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Ghost Trains
Located in the North Maine Woods off ITS 85 , the abandoned locomotive cars once used for hauling lumber in the great Northern woods make for a fascinating destination for snowmobilers . In winter , this trail is only accessible via snowmobile and is a solid day trip . Begin your journey in Ashland and be sure to bring extra gas and food as there are no trailside services on this route .
International View
Frenchville , 81 B off ITS 85 . Nestled in the St . John River Valley , the International View trail features open fields , forests , lakes , rivers , sprawling views , and an abundance of wildlife as you face toward the Canadian Border the ‘ Camp Star Barn ’ on the Roussel Trail .
Loring Airforce Base
Limestone , 100B off ITS 81 . Loring AFB is one of the largest SAC bomber bases of the Cold War . The mostly abandoned Loring AFB and Arch Hangar is a history buff ’ s dream , and what better way to explore the facility than by snowmobile ?
Number 9 Mountain Tower
Bridgewater , 70A between ITS 81 and ITS 83 . The County is primarily a rolling flat land with various high points . This is one of the few peaks in Aroostook County that is accessible by snowmobile - the views spill over a patchwork of forests and fields .
Infinity View
Littleton , ITS 86 . Whether you ’ re a seasoned rider or new to the sport , the Infinity View Trail is a great way to thrash through the massive expanse . The view has not been formally measured but is estimated you can see a straight line of ITS for about 1.5 miles .
Border Trail
Caswell , ITS 81 . This well-marked and scenic trail takes riders directly along the US and Canadian border . Three foot tall granite markers dot the path . A passport and Canadian snowmobile permit is required to cross .
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