9199-R2_MSA_October2025_Newsletter

ham. 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 Springfield. 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 flying 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 lei surely ride through the countryside 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 exciting adven tures and places to ride. While this region is very dependent on snow conditions, you would be surprised to see what the clubs can do with very little snow at times. Whether you are looking to see majestic mountains, beautiful lakes, snow covered woods, or the Atlantic Ocean bays the Eastern Region has it all and is wait ing for you to come ride!

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