Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Madawaska, Maine

An easy gravel road connecting Rivière-du-Loup to Pohénagamook. Accessible to all types of vehicles; no washboard sections or potholes. No camping permit required. A few camping spots; beautiful view of the lake. 75% on public land. All services are available once you reach Pohénagamook, including g...
Learn more about Chemin Guérette

This out-and-back trail is a recent addition to the SCOPAN forest area. The route features a newly established, raised trail bed constructed with dirt, gravel, and stone fill sourced from the surrounding landscape. Users should expect rocky, rutted terrain with slick conditions and deep mud puddles ...
Learn more about SCOPAN Spur

The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offering miles of scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, and skidder...
Learn more about 11-4 Road

This is a very well-maintained trail. The trail is a mix of ATV-only and mixed-use logging trails. An ATV Maine membership is required. It can be with any club affiliated with ATV Maine. Email the Masardis ATV club to request a membership application or to report trail damage. The club strives to ke...
Learn more about Masardis Main ATV

This is one of three western entrances into the SCOPAN park. The route features mixed terrain, ranging from gravel and mud to hard-packed dirt farm road passing through private pastures. Please be mindful of your noise levels and stay strictly on the trail, as trespassing on the surrounding private ...
Learn more about MMC Outdoors Extension

A well-maintained, easy-to-drive gravel road accessible to a variety of vehicles. It connects Rivière-du-Loup to Pohénégamook. Currently maintained by the wind turbine company; CB recommended. Lots of trucks, but they're very courteous. Few or no potholes or washboard roads. If you like riding grave...
Learn more about Chemin Des Sept Camps

One of the busier trails on this logging tract, you can expect a well-maintained, smooth dirt surface with minimal obstacles, offering miles of scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy m...
Learn more about Truck Trail 3

The route is characterized by smooth dirt surfaces with minimal obstacles, offering miles of scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, and skidder...
Learn more about Truck Trail 2

This northern section of the Bangor and Aroostook Trail follows an old railroad corridor featuring multiple bridges and scenic pull-off points. As a primary travel artery for the region, this route experiences heavy OHV traffic; please remain vigilant for oncoming machines and wildlife, especially d...
Learn more about Southern Bangor & Aroostook Upper Trail

The lower section of Up North Road is the crown jewel of this trail network. Spanning nearly six miles, this route showcases the incredible diversity of the surrounding landscape and offers a perfect sampling of every environment you will encounter in the area. The highlight of the trail is a pictur...
Learn more about Up North Road Lower

This is an ATV and SXS exclusive trail featuring width-restriction gates at both entrances. It is a demanding, long-track route that presents continuous technical challenges, with a surface that fluctuates between deep ruts, rock gardens, gravel sections, and mud. The trail is narrow, leaving little...
Learn more about SCOPAN Mountain Loop

This route is an easy gravel road accessible to all types of vehicles with no washboard sections and a few potholes. No camping permit required for these campsites on public land. All services are available once you reach Pohénagamook, including gas. If you’re a beginner, this is a good trail for yo...
Learn more about Chemin du Lac des Castors

Very short, easy woods trail that allows you to bypass Masardis Main Street. This trail is part of the Masardis trail system. It does run through private land. Please respect the property owner and drive safely. Moose are frequently sighted on this trail. Hunting is not allowed. Always watch for tra...
Learn more about Michaud Woods

Expect a well-maintained, dry trail that connects the Bangor & Aroostook corridor to the western sections of the trail system. The route features one major road crossing and traverses a diverse landscape of farm fields, spruce and cedar forests, and a private residential area where the landowner act...
Learn more about Crum Memorial Trail

The Mars Mountain Loop features diverse terrain, ranging from open farmland and dirt roads to dense, wooded sections. This route offers stunning scenic views of the mountain's backside and brings you closer to the towering windmills. Please note that the trail includes several deep, wooded segments ...
Learn more about Mars Mountain Loop Middle Section

Expect a well-maintained trail featuring diverse terrain, including farm access roads, wooded sections, and a creek crossing. There are plenty of spots to pull over for a break or to photograph your machine against the backdrop of the windmills. This trail serves as one segment of a three-part mount...
Learn more about Mars Mountain Loop Upper

This section of the Mars Mountain loop features more adventurous terrain than the other segments. This nearly forgotten portion passes through a narrow trail in a pine forest before opening up alongside a pasture. If you are lucky, you may spot the patriotic hay bales located right next to the trail...
Learn more about Lower Mars Mountain Loop

No. 9 Road is a wide, well-maintained gravel road open to public traffic. It winds through a mix of timberland and private property, making it suitable for passenger cars and trucks. Be mindful of oncoming local traffic, and keep an eye out for wildlife, as the area is frequently populated by deer, ...
Learn more about No. 9 Road

The route is characterized by smooth gravel surfaces with minimal obstacles, offering miles of scenic riding and frequent wildlife sightings. Please be aware that this is an active working forest, and you should expect frequent encounters with heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, and skidd...
Learn more about Hannington Road

A road that runs through the ZEC Chapais (permit required). Well-maintained and very wide, with several lakes for fishing and camping. You’ll need to check with the ZEC to purchase an access permit. This is an easy trail suitable for all types of vehicles. If you’re new to gravel trails, this is a g...
Learn more about Rang Taché Est

An easy gravel road connecting Rivière-du-Loup to Pohénagamook. Accessible to all types of vehicles; no washboard sections or potholes. No camping permit required. A few camping spots; beautiful view of the lake. 75% on public land. All services are available once you reach Pohénagamook, including g...
Learn more about Chemin Guérette

This is a very well-maintained trail. The trail is a mix of ATV-only and mixed-use logging trails. An ATV Maine membership is required. It can be with any club affiliated with ATV Maine. Email the Masardis ATV club to request a membership application or to report trail damage. The club strives to ke...
Learn more about Masardis Main ATV

This is one of three western entrances into the SCOPAN park. The route features mixed terrain, ranging from gravel and mud to hard-packed dirt farm road passing through private pastures. Please be mindful of your noise levels and stay strictly on the trail, as trespassing on the surrounding private ...
Learn more about MMC Outdoors Extension

A well-maintained, easy-to-drive gravel road accessible to a variety of vehicles. It connects Rivière-du-Loup to Pohénégamook. Currently maintained by the wind turbine company; CB recommended. Lots of trucks, but they're very courteous. Few or no potholes or washboard roads. If you like riding grave...
Learn more about Chemin Des Sept Camps

An easy gravel road connecting Rivière-du-Loup to Pohénagamook. Accessible to all types of vehicles; no washboard sections or potholes. No camping permit required. A few camping spots; beautiful view of the lake. 75% on public land. All services are available once you reach Pohénagamook, including g...
Learn more about Chemin Guérette

This is a very well-maintained trail. The trail is a mix of ATV-only and mixed-use logging trails. An ATV Maine membership is required. It can be with any club affiliated with ATV Maine. Email the Masardis ATV club to request a membership application or to report trail damage. The club strives to ke...
Learn more about Masardis Main ATV

This is one of three western entrances into the SCOPAN park. The route features mixed terrain, ranging from gravel and mud to hard-packed dirt farm road passing through private pastures. Please be mindful of your noise levels and stay strictly on the trail, as trespassing on the surrounding private ...
Learn more about MMC Outdoors Extension

A well-maintained, easy-to-drive gravel road accessible to a variety of vehicles. It connects Rivière-du-Loup to Pohénégamook. Currently maintained by the wind turbine company; CB recommended. Lots of trucks, but they're very courteous. Few or no potholes or washboard roads. If you like riding grave...
Learn more about Chemin Des Sept Camps