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roostook County is America's favorite place to ride - but how are the conditions right now? The 38 snowmobile clubs of Aroostook County each tend a portion of the 2,300-miles of famous trails. Each Thursday the clubs report conditions and what has been groomed. This helps visitors plan and communicates any trail closures or reroutes.
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Now let's dive into the powder and get you updated on the conditions! For a more detailed report or club contact information simply click the club name to go to that club's active Facebook page. The purpose of the Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report is to provide visitors with an overview of 2,300-miles of snowmobile trails in the region, how recent weather affects the conditions, and upcoming events. Method: Aroostook County Snowmobile Clubs update a 'trail report' onto their own Facebook page each week by Thursday and tag it with #VisitAroostook. That information is pulled into the Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report here after 2:00 PM each Thursday. Clubs that do not display a trail update on their Facebook page from the last seven days reads 'No report in the last 7 days'.
Most Recent: 1/15/2026
Snowmobilers traveling to Aroostook County on January 15th should expect foggy roads and icy conditions, as temperatures ranged from 27 to 38 degrees with rain affecting southern and western portions of the region. This has significantly reduced the snowpack on many trails, especially in open field areas. Aroostook County Tourism encourages riders visiting for the long holiday weekend to consider riding in the Caribou North and Caribou West regions, which remain rideable, though some thin spots exist. The towns of Madawaska, Eagle Lake, Fort Kent, and Allagash received fresh snowfall on the 15th, improving conditions there. Trails are currently soft, but a deep freeze overnight will bring temperatures into the single digits, turning wet areas in southern and central Aroostook into icy, hard-packed conditions. Riders are advised to check individual snowmobile club Facebook pages for the most up-to-date trail information. All clubhouses across The County are open with their regularly scheduled breakfasts and lunches. If your lodging is in southern Aroostook, you may want to consider trailering your sleds to northern trailheads such as Portage, the Caribou Park and Ride on Otter Street, Stockholm Landing and Trails, or the Madawaska Snowmobile Club. This unexpected warm day has put a pause on riding in Limestone and caution in many southern Aroostook areas. FRIDAY 8:27AM UPDATE: Snow is coming down in Southern Aroostook, Central Aroostook, St. John Valley, and North Maine Woods - Caribou is described as white out snowfall with 2" of new snow on the ground.
Ashland Sno-mobile Club
Reports rain in the area making for soft riding until trails freeze up on Friday the 16th. Warning: ITS88 at the Alder Brook Road - Active trucking; Stop at the plowed road & look both ways
Big Valley Sno Club
Trail report January 13th. 83 South to Sherman junction and 83 North to bridge with Oakfield -Smoki Haulers Snowsled Club is groomed. Bible Point trail is groomed to beginning of the rabbit trail.ITS 112 west to Patten - Rockabema Snow Rangers is groomed. We have moved it back on the old 112 now 112A until some timber is removed. The cutting is done and we are waiting for timber to be hauled before using the road. Trail 60 from ITS 83 in Island Falls to junction of ITS 83 in Linneus Sno Sports is groomed using trail 54/60 behind May Mountain until Belt Burner hill on trail 60 is ready. Trail 62 to 62A is open and groomed but is at this time. ITS 85 has be rerouted for logging. To connect with ITS 85 this year take 62A and when you get to what was ITS 85 now this will continue to be 62A for this winter take a left only. Do not go right!! This is a short on a short section on plowed road. Irving has allowed us to use this section as the clean up some timber piles. Watch for trucks and use caution! NEW ITS 85 is about 6 miles south to connect to Bowlin Matagamon Shin Pond Snowmobile Club Shin Pond Village and Oxbow - Masardis Snowmobile Club as well as points north and south. Trail 54 from Birch Point to ITS 83 in Oakfield is brushed open but not groomed.
Caribou Snowmobile Club
Trail report from 1/12/26. Last night 83 done from top to bottom, 105 to Blackstone, all businesses done as well. Today 90E, trail 89 to limestone, Connor and the Portage trail will be done. Our open fields are still thin, but with the wind we should have drifting.
Central Aroostook Snowmobile Club
There is a club ride scheduled for this Saturday the 17th meeting at the groomer shed going to leave at 9 o'clock open to anyone.
No report in the last 7 days
Cold Mountain Snowmobile Club
We started putting up signage on 81a till we ripped the pole off the slay , guess it couldn't handle the sidewinder lol so if your on 81a keep an eye out on the slay it's off to the side of the trail we will recover it as soon as possible Thanks
Eagle Lake Winter Riders
It snowed here on the 15th. 85 north was groomed to Carter Brook Clubhouse turn around.
East Grand Snowmobile Club
Waiting on more snow to groom.
No report in the last 7 days
Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club
No report in the last 7 days
Fort Kent SnoRiders Snowmobile Club
It’s coming down! What are you waiting for?! It’s a great stretch of riding — Get out there and enjoy the adventure! 🏁 Trail conditions are looking great, with a solid base holding strong. We picked up some fresh snow in the night and it will continue throughout today. More snow slated to drop on us tomorrow and throughout the weekend. All trails will be groomed over the next 48 hours to keep riding smooth and enjoyable!
🟢 ITS 92 (Fort Kent to Mile 7) (Railbed): GREAT
🟢 ITS 85 South (Fort Kent to Carter Brook): GREAT
🟢 ITS 85 North (Fort Kent to Frenchville): GREAT
🟢 73A to Wallagrass Stream: GREAT
🟢 73 to Soldier Pond: GOOD
🟢 73B to Daigle Trail to Cross Lake: GREAT
🌙 Weekly scheduled grooming has begun! Please expect groomers on the trails at night. 🌙 👀 Be on the lookout for #findrobbins! He’s making his way back onto SnoRider trails!🎫 SnoRider Raffles 🎫Watch for our 50/50 raffle as well as a huge prize raffle rolling out any day. You won’t want to miss the goodies up for grabs! Stay tuned!🤝 Continuous gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers, valued members, generous business sponsors, landowners and neighboring clubs who make this possible! 🧐 Interested in becoming a member, business sponsor or volunteer? Reach out today to learn more about partnership opportunities! We’d be pleased to have you join our snowmobile club family!🎥 Check out our snow camera for real time weather! www.fortkentsnoriders.com/web-cam.html
Frenchville Snowmobile Club
Reports snow on 1/15/26 ITS 85 toward Fort Kent, Madawaska, and St. Agatha, and 73 B have all been groomed this week.
Gateway Snowmobile Club
1report. Great night of grooming with my favorite copilot! 81s border trail came out awesome! Only 2 little spots that were think and lacking snow. 105-79 track bed and trail to Van Buren Cove were also groomed. Tonight will be 81N!
Limestone SnowHawks
Poor conditions and closed huge loss of snow cover in field areas down to dirt.
Linneus SnoSports
Needs more snow. Bingo is still happening on Wednesday at the club house.
Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowsled Club
1/13/26 report. Happy Tuesday MRSC followers. Trail update. First off 86 to Oxbow - Masardis Snowmobile Club is open! Now time for everyone to go enjoy a Bison Burger and all the other great food at Homestead Lodge Oxbow, ME we also have signed and brushed the rest of 86 to the Houlton border. That trail could use more snow due to a lot of fields but the boy's may go in that direction today. That being said PLEASE keep an eye out for the Groomers Today on 86 and all trails as they are working very hard to make everything prestine with more signs (just because you can't have too many) and make them smooth and safe!! There is a lot of volunteers to thank and businesses that i want to recommend and that will be coming soon as this community has everything a sledder would need right here in The Houlton area with our club and the infamous Linneus Sno Sports . Remember if you can't go online to join our clubs, stop at Ride North Recreation and ask a staff member as both clubs have forms right at the main entrance!! Thanks for supporting every club you can. Be safe & have fun!
Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters
Thin, deteriorated trail conditions.
Moosetown Riders
Good morning. Pete and Spruce will be out grooming ITS 92 Allagash to Chamberlain Market this evening Thurs Jan. 15,2026. (Once the temps drop) The ITS 92 Allagash and the 120 Connector to the Eagle Lake turnaround will be groomed tomorrow morning. Please share! Enjoy Brapping in the Gash.
Oxbow - Masardis Snowmobile Club
ITS 86 was groomed on the 13th from the Meduxenkeag bridge to the ITS 85 intersection. ITS 85 North of town was done on the 11th and 85 south of town is being done the 12th.
Portage Lakers
Last report from 1/11/26 . We’ve received about 7” of dry snow now mixing with a bit of freezing rain. Both of our groomers are out this evening to work on ITS 85 and ITS 90. Our local trails will be completed early this week, weather permitting. As always, please remember to ride right, ride safe, and be mindful of changing trail conditions.
Presque Isle Snowmobile Club
Trails 83 and 88 were reported open last week, trails are soft today with rain and fields had the most snow loss, but colder conditions and new snow on Monday are promising.
Red Arrow Snowmobile Club
Kirk was out playing in the snow tonight and groomed the following trails nice and flat for your enjoyment.
ITS 83 (Madawaska to Sullivan rd)
96 West (Sly Brook)
96 East (Martins Store) Frenchville
Scenic Lookout
We’ll be taking tonight off as temperatures are predicted to be above freezing.
Nightly grooming will resume Thursday night as the cold returns with more snow forecasted.
Rockabema Snow Rangers
1/15/25 last report. Freshly groomed- 112 West from Happy Corner Road. Good riding considering we need more white stuff!!
No report in the last 7 days
Smoki Haulers Snowmobile Club
Today's Thursday Trail Report contains a very dirty word. If anyone is under the age of 18 ... or an avid snow lover ... they should probably stop reading right now.
So yesterday things were promising as Trailmaster Josh said trails were closed, but he was hoping to go out this weekend and start opening some portions of the trail system if possible.
But then IT happened ... Rain ... yup ... that dirty word detested by sledders everywhere.
I'm not going to lie ... we've lost and continue to lose our base as you can see in the photo. At this point honestly I personally cannot see trails opening up ... not until we get a good storm or two. Maybe I will be proven wrong. I really hope so. To be frank we need an old fashioned nor'easta or blizzard and some cold temps to lock up the liquid snow that we ended up with last night and today.
It's a bit disheartening I know ... I'm really starting to get "the itch" and my right thumb starts twitching uncontrollably every time I see a photo of other folks sledding further north. I know if you're like me you're feeling a bit of deja vu as this Winter seems an awfully lot like last year ... and the year before that. I still have faith ... there's still several more weeks of Winter left, but I've got to say when you spy a caterpillar taking a leisurely crawl across your driveway in middle of January as if it was a warm, Spring day in April ... hope is a hard emotion.
St. Francis Sno-Angels Snowmobile Club
Lasagna dinner on Saturday. Last report was 1/12/26 and states: Good evening folks. Bubba had another great grooming evening in the Sno-Angels groomer. Storm, we had made all the difference for a smooth trail. Lots of sled traffic since the storm. Trails are flat and had enough snow to fill the voids in the clearcut to Chamberlains market. Vic is also headed down the railbed this evening as well. Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down. Ride right and safe.
The Benedicta Snow Gang
Due to current trail conditions we are going to cancel the trail ride for 18 Jan and food at the groomer barn. We are going to reschedule to our next trail day which is scheduled for 16 Feb/Presidents Day. So mark you calendars for the new date. The Snow Gang
Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile Club
OK ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages, please take note. "The Grill" will be open with great food and fellowship during the weekend. Its a great place to go, get some fine food, great service and chat with the locals and fellow sled heads. 48 Station Rd - Washburn, ME 04786.
Friday 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 Am till 2:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM till 12 Noon
And, with the rain and colder temps forecast for tonight expect fog and icy conditions on the roads and trails.. Be safe and we hope to see you this weekend. Check out "The Grill" page on our website. Also, there is a lot of great information on the website. Website visitors are welcomed. www.washburntrailrunners.com/the-grill
You will enjoy watching the live webcam from Spud Speedways Northern Lights - click to watch now. You may also enjoy the live webcam from the four corners in Van Buren - click here to watch it. We strongly recommend reserving hotels or lodging for the first weekend in March for Free Snowmobile Weekend and the week of February 14–22 for school break. Snowbowl returns to the region with races planned February 28–March 1. Tame the Track Snowmobile Tours hosts races in Island Falls on January 31 and February 22. The Star City 100 returns to Presque Isle from New England Cross Country Racing on January 17.
Past: Snowmobile Trail Reports
1/8/2026
There is enough of snow for riding in central Aroostook, St. John Valley, and North Maine Woods region, and the cold has created thick ice on lakes. Most trails are opening now as clubs complete signage—about 85% of the region has been groomed twice, and signs are up. Locals are on the trails and agree conditions are good and getting better. A few areas still have blowdowns that need touch-ups, but these should be cleared in time for the weekend. Aroostook County is proud of our clubs and volunteers for getting trails opened so early this year, and we’re thankful that Mother Nature has played nice with lots of cold and snow. A winter mix on 1/11/26 will put snow on central Aroostook and the St. John Valley, while southern Aroostook faces a risk of mix or snow - fingers crossed for more snow.
Ashland Sno-mobile Club
Our ITS trails (85 & 88) have been groomed 2x and are setting up well. The base is hard & flat, but very thin in the fields and in wooded sections. Watch for these hazards areas if you venture out.
Big Valley Sno Club
We have groomed trails connected to 3 clubs. 60 east to Linneus Sno Sports, 83 South to Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters and 112 W to Patten - Rockabema Snow Rangers. We have plans to open 83 to Smoki Haulers Snowsled Club tomorrow. Ride the Island Falls area this winter! Park and ride available at Brooks Equipment Service as well as off a Walker Settlement Road and at The Slice Restaurant.
Caribou Snowmobile Club
Trails that were groomed yesterday and last night. Trail 83A, ITS 83 from Sullivan road to where we meet Washburn. ITS 105 to Blackstone siding, trail 88 to Northstar variety and trail 88A(Williams trail).
Central Aroostook Snowmobile Club
All of are trails will be groomed by 1/3/26 are trails are all marked and there open rail bed and wood roads are in good shape fields have minimal coverage ride safe. The woods trails have minimal snow.
No report in the last 7 days
Cold Mountain Snowmobile Club
Trails Groomed goes as follows, 81a top to bottom, ITS81 top to bottom 98b the section that goes to Long Lake Country Bar And Grill right to there front door has all been groomed this afternoon, will hold off till this rain is over , still No Signage Up At This Time except for STOP signs
No report in the last 7 days
No report in the last 7 days
Easton Trailbreakers
We have a scheduled ride Saturday Jan 10 to Lakeview. Meet at the One Stop 8:00am.
Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club
Breakfast at the Stricland Road clubhouse Sunday, Feb. 11th, from 7 - 10 a.m.
Fort Kent SnoRiders Snowmobile Club
🟢 ITS 92 (Fort Kent to Mile 7) (Railbed): EXCELLENT
🟢 ITS 85 South (Fort Kent to Carter Brook): EXCELLENT
🟢 ITS 85 North (Fort Kent to Frenchville): GOOD
🟢 73A to Wallagrass Stream: GOOD
🟢 73 to Soldier Pond: POOR - NEEDS SNOW
🔴 73B to Daigle Trail to Cross Lake: CLOSED UNTIL SIGNED
No report in the last 7 days
Gateway Snowmobile Club
✅ 105 to stockholm where we meet Caribou is groomed and in great shape!
✅ 81s the border trail is in good shape also there may be a little bit of thin areas in the fields but overall great riding!
⚠️81N to grand isle and long lake was groomed and panned yesterday but still have many thin areas and not completely signed yet!
🛑⛔️94-79 trail 94 Cyr plantation and trail 79 to long lake have not been groomed yet with lots of fields and wooded areas snow if very thin hopefully in the next couple days we can get the 5-6 inches they predict and we can get out there!
No report in the last 7 days
No report in the last 7 days
Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowsled Club
1/4/26 report: First off thank you all for coming out to our first breakfast of the season yesterday, it was great to see everyone. Despite the cold morning, we had a great turn out. As of this morning I feel safe to say ITS 83 Railbed from Houlton to the Bridge in Monticello is open and is signed to there and the Wilderness Pines Campground & Outfitters. Grooming has been done to the Bridge where we meet Oxbow on ITS 86 west but my last trip on 01/01/26 was more moving trees and clearing brush. I need to see more signs up before we can officially promote it. PLEASE VOLUNTEERS HELP. it is fun and rewarding for everyone.
No report in the last 7 days
Moosetown Riders
Park and ride is plowed out ready for you by the town pavilion on Old Main Street. Memberships are available and groomed ITS 92 Allagash Village to Chamberlain Market and down the railbed.
Oxbow - Masardis Snowmobile Club
We have been working hard on the trails and its time to officially open some of them.
ITS 85 is signed and open!
ITS 86 is signed and open!
71D is signed and open!
71A is signed and opened to the river but closed on the Ashland side.
These trails have all been panned and have a great base. We could still use more snow as it's still pretty early in the season but overall they are in great shape. THERE ARE 2 SECTIONS OF TRAIL THAT HAVE HAD OR STILL HAVE LOGGING OPERATOINS GOING ON. THESE AREAS ARE SIGNED BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND PAY ATTENTION. THESE AREAS ARE DIRECTLY ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE OXBOW ROAD. Hopefully over the weekend we can work on and open the Oak hill trail between ITS 85 and ITS 86.
Portage Lakers
1/8/26 🚨 Trail Update – ITS 85 North 🚨Currently open and rideable, but REMINDER this is early season riding ❄️
No report in the last 7 days
Red Arrow Snowmobile Club
Groomed overnight were the following trails:
ITS 83
96 East
96 West
Frenchville
Motor Inn
Scenic lookout
Rockabema Snow Rangers
Groomed ITS 81, ITS 112, Trail 57 on 1/5/26 and ITS 81 on 1/6/26
Sly Brook Snoriders
Report from 1/7/26 96 trail has been groomed all other trails will have to wait because we need more snow for the fields and water holes.
Smoki Haulers Snowmobile Club
Trails not open yet for the season as of 1/5/26
St. Francis Sno-Angels Snowmobile Club
Another awesome evening grooming 1/7/2026 in the St. Francis Sno-Angels Snowmobile Club groomer. Lots of sled traffic tonight. with thumbs up. Trails turned out awesome. Vic is headed down the rail bed tonight as well. Be back it Friday evening weather and temp permitting.
The Benedicta Snow Gang
Panned McAvoy Trail, Pond Trail and part of ITS 81 on 1/7/2026
Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile Club
"The Grill" at the Washburn Trail Runners Snowmobile Club will opening Friday January 9, 2026. Trail maintenance was completed on 1/4/2026
Upcoming events are heating up—plan your accommodations early. Visitors are encouraged to get their accommodations booked around the week of school vacation (February 14-22, 2026) and the weekend of Free Snowmobile Weekend (March 6-8, 2026) as things are filling up. Mark your calendar for:
- Fort Fairfield, Maine - 1/11/26
Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club Breakfast at the Clubhouse - Presque Isle, Maine - 1/17/26
Star City 100 - Caribou, Maine - 1/18/26
Larry Doody Memorial Radar Runs - Portage, Maine - 1/31/26
Fas Phil Memorial Poker Run - Island Falls, Maine - 1/31/26 and 2/22/26
Tame the Track Snowmobile Races - Central Aroostook - 2/27/26 - 3/1/26
SnowBowl - Sherman, MAaine - 2/21/26
Molunkus Valley SnoDrifters Annual Poker Run - Easton, Maine - 3/7/26
Russel Field 56ME Annual Fly, Snowmobile, or Drive-In
We strongly recommend reserving hotels or lodging for the first weekend in March for Free Snowmobile Weekend and the week of February 14–22 for school break. Snowbowl returns to the region with races planned February 28–March 1. Tame the Track Snowmobile Tours hosts races in Island Falls on January 31 and February 22. The Star City 100 returns to Presque Isle from New England Cross Country Racing on January 17.
