Jackman and Moose River have been catering to snowmobilers for over 20 years. The snowmobile trails are ideally located for access to accommodations, restaurants and services of all kinds. From the Jackman -Moose River Region, the ITS trails can take you North into the Province of Quebec, South to the Forks, Eustis and Rangeley, or East to the northeast Carry, Rockwood, Greenville and beyond. There is no region of Maine that cannot be reached by snowmobile from Jackman. (if THEY have snow, that is!)
Approximate trail mileage from Jackman:
Canada 22 miles The Forks 45 miles Eustis 76 miles Rockwood 42 miles Greenville 62 miles Kokadjo 75 miles - Route 66 Kokadjo 111 miles - ITS Route
Trails are updated when trail information has changed. It is not unlikely to see the same report for several days.
Update February 10, 2010
Trail
Open/Closed
Condition/Comments
ITS 89 North to Canada
Open
good condition.
ITS 88 East to Rockwood
Open
good condition.
ITS 89 South to The Forks
Open
Decent condition, a couple wind blown areas.
Border Riders North
Open
good condition.
In Town Jackman
Open
In town trails are in OK shape, but remember they take the most wear and tear.
There is a new trail through John's Trailer Park to the Attean Road, please follow the signs, and use caution. Thank you John Baillargeon, Hal Blood and Henry Mercier for taking care of this!
Pittston Farm:
Happy New Year Everyone! We've received a very nice accumulation of great grooming snow in the last few days, about 10-12" in the latest storm last night. We are grooming our trails currently and with the addition of new snow, our Jackman trail changes, which were quite "Boney", will be much better for our riders this week. Our Seboomook Trail, toward Northeast Carry was groomed this AM and is in great condition for the first of January. Our Jackman trail condition is also good to very good with the new snow that will compact with our grooming process. Our other club trails will be groomed as conditions and time permits during the first part of January. There were more signs added to the new Jackman trail changes last night to better assist our guest to follow the new trail. Snow depth now about 30-32". We have had quite a lot of snowmobile traffic already throughout the Christmas/New Year's Holiday. We want to thank everyone for coming! It is great to share these special holidays with snowmobilers. The changes to the Jackman trail were ones made as a result of logging operations in the Soldiertown Twp. The new trail has some great views and varied terrain, we think you'll enjoy the ride here. The Seboomook Road trail is groomed to the dam, heading toward Northeast Carry for 13 miles. Please remember none of the bodies of water around us are safe to snowmobile on. Stay on the marked trail for safe and fun riding! We'll update our trail report at least once a week and sometimes twice a week, depending on changing conditions. We will start serving our buffets soon on Fri and Saturdays, no exact date as yet. We also have fast food, including our 6 ounce hamburgers/cheeseburgers served with our own homemade bun, french fries, hot dogs, onion rings and many other items to numerous to mention here. You'll just have to come and give us a try if you've never been. Don't forget we have all your necessities, including gas and oil. Happy Snowmobiling and I hope to see you soon!
Border Riders Club 40 Mile Loop Trail
You can access this trail ( ITS-89A) from the clubhouse or from ITS 89 (which rides along the east side of US Rt. 201). ITS 89A, or Border Riders North trail, 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 that leads to the clubhouse from the North West end of Big Wood Lake. Many riders like this access when the in town trails get a little rough. At times, this trail may be closed due to harvesting, unsafe ice, or sled dog races so please, follow the signs or ask before heading across the ice.
ITS 89 North to Border
ITS 89 North from the town of Jackman will take you to the Quebec border. This route rides 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 the border you can return to town via the Border Riders Club Trail or stay on ITS 89 south 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 in Quebec. 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. You can visit the DHS Travel Website for more information on border crossing or visit Quebec Snowmobile Trails for trail information across the border.
ITS 88 East to Rockwood & Beyond
ITS 88 will lead you over to Rockwood (about 42 miles) 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, and 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 Seboomook 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 to the Forks (about 45 miles) and beyond or if you want to go east: The Long Pond Trail, which is just south of town, will lead you 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.
If you are staying on ITS 89 South you can also 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. If you make it atop Colburn, be sure to have your camera as the views from here are incredible.
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 as many trails have changed. Having a compass with you is also not a bad idea.
Off-Trail Riding
Off trail riding is not for the inexperienced but there are some incredible opportunities out there! Be sure to have a map of the region and a GPS. Remember to record your great riding on your GPS and upload those coordinates to this website so that others can have some great experiences too.
In-Town Trails
In town trails and access trails will get you to and from many of the accommodations and eateries in town. They are well traveled so be prepared for a little rougher riding than you will find out on the main trails. Ride safe!
