Frequently Asked Questions
Q : My ATV is registered in another state . Do I have to register it in Maine ? A : Yes . All ATVs are required to be registered in Maine to be operated here . You can register online at Maine . gov / ifw .
Q : Are helmets required ? A : Yes . Everyone under the age of 18 , including passengers , must wear a helmet by law . However , everyone is encouraged to wear one . Safety first !
Q : How can I tell if a trail is a designated ATV trail ? A : It will have either the Trail ID or the Trail Blazer , which are green and white ATV signs with the ATV symbol . If ATV use is allowed on a road , it will be marked with a shared use sign .
Q : What is the fine for riding on private land without permission ? A : Up to $ 500 plus the potential loss of licenses and registrations issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife . If you are riding on cropland , pastureland , or an orchard and are not on a designated ATV trail , you need to have written permission from the landowner .
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RAIL TRAILS “ Rail trails ” are abandoned railroad beds that have been converted to multi-use recreational paths . They tend to be smooth and flat , making them great for biking , walking , snowshoeing , and cross country skiing . Some trails also allow ATVs and snowmobiles — always be cautious and look out for other trail users !
SHERMAN TO PATTEN TRAIL : An offshoot of the main Bangor and Aroostook Railroad 4.5 mile trail covered in crushed stone and gravel . Open for hiking , biking , ATVs , horseback riding , snowmobiling , cross country skiing , and snowshoeing . Snowmobile and ATV riders will enjoy exploring a number of side trails . The wetlands adjacent to the trail make for an excellent place to see wildlife , especially birds .
MICHAEL MICHAUD WALKING AND BIKING TRAIL : Runs along the Millinocket extension of the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad A 1.65 mile loop trail that follows Millinocket Stream . Paved with asphalt and open to hiking , biking , in-line skating , cross country skiing , and snowshoeing . Wheelchair accessible .
LAGRANGE RAIL-TRAIL : Runs between Lagrange and Medford along the Bangor & Aroostook Railway 11.5 miles of crushed stone and dirt . Ponds and bogs along the way are attractions for wildlife . Open to hiking , biking , ATVs , horseback riding , snowmobiling , cross country skiing , and snowshoeing .
WALDEN-PARKE TRAIL : Part of the Walden-Parke Preserve in Bangor Network of 5.2 miles of wide trail offers gentle ups and downs . It passes through areas of ongoing beaver activity and includes parts of the old Veazie Railroad bed .
FOUR SEASONS ADVENTURE TRAIL : Also known as the Newport / Dover-Foxcroft Rail-Trail 26 miles that runs between Newport and Dover- Foxcroft and links two rivers and three lakes . Surfaced with crushed stone , dirt , and sand . Open to hikers , bikers , ATVs , horseback riding , snowmobiling , dogsledding , cross country skiing , and snowshoeing .
For more information on rail trails in our region and beyond , visit railstotrails . org .
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