Maine Snowmobile Trail Reports
Get your daily trail report updates here all winter long for select trails in the Jackman and Moose River Regions. The Jackman area offers an extensive well groomed and maintained trail system that you can access from most lodging facilities in the area. If you can not find the trail information you are looking for, please do not hesitate to give us a call!
(Updated daily during snowmobile season)
See Below for Snowmobile Trail Desciptions. Also checkout the individual trail pages to read comments, get more detailed info, maps, gps data, etc. For more general information about snowmobiling in the Jackman Moose River Region, please visit our Maine snowmobiling page.
You can access this trail (AKA ITS-89A) from the clubhouse or from ITS 89 (which rides along the east side of US Rt. 201). ITS 89A rides along the west side of US Rt 201. It is a windy trail with great scenery of Burnt Jacket Mountain and the Slide Down valley area. This is a great family loop, about 40 miles round trip, with some winding curves but an easy cruising ride. When the clubhouse is open, you are invited to stop in for a warm up of hot chocolate and a bite to eat before heading back out to ride or to return to your place of lodging for the night. Don't forget your camera as there may be opportunities to see some wildlife.
Please note: there is another trail behind the clubhouse that can be accessed from north west end Big Wood Lake. At times, this trail may be closed due to harvesting, unsafe ice, or sled dog races so please, follow the signs.
To go North toward the Quebec Border, take ITS 89 North from the town of Jackman. This route will ride along the East side of US Rt 201. It is a moderate ride with some hilly spots but it is a nice winding trail with great views and incredible scenery. This trail follows along Heald Stream.
From ITS 89 North, you can return to town via the Border Riders Club Loop or stay east of Rt 201 to connect to ITS 88. See the trail description below for ITS 88.
You can visit the DHS travel website for more information and other forms of ID accepted.
From the town of Jackman, go North on ITS 89 to connect to ITS 88. Some of the trails that branch off of ITS 88 are: the Pittston Farm trail which can then lead you up to Seboomack Lake area and over to the Moosehead Trail; the Moosehead Trail which loops around Moosehead Lake will lead you to the Ragged Lake Trail; or off of ITS 88, Route 66 which takes you over Moosehead Lake toward Kokadjo and ITS 85/86. Follow your map and trail signage and be sure to have enough gas to get to the next station! Don't forget a camera as you are sure to see some incredible sites on the way.
The Long Pond Trail, right out of town, will lead you East over to ITS 88 (see directions above). Follow ITS 88 South to connect onto ITS 87. This will take you around Parlin Pond and over Cold Stream Mountain and then down to the Forks (and beyond).
If you are staying on ITS 89 South you can do the loop over Colburn Mountain, around Enchanted Pond, around Heald Mountain passing by the Grand falls. Connect back onto ITS 89/87 South and then on to Eustis. (this is the long way)
Of course, if you are looking for a shorter day run, there are many loops and club trails off of ITS 89 coming out of Jackman that you can venture on. You can pack a lunch before you take off for the day, take a break at a great scenic spot to enjoy the scenery, then head on back to town. You can also get gas and food at the camps on Enchanted Pond or in the Forks. Just remember to read your map and follow the signs. Having a compass with you is also not a bad idea.
This will be a moderate ride and will offer incredible mountainous views. A great day trip! The trail master says that this could easily be done in a day on a tank of gas and then refill in Eustis. Read the trail reports for more information as the trail develops. Don't forget a camera!
(Updated daily during snowmobile season)
See Below for Snowmobile Trail Desciptions. Also checkout the individual trail pages to read comments, get more detailed info, maps, gps data, etc. For more general information about snowmobiling in the Jackman Moose River Region, please visit our Maine snowmobiling page.
Jackman Moose River Snowmobile Trail Conditions
See you in December!!!!Border Riders North
ITS 89 North to Border
Armstrong Canada Club Trails
ITS 88 East to Rockwood & beyond
ITS 89 South to the Forks & beyond
Off - Trail Riding
In-Town Trails
About the Snowmobile Trails
Border Riders Club 40 Mile Loop Trail
You can access this trail (AKA ITS-89A) from the clubhouse or from ITS 89 (which rides along the east side of US Rt. 201). ITS 89A rides along the west side of US Rt 201. It is a windy trail with great scenery of Burnt Jacket Mountain and the Slide Down valley area. This is a great family loop, about 40 miles round trip, with some winding curves but an easy cruising ride. When the clubhouse is open, you are invited to stop in for a warm up of hot chocolate and a bite to eat before heading back out to ride or to return to your place of lodging for the night. Don't forget your camera as there may be opportunities to see some wildlife.
Please note: there is another trail behind the clubhouse that can be accessed from north west end Big Wood Lake. At times, this trail may be closed due to harvesting, unsafe ice, or sled dog races so please, follow the signs.
ITS 89 North to Border
To go North toward the Quebec Border, take ITS 89 North from the town of Jackman. This route will ride along the East side of US Rt 201. It is a moderate ride with some hilly spots but it is a nice winding trail with great views and incredible scenery. This trail follows along Heald Stream.
From ITS 89 North, you can return to town via the Border Riders Club Loop or stay east of Rt 201 to connect to ITS 88. See the trail description below for ITS 88.
Armstrong Canada Club Trails
If you are traveling north from Jackman you can cross the border to ride the Armstrong trails. You will need to purchase a trail pass from there and please be sure you bring the necessary papers and identification. Travelers will need to present a valid government issued ID like a passport or US Passport card, registration and insurance. "Children age 18 and under will need to present a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or a passport to enter the U.S."You can visit the DHS travel website for more information and other forms of ID accepted.
ITS 88 East to Rockwood & Beyond
ITS 88 will lead you over to Rockwood and Greenville. There are many trails that branch off of it for shorter, longer, or different excursions. The choice is yours as to where you want to go. For a great day trip, you can stop for lunch in Rockwood or at Pittston Farm, fill up with gas, chat with other riders, then head back to Jackman.From the town of Jackman, go North on ITS 89 to connect to ITS 88. Some of the trails that branch off of ITS 88 are: the Pittston Farm trail which can then lead you up to Seboomack Lake area and over to the Moosehead Trail; the Moosehead Trail which loops around Moosehead Lake will lead you to the Ragged Lake Trail; or off of ITS 88, Route 66 which takes you over Moosehead Lake toward Kokadjo and ITS 85/86. Follow your map and trail signage and be sure to have enough gas to get to the next station! Don't forget a camera as you are sure to see some incredible sites on the way.
ITS 89 South to the Forks & Beyond
Going south from town, follow ITS 89 which can lead you South to the Forks or into Eustis and beyond or you can travel to the East via Club trails.The Long Pond Trail, right out of town, will lead you East over to ITS 88 (see directions above). Follow ITS 88 South to connect onto ITS 87. This will take you around Parlin Pond and over Cold Stream Mountain and then down to the Forks (and beyond).
If you are staying on ITS 89 South you can do the loop over Colburn Mountain, around Enchanted Pond, around Heald Mountain passing by the Grand falls. Connect back onto ITS 89/87 South and then on to Eustis. (this is the long way)
Of course, if you are looking for a shorter day run, there are many loops and club trails off of ITS 89 coming out of Jackman that you can venture on. You can pack a lunch before you take off for the day, take a break at a great scenic spot to enjoy the scenery, then head on back to town. You can also get gas and food at the camps on Enchanted Pond or in the Forks. Just remember to read your map and follow the signs. Having a compass with you is also not a bad idea.
Jackman to Eustis shortcut
A new trail for 2009 is a shortcut to Eustis. Taking ITS 89 south, just past John's Trail, there will be a turn off to Eustis. It will take you "by Catheart Mountain (those daring can try to climb it), utilizing hardscrabble road, over and around Hardscrabble and Spencer Mountains to Eustis."This will be a moderate ride and will offer incredible mountainous views. A great day trip! The trail master says that this could easily be done in a day on a tank of gas and then refill in Eustis. Read the trail reports for more information as the trail develops. Don't forget a camera!