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.
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. 71A is 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. 88W to 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.
Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowsled Club: They have been out opening their system and are reporting some good and some thin sections.
Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club: Reporting good conditions for what they have for snow. ITS 81N and 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. 105 to 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 are 90W 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 rideable 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 96 to 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
Continuous gratitude to all our dedicated volunteers, valued members, generous business sponsors, landowners and neighboring clubs who make this possible.
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.
Keep an eye on our snow camera for live weather updates: https://www.fortkentsnoriders.com/web-cam.html
Benedicta Snow 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 including 83 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 24 hours! Ride right, ride safely and use caution!
Madawaska Snowmobile Club: They have been out and reporting some good sections and some thin areas so please use caution. They will be out tonight.
Eagle Lake Winter Riders: Reporting that ITS 85 and 120 were 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. Carter brook trail is open in all entireties, there is logging please use caution.
Moose town Riders Allagash: Reporting on very good conditions. ITS 92 to Escourt was groomed 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.
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 Snowsled 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 8am to 2pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm and Sunday 7am to 12.
