-Frenchman Bay Riders Auburn-Perkins Ridge Sno-Travelers Eagle Lake-Eagle Lake Winter Riders Lebanon-Lebanon Trail Riders Auburn-Auburn Sno Groomers East Baldwin-Baldwin Beltburners SC Lee-Lee Mogul Pounders SC Auburn-Andy Valley Sno Gypsies East Machias-Down East Trail Riders Leeds-Leeds Stump Thumpers Augusta-Fox Glen SC East Millinocket, Medway-East Branch Levant-Hungry Hollow 76ers Baileyville-St Croix Trailriders Sno-Rovers Lewiston-Hillside Family Riders SC Bangor-Paul Bunyan SC Easton-Easton Trailbreakers Lexington, Highland, Concord, Pleasant Beddington-Airline Riders Ebeemee Twp-Ebeemee SC Ridge-Lexington Highlanders SC Belfast-Belfast Area Snow Packers Ellsworth-Ellsworth SC Limerick, Newfield-Route 11 Streakers Belgrade-Belgrade Draggin' Masters Embden-Embden Travelers SC Limestone-Limestone Snow Hawks Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, Waldo-Tri- Enfield-Cold Stream Sno-Riders Limington-Limington Crankers Town Snow Riders Eustis, Stratton-Arnold Trail SC Lincoln-Lincoln Snowhounds SC Benedicta-Benedicta Snowgang SC Exeter-Cross Country Cruisers Lincolnville-Lincolnville Mountain Goats Benton-Country Cousins SC Fairfield-Fairfield Country Riders Linneus-Linneus Sno-Sports, Inc Benton-Good Time Riders Falmouth-Falmouth Sno-Voyagers Lisbon-Riverside Trail Riders Bethel-Bethel Snow Twisters Farmingdale-Barnstormers SC Lisbon Falls-Pejepscot Sno-Chiefs Bingham, Moscow-Valley Riders Farmington, Temple-Shiretown Riders Litchfield-Litchfield SC Bowdoin-Bowdoin Flurry Flyers Fayette-Fayette Ridge Riders Littleton, Houlton-Meduxnekeag Ramblers Bowdoinham-Bowdoinham Snowbirds Fort Fairfield-Fort Fairfield SC Livermore-Livermore Trail Blazers Bradford-Bradford Snow Blazers Fort Kent-Fort Kent Snoriders, Inc. Livermore Falls-Jug Hill Riders Bridgton-Bridgton Easy Riders Freedom-North Star Riders Lovell-Kezar Trailbreakers Brooks-Harvest Valley SC Freeport, Durham, Pownal-Tri-Town Lyman-Lyman SC Brownfield-Burnt Meadow SC Penguins Macwahoc-Eastern Maine Snow Riders Brownville-Brownville SC Friendship-Stormy Riders Madawaska-Madawaska SC Buckfield-Streaked Mountaineers Fryeburg-Interstate Snogoers Madison-Abnaki Sno-Riders Bucksport-Family SC Gardiner-Gardiner Ridge Riders Manchester-Manchester Country Riders Burlington-Back Country Snowmobilers Gilead-Wild River Riders Inc Mars Hill-Central Aroostook SC Buxton-Sokokis Riders SC Glenburn-Glenburn Lakeside Riders SC Mattawamkeag-Mattawamkeag Calais-Sunrise Snowmobilers Gorham-Gorham Sno Goers Roadrunners Cambridge-Cambridge Super Trails Grand Isle-Cold Mountain SC Mechanic Falls-Bog Hooters SC Camden, Rockport-Goose River SC Grand Lake Stream-Grand Lake SC Mercer-Mercer Bog Riders Canaan-Canaan Bog Bouncers Gray-Gray Sno Wolves Mexico-Mexico Trail Blazers Canton-Canton Hi Riders Greenbush, Greenfield Twp-G & G Milford-Pine Tree SC Caribou-Caribou SC Trailblazers Millinocket-Jo-Mary Riders Carmel-Carmel SC Greene-Greene Dragons SC Millinocket-Northern Timber Cruisers Carrabassett Valley-J V Wing SC Greenville-Moosehead Riders SC Milo-Devil's Sledders Inc Carthage-Webb River Valley SC Greenwood-Greenstock Snow Sports Minot-Minot Moonshiners SC Casco-Crooked River SC Guilford-Four Winds SC Monmouth-Cochnewagan Trailblazers Castle Hill-Aroostook River SC Hampden-Goodwill Riders SC Monson-Narrow Gauge Riders Inc Caswell-Pleasant Ridge Riders Harmony-Heart of Gold SC Mount Vernon-Minnehonk Ridge Riders Chapman-Chapman Ridge Runners SC Harrison-Harrison Friendly Riders SC Naples-Muddy River Sno-Seekers Charleston-Charleston Stumpjumpers Hartland-Smokey's Angels SC New Canada-Sly Brook Sno-Riders Cherryfield-Narraguagus SC Hebron-Bouncing Bogies New Gloucester-Royal River Riders SC Chesterville-Chesterville Country Ramblers Hermon-Penobscot SC New Portland-Wire Bridge Sno-Travelers SC Hiram-Hiram Hillclimbers New Sharon-New Sharon Snow Riders China-China Four Season Club Holden-Eastern Maine Snowmobilers New Vineyard-New Vineyard North SC Clifton-Clifton Area SC Hollis-Hollis Honkers SC Newburgh-Newburgh Countryside Riders Clinton-Town & Country Trailriders Hope-Hatchet Mountain Sno-Riders Newport, Stetson, Etna-Sebasticook Valley Corinna-Corundel Raiders Howland-Twin Rivers SC SC Snowmobile Maine 11 The Affiliated Clubs of the Maine Snowmobile Association

Newry-Windy Valleys SC Rockland, Thomaston, Warren-Bog The Forks-Forks Area Trails Club Nobleboro-Damariscotta Lake SC Brigade SC Topsfield, Waite-Crossroads SC Nobleboro, Damariscotta, Bristol-Route 66 Rockwood-Taunton-Raynham Boundary Topsham-Topsham Trail Riders SC Riders Turner-Turner Ridge Riders Norridgewock-Norridgewock Sportsmen Rockwood-Blue Ridge Riders Unity-Snow Dusters SC Assn Rome-Rome Ruff Riders Upton-State Line SC North Yarmouth, Pownal-Royal River SC Roxbury, Byron-Slippery Sliders SC Van Buren-Gateway SC Northport-Northport Ridge Riders Rumford-Rumford Polar Bears Vanceboro-Vanceboro Lambert Norway-Norway Trackers Sabattus-Sabattus Mountaineers Snowhounds Oakfield-Smoki-Haulers SC Saco-Saco Pathfinders Vassalboro-Kennebec Valley Trail Riders Oakland-Oakland Snow Goers Salem Twp-Salem Sno Drifters Vienna-Vienna Mountaineers Orrington-Orrington Trail Riders Sanford-Southern Maine Sno-Goers Waldoboro-Waldoboro Sno-Crawlers Otisfield-Otisfield Trail Blazers Sebago-Sebago Branch Duckers Inc Wales-Wales Ridge Runners SC Oxbow-Oxbow-Masardis SC Shapleigh-Squash Hollow Sno Goers Washburn-Washburn Trail Runners Oxford-Rock-O-Dundee Riders Sherman-Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters Washington-Hill & Gully Riders Palermo, Liberty-Palermo SC Shirley-Shirley Bog Trail Busters Waterboro-Ossipee Mountaineers Palmyra-Palmyra SC Sidney-Sidney Trail Riders Club Waterford-Waterford Snow Packers Parkman-Parkman Trailblazers Skowhegan-Skowhegan Sno-Hawks SC Waterville-Central Maine SC Parsonsfield, Porter-Sacopee Valley Snow Smithfield-Moonshiners, Inc. Wayne-Thirty Mile River SC Drifters Solon-Solon Snow Hawks Weld-Weld Winter Wildcats SC Patten-Rockabema Snow Rangers South Paris-Snow Hoppers SC West Forks, Parlin Pond-Coburn Summit Peru-Peru SC Springfield-Quad County SC Riders Phillips, Avon-North Franklin SC Squa Pan Lake-Walker Siding SC West Gardiner-Cobbosseecontee SC Pittsfield-Pittsfield Driftbusters SC St Agatha-Red Arrow SC West Paris-Mollyockett Sportsmen Club, Pittston-Pittston Prowlers SC St Albans-Sno-Devils SC Inc. Plymouth-Endless Season Riders St Francis-St Francis Sno-Angels Westbrook-Westbrook Trail Blazes Poland-Poland Sno Travelers Standish-Standish Sno-Seekers Wilton-Woodland Wanderers SC Portage Lake-Portage Lakers SC Stockholm, New Sweden, Westmanland- Windham-Windham Drifters SC Presque Isle-Presque Isle SC Nordic Lakers, Inc Windsor, Whitefield-WJW SC Princeton-Princeton Pathfinders Stoneham-Stoneham Knight Riders Winn-Dwinal Pond 4 Seasons Club Rangeley-Rangeley Lakes SC Strong-Narrow Gauge SC Winslow-Fort Halifax Snowdrifters Raymond-Raymond Rattlers SC Sumner-Mount Tom SC Winterport-Winterport Riverside Riders Readfield-Readfield Blizzard Busters SC T1 R8-Twin Pines SC Winthrop-Hillandalers SC Richmond-Richmond Sno-Rovers T2 R13-Ragged Riders Wiscasset-Wiscasset Sno-Goers Ripley-Ripley Trail Riders T5 R8-Bowlin Matagamon SC Woolwich-Nequasset Trailbreakers T8 R9-Libby Pinnacle Sno Riders MSA Family Membership 2019-2020 Season Season runs from October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020 Join the MSA Select the MSA-affiliated snowmobile club that you would like to support from the list on these two pages, then fill out CLUB SELECTED: this membership form. Enclose your check for $30 or enter your credit card MEMBER NAME DATE info and mail to: MSA, PO Box 80, Augusta ME 04332. If you’re paying by ADDRESS credit card you can fax the form to 207- 622-7669. CITY/TOWN STATE ZIP $15 of your dues supports your local club; $15 supports the Maine TOTAL # OF Snowmobile Association. The club is TEL DATE OF BIRTH PEOPLE IN FAMILY credited for your membership, and an MSA decal is sent to you. IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD, PLEASE CIRCLE ONE: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER Your subscription to the MSA newspaper, the Maine Snowmobiler, begins CARDHOLDER NAME TEL with the issue following receipt of your membership. ADDRESS MSA, PO Box 80 Augusta ME 04332 ACCOUNT NUMBER EXPIRATION 207-622-6983 [email protected] CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE SM19 12 Snowmobile Maine Regional & Local Snowmobile Trail Maps 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. REGIONAL MAPS Bradford-Contact Glen Henderson, 118 Main East Machias-$5. Contact Down East Trail Rd, Bradford ME 04410; 207-327-2182. Riders, PO Box 658, East Machias ME 04630 Aroostook County Map-All snowmobile trail Bradford Snow Blazers or message through club Facebook page systems in the county - contact one of the Bridgton-$3. Avail at local businesses. Ebeemee Twp-Free. Message Ebeemee SC Chambers of Commerce in the county Bridgton Easy Riders through club Facebook page or view map at C-4 Map-$3-Includes:Readfield, Mt. Vernon, Brownfield-$1 for postage; donations wel- esc-ebeemeesnowmobileclub.com Fayette, Wayne, Leeds, Wales, Greene, come. Write Burnt Meadow SC, PO Box 412, Ellsworth-Ellsworth SC map-call Bill Clark Monmouth, Winthrop, Belgrade, Brownfield ME 04010 207-460-4292, Rick Hunnewell 207-266-0104, Manchester, N. Augusta, Sidney, Hallowell, Bucksport-Family SC trail map posted at fam- Arthur Miller 207-266-6757 Farmingdale, W Gardiner, Litchfield-Contact ilysnowmobileclub.com Embden-$5 to: Embden Travelers SC, PO Box clubs in these areas Buckfield-Message the Streaked 642, North Anson ME 04958 Downeast Sunrise Trail-Downloadable Trail Mountaineers SC through their Facebook Eustis-Stratton-Avail at area businesses at Section maps, available on the State of page club donation boxes or download map from Maine web site, maine.gov,-Dept of Calais-Contact Sunrise Snowmobilers, PO Arnold Trail SC web site arnoldtrail - Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Box 178, Calais ME 04619 or message snowmobileclub.com The Forks-West Forks-Caratunk-Parlin Pond through club Facebook page Exeter-Cross Country Cruisers map avail at Area Map-Avail at area businesses. $2 to Carmel-Avail at local businesses and from the Town Office Forks Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1, Carmel SC, PO Box 141, Carmel ME 04419 Fairfield-Call Fairfield Country Riders West Forks ME 04985. Pick up at Northern Carrabassett Valley-Write: J.V. Wing SC, President Mike Slaney 207-453-9091 or email Outdoors front desk; download at north- Valley Crossing #11, Carrabassett Valley ME [email protected] ernoutdoors.com 04947 or email [email protected] Fort Kent-Call Greater Fort Kent Area Jackman Area Map-Posted on the Border Carthage-Call Bob Weston, 207-562-4253. Chamber of Commerce 207-834-5354 Riders web site, borderridersclub.com. Email Webb River Valley SC Freedom-Contact Joe Thornhill, North Star [email protected], Border Casco- Crooked River SC map avail at area Riders SC, 207-382-6577 Riders Sportsman Club. businesses, email crookedriversnowmobile- Freeport, Pownal, Durham-$4 check to Tri- Greater Katahdin Region Map- Katahdin Area club@ gmail.com or message club through Town Penguins, PO Box 571, Freeport ME Chamber of Commerce katahdinmaine.com Facebook page 04032. Avail at town offices in Freeport, Moosehead Lake Region-Contact the Caswell-Avail at Town Office and the Pleasant Durham and Pownal, the Durham GetNGo Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Ridge Riders SC clubhouse, 17 Pleasant and the North Freeport Store Commerce, mooseheadlake.org 207-695- Ridge Road Fryeburg-Free with donation - contact Bridget 2702. Chapman-Avail at local businesses Gorton, Interstate SnoGoers SC, 207-935- Rangeley Lakes-Oquossoc Region-Avail at Cherryfield-Contact Narraguagus SC- 3355 businesses in Rangeley and Oquossoc. $5 Trailmaster, PO Box 234, Cherryfield ME Gorham-Contact the Gorham SnoGoers SC: +postage at rangeleysnowmobile.com. 04622 [email protected] Rangeley Lakes SC Chesterville-$5, Farmington regional map. Grand Lake Stream-Grand Lake Stream-$5. Contact John Starrett, PO Box 808, Avail at Pine Tree Store, 3 Water Street, ADDITIONAL MAPS Farmington ME 04938 Grand Lake Stream Abbot-Avail at Abbot Town Hall or contact China-Visit China Four Seasons Club web site, Greenfield Twp/Greenbush-View on G&G Big Pine Riders SC President 207-876-4020 chinafourseasons.org or club Facebook Trailblazers Facebook page Acton, Shapleigh-Avail at Boonies General page Greenwood, Woodstock-Avail locally at Store, 1007 Shapleigh Corner Road in Clinton-Free with SASE to: Town & Country Lowell's Saw Shop, 241 Walkers Mills Rd, Shapleigh, and area snowmobile business- Trailriders, PO Box 23, Clinton ME 04927 Bethel, or write: Greenstock Snow Sports es. Mousam Valley SC Corinna-Message Corundel Raiders SC Club, PO Box 27, Greenwood ME 04255 Allagash-Avail from Fort Kent Chamber of through club Facebook page Hampden-Hampden-Avail at Town Office, Commerce fortkentchamber.com. Cornish-$5. Contact Cornish Sno-Cruisers SC, Goodwill Riders SC clubhouse or view on the Moosetown Riders Inc PO Box 367, Cornish ME 04020, cornish- club web site, goodwillriders.com Alna-Contact Taylor McGraw, 207-299-8523. [email protected], 207-793-4730 or Harmony-$2. Purchase at C&R General Store Alna SC message club Facebook page in Harmony or Lumberjack Lodges. Heart of Appleton. Free from club members or write: Damariscotta-Contact Damariscotta Lake SC Gold SC Appleton Trailmakers, 2306 W Appleton Rd, trailmaster Andy Baldwin 207-975-7039 Harrison-Write Harrison Friendly Riders, PO Appleton ME 04862 Dedham-Bald Mountain Snowriders map-pdf Box 817, Harrison ME 04040. Attn Eric Auburn-Contact Auburn Sno Groomers SC on club website https://baldmountain- Weagle through club Facebook page snowriders.wordpress.com Hartland-$2 to Irene Robbins, Smokeys Auburn-Contact Perkins Ridge Sno-Travelers Denmark-Denmark Draggers SC map avail at Angels SC, 41 Athens Rd Apt 108, Hartland through club Facebook page, or email Jimbob's Store, Cardinal Printing, Denmark ME 04943 [email protected] Town Office Hiram-Free. Contact Patty Barber, Hiram Bangor-Message Paul Bunyan SC through Dennysville-Contact Dennysville SC, PO Box Hillclimbers SC, 207-625-4755, email rug- their Facebook page, or attend a meeting 45, Dennysville ME 04628 or stop by the club- [email protected] Beddington-Call 207-546-1179 or 207-667- house Holden-Map posted at easternmainesnow- 2052. $4.95. Airline Riders SC Detroit-Call 207-355-5392. Night Drifters SC mobilers.com. Avail at clubhouse 263 Belfast-Free. Write Belfast Area Dixfield-No charge. Contact Poodunck SC, PO Levenseller Rd, Holden during season SnowPackers, PO Box 905, Belfast ME 04915 Box 276, Dixfield ME 04224 or email holme- Hollis-$5 to Hollis Honkers SC, PO Box 48, Belgrade-$2 to: Belgrade Draggin Masters, [email protected] Hollis Center ME 04042 or message through PO Box 492, Belgrade ME 04917 Dixmont-Dixmont Goldcrest Riders map avail club Facebook page Benton-Good Time Riders. Request via email - at the clubhouse on Cates Road or can be Hope-Contact Hatchet Mt Sno-Riders SC [email protected] or club downloaded at https://sites.google.com/ - President Rodney Berry, 207-763-3353 Facebook page site/ goldcrestriders Houlton, Littleton-Avail at Houlton Chamber of Bowdoin-Avail at the Bowdoin Store. Dover-Foxcroft-Avail from Piscataquis Commerce. Meduxnekeag Ramblers SC Bowdoin Flurry Flyers Chamber of Commerce, 207-564-7533 Industry-Free. Contact Northern Lites SC Dresden-$3 and SASE to: Dresden Sno-Valley President Lucy Sorensen. 207-778-5428 Riders, PO Box 317, Dresden ME 04342 Island Falls-Avail at local businesses, Town New Portland-Avail at local businesses, Sidney-Send message through Sidney Trail Office, Jerry’s Thriftway. Big Valley Sno Club restaurants, Town Office or contact Wire Riders Facebook page Jay-Write Andy Valley Riders SC, PO Box 307, Bridge Sno-Travelers, PO Box 139, New Smithfield-Free. Avail at Town Office. Jay ME 04239 Portland ME 04961 Smithfield Moonshiners SC Jefferson-$3. Contact Phil Morneault, mpil- Newry-Free on Windy Valleys SC Facebook Solon-Avail at local businesses and online at [email protected]. Jefferson SnoPackers SC page, $2 for printed copy at Newry town SolonSnowHawks.org. Solon Snow Hawks Kingfield-Avail at local business, at Sno office, email club at skidookellysue - SC Wanderers SC sled shed, or email trailmas- @gmail.com Springfield-Posted at QuadCounty.org. Quad ter Jim Boyce [email protected]. Free - New Vineyard-Avail at Our Village Market on County SC donations accepted Rte 27. New Vineyard North SC Standish-View on the Standish Sno-Seekers Knox-Avail at Hilltop Store, 231 Belfast Rd in New Sweden, Stockholm, Westmanland- website,standishsnoseekers.com Knox, or contact President Josh Larrabee, Northern area maps at Anderson's Store, St Albans-Avail at the Sno-Devils clubhouse 207-322-9802. Frye Mountain Sno-Riders Main St in Stockholm and North Star Variety, on Bryant Rd and area stores Kokadjo/Frenchtown Twp-Posted on Kokadjo Rte 161 in New Sweden. Nordic Lakers Inc St Agatha-Free. Email Red Arrow SC with Roach Riders web site, krrsc.org New Vineyard-Avail at Our Village Market on request, [email protected]. Lamoine-Contact Charles Harding Jr, 385 Rte 27 or call Richard Hargreaves 207-652- Stoneham-Avail at AJ's Everything and Douglas Hwy, Lamoine ME 04605. 2366. New Vineyard North SC Evergreen Valley Tome Shares. Stoneham Frenchman Bay Riders Norridgewock-Avail on Norridgewock Knight Riders Lee-Free. Call Keith 207-399-3030 or email the Sportsmen Assn web site, norrsports.org Sumner-Free. Call 207-388-2500-Brent or Lee Mogul Pounders SC: leemogul- Northport-Visit Northport Ridge Riders web Carol Hadley. Mount Tom SC [email protected] site, northportridgeriders.com T2 R13-Contact Rick Webber, Trailmaster, Leeds-Contact Leeds Stump Thumpers SC North Yarmouth, Pownal-Contact Royal River Ragged Riders SC: through their Facebook page SC President Scott Moynihan, 207-650-8899 [email protected] Lewiston-Email the Hillside Family Riders SC Norway-Avail at Boomer's Restaurant, T5 R8-Call 207-528-2900. Bowlin Matagamon [email protected] or contact them Woodman's Sporting Goods, Dockside SC through their Facebook page Variety, Ari's Pizza & Subs, D&G (in Topsham-Avail from Topsham Trailriders club Limerick/Newfield-Call Frank Carroll, 207-929- Harrison). Norway Trackers SC officers, email [email protected], 0580. Route 11 Streakers SC Oakfield-Avail at RC Logging Supplies, 3429 view at topshamtrailriders.com Limestone-View at Limestone Snow Hawks Rte 2, Smyrna Mills. Smoki-Haulers SC Upton-$5 (checks to: State Line SC). Mail: SC Facebook page Orrington-Free. Avail at Orrington Trail Riders Attn: C Dominique, 260 Thistle St, Upton ME Limington-$4 to: Limington Crankers SC, PO clubhouse, call 207-852-8000, message 04261 Box 81, Limington ME 04049 through club Facebook page Van Buren-Avail at Town Office. Gateway SC Lincoln-Avail at town office, businesses, Otisfield-Avail at Town Office or Day's Store in Waldoboro-Avail at Town Office, local busi- Lincoln Snowhounds club, 155 Town Farm Rd Bolster's Mills. Otisfield Trail Blazers nesses Linneus-Avail at Greater Houlton Chamber of Oxbow-Posted on the Oxbow-Masardis SC Warren-$2 to Bog Brigade SC. Contact Rob Commerce, local businesses and the website, oxbowsnowmobile.com Murray 207-975-3661, Ron Philbrook 207-975- Linneus SnoSports Clubhouse on Mill Road Oxford-Write: Rock-O-Dundee Riders SC, PO 2154, Shawn Chapman 207-542-6692 Lisbon-Call Gary Brissette, 207-671-7835. Box 6, Oxford ME 04270 Washburn-Free at the Washburn Trail Riverside Trail Riders Palermo-Send SASE to: Palermo SC, PO Box Runners clubhouse, 48 Station Rd. Stop by Littleton, Houlton-Meduxnekeag Ramblers 171, Palermo ME 04354 any weekend during the season SC, Avail from the Greater Houlton Chamber Parsonsfield-$5. Avail at Village Variety, South Washington-View on the Washington Hill & of Commerce, greaterhoulton.com Hiram Town Hall or contact Sacopee Valley Gully Riders SC Facebook page Livermore-$2. Send request to Livermore Trail Snow Drifters, PO Box 611, Parsonsfield ME Waterboro-Ossipee Mountaineers SC. Avail Blazers, 10 Crash Rd, Livermore ME 04253 04047 for $5 at the clubhouse, 255 Old Alfred Rd, $6 Lyman-Avail at Lyman General Store, Town Pittston-Avail at Town Office, or Pittston at Lakeside Market in East Waterboro Hall. Lyman SC Prowlers SC club meetings Waterford-$3. Avail at Waterford Town Office Madison-Posted at AbnakiSnoRiders.com Plymouth-Visit Endless Season Riders web and Melby's Market. Waterford Sno Packers Manchester-Avail at Town Office, J&S Gas site endlessseasonriders.com SC Station. Manchester Country Riders Poland-Avail at Shaker Hill Outdoors. Free Wayne-Avail at Wayne General Store, Mechanic Falls-Avail at NAPA Store, Dad's map with membership in the Poland Sno Cobbie's Corner Store and from Thirty Mile Place, Village Pizzeria, Depot Square Travelers SC River SC, PO Box 238, Wayne ME 04284 Hardware. Bog Hooters SC Raymond-$5. Contact the Raymond Rattlers Westbrook-Avail at City Hall, Duck Pond Mercer-Message Mercer Bog Riders SC SC, 207-776-5489 Variety, Westport Motorsports or mail through club Facebook page Readfield-C-4 Map.$3. Contact Readfield request to: Westbrook Trail Blazes, PO Box Millinocket/Medway- View map on line or Blizzard Busters SC through Facebook page 1244, Westbrook ME 04098. contact the Katahdin Area Chamber of or email [email protected] West Gardiner-Cobbosseecontee SC map Commerce katahdinmaine.com Rockwood-View on the Blue Ridge Riders SC can be viewed online at cobbosseecon- Minot-Message Minot Moonshiners SC web site: blueridgeriders.org. teesnowmobileclub.com through their Facebook page Rome-$2. Call 207-495-2137. Rome Ruff Riders Wilton-$5. Contact Mike Derusha, Woodland Monmouth-View on Cochnewagan Trail Sabattus-$3. Avail at local businesses or Wanderers SC, 207-860-0234 Blazers site, cochnewagantrailblazers.com write: Sabattus Mountaineers SC, PO Box Windham-Avail at Town Hall, Richardson's Monson-Message Narrow Gauge Riders club 696, Sabattus ME 04280 Boatyard, Mr Mike's Market or send dona- through their Facebook page Salem Twp-$4. Avail at Mountain Valley Store tion, SASE to: Windham Drifters SC, PO Box Mount Vernon-Donation. Avail at Flying Pond in Salem Twp. Salem Sno Drifters 869, Windham ME 04062 Variety Store, Mt Vernon Trail 41, Mt Vernon Sanford/Springvale- $4 check/money order Windsor, Whitefield-$1. Avail at Country Naples-Email Bernie Flood bmflood@road- to: Southern Maine Sno-Goers, PO Box 1083, Corners Store in Coopers Mills, Whitefield runner.com, Muddy River Sno Seekers Sanford ME 04073 Superette. WJW Snowmobile Club New Gloucester-Avail at Shaker Hill Outdoors Sebago-Avail at local stores. Sebago Branch Winn-Avail at Dwinal Pond 4 Seasons in Poland, Link's Variety in New Gloucester; Duckers SC Clubhouse in East Winn email Royal River Riders SC through club Shapleigh-Email the Squash Hollow Winslow-View on the Fort Halifax website royalriverriders.com or message SnoGoers SC: [email protected] Snowdrifters Facebook page (download pro- the club through their Facebook page Sherman-Message Molunkus Valley Sno- file pic) Newport, Stetson, Etna-Contact Sebasticook Drifters SC through club Facebook page Woolwich-Write: Nequasset Trailbreakers, Valley SC, PO Box 94, Stetson ME 04488 Attn: Shirley-Posted at http://sites.google.com/ - PO Box 4, Woolwich ME 04579 Mike Grass Jr site/ shirleybogtrailbusters 14 Snowmobile Maine

Alpine Shop of Rangeley Morton & Furbish Rangeley Saddleback Inn 207-864-3741 Real Estate 207-864-3434 alpineshoprangeley.com 207-864-5777 rangeleysaddlebackinn.com morton-furbish.com Bald Mountain Skowhegan Savings Camps Resort Noyes Real Estate Agency 800-303-9511 207-864-3671 207-864-9000 SkowheganSavings.com baldmountaincamps.com noyesrealty.com The Gingerbread House Boss Power Equipment Pleasant Street Inn 207-864-3602 207-864-5343 Bed & Breakfast gingerbreadhouserestaurant.net BossPowerEquipment.com 207-864-5916 pleasantstreetinnbb.com Forks in the air The Red Onion Mountain Bistro Restaurant Rangeley Lakes 207-864-5022 207-864-2883 Bed & Breakfast forksintheair.com 207-864-9944 The Rangeley Inn rangeleylakesbb.com Moose Loop Cafe & Tavern & Bakery 207-864-3341 Rangeley Lakes therangeleyinn.com 207-864-3000 Snowmobile Club rangeleymooseloop.com rangeleysnowmobile.com Snowmobile Maine 15 Snowmobile the Rangeley Lakes Region FMI: Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce • 207-864-5571 • rangeleymaine.com

he Rangeley TLakes region is a year round vacation destination, and the big draw in the winter months is snowmobiling. The towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc offer a variety of lodging facilities and restaurants and all of the other services that snowmobilers might require including snowmobile sales and service. Many area trails are groomed to 16’ in width by the Rangeley Lakes SC, 2019 MSA Club of the Year. There’s trail access from the Rangeley Region to northern New Hampshire, the High Peaks region of Maine and the Rumford area. Photo by Alan Swett Located in the highlands of western Maine there’s usually early and late season riding to be found. The Rangeley Snodeo is one of the most suc- cessful annual snowmobiling festivals held in the state, attracting thousands of sledders to the races and social events. Make your lodging reser- vations well in advance of the Snodeo - more details at range- leysnowmo- bile.com. 16 Snowmobile Maine Snowmobile the Jackman-Moose River Region

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undreds of miles of wide, Hgroomed snowmobile trails draw riders up Route 201 to Jackman every winter. The high terrain of the area all but guaran- tees a long and snowy riding season. A year round sportsman’s center, the Jackman region offers a variety of lodging and dining options, snowmobile sales and service and other businesses required by winter recreationists. From a base in the Jackman area riders can travel to The Forks/West Forks, the High Peaks tourism region and the Moosehead Lake area. Many riders enjoy riding into nearby Quebec while based in Jackman. Carry proper travel documents. Further information about border crossing requirements can be found at www.cbp.gov. The large, active Border Riders Sportsman Club posts trail condition reports and event information on their web sit. Visit borderridersclub.com for more information.

FMI: Jackman-Moose River Region Chamber of Commerce 207-668-4171 • jackmanmaine.org Snowmobile Maine 17

Jackman, the original hub of Maine

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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 excellent off trail riding with stunning scenery and views. To make Jackman even more enhancing we also have one of the largest multi-line snowmobile dealerships with the most up to date inventory and parts.

For more information, please contact: Jackman Moose River Chamber of Commerce 1-888-633-5225 or log on to jackmanmaine.org 18 Snowmobile Maine

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February 6-8, 2020 Snowmobile Maine 19 Snowmobile the High Peaks Region FMI: Flagstaff Area Business Association • 207-235-6008 • maineshighpeaks.com ustis, Stratton, EKingfield and Carrabassett Valley sit in the midst of the north- western Maine snowbelt, where most winters they are covered in some of the deepest snows in the state. Snowmobilers will find lodging and restaurants, fuel, convenience stores and well groomed trails in this scenic region, and the nearby Sugarloaf ski resort offers additional recreational options. Area snowmobile trails, groomed by the members of the state’s largest club, the Arnold Trail SC, the JV Wing SC and the Kingfield Sno Wanderers, offer access to Jackman, The Forks, Rangeley- Oquossoc, Kennebago Mountain and the area’s Black Fly Loop. The popular Polar Blast Winter Photo by Alan Swett Carnival, which features a variety of snowmobiling events, is a traditional annual gathering for Maine riders to celebrate sledding. Look for more info at arnoldtrailsnowmobileclub.com or maineshighpeaks.com.

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• 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. TOLL FREE 1-855-528-3441 • 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. www.forksarea.com

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Non-Ethanol High Test Gas Food & Supply Designated snowmobile registration state agent 409 Main Street,Bingham 207-672-5547 BinghamGeneralStore.com Like us on Facebook! Snowmobile Maine 21 Snowmobile The Forks Area FMI: The Forks Area Chamber of Commerce • forksarea.com • 207-663-2121

he Forks/West TForks area is a major snowmobiling destination in Maine, with the community of businesses and snowmobilers in the region working to develop miles of groomed trails and the services that riders seek. Located along Route 201 where the Dead and Kennebec Rivers converge, the area offers a variety of lodging choices including inns, lodges and resorts featuring dining, sled rentals and snowmobile guide services. Miles of groomed trails allow Photo by Bob Meyers access 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 Coburn Mountain is spectacular. In the off season, The Forks is a river rafting destination, and the same businesses who treat snowmobilers well in winter will welcome you back for some warmer weather adventures! 22 Snowmobile Maine

Ride the 160+ mile Moosehead Trail Loop 300+ miles of groomed snowmobile trail Connect with The Forks, Jackman, Katahdin Region

Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce Events B-52 Memorial Ride Annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby with Ricky Craven Wilderness Sled Dog Race Moosehead Lake Snofest Annual Chocolate Festival

Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce www.mooseheadlake.org• 207.695.2702 Snowmobile Maine 23 Snowmobile the Moosehead Lake Region Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce • 207-695-2702 • destinationmooseheadlake.com

he sporting Tcommunities surrounding Maine’s largest lake, Moosehead, are interconnected by over 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails cared for by several active area snowmobile clubs. Motels, inns, lodges, private cottages and resorts are found throughout the Moosehead region. A variety of restaurants and businesses serving snowmobilers’ needs can be found in the lakeside village of Greenville, and several Photo by Mike Crane smaller 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 popular annual Pig Roast gathering; the Moosehead Riders host the B-52 Commemorative Ride, honoring the victims and survivors of the crash of a military plane at Elephant Mountain during a test flight in 1963.

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REAL ESTATE

We have Cabins or Acreage with 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.

For complete information packages on all our properties go to www.cwalakestreet.com or call, write or e-mail for a complete list.

PO Box 66, Lincoln, ME 04457 207 794-2460, [email protected] Snowmobile Maine 25 Snowmobile the Katahdin Region FMI: Katahdin Chamber of Commerce • 207-723-4443 • katahdinmaine.com he snowmobile trail Tsystems surrounding Maine’s Baxter State Park offer hundreds of miles of groomed riding and access to numerous lodging and dining facilities and other snowmobiling support services. Located in one of the more scenic areas of the state, the communities of the Katahdin region are easily reached off I-95. Several clubs maintain the trails in the area, which include the Katahdin Loop. Area trails lead west towards the Moosehead Lake region, north to Aroostook and south towards the Lincoln Lakes. For a change of pace, explore the ungroomed perimeter road in Baxter. Photo by Scott Riccio Please observe the speed limit and self register at the entrance. The Northern Timber Cruisers SC hosts an interesting antique snowmobile museum at their clubhouse in Millinocket. The Timber Cruisers host public meals during the season, as do the East Branch Sno-Rovers at the clubhouse in Medway - where the snack bar is often open serving hot food and drink during sledding season. 26 Snowmobile Maine Snowmobile Maine 27

The ITS map depicts the approximately 4000 miles of primary snowmobile trail designated as Maine’s Interconnected Trail System. ITS Maps are available free of charge at the MSA Office-7 Noyes Street Place in Augusta, at the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Welcome Center-284 State Street in Augusta, at some of the Maine Visitor Information Centers at the rest areas along I-95 and at the Maine Snowmobile Show and other 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 MAP Maine Snowmobile Association PO Box 80 Augusta ME 04332 28 Snowmobile Maine

Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce www.fortkentchamber.com • 207-834-5354 • [email protected] PO Box 430, Fort Kent ME 04743

Corriveau Arctic Cat Plus Rock’s Family Diner 834 Aroostook Road, Fort Kent MJ Pub ‘N Grub 378 W Main Street, Fort Kent 207-834-5713 3372 Aroostook Road, Eagle Lake 207-834-2888 207-444-7000 Doris’ Cafe The Swamp Buck 345 Market Street, Fort Kent Northern Door Inn 250 W Main Street, Fort Kent 207-834-6262 356 W Main Street, Fort Kent 207-834-3055 1-866-834-3133 Fort Kent Powersports Track Down Lodge & Cabins 377 Caribou Road, Fort Kent Overlook Motel 891 Aroostook Road, Wallagrass 207-834-3607 3232 Aroostook Road, Eagle Lake 207-834-3612 207-444-4535 Frank Martin Sons, Inc Valley Rentals 316 Market Street, Fort Kent Mills Pelletier Motors 545 Caribou Road, Fort Kent 207-834-3171 213 E Main Street, Fort Kent 207-834-6310 207-834-3173 John’s Shurfine Food Store 207-834-3191 Walkers Pub 182 Market Street, Fort Kent 258 W Main Street, Fort Kent 207-834-5181 207-436-3009

Fort Kent SnoRiders www.fortkentsnoriders.com • PO Box 131, Fort Kent ME 04743 Snowmobile Maine 29 Snowmobile Aroostook County FMI: Aroostook County Tourism • 1-888-216-2463 • visitaroostook.com orthernmost Maine Nis considered well worth the drive by snowmobilers from throughout the north- east, who are drawn to the extensive, well groomed trails in Aroostook County. Communities throughout the area offer a variety of services – lodging, restaurants, sled rentals, sales and service - with groomed trail access or intown access routes allowing riders to make their way to lodging facilities, restaurants and gas stations. Riders enjoy trails traversing a variety of terrain from rolling fields in the east, deep forest to the west and scenic vistas in the St John Valley to the north. Some primary trails follow the path of abandoned railbed for wide, flat riding. Photo by Alan Swett Over 2000 miles of trail are maintained in the area - connecting southwest to the Katahdin area, southeast to the Lincoln Lakes region and Downeast Maine and cross border to Canada. Snowmobile clubs, Chambers of Commerce and others host winter events every year. Check out visitaroostook.com or contact the snowmobile club or Chamber in the area where you plan to ride for more information.

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We have two GREAT LOCATIONS: WASHBURN connected to ITS 83 and VAN BUREN connected to ITS 81. Leave our parking lots and travel anywhere the 2300 miles of Aroostook’s Trails will take you!

Snowmobilers Welcome, ask about our special rates! 71 Main Street, Presque Isle Phone 207.769.0111 Rte 164, Washburn 95 Main St, Van Buren Caribou Inn & Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center Convention Center • 72 Guest Rooms & Suites • 121 Guest Rooms & • Cable TV Extended Stay Suites • HBO • Cable TV • Refrigerators • HBO • High-Speed Wireless Internet • High-Speed Wireless Internet • Gram Russo’s Italian Restaurant • Greenhouse Restaurant • Frankie’s Lounge • Albie’s Lounge • The Connection Featuring • Fitness Center Live Weekend Entertainment • Indoor Heated Pool • Fitness Center • Hot Tub & Saunas • Indoor Heated Pool & Saunas • Gift Shop • Gift Shop • Banquet & Conference Facilities • Banquet & Conference Facilities • Direct Access To ITS 83A • Direct Access To ITS 83 19 Main Street 116 Main Street Caribou, Maine 04736 Presque Isle, Maine 04769 207 498-3733 207 764-3321 Call Our Toll Free Call Our Toll Free Reservation Line Reservation Line 1-800-235-0466 1-800-533-3971 Or visit us online at Or visit us online at www.caribouinn.com www.presqueisleinn.com Acadia Federal Credit Union Snowmobile Fort Kent • Madawaska • St Francis St Agatha • Ashland • Bangor • Brewer 1.855.MY.ACADIA Bob’s Service Center Madawaska 157 Main St, Madawaska 207-728-3839 Chez Helen Where ITS-81 begins at the top of Maine 109 - 12th Ave, Madawaska 207-728-3397 Daigle’s Sport Center 363 Main St, Madawaska 207-728-3881 Doc’s Place Madawaska-Fort Kent-Caribou Presque Isle-Houlton-Bangor 207-728-4675 Dolly’s Restaurant 17 US Route 1, Frenchville 207-728-7050 Gateway Motel/Restaurant/Lounge 735 Main St, Madawaska 207-728-3318 Inn of Acadia 384 St Thomas St, Madawaska 207-728-3402 Long Lake Country Club 744 Lake Shore Rd, Saint David 207-895-6957

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