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Discover "The Thrill of a Lifetime" ATV in Maine with North Country
Rivers. Located in Bingham, Maine, we offer direct trail access to
hundreds of miles of trails, trailside deluxe cabins, ATV rentals,
ATV tours, equipment rentals, Patrick's Restaurant and Pub, plenty
of parking and fuel. All major credit cards accepted. Call Toll Free
1-800-348-8871 for further information about your next Maine ATV
Vacation.
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 Maine’s
ATV Trail System
Maine is the biggest of the New England states, and ATV’ers know Maine has
thousand miles of trails, from woodsy pine groves, to wide open plains for
side x sides, rugged mountain paths to fast tracks. Maine’s ATV scene is
scenic and abundant, and to a great extent - accessible thanks to
cooperative landowners.
Most of the hundreds of miles of ATV trails located throughout Maine are on
private land and are maintained by local ATV clubs. Because of the
collaboration between private landowners, ATV clubs, and the state’s
official ATV association, A.T.V. Maine (Alliance of Trail Vehicles), Maine
has quality and diverse trail riding available for respectful usage.
 Maine
is currently developing plans to create the biggest trail system and network
in the Northeast, and possibly all of the country. Nearby and neighboring
states of New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Connecticut
don’t begin to compare with the level and variety of Maine’s multi-day
riding trails.
Maine’s vast wilderness is owned, in large part, by large timber and paper
companies who allow individuals access to the property for recreational
purposes. There is a huge network of interconnected forest access trails
(990,000-acres) in western Maine, for example, which is available for
respectful riding.
ATV’ers should be mindful that without the use of private land, most trails
wouldn't exist and riding is a privilege that is granted by the landowner.
Also many Maine trails are not open during mud season.
Throughout Maine, there are also state-owned or leased abandoned rail beds
that are ideal for three-season ATV’ing.
 These
railbeds include The Aroostook Valley Trail, the Bangor and Aroostook Trail,
and the Jay to Farmington Trail which are all owned by the Bureau of Parks
and Lands. Three additional ATV trail systems maintained by the ATV Program
are: Mt. Blue, Turner, and Summerhaven. Remember these trails are also used
for mountain biking and equestrian riding.
The Bureau of Parks & Lands ATV Program set up a Trails Committee with the
purpose of establishing a statewide interconnecting ATV trail system. By
coordinating efforts among existing ATV clubs, encouraging new clubs to
start up, and working in harmony with landowner concerns, Maine’s ATV
opportunities should continue to grow and improve.
Maine ATV trail maps are available from ATVMaine by calling 207-287-4958, or
888-386-3288.
Maine has a favorable recreational use statute (Title 14, M.R.S.A. Section
159-A) which was adopted in 2005, that protects landowners, and is known as
the “Landowner Liability Law.” This tort states that if someone uses or
passes through your land for outdoor recreation, you assume no
responsibility and incur no liability for injuries to that person or that
person’s property. You are protected whether or not you give permission to
use your land. This is good news for ATV’ers, as it frees landowners from
litigation, making them more likely to allow access to their property.
 Complete
list of ATV guidelines.
Note on Maine ATV Registration and Reciprocity: Maine no longer has
reciprocity with any other state or province. To legally ride Maine trails,
you need a Maine registration for each vehicle at a cost of $68 each. If you
join a Maine ATV club, the fee may be lower.
To register your ATV visit the Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and
Wildlife
website, or for applications and Maine agency locations, call
207-287-5230.
And remember, it is unlawful to operate an ATV on closed trails; this is for
the protection of the environment as well as to help continue to build
positive relations with Maine landowners.
Enjoy the ride and respect the land when you ATV Maine.
Maine ATV Club Trails
China Four Seasons
China Four Seasons Club trails closed to ATV use in spring and until June
1st most years
Cambridge Cruisers
Trails closed Hunting season and winter. For more information call Mike
277-5926 or Arthur 277-3332 or you can e-mail us at macch@tds.net
Rockwood Blue Ridge Riders
Has a trail from the Greenville to Jackman. Watch for the excavator as we
are still working on the trail, ride slow and ride safe. FMI contact Craig
Cunningham crcunningham@maine.rr.com Phone: 534-7747
Abbot Explorers
FMI contact abbotexplorers@yahoo.com or at 207-876-3207
Lake Region ATV Club
FMI contact trailmaster@lakesregionatvclub.com or call the trailmaster Paul
Field at (207)647-2875.
Winnegance ATV Club
FMI Call Angie Zimmerman , President Winnegance Wheelers (207) 389-1355 .
Endless Season Rider
FMI call or email Mike Grass at 745-5399 or mgrassjr@midmaine.com
Valuable ATV Maine Links
ATV Laws and Rules in Maine
ATV Maine Registration
Bingham, Maine Area Trail Map - Large PDF Map
North Country Rivers
ATV's
Discover "The Thrill of a Lifetime" ATV in Maine with North Country
Rivers. Located in Bingham, Maine, we offer direct trail access to
hundreds of miles of trails, trailside deluxe cabins, ATV rentals,
ATV tours, equipment rentals, Patrick's Restaurant and Pub, plenty
of parking and fuel. All major credit cards accepted. Call Toll Free
1-800-348-8871 for further information about your next Maine ATV
Vacation.
atv@northcountryrivers.com |
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