Snowmobile Trail Conditions Report - The Forks, Maine
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The Forks Trail Report Thursday February 2nd, 2012
A few more inches of fresh snow fell on Wednesday. There is now plenty of snow to work with, and groomer operators are reporting great conditions everywhere. We are on our regular mid-winter grooming schedule, and cold temps will help keep things in good shape.
• ITS 86 east from Berry’s Store heading toward Greenville: Intown trail is now in good shape. Boise Road, Shirley Road, Brochu Road sections are all flat and fast. The short ½ mile Power Line section near Lake Moxie is rough. Other than that, it’s great riding all the way to Greenville.
• ITS 87 south heading toward Bingham: Great riding on the Divide Road. A little rough for 1 mile around Pleasant Pond, and 1 mile around Moore’s Bog. Other than that, you’re on unplowed roads with very good riding. Check out the groomed spur trail up to the Moxie Mountain Lookout. Great views of Sugarloaf and the Bigelow Range.
• Bald Mountain Trail from ITS 87 to ITS 86: Great riding all the way through. There is a logging operation on the south end at Heald Stream, with a 1 mile section of shared, plowed road. Be careful through there.
• Pleasant Pond Trail: This club trail has been groomed, except for 2 miles on the west end. Many sleds have been going through.
• Breakneck Ridge Trail; This trail is closed for the 2012 season, due to logging and several miles of plowed roads. It is illegal to ride on unauthorized plowed roads. Please respect the landowners wishes on this.
• Kennebec River Trail from Northern Outdoors to ITS 86/87: Is groomed with good riding. Scenic trail along the Kennebec River.
A late start, but we finally have great riding in The Forks. For day riders, there is a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201. Food, trail maps and gas are available right at the Lodge.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
Monday, January 30, 2012. The Forks Area Snowmobile Trail Conditions update
Last weeks storm dropped 6+ inches of snow in The Forks. This really helped to improve conditions, and we are now on our regular grooming schedule. Sledders this weekend were happy with the riding. Generally speaking trails on roads are in very good shape. Woods trails are rough, but passable. There can be ice on some of the corners, so ride with caution at all times.
• ITS 86 east from Berry’s Store heading toward Greenville: First mile of intown trails out of the valley are rough, but passable. After this, things improve greatly. The vast majority of this trail section all the way to Greenville, is on roads. Boise Road, Shirley Road, Brochu Road all have great riding. Short ½ mile Power Line section along Moxie Pond is rough.
• ITS 87 south heading toward Bingham: Great riding on the Divide Road. Rough for 1 mile around Pleasant Pond, and 1 mile around Moore’s Bog. Other than that, you’re on roads with good riding. Check out the spur trail up to the Moxie Mountain Lookout. Great views of Sugarloaf and the Bigelow Range.
• Bald Mountain Trail from ITS 87 to ITS 86: Very good all the way, except for a rough 1 mile stretch about half way.
• Pleasant Pond Trail: This club trail has not been groomed yet, but sleds have been going through.
• Kennebec River Trail from Northern Outdoors to ITS 86/87: Has not been groomed yet, but riders are going through. Scheduled to be groomed on Tuesday.
All in all, there is finally good riding to be had. Looks like the potential for a little more snow coming in on Tuesday!
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
January 26, 2012 The Forks Area Snowmobile Trail Conditions Report
Weather Service is calling for 4” to 8” on Thursday night and Friday. This would be a big help and would improve riding greatly. We have finally begun grooming some sections of The Forks Trail System. The warm temperatures on Tuesday, followed by the subsequent freeze up, means that there is ice in spots. Also keep in mind that although it is mid-winter, it is early season conditions. Ride with caution at all times. Generally speaking, trail sections on roads have pretty good riding. Woods trails are very poor, but passable.ITS 86 heading east from Berry’s Store toward Greenville has been groomed. Intown is very rough, but passable. Once out of town, things improve somewhat. Road sections (Boise Road, Shirley Road, Brochu Road) have good riding.
- Bald Mountain Trail heading south from ITS 86, has been groomed for the first 8 miles or so. Has not been groomed further south toward ITS 87.
- ITS 87 south to Northern Outdoors has been groomed. This is mostly on the Divide Road with decent riding. Last mile into NO is rough.
- ITS 87 south toward Bingham has not been groomed. Need more snow.
- Kennebec River Trail has not been groomed. Need more snow.
- Pleasant Pond Trail has not been groomed. Need more snow.
Trailmaster, Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
Food, gas and trail maps are available at the Northern Outdoors Lodge. Call 888-770-SLED for details.
January 14th, 2012 The Forks Area Snowmobile Trail Update
There is groomed riding from the Capital Road heading north on ITS 87 to Parlin Pond and on ITS 89 north to Jackman. Jackman has reported that they have groomed toward Pittston Farms, and Pittston Farms have groomed their trails. Rockwood trails (ITS 88) are reportedly not groomed.
There is an updated map available at the Front Desk at the lodge. The highlighted sections are mostly logging roads, and have been packed by the groomers. Riding on these roads is pretty good, considering the minimal snow. The short sections through the woods that connect these logging roads are very rough, but passable.
There are rideable trails (with trailering) for those who want to get out on their machines. Remember it is early season and the base is just being established, so conditions are not prime. You can’t go 70 mph, but if you want to get out, enjoy the scenery and put on a few miles, there is enjoyable riding.
How to trailer to get to the riding
Set your odometer to zero at Northern Outdoors. Drive north on Route 201 for 13 miles. Take a right on the Capital Road. This is a plowed logging road. Always yield to logging trucks. Follow the Capital Road for 0.9 miles where you will cross a small bridge over Cold Stream. As you are crossing the bridge, you can see the snowmobile bridge just upstream (north). About 100 yards after crossing the bridge, there is a large parking area plowed out on the left. There is also a smaller parking area plowed out on the right. Park off to the sides of these plowed areas as best as possible, to allow others in there. Unload and head north on ITS 87, toward Parlin Pond. Gas and food are available at Lake Parlin Lodge, and in Jackman and Pittston Farms.
January 13th, 2012 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Friday the 13th brings good winter news for Maine's snowmobile season! We received about 5" of snow yesterday and it looks like more is coming tonight. The lodge, bar, and restaurant will be open from noon to late Saturday / Sunday/ Monday of this MLK holiday weekend. Come watch the Pats on Saturday night and enjoy tasty handcrafted KRB Ales and pub fare.
We're exploring riding options and think that there should be riding around Coburn Mountain, Parlin Pond, and north to Jackman. We'll post a full trail report when we have more info, but this is the scoop for now. We're offering a 50% discount on lodging the next couple of weekends. It's a slow start to the season, but it's a start! Stay tuned.... from The Forks. View your cabin options here.
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December 28th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
All trails sections are signed and ready to go, and all pre-season maintenance work has been completed.
The rain storm of last night wiped out the small amount of snow that was on the ground. We will need about 18” of snow before grooming operations can start up.
We will post updated reports as conditions change.
March 30th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Thanks to all who rode The Forks Trail System this winter. We look forward to seeing you again in 2012.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
March 23rd, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
We received about 6” of snow from Monday’s storm. In general, there is still enjoyable riding in The Forks. All 100 miles of our trail system are open and being groomed on Wednesday and Friday nights this week. Some small patches of bare ground are present in a few of the sunny spots, but are easy to get around. Cold temps for the rest of the week, and a beautiful weekend coming up . . . . . get that last ride in! Remember, it is spring so rocks, stumps and water can pop up at any time . . . . ride with caution.
- ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Intown trail is poor but passable. Things improve once out of the valley. A few rocks poking up on the Power Line near Moxie Lake. Brochu Road has plenty of snow.
- ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. A few bare spots starting to show, from Pleasant Pond Trail intersection heading south. A little bobbing and weaving will get you around them. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
- BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. The loggers have just plowed open a 2 mile section of the Bald Mtn. Trail, near where it intersects with the Pleasant Pond Trail. About 75% of this plowed section has a snow base. About 25% is down to dirt. The rest of the Bald Mtn. Trail has very good riding and plenty of snow. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop.
- BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
- PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Very good riding with plenty of snow. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
- KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. A few rocks popping up here and there. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the main lodge. Call 888-770-SLED for details.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
March 18th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Some very mild temps the past 2 days, but trails are holding up pretty well. Looks like things will be cooling off tonight and staying cool for several days. Still a decent base of snow and enjoyable spring riding on all sections, except as noted below. A few corners here and there are starting to show some dirt. We will groom this weekend as night time temperatures allow. It is spring so stumps, rocks and water can pop up on the trail quickly . . . . ride with caution.
- ITS 86 FROM BERRYS STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Intown trail is poor but passable. Things improve once out of the valley.
- ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding all the way. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
- BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. The loggers have just plowed open a 2 mile section of the Bald Mtn. Trail, near where it intersects with the Pleasant Pond Trail. About 75% of this plowed section has a snow base. About 25% is down to dirt. The rest of the Bald Mtn. Trail has good riding. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop.
- BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
- PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Good riding with plenty of snow. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
- KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRYS STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. A few rocks popping up here and there. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the NO Lodge. Call 888-770-SLED for details.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
March 14th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Some rain and warm temps the past weekend, but trails are holding up pretty well. Still a good base of snow. Things cooled off enough Sunday night so both groomers went out. They report that trails are good with no water problems . . . . . nice spring riding! We will continue grooming as night time temperatures allow.
- ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Intown trail is in fair shape. Power Line sections near Lake Moxie are smooth. Brochu Road is flat and fast.
- ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding all the way. Logging operation on Hangtown Road has finished up. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
- BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Good all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop.
- BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
- PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
- KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the NO Lodge. Call 888-770-SLED for details.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
March 8th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Another 12+ inches from Monday’s storm. We now have around 3 feet of snow on the ground in The Forks area. Great riding on all trail sections. With the deeper snow, we are seeing a lot of wildlife on the trails. Beware of moose and deer using the trail.
- ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Intown trail is in good shape. Power Line sections near Lake Moxie are smooth. Brochu Road is flat and fast.
- ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding all the way. Logging operation on Hangtown Road has finished up. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
- BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Good all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop.
- BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
- PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
- KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the NO Lodge. Call 888-770-SLED for details.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
February 28th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Another 6”+ today. We now have 2 to 3 feet of snow on the ground in The Forks area. Great riding on all trail sections. With the deeper snow, we are seeing a lot of wildlife on the trails. Beware of moose and deer using the trail.
- ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Intown trail is in good shape. Power Line sections near Lake Moxie are smooth. Brochu Road is flat and fast.
- ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding all the way. Logging operation on Hangtown Road has finished up. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
- BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Good all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop.
- BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
- PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
- KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
February 24th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Around 2 feet of snow on the ground in The Forks area. Good riding on all trail sections. Heavy traffic this week due to school vacation, so trails aren’t perfect, but we are out grooming every night to keep on top of things. With the deeper snow, we are seeing a lot of wildlife on the trails. Beware of moose and deer using the trail.
- ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Intown trail is rough due to the heavy traffic. Things improve once out of the valley. Many corners are bumped up and very hard. Other than the corners, it’s good going.
- ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding. There is a 1 mile section of plowed road, due to logging, near Pleasant Pond. There is a good base of snow on the road. Go slow through there and watch for trucks. All else is good going. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
- BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Good all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop.
- BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
- PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
- KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. First 4 miles from Northern Outdoors are good . . . . last 1 mile into town is rough. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
February 24th, 2011 West Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
- ITS 87.... groomed and riding is great. The power line section has been groomed and is good watch you speed and beware of obstacles.
- ITS 86.... groomed and the riding is great small section on Lower Enchanted road that has been plowed from mile 7 to 8.5 watch for logging stay right and keep speeds down
- ITS 89.... groomed and riding is good. There is a short section of plowed road after the intersection of ITS 86 for 1 mile the logging operation left enough snow for sleds to pass and mile 7 to 8.5 on lower enchanted road watch for logging stay right and keep speeds down
- COBURN MT TRAIL.... is groomed to the half way point and is scheduled to be groomed once a week to the top and was groomed to the top on wed night
- EAST SIDE IN TOWN.... is groomed and a little rough untill to the top of the hill coming from town about 100 yards then is good
- ENCHANTED LOOP.... groomed and riding is great
- EAST SIDE ALPINE TRAIL....groomed riding is great
- JOHNSON MT CONNECTOR.... groomed all the way through but would still advise taking this trail from west to east due to a tough hill section on the west side of rt 201
- COBURN MT CONNECTOR.... has been groomed riding is great wooded sections are tight watch your speeds
- HAWK RD/ LAKE PARLIN CONNECTOR groomed riding is great
- SHUT DOWN LOOP AND MT LOOP TRAIL.... is groomed and riding is great
Jamie Vasquez
Forks Area Recreation Club
February 17th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Anywhere from 2 to 3 feet of snow on the ground in The Forks area. Great riding on all trail sections. With the deeper snow, we are seeing a lot of wildlife on the trails. Beware of moose and deer using the trail.
• ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Intown trail gets beat up quickly with the heavy traffic. Things improve once out of the valley. Good all the way through. Even the Power Line sections are smooth.
• ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding. There is a 1 mile section of plowed road, due to logging, near Pleasant Pond. There is a good base of snow on the road. Go slow through there and watch for trucks. All else is good going. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
• BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Good all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop. There is a short ½ mile section through a logging operation. Go slow through there.
• BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
• PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
• KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the NO Lodge. Call 888-770-SLED for details.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
February 14th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Anywhere from 2 to 3+ feet of snow on the ground in The Forks area. Great riding on all trail sections.
• ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Good all the way through. Even the Power Line sections are smooth.
• ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding. There is a 1 mile section of plowed road, due to logging, near Pleasant Pond. There is a good base of snow on the road. Go slow through there and watch for trucks. All else is good going. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
• BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Good all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop. There is a short ½ mile section through a logging operation. Go slow through there.
• BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
• PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
• KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the NO Lodge. Call 888-770-SLED for details.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
February 10th, 2011 West Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
- ITS 87.... groomed and riding is good power line section has been groomed and is much better watch you speed and beware of obstacles
- ITS 86.... groomed and the riding is good small sectionon lower enchanted road that has been plowed from mile 7 to 8.5 watch for logging stay right and keep speeds down
- ITS 89.... groomed and riding is good there is a short section of plowed road after Colburn Mt and mile 7 to 8.5 on lower enchanted road watch for logging stay right and keep speeds down
- COBURN MT TRAIL.... is groomed to the half way point and is scheduled to be groomed Friday night to the top
- EAST SIDE IN TOWN.... is groomed and a little rough untill to the top of the hill comming from town about 100 yards is much better after the last snow
- ENCHANTED LOOP.... groomed and riding is good
- EAST SIDE ALPINE TRAIL....groomed riding is good
- JOHNSON MT CONNECTOR.... groomed on the east side of 201 to the intersection of lake parlin connector
- COBURN MT CONNECTOR.... has not been groomed scheduled to be groomed Friday night
- HAWK RD/ LAKE PARLIN CONNECTOR groomed riding is good
- SHUT DOWN LOOP AND MT LOOP TRAIL.... is groomed and riding is good
Jamie Vasquez
Forks Area Recreation Club
February 9th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Lots of snow has fallen the last 2 weeks. We have anywhere from 2 to 3+ feet of snow on the ground. Great riding on all trail sections.
• ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Good all the way through.
• ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding. There is a 1 mile section of plowed road, due to logging, near Pleasant Pond. There is a good base of snow on the road. Go slow through there and watch for trucks. All else is good going. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
• BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Good all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop. There is a short ½ mile section through a logging operation. Go slow through there.
• BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
• PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
• KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the NO Lodge.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
February 4th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
We received somewhere around 10” from Wednesdays snowstorm. This has really helped to smooth out the wooded trail sections which were lacking snow. Should be great riding on all trail sections.
• ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Good all the way through.
• ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding. There is a 1 mile section of plowed road, due to logging, near Pleasant Pond. There is a good base of snow on the road. Go slow through there and watch for trucks. All else is good going. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
• BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Good all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop. There is a short ½ mile section through a logging operation. Go slow through there.
• BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
• PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
• KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the NO Lodge.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
February 3rd, 2011 West Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
- ITS 87.... groomed and riding is good power line section has been groomed and is much better watch you speed and beware of obstacles
- ITS 86.... groomed and the riding is good small sectionon lower enchanted road that has been plowed from mile 7 to 8.5 watch for logging stay right and keep speeds down
- ITS 89.... groomed and riding is good there is a short section of plowed road after colburn mt and mile 7 to 8.5 on lower enchanted road watch for logging stay right and keep speeds down
- COBURN MT TRAIL.... is groomed to the half way point
- EAST SIDE IN TOWN.... is groomed and a little rough untill to the top of the hill comming from town about 100 yards
- ENCHANTED LOOP.... groomed and riding is good
- EAST SIDE ALPINE TRAIL....groomed riding is good
- JOHNSON MT CONNECTOR.... groomed on the east side of 201 to the intersection of lake parlin connector not advised to cross over rt 201 due to wind blowing conditions and just needs more snow to be passable with no damage to sleds rocks stumps ect
- COBURN MT CONNECTOR.... has not been groomed use caution
- HAWK RD/ LAKE PARLIN CONNECTOR is now open and groomed riding is good
- SHUT DOWN LOOP AND MT LOOP TRAIL.... is groomed and riding is good
EVERYONE SHOULD BE AWARE STATE LAW PROHIBITS FROM RIDING SNOWMOBILES ON PLOWED ROADS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PLACE TO BE LOGGING TRUCKS CANNOT STOP ON ICE COVERED ROADS AND OUR LAND OWNERS ARE NOT HAPPY . WITHOUT HAPPY LAND OWNERS WE COULD NOT HAVE THE GREAT TRAIL SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE STATE THAT WE DO. PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION
We have received over 12 inches of fresh snow and more on the way. Grooming will now be in full force and you may encounter groomers out during the day.
Jamie Vasquez
Forks Area Recreation Club
January 31st, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Lots of riders out there this past weekend. For the most part, trails are in good shape with enjoyable riding on all of our 100 mile trail system. Intown trail and wooded sections could use some more snow. Looks like a decent storm coming through on Wednesday.
• ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Good all the way through. Rough intown, but improves just out of the valley. One mile Power Line section near Moxie Pond is rough. Brochu Road is flat and fast!
• ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding. There is a 1 mile section of plowed road, due to logging, near Pleasant Pond. There is a good base of snow on the road. Go slow through there and watch for trucks. One mile section near Moore’s Bog is rough. Windblown sections on the south side of Moxie Mountain are getting thin again. All else is good going. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mtn. Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
• BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Excellent riding all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop. There is a short ½ mile section through a logging operation. Go slow through there.
• BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
• PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
• KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through, but is getting rough and needs more snow. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the main lodge.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors Snowmobile Club
January 27th, 2011 The Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
Lots of snow the past 2 weeks, and continued cold temps mean the trails are staying nice and firm. We are in great shape in The Forks, Maine with really enjoyable riding on all of our 100 mile Maine snowmobile trail system. For the remainder of this week, we will be grooming the entire trail system Friday and Saturday nights.
- ITS 86 FROM BERRY'S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARD GREENVILLE. Good all the way through. A little rough intown, but improves just out of the valley. One mile Power Line section near Moxie Pond still a bit rough. Brochu Road is flat and fast!
- ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM. Good riding. There is a 1 mile section of plowed road, due to logging, near Pleasant Pond. There is a good base of snow on the road. Go slow through there and watch for trucks. Short ½ mile section near Moore’s Bog is rough. All else is good going. Windblown sections near Moxie Mountain now have decent snow cover. This very scenic trail winds around the base of rugged Moxie Mountain. Check out the 3 mile spur trail up to Moxie Mountain Lookout. Incredible views of Sugarloaf Mtn. and the Bigelow Range.
- BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL FROM ITS 87 TO ITS 86. Fine riding all the way through. This trail and ITS 86 & 87 make a great loop. There is a short ½ mile section through a logging operation. Go slow through there.
- BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way from Bald Mtn. Trail through to Blanchard and ITS 85.
- PLEASANT POND TRAIL. Open and groomed all the way through. Nice loop trail around Pleasant Pond and Pleasant Pond Mountain.
- KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL FROM NORTHERN OUTDOORS TO BERRY'S STORE. Open and groomed all the way through. Scenic riding along the Kennebec River.
For all you day riders, there’s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201, with groomed trail access. Food, gas and trail maps are available at the Northern Outdoors Lodge.
Jim Yearwood
Northern Outdoors SC
January 27th, 2011 West Forks Snowmobile Trail Report
- ITS 87.... groomed and riding is good power line section has not been groomed at this time and is a short section passable beware of obstacles ITS 86.... groomed and the riding is good small sectionon lower enchanted road that has been plowed from mile 7 to 8.5 watch for logging stay right and keep speeds down
- ITS 89.... groomed and riding is good there is a short section of plowed road after colburn mt and mile 7 to 8.5 on lower enchanted road watch for logging stay right and keep speeds down
- COBURN MT TRAIL.... is groomed to the half way point
- EAST SIDE IN TOWN.... is groomed and a little rough untill to the top of the hill comming from town about 100 yards
- ENCHANTED LOOP.... groomed and riding is good
- EAST SIDE ALPINE TRAIL....groomed riding is good
- JOHNSON MT CONNECTOR.... groomed on the east side of 201 to the intersection of lake parlin connector not advised to cross over rt 201 due to wind blowing conditions and just needs more snow to be passable with no damage to sleds due to rocks, stumps etc
- COBURN MT CONNECTOR.... has not been groomed use caution early riding contions
- HAWK RD/ LAKE PARLIN CONNECTOR is now open and groomed riding is good
- SHUT DOWN LOOP AND MT LOOP TRAIL.... is groomed and riding is good
We have alot of snow in some area,s and riding overall is good, with the cold weather water is frozen on all trails take it easy