We currently have some of the best (relatively speaking) riding conditions in Maine. Trails Remain Open. We are now in Spring Conditions where it has been a little below freezing at night and above freezing during the day. Trails are firm early and then get slushy by afternoon. We continue to groom as conditions permit. Trail conditions remain GOOD away from Rangeley and Oquossoc and fair and in some cases poor near town, food and gas. Off trail riding in the higher elevations is very good.
Consider gassing up with your trailer and then parking along Route 16 in Oquossoc. In Rangeley, there are some limited parking areas along the trail crossings and at Langtown and Redington trail crossings. There is some limited parking available at our Groomer Barn on Loon Lake Road but do not block the grooming equipment in. We will have to tow you.
People are riding the lakes. No major ice ridges or hazards have been reported. Ask locally before you risk your life.
SNOW & WEATHER REPORT: We expect fair weather and above normal temperatures through the week and then the potential for a mix of rain and snow for the weekend.
Notices:
- Lake riding is never safe! If you are not experienced and comfortable with riding on lakes. Don’t do it! The Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club has no trails on any lakes, ponds, rivers or streams
Important Reroute/Detour/Changes:
- If you are going to New Hampshire. It is a little rough getting out of Oquossoc, but then the riding is good. One other problem area is the plowed road section of ITS 84 as you approach the trail to New Hampshire is bare and muddy. We will try to get a little snow on the edge of the road to make it more passable.
- Bosebuck Camps: If you are riding to Bosebuck Camps, use the marked short cut trail with its junction on ITS 84. It is marked with signs. It requires a short lake crossing but the owners have marked the route. It will save you several miles and it avoids the long plowed Shared Use trail which is now an awful ride.
- Quill Hill Overlook: Look for this amazing overlook about a mile west of the ITS 89 junction with the Stratton Trail. We will have it marked better soon. It currently has an ATV sign marking it.
