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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 information simply click the club name. 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. We're rolling out the white carpet as this is a place one can simply just be.
Most Recent: 1/9/2025 Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report
Trying to write a trail report with this type of beginning is certainly challenging at best. While some clubs are doing some panning here and there the system here in the County are quite fragmented. Clubs have been extremely busy with cutting brush and blowdowns from the earlier wind and rainstorm we received in December. Now they are ready for a healthy snowstorm so we can get out and ride. Whatever there is for riding it is extremely early season, and everyone must use extreme caution. Please do not squeeze the throttle too hard when taking off as there is not a lot of snow under the track.
What is decent are the railbeds but unfortunately, they do not connect to everything as fields and wood sections are extremely thin. Not all systems have signs up, so not to cause problems with landowners it is best to not venture out just because you know where the trail goes, if you do decide to venture outride at your own risk.
Lakes up this way are freezing up well and will continue as we will be getting the coldest air so far to date.
There are park and rides throughout the County and those might be your best bet to leave from. Presque Isle, Caribou, and Washburn all have park and rides located on Railbed trails. Fort Kent also has park and Ride in close proximity to the rail bed, can park at Lonesome Pine and at the Groomer Barn, please do not block any doors. Moose town riders also have a Park and ride up in Allagash and they have been out to Estcourt and reporting good conditions and trail to Chamberlain store has been panned but very thin. The boarder station hours are Monday-Friday 8am-3:45pm (Closed Holidays).
What I am trying to say is that there is some riding to be had but is it worth an 8-hour trip well that is up to the individual. We all need more snow to get everyone going here in the County. Mother nature will grace us with white gold at some point so in the meantime keep dancing.
TRAIL UPDATE!!
Oxbow-Masardis Snowmobile Club: We are actively working on our trails. ITS 85has been panned and is looking good. ITS 86 was done 2 days ago 71D towards Libby's will be done this afternoon and the oak hill trail will be done this afternoon. The trails are in decent shape but not a lot of snow. Just remember it is early season riding, but it is riding. There is some logging activity on ITS 85 near Church Road near the 71A intersection. They are currently building us a bypass road so just be careful in that area.
Limestone Snowhawks: panned
Moosetown Riders: panned
Matagamon Wilderness: groomed 1/17/25
Enjoy the trails, support the local businesses, and ride safely. Remember to send Gary Marquis your club conditions and events.
ON THE SOCIAL SIDE:
ST FRANCIS SNO- ANGELS are having a Chicken Stew fundraiser at their newly renovated club house tomorrow, Jan 18 from 11-until sold out.
Arnold Brook Lake will be the place to be on Saturday as New England Xcountry Racing series will be hosting the Star City 100.
Sunday you will want to be at Caribou Lake to see some real speeds as the Caribou Snowmobile Club is hosting the fifth annual Larry Doody memorial Radar Run.
Washburn Trail Runners clubhouse will be open Friday 8am to 2pm, Saturday 7amto 2pm and Sunday 7am to 12.
Past: Snowmobile Trail Reports
1/9/2025 Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report
We did receive 5" of light snow on 1/8. The cold weather is helping. Limestone Snowhawks have groomed in Limestone, Maine on 1/9. Ice on lake is gaining perfect for Ice Fishing - Long Lake has a large pressure ridge right at the boat launch area, use extreme caution. We hope to have a full grooming report on 1/16.
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❄️ Snow expected 1/13/25, 1/14/25, and 1/15/25
The Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report is written by Gary Marquis of the City of Caribou. Snowmobile Clubs should update Gary Marquis of their conditions Thursday mornings. Update Gary by emailing gmarquis@cariboumaine.org calling +1 (207) 493-4224
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