Category: Kennebec Valley
Kennebec Valley
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Kennebec and Madison Branch Rail Trails
The New Madison Branch rail trail passes through the central Maine towns of Oakland, Fairfield, Norridgewock, Madison, Anson, North Anson, and Embden. Snowmobilers will connect to the ITS through the new route. This new trail, connects to the Kennebec Rail Bed. The current Kennebec scenic rail trail travels along the wooded banks of the Kennebec… Read more
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Explore New England TV Ep. 29: “Sledventures,” Snowmobile Adventures in Northwestern Maine
https://www.youtube.com/@ExploreNewEngland – Explore New England is a multimedia platform dedicated to helping people of all ages enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature through a variety of family-friendly, easily accessible activities, including RV touring, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, boating, paddling, camping, wildlife viewing and more. Explore New England is a multimedia platform… Read more
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Jay, Canton, Oxford
Trip was late winter 2019 Dropped at the McDonald’s parking lot in Jay. Power lines, club trail to Canton mountain (behind windmills), to 89. 89 south, followed Canton Lake, rail trail to Hartfield, Hebron, Minot, and to Oxford. Start back behind the race track. 120 miles round trip. Read more
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Rangeley – Quill Hill Over Look
From the Depot Street Parking lot, Go north out of town following 89. Stay left on 89 until you see the signs for Quill Hill. About 15 miles. Read more
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Forks, Coburn Mountain, Jackman
Dropped at the ball field behind Barry’s store. Road 87 north to the power lines. Crossed route 2 west, and followed the Coburn Mountain Connector, to the Coburn Mountain Summit trail. The trail is groomed right to the top. Snow and weather permitting. You can thank Coburn Summit Riders for braving the mountain with their groomers.At 3,717 feet, Coburn… Read more
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Bingham – 201 Powersports, the windmills, Patrick’s Pub at North Country Rivers
We love to do this loop on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. About 70 easy miles and the trails have never let us down. Parking lot on 201, as you are entering Bingham. This is a big plowed parking lot, with additional parking on the side of the road, North Country Rivers, across the road, and 201… Read more
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Jackman, Lake Parlin, Forks
Lake Parlin – Great Lodging, Hint, Joe runs the groomer from here 🙂 5 to 6 hour ride or about 80 miles round trip. Depends on stopping at Coburn Mountain. Parking at the lot directly after the bridge when entering the forks. Have your blinker on to turn right as your are crossing the bridge.… Read more
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Moxie Falls, in the Forks area
Moxie Falls is one of Maine’s highest waterfalls, including a single vertical drop of nearly 90 feet as well as other plunges and pools. It is an easy hike in the summer. Ride the trail out of Northern Outdoors to the junction of ITS 87. Take ITS 87 north to the ITS 86 junction on the Boise… Read more
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Historic Pittston farms
Getting here, East on 88 from Jackman, follow the signs, about 40 miles. North West on 66 from Rockwood, follow the signs. Pittston Farms grooms over 100 miles of trails that connect to Jackman, Rockwood, Chesuncook Lake House, and Millinocket. The groomer drives directly in front of our rooms and lodge. We are able to… Read more
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Newport to Greenville, Bear’s Den and Kelly’s Landing
Park n Ride in Newport, take the railbed north until you get to Greenville. Directions to the Newport Four Seasons Adventure Trail parking lot: Take Interstate 95 Exit 157 in Newport and drive north on Route 7-Route 11 (also known as Moosehead Trail) for 1.2 miles and the large parking lot for the trail will… Read more