Maine offers spectacular trails for ATV riders. Most trails open between mid-and-late May, giving you time, if you hurry, to get a loan from your credit union to buy a machine!
The Department of Conservation’s Parks and Lands Bureau offers a great trail map, obtained by calling 287-4958. BPL’s maps are also available on-line here.
More information can be obtained at www.atvmaine.org, the statewide organization that does a superb job representing and leading Maine’s ATV clubs and riders. You should also contact your local ATV club for a more detailed map of trails in your area.
Over 4,000 miles of designated ATV trails are now available throughout the state. Several state-owned or leased abandoned rail beds provide exceptional experiences including the Aroostook Valley Trail, Bangor and Aroostook Trail, and the Jay to Farmington Trail, all owned by the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
Many of the roads on our Public Reserved Lands and Wildlife Management Areas are open to ATV use.
Wherever you ride, stick to the roads and trails that have ATV signs, and please be aware that you must have the permission of landowners to ride on private land.
The Down East Sunrise Trail, a scenic rail-trail that runs along the entire Downeast coastal area in Washington and Hancock Counties, would be a great choice for either a day-trip or multi-day trip. This trail connects several scenic conservation areas, intersects spectacular rivers (bring your fishing rod!), and runs close to two state scenic byways. There are plenty of great lodges and restaurants in the area, some accessible right from the trail,
The Bureau of Parks and Lands has an excellent map of this trail. And lots of photos and information about activities on this trail can be found at www.sunrisetrail.org.
The trail also connects to the Duck Lake trails that put you deep into the “Maine wilderness” of northern Washington County. Hit the trail!
- George Smith
Moderator for Wildfire*
*Maine’s Credit Unions partners with Wildfire, a program for outdoor enthusiasts.
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