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Discovering the Eastern Region: Your Next Maine Snowmobile Adventure

Another area to explore that is less traveled is east of the Penobscot River. The snowmobile club in Holden has a large parking area and is easy to access. With the right snow conditions, you can unload there and go south to Bucksport or, pick up cub trails through Orrington that connect to Dedham. Want a longer ride that might include an overnight stay? Head north from the clubhouse and catch ITS 84 East which goes all the way to the Canadian border in Calais. You can also pick up ITS 81 north go to Burlington, Lincoln, Mattawamkeag and around to Spring eld. This ride is a long one and you might want to plan it as an overnight trip. Haven’t found the type of ride you are looking for in the Eastern Region yet? How about a ride near the Atlantic Ocean bays of Downeast? Start your trip in Ellsworth at Washington Junction and travel on the Downeast Scenic Trail. This is a multiuse trail that uses an old railroad line and takes you east to Pembroke at Ayers Junction. When you get into Machias, you have the tidal water on one side. Look for the eagles ying along with you. You can take a connector trail in East Machias and head north to Princeton or Grand Lake Stream. Again, these are longer

rides and you may want to plan an overnight. This area of the region does not have as many opportunities for gas so make sure you plan ahead. Want some great local riding for day trips? Look in the Bangor/Glenburn/Hampden/ Corinth area. You can travel club trails in all these areas and see parts of the state you haven’t seen before. The clubs in these areas can assist you in planning a nice leisurely ride through the country side as well as inform you of points of interest and photo opportunities. Get in touch with the clubs as many of them plan weekend events that you can attend and help support them in the process. As you can see the Eastern Region offers many excit ing adventures and places to ride. While this region is very dependent on snow conditions, you would be sur prised to see what the clubs can do with very little snow at times. Whether you are looking to see majestic moun tains, beautiful lakes, snow covered woods, or the Atlan tic Ocean bays the Eastern Region has it all and is waiting for you to come ride!

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