Maine is a beautiful place to ride, with thousands of miles of scenic trails winding through peaceful forests and small rural towns. Always check with the local club to make sure the trails are open. You can also find trail news and notices on the Bureau of Parks and Lands website.
Many ATV trails in Maine exist thanks to the generosity of private landowners who allow access. Here’s how you can do your part to keep Maine’s ATV trails open for generations to come:
- Stay on marked ATV trails. ATV trails have green and white signs. Remember, not all snowmobile trails are ATV trails;
- Respect closed trail signs;
- Never drink and ride;
- Tread lightly – Don’t tear up the trail;
- Remember that modified exhausts are illegal;
- Be respectful on ATV access routes – yield to all traffic and never pass a vehicle;
- Help prevent wildfires. Stay on marked trails, avoid riding in dry vegetation, discard smoking materials appropriately and call 911 if you see a fire;
- Register your ATV: For every ATV registration purchased, over 2/3 of the fee goes directly into the trail maintenance fund;
- Support a local ATV club by donating your time and/or money.
ATV registration renewals can be completed online. New registrations must be done through a registration agent such as a town office or the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) main office in Augusta. For more information about ATV rules and laws in Maine, visit MDIFW’s ATV webpage.