Now let's dive into the powder and get you updated on the conditions! For a more detailed report or club information simply click the club name. The purpose of the Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report is to provide visitors with an overview of 2,300-miles of snowmobile trails in the region, how recent weather affects the conditions, and upcoming events. We're rolling out the white carpet as this is a place one can simply just be.
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Most Recent: 2/20/2025 Snowmobile Trail Report

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Past: Snowmobile Trail Reports

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2/13/2025 Snowmobile Trail Report

We have been too busy to put out a classic trail report - sorry! We just got a ton of snow in the region on Thursday, February 14th. High winds on Friday the 14th are blowing the snow around, clubs are busy grooming to keep it down. All clubs who have spoken this week are reporting epic conditions from the snow needed, but requesting time to groom.

Totals from the 2/13/25 storm are:

• Madawaska, Maine 11" of snow
• Stockholm, Maine 14" of snow
• Houlton, Maine 10" of snow

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Up to 16" of snow expected on Sunday, February 16th.

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2/06/2025 Trail Report

Another week has gone by, and we have picked up some more snow, not a lot but every bit helps. Seems like all clubs are getting out there and doing some magic with what they have to work with. The wind has helped in certain areas and in others it has blown off the fields. Conditions are still considered early-season riding in some areas and in others the trails are just beautiful.

We are planning to get a few inches Thursday night into Friday morning, which will certainly help conditions. Clubs will be working hard to get this snow packed before the weekend so please be patient with them. Some clubs will also be finishing some signing on their trails, if you see them out stop by and thank them for what they do.

With clubs opening up more trails this week and the posts that have been put out there traffic will be on the heavy side this weekend. Remember wooded trails are still on the skimpy side so ride with caution.

Once again, the best ride is from Eagle Lake out towards the Allagash and in between. The Oxbow area is still in great shape as well.

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Trail Info:

Ashland Snowmobile Club: They have been out and reporting good and thin areas. ITS 85S has a logging operation and please use caution. 71Ais in good shape. ITS88E has been planned and a few more inches will help this trail out.

Presque Isle Snowmobile Club: They have been out and reporting good conditions. Not all of their systems are completely open and once more snow is here, they will be out. ITS 88 to the Fort Fairfield turnaround is open.

Aroostook River Snowmobile Club: Low snow in some fields and swamps has held back our efforts. We will have our whole system open by the weekend.  105 has been groomed many times and is hard and flat. 88Wto Ashland is in good shape but ride with caution. 88E to Presque Isle will be ready by the weekend. Early season hazards are still an issue, please ride with caution.

East Grand:

Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowsled Club: They have been out opening their system and are reporting some good and some thin sections.

Fort FairfieldSnowmobile Club: Reporting good conditions for what they have for snow. ITS 81Nand 90W will be done on Thursday.

Eagle Lake Winter Riders:   ITS 85 groomed Wednesday night and in good shape. They will be out doing more.

Limestone SnowHawks: ITS 81 is now open. Some thin areas just need more snow. Trail 81A is still closed. Runway trail is now open.

Caribou Trails: ITS 83 is in good shape from Carson where we meet Washburn to Sullivan Road.  105to Blackstone is in great shape. Trail coming into town is getting better with every inch of snow. ITS 90E to Dodo’s has been opened up and is in ok shape, more snow will help this trail. Trail 89 to limestone and Connor are in good shape. Trail 83A to Caribou Inn and Convention was opened earlier in the week and several more inches will help this trail out. Trails that are closed are90W portage trail, and trail 81 swedes trail are still closed and will remain closed until more snow.

Easton Trailbreakers: Reporting all trails open and in good condition.

Central Aroostook Snowmobile Club: Reporting they have met up with Easton. They have been over everything once. ITS 83 very good condition.  ITS 81W and Rt. 70A are good on the road sections, fields, and woods still thin.

Sly Brook snoriders: Clubhouse to 73A Wallagrass stream a fort Kent turnaround all groomed, a few rocks and dirt in the trail but overall good with what we have to work with. Clubhouse to Ramsey 73 that meets Fort Kent has some dirt and grass showing no more water issues and fair to good conditions. Clubhouse to 96 to north end of eagle lake named our labbe trail is good except the first half mile of swamp that needs more snow but is ride able if caution is exercised. Tomorrow 96 to red arrow turn and 73 to eagle lake will be groomed again for the weekend.

Pleasant Ridge Riders: Reporting that they have been over everything, and trails are nice. Limited signs so please use caution. They plan on having signed up by the end of the weekend. Trail 81A will not be open this year due to work on the powerlines.

Gateway Snowmobile Club: They have opened up 81N and 96to the lake. They plan on trail 94 for the weekend. They will also have their remaining signs up by the end of the weekend.

Cold Mountain Snowmobile Club: report for all of you, yesterday, Dennis, Wayne, Joe, and Dan were out opening most of our trail system. We have limited signage up so be sure to use Caution in some fields and wood trails. Some are good and some are boney but very rideable. Today the Groomer went out and groomed the ITS 81 to Van Buren turn around and Madawaska turn around and is in very nice shape, again limited signage, our 98b from Doucette Road to our golf course turnaround is also groomed and is in great shape. Our 81a from Madawaska through the Mispah trail to ITS 81 is also in great shape, use Caution in skinny parts in the wooded areas. Fields will be marked in full tomorrow morning at some point, that's it for now. Thanks Ride-Safe Ride-Right.

Frenchville Snowmobile Club: Reporting the whole system is open and in good shape.

Fort Kent Snoriders: All trails are currently in great shape! We are looking at another fresh snowfall coming in tomorrow afternoon as well as additional accumulation on Sunday. 👏 Stay tuned for grooming operation updates as we go! ➡️ ITS 92 (Fort Kent to Mile 7)(Railbed): GREAT ➡️ ITS 85 South (Fort Kent to Carter Brook): GREAT ➡️ ITS 85 North (Fort Kent to Frenchville): GREAT ➡️ 73A to Wallagrass Stream: GREAT ➡️ 73 to Soldier Pond: (Remainder of trail being marked today) - GREAT ➡️ 73B to Daigle Trail to Cross Lake: GREAT ⚠️ Use caution in fields ⚠️ ❄️ Continuous gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers, valued members, generous business sponsors, landowners and neighboring clubs who make this possible! Keep an eye on our snow camera for live weather updates here.

BenedictaSnow Gang: Trails are opened and groomed except for 70, hopefully after this new snow they will be able to do it.

Big Valley Snowmobile Club: The fresh snow has really helped us! The Tucker was out and groomed everything west of Pleasant Pond yesterday and last night including83 north to Oakfield and south to Sherman and Bible Point, 60/54 to Island Falls, all town trails and ITS 112 and 62A to ITS 85. Watch for groomer 24hours! Ride right, ride safely and use caution!

Madawaska Snowmobile Club: They have been out andreporting some good sections and some thin areas so please use caution. Theywill be out tonight.

Eagle Lake Winter Riders: Reporting that ITS 85 and 120were groomed Wednesday night and reporting good conditions.

Red Arrow Snowmobile Club: Reporting nightly grooming and trails in good condition. All trails are signed, please use caution in some of the fields as the diversion ditches do not have a lot of snow.

Portage Lakers: They have been out, and reporting woods are still a little thin but the big road sections are excellent.

St. Francis Sno Angels: Reporting good conditions and they will be back out Friday night. Carterbrook trail is open in all entireties, there is logging please use caution.

Moose town Riders Allagash: Reporting on very goodconditions.  ITS 92 to Escourt wasgroomed Wednesday night and is in great shape, trail 120 is also in great shape.

Oxbow-Masardis Snowmobile Club: They are reporting trails to be in great shape and have been out this week. ITS 85 there is a logging operation, there is a reroute to get around it is still thin until more snow. Please do not ride through the logging operation. Farm trail is closed.  All other trails have been groomed as of Thursday.

Linneus Sno Sports: reporting that they have been out.

Chapman Ridge Runners: Reporting trails are open and again some great and some thin areas in woods and fields.

Patten-Rockabema Snow Rangers:

Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters:

ON THE SOCIAL SIDE:

• Chapman ridge runners hosting breakfast/lunch and Cribbage Tournament this Saturday from 7-1 at the clubhouse at 94 Town hall Road.
• Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snow sled Club: they will be hosting Breakfast this Saturday from 6am-10am
• Fort Fairfield will be hosting a breakfast this Sunday from 7-10
• Easton Trailbreakers will be hosting a club ride. They will be leaving Easton One Stop at 8am and heading to Dolly’s restaurant in Frenchville.
• St. Francis Sno Angels clubhouse is serving Steak sandwiches or Meatball sub starting at 11am until sold out.
• Washburn Trail Runners clubhouse will be open Friday 8amto 2pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm and Sunday 7am to 12.

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1/30/25 Trail Report

How fast time goes by here are the last days of January when winter is going. Riding is getting better everyday day; it is the best no, but it is better than sitting on the Couch. The best ride there at the moment is from Eagle Lake North to Fort Kent and up in the Allagash, this area is seen a few more inches than the rest of the County and by the reports that I am seeing it is excellent. Are there still some thin areas yes but all in all that is where you will get the best riding in. As for the remainder of the County there is some riding to be had.  The other jackpot is in the Oxbow area. They have some good conditions down that way as well.

While it is the end of January there are areas that are considered as very early conditions,  there are some sections of trails where there are no signs or markers, just because you know where the trail is doesn’t mean that it is rideable especially if there are no signs.

With this cold weather the lakes have frozen down quite well, and they are good for riding. Southern Aroostook got about 5" of very light snow on the morning of 1/30.

This is the annual Moosestompers weekend down in Houlton with a lot of fun activities, Check it out on Moosestompers weekend 2025 website: https://moosestompers.com/
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Trail info:

Presque Isle Snowmobile Club: They have been out on their railbeds and are reporting good conditions, other than these trails they have not been across any others, so please ride with caution.

Linneus Sno Sports:  Little trail update…. As you all know we are off to a slow start this year, the snow is very very thin. Tomorrow we are going to go out and check the conditions headed south. Anything north of the clubhouse is not passable at this time due to lack of snow. DO YOUR SNOW DANCE. 5" of new snow 1/30. We will post another update tomorrow afternoon!

East Grand:  

Portage Lakers:  They have made it down to 105 using the alternate section of ITS 90 and they have also been on the turnaround with Eagle Lake on ITS 85. They arereporting some bare spots with rocks so please use caution.

Eagle Lake Winter Riders:  They have been out on ITS 85 and 120 just have been panning and reporting decent conditions.

Limestone SnowHawks: Limestone was out last night and are reporting good conditions out on their system. The only trail that is considered closed is the base runway trail. The border trail is in decent condition. Caswell has been out, and Van Buren has been out to plan their section of ITS 81 two weeks ago and this section was thin.

Caribou Trails: ITS 83 North to Sullivan Road has been gone over a few times and reports are that it is in decent shape, Trail 105 to Blackstone has been done as well. The Cross-town trail, which is 83/90, is passable with several rocks. ITS 83 South towards Washburn is rideable but thin in areas. Trail 88 to New Sweden is open to Northstar variety and at the moment dead ends there. Trail 88A has been panned once and very thin in open fields and woods. Trail 89 towards Connor has also been planned but dead ends where it meets Pleasant Ridge Riders. The fields are very thin. All trails in Caribou are signed and marked but they remain ungroomed as there is little snow on these sections, are they passable yes but not recommended.  Trail 89 towards Limestone has also been opened and is very thin for about a quarter mile off the Railbed after this section is gets a little better. Railbed North to Blackstone will be groomed Thursday night.

Sly Brook Nonriders: We have been busy the last few days trying to get our trails ready for you. Right now, from the clubhouse to 96 to red arrow turn around we have two culverts that popped up at 1/1/2 mile and a water issue at 4/1/2 mile we have some caution signs up and putting more tomorrow otherwise that is good riding. 73 to Eagle Lake is groomed and in great shape. Clubhouse to 96 north of Eagle Lake is not recommended unless we get more snow. 73 north to Fort Kent turnaround is also not recommended because of bare fields and water issues but it is passable for experienced riders. Clubhouse to 73A to Fort Kent Wallagrass stream is rideable but will not be groomed until more snow. Thanks for supporting our club in these trying times. Safe travels to all 😊

Fort Kent Snoriders: Our trails have anywhere from 3-7” of fresh snow. A light snow is coming down currently and more is ahead of the forecast. Stay tuned for grooming operation updates as they happen! ITS 92 (Fort Kent to Mile 7) (Railbed): GREAT. ITS 85 South (Fort Kent to Carter Brook): GREAT - FRESHGROOM. Watch for logging operations near Carter Brook—proceed with caution. ITS 85 North (Fort Kent to Frenchville): GOOD - FRESHGROOM. 73A to Wallagrass Stream: GOOD 73 to Soldier Pond: GOOD (Open to Fort Kent Powersports only) 73B to Daigle Trail to Cross Lake: GOOD - FRESH GROOM (Open to Frenchville Turnaround). Continuous gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers, valued members, generous business sponsors, landowners and neighboring clubs who make this possible! Club President Position Available! We are excited to announce the opportunity for the position of Club President! This is a leadership role that offers a chance to shape the future of the Fort Kent SnoRiders Snowmobile Club and drive initiatives that will impact members and our communities positively. If you are interested in being considered for this position, contact us today! Nominations are accepted until February 21.

Madawaska Snowmobile Club: They are reporting that their system is still not ready, but they will be out putting signs up this weekend, if you want to help, they will be at the clubhouse at 9am Saturday morning.

Eagle Lake Winter Riders: Reporting that ITS 85 and 120were groomed Wednesday night and reporting good conditions.

St. Francis SnoAngels: Reporting good conditions and they will be back out Friday night. Carter Brook Trail is open in all entireties, there is logging please use caution.

Moose town Riders Allagash: Reporting very good conditions.  They are currently signing the new reroute on 120. Use caution as there is a section that they are onplowed road. Escort trail will be groomed Friday night.

Oxbow-Masardis Snowmobile Club: They are reporting trails to be in great shape and have been out this week. ITS 85 there is a logging operation, there is a reroute to get around it is still thin until more snow. Please do not ride through the logging operation.

ON THE SOCIAL SIDE:

• Moosestompers Weekend in Houlton. For more information, please visit Moosestompers Weekend 2025.
• Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snow sled Club: they will be hosting Moosestompers Breakfast this Saturday from 6am-10am
• Easton Trailbreakers will be hosting a club ride. They will be leaving Easton at 7am and trailering to Washburn and will leave Washburn at 8am and will be going to Two Rivers Lunch in Allagash.
• St. Francis SnoAngels clubhouse is serving tacos starting at 11am until sold out.
• Washburn Trail Runners clubhouse will be open Friday 8amto 2pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm and Sunday 7am to 12.

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1/23/2025 Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report

This weekend is shaping up to be a great weekend here in The County as the 20^th Annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby is happening,  just because the trails are not up to par you can certainly come out and do some ice fishing on some of the most beautiful lakes in the State.  If you are out on the lakes, please pay attention as there will be more than the usual activity on our frozen bodies of water.

Another week has passed and not a lot to report here in The County except the temps are extremely frigid. There are a few areas in The County that have some riding and are reporting decent conditions and other areas where there is nothing at all.

The better riding in the Crown will be found from Fort Kent to the Allagash area up into Estcourt. The reports that I am hearing are that the wooded sections are still a little thin but where they get out on to logging roads it is good.

There are park and rides throughout the County and those might be your best bet to leave from. Island Falls, Presque Isle, Caribou, Stockholm Landing in Stockholm and Washburn all have park and rides located on Railbed trails. Fort Kent also has park and Ride in close proximity to the rail bed, can park at Lonesome Pine and at the Groomer Barn, please do not block any doors. Moosetown riders also have a Park and ride up in Allagash. The boarder station hours are Monday-Friday 8am-3:45pm (Closed Holidays).

TRAIL UPDATE!!

Fort Kent Snoriders: Trail Update & Huge Appreciation! Current Trail Conditions ITS 92 (Fort Kent to Mile 7) (Railbed): GREAT. ITS 85 South (Fort Kent to Carter Brook): GREAT. Watch for logging operations near Carter Brook—proceed with caution. ITS 85 North (Fort Kent to Frenchville): FAIR. 73A to Wallagrass Stream: GREAT. 73 to Soldier Pond: CLOSED. 73B to Daigle Trail to Cross Lake: OPENING SOON. View webcam now.

Linneus Sno Sports: Little trail update…. As you all know we are off to a slow start thisyear, the snow is very very thin. Tomorrow we are going to go out and check the conditions headed south. Anything north of the clubhouse is not passable at this time due to lack of snow. DO YOUR SNOW DANCE

East Grand: 1/23/25All of trail 105 south of Danforth has been groomed but use caution, trails arethin. While our new trail south of Danforth is mostly over good gravel roadswith those sections being in great condition, use CAUTION in the woodedsections that are not over gravel roads as they are thin and rough. NOTE, 90%of our new trail south of Danforth is over good gravel roads!

Troy broke down yesterday with the John Deere while grooming 105 north. The parts were picked up yesterday and replaced and he will be back at it today finishing grooming north to where the woods operation is just south of the bridge over Scagrock Stream. CAUTION active logging in the first3.5 miles of trails from our trail head at the outhouse and south on 105.Please go slow and respect logging equipment.

NOT DONE YET: Local trail 7 to Greenland Cove has notbeen groomed and a small wooded section in Danforth near the Baskahegan Landingthat loops behind houses which can be detoured by going 300 yards down the sideof the road, waiting on more snow before taking the groomer though thatsection.  JOIN or RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIPHERE: https://eastgrandsnowmobiling.org/join/

Portage Lakers:  They have made it down to 105 using the alternate section of ITS 90 and they have also been to the turnaround with Eagle Lake on ITS 85. They are reporting some bare spots with rocks so please use caution.

Eagle Lake Winter Riders:  They have been out on ITS 85 and 120 just have been panning and reporting decent conditions.

Limestone SnowHawks: Just a little information our base trails to the hanger and runway is not open due to no signage because of lack of snow we can't put signs up before it's all paved roads and nothing to hold them up so that part of the trail is closed until we can get signs up

Caribou Trails: ITS 83 North to Sullivan Road has been gone over a few times and reports are that it is in good shape, Trail 105 to Blackstone has been done as well.  The Cross town trail which is83/90 is passable with several rocks. ITS 83 South towards Washburn is rideable but thin in areas. Trail 88 to New Sweden is open to Northstar variety and at the moment dead ends there. Trail 88A has been panned once and very thin in open fields and woods.  Trail 89 towards Connor has also been panned but dead ends where it meets Pleasant Ridge Riders.  The fields are very thin. All trails in Caribou are signed and marked but they remain ungroomed as there is little snow on these sections,  are they passable yes but not recommended.

Bowlin Matagamon Shin Pond Snowmobile club: They have been out on 85 North and conditions are good. Trail is groomed to 112 and 62ATo ITS 85. Conditions are good and connects with Libby Camps, and the Trains which is groomed as well. Parking is available at Brooks Equipment just off exit 276. They have gone east on trail60 to the Slice however is boney in spots. Please use caution as always.

St. Francis Sno Angels: They have been out on ITS 92 and that is shaping up real nice. Thesection from St. Francis to Chamberlain Store is passable but still thin. The Carterbrook trail is shaping up decently.

Moosetown Riders Allagash:  They have been out on 92 to Escourt Station and reports are that is great.  They have also been down 120 and have met with Eagle Lake. Good morning! Mother Nature is not only playing tricks on us but even more so to the Snowbirds down south. Perhaps this is her way of letting them all know that SNOW is where it’s at. Shout out to all clubs who are working with what snow they have. Most clubs up our way have signed, panned, and groomed their trails system for all to enjoy. We WILL get snow and when we do everyone will be looking to book a place to stay. Here is our updated list on lodging in the wonderful little village of Allagash! Please share.

Oxbow-Masardis Snowmobile Club: They have been out and reporting good conditions, wooded sections are still a little thin. Ashland has not been down on ITS 85.

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ON THE SOCIAL SIDE:

• Easton Trailbreakers will be hosting a club ride. Theywill be leaving Easton at 7am and trailering to Oxbow and ride to the trainsthen back to Libby Camps.
• Tame the Track tour Snowmobile Races will be Saturday the25^th at the Slice in Island Falls.
• St. Francis Sno Angels clubhouse is serving Chili starting at 11am until sold out.
• Washburn Trail Runners clubhouse will be open Friday 8amto 2pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm and Sunday 7am to 12.

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1/9/2025 Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report

Trying to write a trail report with this type of beginning is certainly challenging at best. While some clubs are doing some panning here and there the system here in the County are quite fragmented. Clubs have been extremely busy with cutting brush and blowdowns from the earlier wind and rainstorm we received in December. Now they are ready for a healthy snowstorm so we can get out and ride. Whatever there is for riding it is extremely early season, and everyone must use extreme caution. Please do not squeeze the throttle too hard when taking off as there is not a lot of snow under the track.

What is decent are the railbeds but unfortunately, they do not connect to everything as fields and wood sections are extremely thin. Not all systems have signs up, so not to cause problems with landowners it is best to not venture out just because you know where the trail goes, if you do decide to venture outride at your own risk.

Lakes up this way are freezing up well and will continue as we will be getting the coldest air so far to date.

There are park and rides throughout the County and those might be your best bet to leave from. Presque Isle, Caribou, and Washburn all have park and rides located on Railbed trails. Fort Kent also has park and Ride in close proximity to the rail bed, can park at Lonesome Pine and at the Groomer Barn, please do not block any doors. Moose town riders also have a Park and ride up in Allagash and they have been out to Estcourt and reporting good conditions and trail to Chamberlain store has been panned but very thin. The boarder station hours are Monday-Friday 8am-3:45pm (Closed Holidays).

What I am trying to say is that there is some riding to be had but is it worth an 8-hour trip well that is up to the individual. We all need more snow to get everyone going here in the County. Mother nature will grace us with white gold at some point so in the meantime keep dancing.

TRAIL UPDATE!!

Oxbow-Masardis Snowmobile Club:  We are actively working on our trails. ITS 85has been panned and is looking good. ITS 86 was done 2 days ago 71D towards Libby's will be done this afternoon and the oak hill trail will be done this afternoon. The trails are in decent shape but not a lot of snow. Just remember it is early season riding, but it is riding. There is some logging activity on ITS 85 near Church Road near the 71A intersection. They are currently building us a bypass road so just be careful in that area.
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Limestone Snowhawks: panned

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Moosetown Riders: panned

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Matagamon Wilderness: groomed 1/17/25

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Enjoy the trails, support the local businesses, and ride safely. Remember to send Gary Marquis your club conditions and events.


ON THE SOCIAL SIDE:

ST FRANCIS SNO- ANGELS are having a Chicken Stew fundraiser at their newly renovated club house tomorrow, Jan 18 from 11-until sold out.

Arnold Brook Lake will be the place to be on Saturday as New England Xcountry Racing series will be hosting the Star City 100.  

Sunday you will want to be at Caribou Lake to see some real speeds as the Caribou Snowmobile Club is hosting the fifth annual Larry Doody memorial Radar Run.

Washburn Trail Runners clubhouse will be open Friday 8am to 2pm, Saturday 7amto 2pm and Sunday 7am to 12.  

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1/9/2025 Snowmobile Trail Report

We did receive 5" of light snow on 1/8. The cold weather is helping. Limestone Snowhawks have groomed in Limestone, Maine on 1/9. Ice on lake is gaining perfect for Ice Fishing - Long Lake has a large pressure ridge right at the boat launch area, use extreme caution. We hope to have a full grooming report on 1/16.

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❄️ Snow expected 1/13/25, 1/14/25, and 1/15/25

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The Thursday Snowmobile Trail Report is written by Gary Marquis of the City of Caribou. Snowmobile Clubs should update Gary Marquis of their conditions Thursday mornings. Update Gary by emailing gmarquis@cariboumaine.org calling +1 (207) 493-4224

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