Absolutely no riding on plowed roads in the Rangeley area!
We had one serious accident last season – a sled rounded on
a corner and hit a truck on a plowed road. The rider had
parked his truck and unloaded next to a sign that read “no
snowmobiling”. This land is owned by paper companies and
land management companies. Most of our trail system is on
their property and they will shut us down completely if this
doesn’t stop. Logging trucks and other vehicles have every
right to be on these roads any time. You are not only
jeopardizing your life by riding on these roads, you are
jeopardizing the entire Rangeley trail system. Wardens have
been asked to patrol these areas heavily.
We
understand that some people have been removing the “no
snowmobiling” signs so they can claim they didn’t know they
weren’t supposed to ride there.
Maine state law
states “no snowmobiling on plowed roads” – it is illegal
whether there is a sign posted or not.
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Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity in Maine. It contributes to the economy of the state as residents and non-residents take to the trails that span the
state. Studies show that the sport of snowmobiling continues to grow each and every year. Also, snowmobiling accounts for many full-time jobs in the state.
