East Grand Lake, Maine

Rideout's Lodge

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Rideout’s Lodge

Located only 2 hours northeast of Bangor, Maine, Rideouts is right on the shores of East Grand Lake.

Rideouts offers 14 waterfront rental cabins, ranging from studio to a 7 bedroom, 2 bath Cabin; and other sizes are also available. Their main lodge has a restaurant for their guests to dine and is also open to the public. Meals are served lakeside, with breakfast being cooked-to-order. Lunch and dinner is served family style. Fresh bread is baked daily, and made right there using a circa 1940 hand-written recipe; served with locally-made fresh butter and jams. They have a retail & tackle shop, rec room, WIFI, and satellite TV on the premises.

Aluminum boats with 4-stroke Honda 10/15 horsepower motors, most with electric start; rentals are available, as well as kayaks, canoes and a paddle boat. There is a sandy beach for relaxing, soaking in the sun, or for access to their swim platform.

A 215’ dock where all of their boats are docked and private boats are welcome, that can also be docked there.

Rideout’s Lodge 6 Waterfront Drive Weston, ME 04424-4248

Greenland Cove Campground

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Greenland Cove Campground

Amenities include:

Lakefront & wooded campsites with water/electric hookups, close to ATV trails, with fishing and boating on Maine’s 3rd largest lake…and there’s also a heated pool. They have an on-site store to stock up on groceries, firewood, and fishing tackle. Boat ramp, docking, and boat rentals; plus a basketball court, horseshoe pit, and playground…as well as a video game arcade with a pool table

Other features: Wireless internet, on-site Laundromat, handicap accessible restrooms, a dump station…and Greenland Cove campground is pet friendly.

Yearly events include:

4th of July parade with BBQ & live music afterwards, Halloween (in August) with a Campsite decorating contest & Trick-or-Treating…and the annual Fishing Derby, in September.

Greenland Cove Campground 70 Brown East Grand Lake, Danforth, ME 04424

Greenland Cove Cabins

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Greenland Cove Cabins has 7 fully-equipped cabins some with porches…some screened. All cabins have stocked kitchens, picnic tables, propane heaters (1 has an oil furnace), a fire pit. They are pet-friendly, computer access with high-speed internet. Kayaks and Canoes available for guests, free of charge. Aluminum boat rentals have 4-stroke gas motors. Towels and linens are provided.

Greenland Cove Cabins

123 Kneser Lane
P.O. Box 95 Danforth, Maine 04424

Proprietors Weston & Donna Lord

Official Maine Snowmobile Trail Conditions

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The Official Maine Snowmobile Trail Conditions are provided to the public, courtesy of the members of the Maine Snowmobile Association (MSA).

Winter continues with a good dumping of snow inland and north. (View snowfall and snow depth maps, linked in left column). Reports of some excellent trail conditions in many areas. Another riding weekend – be safe and have a great time, everyone.
If you’re enjoying the groomed trails and haven’t bought your 2013-14 season MSA Club membership yet, now’s a good time, and your support would be welcome by the clubs and the association. Ride safely and courteously, and have fun.

EastGrandLake.com is currently in the process of contacting the MSA (Maine Snowmobile Association to try to have them include these areas in their report.

EastGrandLake.com wants to provide our visitors with up-to-date & accurate trail reports, that will help them plan a safe and fun snowmobile ride whether riding right around the East Grand area or beyond. As often as possible, we will bring you trail reports from established, experienced and expert sources that have been providing this service. We recognize that getting updated, reliable & more-detailed trail information for our area has sometimes been difficult and hard to find, and we feel that relying on our local snowmobile clubs, as well as experienced and knowledgeable riders who know these trails well; in addition to the media sources such as state of Maine related internet sites.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE “SOCIAL SIDE” SNOWMOBILING EVENTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!

Here is the Official MSA (Maine Snowmobile Association) Trail Conditions Report for
March 14,2014.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY

Frenchville:3/14: Frenchville SC reports “New snow is all groomed…sleds won’t be climbing road snowbanks over here! Enjoy the beautiful day!!!”

Madawaska-St John River Valley:3/13:”A good foot plus and still coming down in MADAWASKA. …. we are SHOVELING….. then RIDING FIRST TRACKS….” – Mike Cyr, http://www.facebook.com/SnowmobileNorthernMaine

Benedicta:3/12: “Hey Gang, All Snowgang trails are still “flat and fast” as we wait for the 12-20″ storm today into Thursday. Grooming will begin again as soon as the storm is done, and we should have riding right into April. Ride safe and to the right.” – Jim Splan, Reporter at Large. Benedicta Snowgang

Aroostook County:3/12: Caribou Rec reports : “ITS 85 Portage has tweeked their reroute and knocked off some mileage. It is marked so watch for signs. Watch for a bit of logging on 81/85 on the Ox Bow end. Beyond that this trail has clear sailing. NEW, The Homestead Lodge in Ox Bow now has gas during daylight hours. Still meeting up with folks who are still looking in old places for trails so remember both Ashland and Portage had major reroutes this year so you will need to pay attention to signage.
ITS 83 Another trail that has had some major reroutes in places so watch for signage at intersections. Mars Hill has the reroute very well marked between Bridgewater and Mars Hill. Remember 81 and 83 run together for a while.
ITS 81 There are a few hiccups on this one but overall most projects have been grooming this very well this winter, on the Madawaska/Grand Isle end the trail is awesome along with Ft Fairfield, Easton and Mars Hill but remember it ends at the Rt 105 intersection east of Squa Pan and IS NOT OPEN FROM RT 105 TO ITS 85
ITS 92 This trail has been great all winter and if you are looking for a loop remember Rt 92A is open to ITS 85. Also a nice loop to Glazier Lake is great for a hot dog roast ride! ITS 90 No problems here, groomed all the way through from Portage to Ft Fairfield, and if you are out and about stop by the MSA Directors meeting Saturday at the Ft Fairfield Clubhouse starting at 5 p.m.
ITS 88 Great ride, good shape and it provides an east west alternative since 81 is closed between 105 and 85.
ITS 86 Great ride out of Houlton or Ox Bow, Also 71-D is groomed on the Ox Bow end. And remember the Homestead Lodge in Ox Bow now has gas during daylight hours ITS 105 Good riding on all sections, remember you can’t go west on ITS 81 at the intersection east of Squa Pan so keep that in mind when planning
ITS 120 Really nice riding off ITS 85. Go left at the ITS 92 intersection on to Allagash and Dickey and try the Glazier Lake Loop
Rt 100 Coming from Caswell there are two branches of this trail one goes north out of Caswell and one goes west. They both intersect Rt 89 one closer to Rt 94 and the other closer to the Madawaska River, watch for markings and on the one that goes west further south of Caswell there is a very active logging operation so use caution.
Rt 89 Groomed north to Rt 94. Like many trails this is a tight windy trail so please use caution, starting to notice some sled parts ! PLEASE NOTE that Rt 100 now intersects Rt 89 in two locations so watch for signs.
Rt 94 I love this trail, open and groomed great ride between ITS 81 and Rt 105.
Rt 79 to Long Lake off ITS 105 is groomed and remember Rt 96 veers off 79 and rejoins ITS 81 or you can brave the lake ride for those wanting to access the St John Valley and local eateries via Long Lake
Rts 73, 73B, 73C, 96 All groomed but again you have some windy sections so use caution and please ride right.”

Mars Hill:3/7: “Mars Hill: NOTICE: ITS 83 is going to have a MAJOR DETOUR this season due to a logging operation in Bridgewater. Snowmobilers are going to have to plan accordingly as this detour will add at least 12 extra miles and up to 19 extra miles one way to your north or south trip depending on your travel plans. First of all, people need to understand that we did our best to find a shorter detour route, but due to late notification by the land owner we had very few options.
There is no chance that we will use the closed portion of trail in Bridgewater this year at all. The logging operation has continued longer than first thought. The plowed section of trail is bare dirt at this point with some icy sections.
Now the details of the DETOUR: Snowmobilers will have to utilize the #9 Lake Trail, Rte 70A, and ITS 81 (old Rte 83A on most maps) to get around the closed section of ITS 83 in Bridgewater. There will be signs to give you guidance. The most important thing to remember is the extra miles ( 12 extra miles minimum / 19 extra miles possible ) for fuel use. Snowmobilers will also have plan for the extra time to travel these extra slower speed trail miles as well. Also as fair warning- the closed portion of trail will be marked as such and those caught by Law Enforcement using the plowed portion could face prosecution.
ITS 83 North from Monticello and out the detour route via the #9 Lake trail and Rte 70A are holding up and staying in good condition.
ITS 81 north Mars Hill to Easton is in good condition.
ITS 83 north from Mars Hill to Presque Isle in good condition.
ITS 81 from Mars Hill to Walker Siding’s trail is in good condition.
Remember that with warmer temps comes ever changing trail conditions. Snowmobilers need to use CAUTION in the days ahead as the temperatures start going up and the days get longer. ” – John Bailey Central Aroostook SC

Macwahoc:3/6: “One word- WOW!!! The trails are the best I have ever seen in March, No water issues, groomed surfaces are wide hard and flat.
All trails groomed on 3-5-2014.
ITS#110 could not be better.
Trail #1 north is excellent- Snow bank on plowed road section in Haynesville has been groomed down to a full groomer width, all snow all the way.
Trail#3 is excellent- watch out for the moose
Trail#2 to Lee is excellent.
Trails are wide, flat and fast but use caution. Deer and Moose are using the trials more now then they have all winter. STAY RIGHT, AND ENJOY THE RIDE.”- Jody Moulton Eastern Maine Snow Riders

Note from David Stevens, MSA Executive VP:2/21:”There is now gas available during daylight hours at Homestead Lodge in Oxbow. Otherwise there is a lengthy distance between fuel stops.”

GREATER KATAHDIN REGION

Katahdin Region-JoMary trails :3/15: “Last night, March 14th, the Jo Mary Riders groomed the following trails:
Parkway trail, Scenic Loop, 109 to 111 X-over, Fire Tower trail, Suspension Bridge trail. We will groom B Pond to the 110 Connector tonight.” – Rick LeVasseur, Jo Mary Riders SC

Katahdin Region: 3/14: “Last night the Twin Pines Snowmobile Club – groomed Millinocket Downtown trails, The 109 Connector to North Twin Lake, ITS 86/The Pole Line to Millinocket Lake and Baxter State Park, The Grant Brook Road. We started on the Wild Kingdom Trail needs more work and we will complete that today. Tonight we are grooming the entire system including The Stacyville Road to Whetstone; The Stratton trail and Logan Pond Trail.
East Millinocket Sno-Rovers -Groomed the local East Millinocket Town Trails and Broke trail North to Whetstone and on110 to Mattawamkeag. Tonight (Friday) they will do south to Endless Lake, and to South Twin.” – New England Outdoor Center trail report or here: http://www.facebook.com/snowmobilinginmaine

Bowlin-Matagamon-Shin Pond Area SC:3/14: ” What a beautiful morning! We have SNOW SNOW and more SNOW! 20-22 inches! ITS114/85S Shin Pond to Whetstone groomed last night with excellent riding, ITS85S to Matagamon and to 71D and groomed with perfect conditions! ITS85S Matagamon to Bowlin being groomed this morning, Club trail 64 being groomed this morning!
So what more could you ask for, Load the sleds and head North this weekend for some great March riding with wonderful snow depths. NOTE: Libbys Camp will close for the season after Saturday March 15th so stop by and visit Jess and Matt! Matagamon Camps, Shin Pond Village, Mt. Chase Lodge and Bowlin Camps will continue to be open throughout the month of March so we hope to see you soon. As always feel free to call or email me anytime at 528-2900 or shinpondvillage@fairpoint.net. Check out the live webcam at shinpond.com

Ebeemee Twp:3/6 : Ebeemee Snowmobile Club reports “Conditions remain excellent. All of our local trails remain in great shape. The Jo Mary trails are awesome. Speaking of which, Phil Grass from Jo Mary groomed Al’s Alley this week with the big groomer (br250). Wow, what a great job. The ESC extends our thanks to Phil and Rick for their help and all of their great work. Get out and ride while the riding is this good. Be safe.” – Darrell

GREATER MOOSEHEAD REGION

North East Carry:3/14: “The North East Carry Trails have been groomed. Lots of drifting going on so I don’t expect the trails to look to good tomorrow. The phantom really had to work to get thru 18 inches of fresh snow but it proved it was up to doing the job. There were a few ice fishermen that tried to fish but gave it up. Snow too deep, wind was brutal and snow drifting. There were a few brave sledders, but not many. Ride safe, stay safe.

Rockwood:3/12: The Birches Resort reports “Great snow base now. Big Snow today and tonight 12 to 20 inches predicted. All trails will be groomed Thursday night. The lake is awesome riding too. Riders are reporting excellent riding in the Rockwood area.
The lake is frozen and marked across to Mt Kineo.
We are fully opened so come on up. Ice fishing is excellent with more than 18 inches of good ice
Gas is available now. We just filled up with gas. Lots of food too.
The Birches has three groomers (Tucker Sno Cats) one of which is brand new. This will assure no interruptions in grooming ,making your riding experience at The Birches the best that it can be.
The Birches cabins are always opened.
Rockwood now has five groomers.”

Greenville:3/11: Moosehead Riders SC reports “We are happy to report that ITS 86 to the intersection of ITS 88 is in very good condition. ITS 85 South to Blanchard also is in very good condition. The 110 Connector trail is in good condition. Please be careful on ITS 85 North, approximately 4 miles north of Greenville, where there is active logging and one mile of a plowed road. This route is avoidable by connecting to 110 and B Pond trail to loop back to Kokadjo.
After this week’s anticipated snow storm we will be out packing the snow down. Greenville is projected to get over 12 inches of fresh snow. Today we received 2 inches of snow fall. We currently have the best conditions for riding that we have had all season.
Ride safe, ride right and stay tuned to detailed trail reports after our storm tomorrow into Thursday hits. This weekend is going to be great for riders!” Local info also found on Moosehead Riders Facebook page

Rockwood:3/11:Blue Ridge Riders snowmobile club Facebook page reports “Rockwood groomers will be out again Tuesday night in full force to flatten out the base one last time before the big dumping. We will be out again on Thursday to keep up with the blowing and drifting. If you have been waiting all season for a big powder ride, your wait is over!!!!!!”

Historic Pittston Farm:3/7: “Our snowmobile trails are in excellent condition throughout our system. The weather has continued being cold all week and our grooming operations continue tonight. I wonder who will be the first person here tomorrow on the freshly groomed trail? We have had many snowmobilers in throughout the week and many are travelling through from lodge to lodge enjoying this great season of fun with snow here in Maine.
Our trails are well marked throughout our system. Please enjoy the new loop trail just off the Jackman trail that we opened a few weeks ago. The Carry Brook Trail is not open as it has been plowed on the Rockwood end.
We have gas, food and lodging for your snowmobiling needs. Stay safe on the trails, wear your helmet and drive defensively ALWAYS, you never know who might be around the corner coming at you. 207-280-0000. ” – Jenny, Historic Pittston Farm

Kokadjo:3/6 :Kokadjo Roach Riders report “Trail conditions are “AWESOME”! We are grooming all trails regularly. The riding does not get any better than this, come on up and enjoy!!!” View reports of individual trails at web site linked above.

ROUTE 201 CORRIDOR

Solon:3/15: Solon Snow Hawks report “All trails have been groomed after 18″+ of snow this week! A big thanks to all our volunteers that work many hours day and night to get the trails into shape! Please support area clubs with trail fund cans as it looks like we are in for a late spring! Ride safe ” – SSH

The Forks:3/14 “We got one groomer out of the woods during the storm on Wednesday night. Fixed it in the shop on Thursday morning. It went out busting open trail Thursday afternoon and evening. The second machine is still having the rear end rebuilt. It is scheduled to be ready to groom on Saturday night. Because of the severity of the storm, and the fact that we have one groomer still down, we will be focusing on grooming only the ITS trails and the Kennebec River Trail on Friday. For Saturday night, if things go well and we have our second groomer running, we will redo the ITS trails and try to do the Bald Mountain Trail as well. We’ ll have to see how it goes.
ITS 86 FROM BERRY’S STORE HEADING EAST TOWARDS GREENVILLE Groomed on Friday during the day.
ITS 88 FROM ITS 86 INTERSECTION HEADING WEST TOWARD ROCKWOOD Groomed Friday during the day.
ITS 87 HEADING SOUTH TOWARD BINGHAM Will be groomed Friday night. Spur trail up to Moxie Mountain Lookout is not groomed.
CARATUNK SPUR TRAIL Open but not groomed.
BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL Open but not groomed.
BREAKNECK RIDGE TRAIL Open but not groomed.
PLEASANT POND TRAIL Open but not groomed.
KENNEBEC RIVER TRAIL Groomed on Friday.
For day riders, there’ s a FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201. The lot is very large, well-plowed and will accommodate large trailers. The entrance to the lot is ¼ mile south of Northern Outdoors. It is marked with a large sign on Route 201. Groomed access to all trails. Trail maps, 91 octane gas, food are available at NO.” – Jim Yearwood, Northern Outdoors SC, Northern Outdoors, Northern Outdoors on Facebook

Jackman:3/13:Border Riders Sportsman Club reports “Over 12″ of new snow last night, the groomers will go out tonight. Riding should be very good. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ” View reports on individual trails at website linked above

Jackman:3/13: Bishop’s Motel reports “Received over a foot of new snow and it’s still snowing!Ê RIDE BABY RIDEÊ
NORTH TO CANADA: good
CLUB TRAIL: very good
PITTSTON FARM: good
SOUTH TO PARLIN POND : good ”

West Forks, Parlin Pond:3/12: Coburn Summit Riders report “It looks like this season is going to go out strong. With a great base and a possible 163 -243 on the way, conditions should be phenomenal for the rest of March.
We will have 3 groomers out during the day tomorrow and again on Friday night getting trails set for the weekend.
I will post another report on Friday with up to date conditions for each trail. Enjoy the storm!”

Jackman-Moose River:3/11: Jackman Moose River Region Chamber of Commerce web site reports “Riders from Sunday have said that the trails were awesome even after the crowds left. With this next storm of a possible 10-20 inches, your riding opportunities in the Jackman region are going to be fantastic for weeks to come! Yep, we still get the snow last! And the best trail riding in Maine.” View trail by trail report at web site linked above.

Madison:2/25: Abnaki Sno-Riders report “ITS 87 North and South has been groomed. Trails are in pretty good condition considering how hard the snow is.”

Anson-North Anson:2/24: “The Anson-North Anson Snowmobile Club today as cooler weather came we are out grooming. Groomed to Starks then to New Portland and tonight the railbed to Solon. Trails should be back in great shape tonight for your riding pleasure tomorrow. Please remember to Ride Right and Ride Safely!”-Ken Ingalls president, Anson N Anson SC

Solon:2/20:Breezy Acres Camps reports “We have lots of snow and the trails are all groomed! With more snow in the forecast for the next couple of days we are in great shape for riding. Please ride safe and respect the landowners property.”

Bingham: : Gateway Recreation & Lodging

PISCATAQUIS-PENOBSCOT-SOMERSET

Plymouth:3/16:Endless Season Riders report “Well… after a few week break we have finally got back on the snow. We worked hard to keep the trails in top notch condition through school vacation week then a little warm weather and rain shut us down. Fortunately the trails were flat and the base stayed in place. The BIG storm last week dumped plenty of snow on us but also brought the limbs and Birches down much like the January Ice Storm. It finally warmed up enough yesterday to drop the snow off the trees and then it started raining. Luckily the temps dropped overnight and the cold wind dried the snow out allowing us to head out early this morning. Ronnie headed out with the Sno-Cat and Scotty with the Skandic. We encountered several trees still down that needed to be cut out of the way and a lot of “face slappersÓ that we just had to leave in the interest of getting over the trails. We were fortunate to have some help getting the trails cleared and open, Cathy and Larry worked on the North end until they were soaked and frozen, and Alan worked the South end. Also Thanks to the riders that came along today and helped move trees we had sawed up in the trail. We saw Scotty fueling up at Plymouth Village Store this afternoon and you could tell he had a days work in. The trails are in pretty good shape so far, we have a little more work to do on the Southwest side of town but hope to have that done in the next couple of days. ” View complete report at web site linked above.

Dover-Foxcroft area riding: 3/8: “We rode club trails today. My helmet is off to all of you people that work these small club trails. What a great ride. I also thought of the hundreds of landowners that allowed me to have a great ride on their land. Thanks to all that make this happen, you amaze me.” “- Maurice Marden, Piscataquis Valley SC

Guilford:2/25: “The warm up took a little of our snow pack, but we are still in great shape. All trails are being groomed again and all trails are good to great to excellent. The only bit of concern is that plowed sections have become a little boney and the trails are rock hard so studs or ice scratchers are advised. Other than that, trails are in awesome shape so get out there and ride!” – Jacob Vainio,Four Winds SC

Monson: 2/25 “The warm up has come and gone and now we are back into the freezer for the time being. The trails held up great and are in good to excellent condition. The Blanchard trail will have some choppy sections for a while because the sled drags will have a hard time cutting the ice hard bumps, but all other trails held up awesome. The pole line is near perfection, the lake is flat and fast where the drags have been, and the North Trail Re-route is great as well. The normal North Trail is still open to the spring road lookout, but sleds are not allowed past that point. Get out there and enjoy the trails!” – Jacob VainioNarrow Gauge Riders Snowmobile Club

Corinna:2/16: Corundel Raiders SC report on their Facebook page “Cutting 4ft snow drifts on trail 9 today! Starting to get trails opened after the snow. Reports will be getting posted as they come in!”

NOTICE: Milo-Brownville:: Scott Ramsay, Director-state of Maine Snowmobile Program writes that ITS 83 from Milo Village (82 Jct) north to Lakeview is closed for awhile due to logging. Riders should be seeing detour signs on the trail which will funnel traffic onto 82 north to Brownville, across their Lakeville Trail and back to 83. “Just a little longer route to have a little more fun.”

GREATER BANGOR-GREATER LINCOLN

Enfield:3/13: Cold Stream Sno-Riders report “We are going to do our best to get the main trails groomed before this weekend. If you head out before the groomer does, just watch out as some of those drifts are pretty deep!”

Bucksport:3/7:Family SC reports “Grooming has ceased but the base remains but is deteriorating every day with the sun. If you ride, keep in mind it’s spring riding conditions and use extreme caution, especially over the ice where it will likely turn to slush as temperatures rise. ”

Orrington:3/7: Orrington Trail Riders report “Grooming has ceased but the based is still there with some bare spots, rocks and stumps rearing their ugly heads here and there. We need more snow. If you venture out, use caution and take what you can get. 107 from the Richardson Tract to Bucksport is closed. It’s all dirt from resurfacing. Use trail 6 up the backside of the mountain. Alas, it looks like spring is here.”

>East Grand Lake area ITS Connector Trail 105 North/South – No Report. Trail #7 to Greenland Cove-No Report.

Click here to view the most recent EastGrandLake.com Snowmobile Trail Report.

Springfield:See where the groomer has been
Quad County SC web site

TRAIL REROUTE: Lincoln:: “The Lincoln Snowhounds in Lincoln had to do a major re-route of ITS82 in Lincoln. For anyone coming into town on ITS82, the re-route added about 10 or 12 miles to the distance to get into town to get gas. We were shut off by a major land owner. The new trail now goes through Chester. We’d like to get the word out so anyone coming into town is aware of this.” – Rusty Stanley, President, Lincoln Snowhounds.

MID COAST-DOWNEAST

Beddington:3/13: ” We have received substantial snow. Snowmobiling will be good. ITS81 North and ITS84 North is currently being groomed and will be groomed again Saturday if necessary. ITS81 South to the Hatchery road and the TWP 22 Loop trail will be groomed Thursday or Friday.”- Reg Archer, Airline Riders SC

Calais:2/25: Sunrise Snowmobilers Facebook page reports “ITS 84 from Bailey Hill to Monroe lake, where Grand Lake Stream picks up has been groomed and is great shape. There is a logging operation just starting at the end of the Pokey Road and the connector road to Route 1. Please Stay on the trail and not in the plowed road per the Landowners request. Thanks!!”

Cherryfield:2/20: Narraguagus SC web site reports “Last night they groomed the Sunrise Trail from Cherryfield to Washington Junction. Tonight they are grooming the trail from Cherryfield to Jonesboro. There has been a great snowcover especially out in the woods away from the wind. They have also been dragging up on ITS 81 for the past few days. There are a couple of wet spots that you will need to proceed through with caution. Remember this is a new trail this year and is just starting to show some places that need attention when it gets wet. Travel with caution and be safe. Thanks guys for all the great work !!!”

Downeast Sunrise Trail -View the Sunrise Trail web site:2/20: “Received 5 inches of new snow the night before last and 3 inches ofsnow last night. trail was groomed from Cherryfield to Hancock and is being groomed from cherryfield to Jonesboro tonight. Trail was groomed from jonesboro to machias on tuesday. No information is available at this time from Machias to Pembroke.”

NORTHWESTERN MOUNTAINS

Kingfield:3/13: Kingfield Sno-Wanderers Snowmobile Club reports “The guys are out today working on opening up the trails with all of this nice white gold. Trails #115 north and South, Allen’s Pinnacle and other trails will be groomed out in the next couple of days!! Come ride and enjoy the weekend on the trails! Parking at the Sled Shed !”

Eustis/Stratton:2/27: Arnold Trail SC reports:”Trails are all groomed up and looking great. Colder temps helped trails set up good and we’re looking at a great riding weekend. Steady grooming throughout the weekend so come up and enjoy while it lasts. ”

RANGELEY/GREATER RUMFORD AREA/WESTERN MAINE

Roxbury/Byron:3/14: Slippery Sliders SC web site reports “We have two logging operations starting, on on 16 from Byron to Andover on the Garland Pond Road and L Hones road, Please go slow and give them the right of way.
The other is on 117 South of Byron, equipment will be crossing the trail in two places, please watch for signs and go slow and stop where the signs are posted.
There is lots of fresh snow on the trails, it will take time to pack and groom things out. 117 North of Byron Packed on Thursday
117 South of Byron was packed on Friday morning
16 to Roxbury Pond packed on Thursday night.
Connector trail to Rumford Black Bridge being packed today (Friday)
The trail to Carthage is closed for this season because of a connection problem on the Carthage end.
Parking at the Roxbury town office has been opened, please park to the left when entering, there is a fire truck in the back of the building that CAN NOT BE BLOCKED, so make sure you park out of the way and follow the groomed trail north along the road to connect to the trail north or south and go slow through the land owners back yard (ME) or the trail will be closed!!!”

Hebron:3/13: “ITS89 and secondary trails are still GREAT! About 8 inches of fresh snow fell after a bit of rain. Groomers have trails ready for riding once again. No troubles to report. These days are numbered so take advantage! If you missed riding due to poor condition in January March has more then made up for it. Trail Maps and FMI: The Storekeepers 207-966-2733. Ride Right!” -B. Francis, Bouncing Bogies SC

Rumford:3/13: Rumford Polar Bears report “3/13/14 – We got 14” from this latest storm. That’s a lot! It’ll take us a few days to get all the trails packed and smooth. Riders can help pack the trails by riding to the right.
3/11/14 – Trail 12 to the A&B Trail was groomed by Gene Knox and Bob Stickney.
3/11/14 – ITS 82 (west half) was groomed by Gene and Bob.

Andover:3/13: Andover Snow Valley Sno-Goers report “plenty of new snow 12 inches of it! plans are to groom for this weekend, now that we have made adjustments to our drag. it lost some parts.”

Bridgton:3/9: Bridgton Easy Riders report “All ITS trails were groomed Sat Night with pretty decent results. South Bridgton trail groomed as well. West Bridgton trail is much improved with the double grooming done on Friday night. All trail seem to be holding up well but are still extremely hard to groom the way we would prefer with the frozen base encountered from the rain a week ago. Get out and enjoy as there are only a couple weeks left.”

Naples:2/27::Muddy River Sno-Seekers report “I have been informed that if you are out running Long Lake, be extremely cautious. Fishermen have been plowing ‘roads’ out to their ice shacks creating very hazardous snowbanks for us. This one is around the Salmon Point area on the Rt 35 side of the lake and about 1/2 mile out. I’m sure there are others. -Scott”

Rangeley: 2/26 : Rangeley Lakes SC reports: “Welcome to the best riding of the season. Conditions are very good. The trails have firmed and we have an excellent base to groom. We have had a few snow squalls and we expect more over the next few days. There are still a few icy spots and corners. Slow down in corners.
Lakes have crusty snow drifts and bare ice in places. Use caution. Look out for a pressure ridge near Hunter Cove on Rangeley Lake
Be careful about getting off trail. The snow is very deep now and we are seeing lots of stuck riders and some impressive holes where sleds have been dug out.
Lake riding is never safe! If you are not experienced and comfortable with riding on lakes. Don’t do it! We have plenty of groomed trails to get between points. It may take a few extra minutes but it is infinitely better than taking a risk on the lakes. The Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club has no trails on any lakes, ponds, rivers or streams.” – Steve Dudley. View the full report, including the condition of individual trails, at web site linked above.

Newry:: Windy Valleys SC

CENTRAL MAINE (Greater LA, Augusta, Waterville etc)

PUBLIC NOTICE – UNSAFE OPEN WATER – ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER – TURNER/GREENE AREA – Reed & Reed, Inc. will continue bridge construction on the Androscoggin River Bridge Replacement Project, between the towns of Turner and Greene, Maine. To accommodate construction they will have to maintain open water the entire width of the river for most of the winter months. It is important that no recreational vehicles attempt to get anywhere near the project due to the unsafe open water. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Reed & Reed’s Office at (207) 443-9747 or their Project Field Office at (207) 946-6000.

Winthrop:3/10: Hillandalers SC reports “Trails in Winthrop are groomed and flat. The East side of town all trails have 100% cover and are being groomed 2-3 times a week with the ASV Scout. The powerlines from Manchester to Marranacook Lake are 8-9 feet wide and great riding. The old Trolley line is also in great shape and groomed out to 6-7 feet wide. The West side of town is being maintained with our Blazer on tracks, a Skandic and a VK 540. All of which are out 2-3 times a week right now. Get out there and ride, these are the best trail conditions that Winthrop has had and we would love to see some more riders get to appreciate them. Don’t give up on the season yet!!” – Steve Groves, Trailmaster

Palermo:3/10: Palermo SC web site reports “Trails are all groomed as of Friday and in good to excellent condition. Those areas where the sun lays in are getting thin. All trails are open. Get out and enjoy!”

West Gardiner:3/7: Cobbosseecontee SC reports ” All trails recently groomed, flat and smooth with few bare spots. Line crews are still on powerline so use caution in those areas.”

Sidney: 2/26: “Some of the Trails have been groomed, as of the 25 Feb they are in good condition for the snow we have!! Hope to see you out riding!!!! We will be having a Bonfire/Trail ride on Mar 1, 6:00 to 9:00 pm if weather permits we will be starting at the clubhouse at around 6:00 to 6:30 for the ride through Sidney trails then the bonfire!!! Hope to see you there!! ” – Dicky Latno, Sidney Trail Riders Club

Belgrade:2/26: Belgrade Draggin Masters report “Trails are still looking great, get out and enjoy ”

Farmingdale:2/25: Notice: Trail 32 between the intersections of 27 and 29 is closed due to Cianbro/Irby installing power lines in this area. Do not ride on this trail Monday through Friday. 32C is also closed. Use the Detour listed below :
East bound from West Gardiner, follow 27 to 27 T, into Manchester,then connect to 29. West bound from Gardiner,follow 29 to Manchester to 27 T, or 27.
Despite the warm weather this weekend and a lot of traffic, the trails are holding up well. I groomed 27 this morning and it was in great shape. I will try to get to 29 tonight and tune that up some if the snow isn’t too soft.”- Bob Dill, Barnstormers SC.

Gardiner:2/20 : “All trails were groomed last night and they are in very good to excellent condition. With rain and warm temps in the forecast don’t know how long it will last. Ride them now.” – Brian Winchester, President, Gardiner Ridge Riders

Lewiston:: Hillside Family Riders

SOUTH-SOUTH WESTERN MAINE

Cumberland/North Yarmouth:3/12: Moonlite Sno-Skimmers Facebook page reports “Based on 45 degrees yesterday and rain today, unless we get a foot of snow you can cue the fat lady. Stay off the trails please.”

Sanford-Springvale:3/9:Southern Maine Sno-Goers web site reports: “Expect well packed trails. The trail conditions should stay pretty much the same, GOOD into and beyond next weekend. Next chance of a decent snowfall mid to late week. A little snirt starting to show up at some road crossings.
NOTE: One groomer still down for repairs with electrical issues. Groomer Repairs are expensive – Join our club to help offset these costs or DONATE.” For reports on individual trails, visit web site linked above.

Lyman:2/28: Lyman SC reports “”All Trails are open and being groomed. Please be respectful to land owners and stay on marked trails.
We also ask you to ride quiet on the trail from RT35 through to Davis Rd it is clearly marked, you can’t miss it.
Ride right ride safe!” – Trail Master Brian Dulong

Waterboro:2/14: Ossipee Mountaineers SC reports ” Waterboro was hit with a classic Noreaster last night. We received about 8-10 inches of new snow and more is expected for tomorrow. All of the Ossipee Mountaineers trail system was in great condition prior to the storm and this new snow should make it even better. Groom teams will be out this evening and all weekend (day and night) so please be on the lookout. Please remember to yield to the groomers, these trucks are 40 feet long and cannot get out of your way easily.
There is a Big Ice Fishing Derby going on at Ossipee Lake Sunday Feb.16th which will greatly increase the traffic on the trails in Waterboro. Please ride safe and watch for fellow riders.
Snack Shack at the clubhouse is open Saturday 15th- 10am to 2pm. Come on over and visit Rit and Brenda.
Ride Safe, Ride Right, and Ride Smart! See you on the trails!”- Leo Binette, Vice President- OMSC

COMPLIMENTS FOR THE TRAILS:

3/16: “Hats off to the County clubs!!!! Trails were great!!!!! you have so much snow you will be riding for a long time!!!! Thank you” – David Watson, MSA Coastal Regional VP

3/12: “Did some early March riding on the trails around Byron and Roxbury over to Rumford and Mexico and KUDOS to Slippery Sliders, Rumford Polar Bears, and the Mexico club for some truly fantastic trails and riding. Had some company from out of town and they could not believe the trail conditions – simply perfect! Thank you to all of the volunteers and staff who assist in keeping these busy trails mint!” – Dave Ross, Weld Winter Wildcats

3/5: “After several years of little to no snow it has been fantastic to get out and do some local riding on the trails in Waldo and Penobscot County. This past weekend my brother in law (who actually drives up from Connecticut every weekend since he loves the trails in Maine so much), friend and his son were able to ride from Jackson to Hermon to have lunch at Dysarts.
I can honestly say the trails all the way were fantastic, smooth and flat and very well signed all the way from Jackson, Dixmont and up into Stetson and over to Hermon… we must have ridden on trails maintained by anywhere from four to six (clubs) and every mile was great … in truth it made it hard to tell sometimes when one club stopped grooming and where another began since the trails were so good.
…due to a sled breakdown we ended up nixing that plan and headed towards Newport … Once again the trails were well signed and groomed …Pittsfield who also had nicely groomed trails, Unity and Thorndike (things were a bit rougher towards the end, but there also was a lot less snow.) Despite the breakdown, we had a great ride and a good day mainly due to the fact that these trails were the best I’ve seen in a very long time not to mention great signs which pretty much kept us on course. Thanks to all the groomers of those clubs!” -J. Johnson Unity, ME

On The Social Side:

Meduxneakeag Ramblers Breakfast Saturdays 6-9 a.m. at the clubhouse
Washburn Trailrunners Breakfast / Lunch Saturdays 7 a.m.-3p.m. Sunday 7 a.m.- noon at the clubhouse
Presque Isle Snowmobile Club Stew Nights Fridays 5-7 p.m. at the clubhouse
St Francis Sno Angels Saturday Meals Starting January 11th…home cooked meals……stop by off ITS 92
January 25 & 26 Long Lake Fishing Derby..7 lakes and $12500 in prizes !!!
January 26 Pleasant Ridge Riders Breakfast at Caswell Clubhouse 7-11 a.m. Limestone Club breakfast at the clubhouse 7-10 a.m.
February 8-9 Caribou Downtown Ski Festival
February 8 10th Annual Andy Santarre Sno-Run call 207-498-6431 for more info
February 8 Fort Kent SnoRiders Steak/Chicken Supper 4-8 p.m. Lonesome Pine Ski Lodge off ITS 85 Steak $18/ Chicken $15/ Kids 10 and under $10
February 15 Caribou Snowmobile Club Hot Dog Roast ITS 105 Stockholm starting 10 a.m.
February 15 USCC Cross Country Racing Series accessable off ITS 85 between Ft Kent & Frenchville Racing starts at 9:30 a.m. and will run through late afternoon.
February 15 Portage Lakers Pie Auction 7 p.m. at Deans.
February 28-March 7 Youth/Junior World Championship Biathalon Nordic Heritage Ctr., Presque Isle

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East Grand Lake Fishing License

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The Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife offers ONLINE fishing license renewal. To take advantage of this convenient service click on the link to go to their Online Renewal page on their website.

REGISTRATION FEES

Below are some guidelines from the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IFAW), regarding obtaining a fishing license. There are many different types of licenses available, some are combination types or age-related. For a complete list of their license information… follow this link to the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s Fishing Licenses page on their website.

Fishing License Fees:

Resident Fishing Licenses (Prices listed below do not include the agent fee.)

Superpack (16 & older) – $200.00
Combination Fishing/Archery (16 & older) – $42.00
Combination Hunting & Fishing (16 & older) – $42.00
Resident Fishing (16 and older) – $25.00
1-Day (24 hour) Fishing (16 & older) – $11.00
Serviceman (resident) Fishing and Hunting (16 & older) – $3.00
Serviceman Dependent Hunting (16 & older) – $10.00
Serviceman Dependent Fishing and Hunting (16 & older) – $20.00
Serviceman – Complimentary Military
Supersport – $20.00
Duplicate License – $2.00

Nonresident and Alien Fishing Licenses (Prices listed below do not include the agent fee.)

Combination Hunting & Fishing (16 & older) – $149.00
Nonresident Season Fishing (16 and older) – $64.00
15-Day Fishing (16 & older) – $47.00
7-Day Fishing (16 & older) – $43.00
3-Day (72-hour) Fishing (16 & older) – $23.00
1-Day (24 hour) Fishing (16 & older) – $11.00
Junior Fishing (12-15 years) – $16.00
Alien Combination Fishing and Hunting (16 & older) – $190.00
Alien Season Fishing (16 & older) – $84.00
Supersport – $20.00
Duplicate License – $2.00

Who needs a fishing license?

A person is required to obtain a valid fishing license prior to fishing in inland waters or transporting fish taken from inland waters. A person is required to keep his/her fishing license with him/her at all times while fishing or transporting fish and must exhibit their license for inspection by any warden, department employee, guide or landowner upon request.
Possession of fishing tackle in the fields or forest or on the waters or ice of this State without a fishing license is prima facie evidence of fishing in violation of the law.
When obtaining a resident license, it is the responsibility of the applicant to submit proof of residency.
Maine residents under 16 years or age and nonresidents under 12 years of age may fish without a license.
Maine residents (and immediate family members who live with that person ) may fish without a license from their own land if that person owns more than 10 acres of land, lives on that particular piece of land, and the land is used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
In-patients at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Togus may fish without a license within 25 miles of Togus (Note: Patients not under immediate supervision of a hospital representative must have a valid hospital pass while fishing.)

East Grand Lake Maine Real Estate

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Find the perfect home or land to buy…or view a cottage, house or lodge to rent in the beautiful East Grand lake area.

Living Waters Bible Conference | Summer Camp

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Located directly on East Grand Lake’s ‘Dark Cove’ in beautiful Weston, Maine; rests Living Waters Bible Conference, a non-denominational Christian summer camp in Northern Maine. Unique in its mission from other 1-2 week places to send your kids during the long, hard to ‘fill’ summer vacation; Living Waters accommodates entire families as well as individual campers; offering a variety of summertime adventures that create meaningful and precious memories that will endure.

The emphasis is on letting go of life’s everyday complications and stresses, by allowing your spirit to absorb the beauty of the natural surroundings; engaging in spiritual encounters with others, and becoming more in touch with faith & spirituality. Living Waters encourages participation in recreational and social activities that are geared towards promoting peer relationships, as well as family togetherness. The importance of gaining as well as furthering spiritual and Christian awareness, while finding solitude and peace; appear to be the goal & mission of Living Waters.

Living Waters offers specialized one or two week sessions, including Basketball & Soccer Camp , Wilderness Camp; and Super Teen Week. Each one focusing on a specific camp adventure, however; regular activities like swimming, boating, as well as many other fun activities are included. Weekend retreats are also available and are organized for specific dates during the summer months and continuing into the fall. Family Camps and Wilderness Adventures offer alternatives to the regularly scheduled weekly or bi-weekly sessions.

Well-known speakers, musicians, vocal groups & soloists, plus other special performances; are woven into the broad schedule of events; allowing plenty of time for personal reflection, bible study and organized spiritual gatherings.

For more information about Living Waters…check out their Facebook page.

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East Grand Lake Ice Conditions - Safety

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“Thick and blue, tried and true…Thin and crispy, way to risky”.These are definitely words to LIVE by!Whenever you are considering traveling onto the ice, before taking your 1st step; and especially prior to bringing any sort of ‘vehicle’ (snowmobile, car or truck, ice shack, etc.); you should always determine the condition of the ice by looking at it’s color & thickness. You should be looking for ‘bluish’ ice that is at least 4 to 6 inches thick…the minimum it should be in order to support people and their gear. In the winter, as an outdoor enthusiast…you need to know how thick the ice is and whether it is SAFE to walk on.

Below are the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s General Ice Thickness Guidelines (For New, Clear Ice Only!)

2″ or less – STAY OFF!
4″ May allow Ice fishing or other activities on foot
5″ often allows for Snowmobile or ATV travel
8″ – 12″ of good ice supports most cars or SMALL pickups
12″ – 15″ will likely hold a Medium sized truck.

To find out more of their suggestions on their “ICE SAFETY” page click on the link to the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife website.

OTHER ICE SAFETY INFORMATION WE FOUND From the Maine.gov website link to Snowmobile Laws & Rules:

Even if the weather has been below freezing for several days, DO NOT guess about ice thickness. You should be checking the ice in several places, using an auger, spud, or axe by making a test hole. This should be done beginning at the edge of the shore and continuing as you move further out onto the body of ice. If the ice right at the shoreline appears cracked or feels ‘mushy’ at all…STAY OFF THE ICE!

Watch out for thin, clear, or ‘honeycomb-shaped’ ice.
‘Dark snow’ and ‘Dark Ice’ are other signs of weak spots.
DO NOT go on the ice during thaws.

It is better to choose to go on the ice of smaller bodies of water. Rivers and lakes are prone to wind and wave action, which can break the ice up quicker. Avoid areas with currents, around bridges, and pressure ridges.

What to do if you break through the ice. There is even more potentially life-saving information about what to do if this happens on Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s website.

If you break through the ice, DON’T panic.
DO NOT try to climb out…you’ll probably break through the ice again.
Lay both arms on the unbroken ice and kick HARD!…this will help lift your body onto the ice.
ROLL to safety.

To help someone who has fallen through the ice.

Lie down flat on the ice and reach with a branch, plank, or rope; DO NOT stand! Or form a human chain.
After securing the victim, wiggle backwards to where there is solid ice.
The victim may need treatment for hypothermia (cold exposure), and they may need artificial respiration, and/or CPR.

The quote, “If your feet are cold, put on your hat”…may seem odd…but it’s good advice! Most body heat is lost through the head and neck. So wear a hat, cover your face and neck.

Dress in layers.
Wool, silk, and certain synthetics are best; they’ll keep you warm even if they’re wet.
Insulated, waterproof boots, gloves, and a windbreaker are very important.
Take extra clothing.

ICE THICKNESS CHART FOR DETERMINING ICE SAFETY

Use this chart as a guideline for choosing to walk or take specific types of vehicles onto the ice.

Ice Thickness (in inches)	Permissible Load – Clear, Blue Lake Ice (Reduce strength values for other types of ice)
2”	One person on foot
3″	Group of people walking single file
7 – 1/2“	Passenger car (2 ton gross)
8″	Light truck (2 1/2 ton gross)
10″	Medium truck (3 1/2 ton gross)
12″	Heavy truck ( 7 – 8 ton gross)
15″	Heavy truck ( 10 ton gross)
20″	25 tons
25″	45 tons
30″	70 tons
36″	110 tons

Tracks Online Snowmobile Club

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Welcome to TRACKS, EastGrandLake's Online Snowmobile Club

There are several active snowmobile clubs around the East Grand Lake area who do a great job of grooming trails, and which offer memberships so you can support the sport, and take advantage of club events, using their facilities to stop in along the trail, get warmed-up and grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate; and some allow the use of their facility for functions like weddings. Club meetings are often held at them as well.

Click Here To View East Grand Lake area Snowmobile Clubs

EastGrandLake.com is pleased to offer an online ‘portal’ that will give our visitors a complete resource to guide them to all the snowmobiling services available in & around East Grand Lake. This winter we are increasing our efforts & involvement…to help provide more resources to recreational enthusiasts, starting with this year’s snowmobile season. Some things we are planning to implement on our website include:

ACCURATE, DETAILED TRAIL MAPS of the East Grand Lake area. The Latest, Most Up-To-Date Trail Reports.

Click here to go to the MSA (Maine Snowmobile Association) Interactive Trail Map

SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATION Online renewal for existing registration. For new registrations…you will see a list of East Grand Lake area Registration Agents by town by following this link.

SNOWMOBILE LAWS & REGULATIONS (Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife)

A LIVE WEB CAM located directly on the snowmobile trail, located at a well-known business right on Route 1 in Weston; showing a live view of the adjacent trail and current conditions.

GEOLOCATOR – EastGrandLake.com’s GPS technology will allow riders to locate their position by accessing our ‘QR Code’ which can be scanned by their mobile device or plan a route including the businesses included in our Business Directory which can be easily accessed by clicking on the icons on our GEOLOCATOR map. The ‘QR Code’ located on the back of our brochure will be available at many local locations and we are hoping to place them on designated areas directly on the trails.

SNOWFALL MAP – COMING SOON!

SNOW DEPTH MAP – COMING SOON!

OTHER AMENITIES WE ARE HOPING TO ADD SOON…INCLUDE:

Emergency Trail-Side Services that would be available to stranded riders, who have broken-down, or run out of gas & in need of towing, minor repairs, or evacuation.

An Audio Broadcast of the latest, updated trail report.

With participation from local business owners who already offer services to snowmobile riders, we are hoping these will become available this season.

Snowmobile Vacation Packages Extended-stay packages at local lodges & cottage-style campgrounds already set up for winter recreation.

Snowmobile ‘Daycations’ Guided tours for those unfamiliar with the local & Maine ITS Snowmobile Trail System. These ‘All-Inclusive’ day-long excursions would include snowmobile rentals, meals & fuel.

East Grand Lake Maine Snowmobile Registration

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East Grand Lake

MAINE SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATION

EastGrandLake.com wants to help make snowmobiling easy by providing resources to get riders on the trails as soon as the they are ready to ridden. If you click on this link to The Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, both Maine residents & non-residents are able to re-register their snowmobiles online.

New registrations must be done through a registration agent (or at the IF&W main office in Augusta).

Online Registration.

Residents & Non-residents may register snowmobiles online.

Before you attempt to register on the IFW website you should have the following:

Registered Owner information

Vehicle Information

Credit/debit card (MasterCard, Visa)

A printer to print a copy of your temporary registration

BELOW IS A LIST BY TOWN OF REGISTRATION AGENTS WHERE YOU CAN GO TO REGISTER YOUR SNOWMOBILE IN THE EAST GRAND LAKE AREA.

Danforth, ME – Danforth Town Office
Address: 18 Central St., Danforth
Phone: (207) 448 -2321
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Orient, ME – Orient Town Office
Address: 82 School House Road, Orient, Maine
Phone: (207) 448-7729
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Weston, ME – Weston Town Office
Address: 5 Church Ln, Weston, ME 04424
Phone:(207) 448-2316
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am – Noon

REGISTRATION FEES

Residents**

$40* / yr. (July 1 – June 30)

The registration for a snowmobile owned by a resident is valid for one year, commencing on July 1st of each year. Prior to registration, sales or use taxes
are due.

Non-Residents

3-day – $43*
Season – $88

(A person may purchase more than one 3-day registration in any season.)

Age Requirements:

Children must be 10 years of age or older to operate a snowmobile, unaccompanied by an adult, on land other than that owned by their parent or guardian and must be 14 years of age before crossing public ways. Anyone who allows a person under 18 years of age to operate a snowmobile is liable (jointly with the minor’s parent or guardian) for any damages caused during operation.
* Plus Agent Fee
**”Resident” means a citizen of the United States or an alien who has been domiciled in the State for one year who:

a) if registered to vote, is registered in Maine;
b) if licensed to drive a motor vehicle, applied for, or possesses a Maine motor vehicle license;
c) if owning a motor vehicle located within the State, registered each vehicle in Maine;
d) is in compliance with the State income tax laws; and a person who is a full-time student at a college or university in Maine and has satisfied the requirements or A through D, above, can be considered a resident.

***This does not apply to the operation of an ATV on:
A. The land on which the operator is domiciled;
B. Land owned or leased by the operator’s parent or guardian; or
C. A safety training site approved by the department.

§13104. Registration

Below are the complete snowmobile registration guidelines for the state of Maine for the 2013-2014 year, they cover everything you need to know as well as much that you probably won’t ever use. In any event, we are supplying all of what’s available to cover any & all situations that riders may encounter when attempting to be compliant with Maine’s snowmobile registration laws.

1. Operating unregistered snowmobile.

Except as provided in this section, subsection 7 and section 13112, a person may not operate a snowmobile that is not registered in accordance with this section.

A. A registration is not required for a snowmobile operated over the snow on land on which the owner lives or on land on which the owner is domiciled, provided the snowmobile is not operated elsewhere within the jurisdiction of this State.

B. A registration is not required for a snowmobile operated by a commercial ski area for the purpose of packing snow or for rescue operations thereon, unless the snowmobile is required to cross a public way during that operation.

C. Snowmobiles owned and operated in this State by the Federal Government, the State or political subdivision of the State are exempt from registration fees, but must be registered.

D. Registration is not required to field test repairs to a snowmobile if valid snowmobile repair shop number plates issued under section 13110 are affixed to the snowmobile during the field test and the snowmobile is not owned by the snowmobile repair shop or any repair shop employee.

E. Registration is not required to field test repairs to a snowmobile when tested on the premises of the repair shop when the shop is open and the snowmobile is not owned by the snowmobile repair shop or any repair shop employee.

2. Application and issuance.

The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee may register all snowmobiles upon application and payment of a registration fee by the owner. The commissioner shall charge a fee of $1 for each registration issued by department employees.

3. Form of registration. The snowmobile registration must be in such form as the commissioner may determine except that the commissioner shall develop a single form of registration that can be used for either the 3-day or seasonal nonresident registrations.

4. Fee.
Five dollars from each registration fee collected pursuant to this subsection must be transferred to a special fund administered by the Off-Road Vehicle Division of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Conservation. The funds must be used to assist any entity that has a snowmobile trail-grooming contract with the bureau in the purchase of trail-grooming equipment. Seven dollars from each resident fee is transferred to the Snowmobile Trail Fund.

5. Antique snowmobile registration fee.
A resident who owns a snowmobile that is more than 25 years old and that is substantially maintained in original or restored condition may register that snowmobile under this subsection as an antique snowmobile. An antique snowmobile registration authorizes that snowmobile to be operated only for the purpose of traveling to, returning from and participating in an exhibition, parade or other event of interest to the public or for occasional personal use. (Antique snowmobiles are not required to display registration number or stickers). The one time fee for an antique snowmobile registration is $34 and can only be obtained at the Augusta office. An antique snowmobile registration is valid until the ownership of that antique snowmobile is transferred to another person. Upon the transfer of ownership, the new owner may re-register that snowmobile as an antique snowmobile by paying the $34 antique snowmobile registration fee. The registration fee for an antique snowmobile is allocated according to section 10206, subsection 2, paragraph A.6.

6. Members of armed forces permanently stationed in Maine.

The following persons are eligible to register any snowmobile owned by them at the resident fee:

A. Any person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States who is permanently stationed at a military or naval post, station or base in the State.

B. The spouse and children of the person described in paragraph A, provided that the spouse and children permanently reside with that person. A member of the armed forces described in paragraph A who desires to register a snowmobile shall present certification from the commander of the post, station or base, or from the commander’s designated agent, that the member is permanently stationed at that post, station or base. Registration fees for registrations pursuant to this subsection must be allocated as if the person registering the snowmobile was a resident of the municipality in which the post, station or base is situated.

7. Snowmobiles of nonresidents; Maine-New Hampshire Cooperative Trails.
Except as specifically provided in this subsection and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a snowmobile belonging to a nonresident may be possessed or operated by any person in this State as long as the snowmobile is properly registered in this State in the name of a nonresident owner of the snowmobile. Nothing in this subsection authorizes the operation of a snowmobile in a manner contrary to this chapter.

A. A nonresident is ineligible to obtain a resident registration for a snowmobile owned by that nonresident. Snowmobiles and grooming equipment registered to federal or state entities, snowmobile clubs, municipalities or counties from bordering states or provinces and engaged in trail grooming may be operated without being registered under this subsection. Snowmobiles registered in either New Hampshire or Canada may be operated on any lake or pond that is partly in both the State and New Hampshire or Canada without being registered in the State.

B. A snowmobile registered in this State or in New Hampshire may be operated without further registration requirements on those portions of the Maine-New Hampshire Cooperative trails located in Maine. For purposes of this paragraph, “Maine-New Hampshire Cooperative trails” means:
(1) New Hampshire Trail 18 as identified in the Success Pond – Grafton Notch area.
(2) Maine Trail ITS-80 as identified in the Evans Notch area of the White Mountain National Forest.

C.Snowmobiles registered in another state or in a Canadian province may be operated without a Maine registration at a special event or festival organized to occur in this State if such operation is approved by the commissioner. An event or festival organizer must submit a request in writing to the commissioner at least 60 days prior to the event or festival and shall include a map of trails where operation will be allowed.

D. Snowmobiles may be operated, without registration, at demonstration events approved by the Commissioner. For more info, contact the Department. Reimbursement for grooming and maintenance services on these trails may be through direct cash payments by users of the Maine-New Hampshire Cooperative Trails or through in-kind services. The costs of grooming and maintenance must be based on the average per mile costs to Maine and New Hampshire of providing these services.Signs on Maine-New Hampshire Cooperative Trails. The Director of the Off-Road Vehicle Division of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Conservation shall work with the director of New Hampshire’s snowmobile program to develop and place signs clearly identifying the Maine-New Hampshire Cooperative trails as defined in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 13104, subsection 7.

8. Duplicate registration certificate.
The holder of any resident or nonresident seasonal registration certificate issued under this section may obtain a duplicate from the commissioner upon application and payment of a fee of $1.

9. Repealed

10. Transfer of ownership, discontinuance of use.
The following provisions govern transfer of ownership and discontinued use.
A. A person who transfers the ownership or permanently discontinues the use of a snowmobile having a resident registration or a nonresident seasonal registration and applies for registration of another snowmobile in the same registration year is entitled to a registration upon payment of a transfer fee of $4 and is not required to pay the regular registration fee.
B. Whenever ownership is transferred or the use of a snowmobile for which a registration has already been issued is discontinued, the old registration must be properly signed and executed by the owner showing that the ownership of the snowmobile has been transferred or its use discontinued and returned to the commissioner within 10 days of the transfer or discontinuance of use.
C. If there is a change of ownership of a snowmobile for which a registration has previously been issued, the new owner shall apply for a new registration, and shall pay the regular fee for the particular snowmobile involved.

11. Repealed

12. Repealed

12-A. Registration certificate, inspection, and display.
A person shall provide a registration certificate or online registration receipt for inspection by any law enforcement officer on demand. A person may operate a snowmobile registered online without displaying the registration stickers until they receive the registration, or for 30 days after registering online, whichever occurs first.

13. Fraudulent acquisition of snowmobile registration.
A person may not obtain a snowmobile registration through fraud, misstatement or misrepresentation.

14. Report of destroyed, abandoned or permanently removed snowmobile.
A registrant shall notify the commissioner if a snowmobile is destroyed, abandoned or permanently removed from the State.

The following section provides information applies to specific types of individuals who offer registration services:

Registration Agents
Dealer’s registration and license
Snowmobile repair shop registration and license
Snowmobile rental agent certificate
Registration of trail grooming equipment

§13105. Snowmobile registration agents

1. Appointment of snowmobile registration agents; report; fees.

Appointment of snowmobile registration agents and applicable fees are governed by the following.
A. The commissioner may appoint municipal clerks or other persons who a municipality may designate as municipal agents to issue snowmobile registrations. The commissioner may designate other agents as necessary to issue snowmobile registrations. The commissioner shall determine by rule the period when the agents shall act.
B. Agents may charge a service fee of not more than $1 for each snowmobile renewal registration issued and $2 for each registration covered by sections 13002 to 13005. This service fee is retained by the agent.
C. An agent is delinquent if that agent fails to forward to the commissioner funds collected by that agent by the date established in rules adopted under this subsection. Failure to remit the funds as provided in this subsection results in the following sanctions, in addition to any other provided by law.
(1) The commissioner shall charge interest on the amount owed at the rate of 18% a year for each day the agent is delinquent.
(2) If the agent has not paid the amount owed by the 60th day after the agent becomes delinquent, the commissioner shall assess a surcharge of 5% of the principal amount owed.
(3) If an agent is delinquent for more than 150 days or is delinquent 3 or more times in one year, the commissioner shall:
a) Terminate the agency for the balance of the year; and

** b)** Order that the agency not be renewed for the next year.

Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

**2. Unlawful issuance of snowmobile registration. **

An agent may not issue a resident snowmobile registration to a nonresident or a nonresident snowmobile registration to a resident.

§13109. Dealer’s registration and license.

1. Application and issuance. A person may not engage in the business of selling new or used snowmobiles in the State unless the person has registered as a dealer and secured a valid dealer’s license from the commissioner. A dealer so registered and licensed need not register individual snowmobiles. For the purposes of this subsection, “new snowmobile” means a snowmobile that has not been registered in this State or any other state or for which sales tax has not been paid in this State or any other state if that other state taxes the purchase of a new snowmobile.

2. Fees.
The dealer’s registration and license fee is $15 annually from each July 1st.

3. Dealer’s number plates. Dealer’s number plates must be provided and obtained as follows.

A. A registered dealer may receive dealer’s number plates. The annual fee for a dealer’s number plate is:
(1) For a resident dealer’s plate, $16.
(2) For a nonresident dealer’s plate, $60.

B. Replacement for lost or stolen dealer’s number plates may be obtained for a fee of $5 for each plate.

C. If a dealer’s number plate is lost or stolen, the owner shall notify the commissioner immediately.

4. Temporary registrations and numbers. The commissioner may issue temporary numbers and registrations for snowmobiles to bona fide dealers who may, upon the sale or exchange of a snowmobile, issue them to new owners in order to allow them to operate snowmobiles for a period of 20 consecutive days after the day of sale in lieu of a permanent number as required by this chapter.

5. Display of dealer’s number. Dealers shall display their dealer’s number on each snowmobile being used until the sale of the snowmobile, whereupon it becomes the owner’s responsibility to register the snowmobile.

A. A dealer who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

B. A dealer who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.

C. Each day a dealer violates this subsection is a separate offense.

§13110. Snowmobile repair shop registration and license

1. Application and issuance.
A person whose business includes repairing snowmobiles but who is not required to be licensed as a snowmobile dealer under section 13109 may register that business entity as a snowmobile repair shop and secure a snowmobile repair shop license and number plate from the commissioner.

2. Fee.The commissioner shall set the fee for a snowmobile repair shop license. The fee may not exceed $15 for any 12-month period.

3. Field testing repairs on unregistered snowmobiles.

The owner of a snowmobile repair shop licensed under this section may operate or allow the operation of an unregistered snowmobile for the purpose of field testing repairs to that snowmobile if:
A. Valid snowmobile repair shop number plates issued under this section are affixed to the snowmobile during the field test; and
B. The snowmobile is not owned by the snowmobile repair shop or any person employed by the repair shop.

§13111. Snowmobile rental agent certificate
1. Registration and issuance.
Except as provided in this section, a person or business may not rent or lease a snowmobile unless that person or business:
A. Registers with the department as a snowmobile rental agent and is issued a snowmobile rental agent certificate from the commissioner;
B. Obtains a Maine certificate of number for each snowmobile being offered for rent or lease in the name of the person or business holding that certificate; and
C. Instructs each person who rents or leases a snowmobile how to operate the snowmobile, including how to use the brake, throttle and kill switch, and provides to that person a pamphlet describing proper hand signals.

2. Exception; Guides.
This section does not apply to a person lawfully engaged in guiding activities under section 12853 who accompanies others on guided trips that include the use of snowmobiles, except that such a person must provide the operators of snowmobiles with instructions equivalent to those described in subsection 1, paragraph C.

3. Fee. The fee for a snowmobile rental agent certificate is $25. The certificate is valid from July 1st to June 30th.

4. Prohibition; penalty.
A person may not rent or lease a snowmobile in violation of this section.

§13112. Racing meets.
Notwithstanding section 10650 and section 13106-A, subsections 14, 15 and 16, snowmobiles operated at a prearranged racing meet whose sponsor has obtained a permit to hold such a meet from the commissioner are exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration, noise, horsepower and lights during the time of operation at such meets and at all pre-race practices at the location of the meet.

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§13113. Registration of trail grooming equipment.

1. Definitions.
For purposes of this section, “trail grooming equipment” means a self-propelled vehicle that:
A. Has a minimum weight of 1,200 pounds;
B. Exceeds 60 inches in width;
C. Is driven by a track or tracks in contact with the snow; and
D. Is performing winter trail maintenance by plowing, leveling, or compacting snow by use of a front plow or rear attachments that include but are not limited to rollers, compactor bars, or trail drags.

2. Operating unregistered trail grooming equipment.

Except as provided in this section, a person may not operate trail grooming equipment on a snowmobile trail that is financed in whole or in part by the Snowmobile Trail Fund unless that trail grooming equipment is registered in accordance with this section.
A. A registration is not required for trail grooming equipment operated on land on which the owner lives or on land on which the owner is domiciled, if the trail grooming equipment is not operated elsewhere within the jurisdiction of this State.
B. A registration is not required for trail grooming equipment operated by a commercial ski area for the purpose of packing snow or for rescue operation, unless the trail grooming equipment is required to cross a public way during that operation.
C. Trail grooming equipment owned and operated by the Federal Government, the State, or a political subdivision of the State is exempt from registration fees, but must be registered and is required to display the registration.

3. Application and issuance.
The commissioner may register trail grooming equipment upon application by the owner if the owner is an organization that has an approved contract for snowmobile trail grooming with the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands, Off-Road Vehicle Division or a person that can provide proof to the department at the time of application that the person is a member of an organization eligible to register trail grooming equipment under this section. The commissioner may establish procedures necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.

4. Form of registration. The trail grooming equipment registration must be in such form as the commissioner may determine.

5. Fee. The registration fee for trail grooming equipment is a one-time fee of $34. The registration fee is valid from the date of issuance until the date that the equipment is sold or transferred. Revenue from the registration fee is allocated as shown below:
• 22% General Fund
** • 52% Snowmobile Trail Fund at Dept. of Conservation**
** • 26% Minicipality of County**

6. Fraudulent acquisition of trail grooming registration.
A person may not obtain a trail grooming equipment registration through fraud, misstatement, or misrepresentation.

NOTE: Qualified snowmobile trail grooming equipment is exempt from sales tax. Sales to incorporated non-profit snowmobile clubs **of snowmobiles and snowmobile trail grooming equipment used directly and exclusively for the grooming of snowmobile trails.**