| Alt Names |
Northern Katahdin Valley, Aroostook County ATV trail system, Aroostook Scenic Highway, Moro Plantation, Hale Pond, Rockabema Lake, Pleasant Lake, Grass Pond, Duck Pond, Green Pond, Secrete Pond, Bradford Pond, Pickett Mountain Pond, Bear Mountain Pond, Tote Road Pond, Mt. Chase, Bald Mountain, Long Mountain, Davis Mountain, Aroostook County ATV Trail System, Coyote Trail |
| DESCRIPTION |
This lodge is open year-round and offers direct access to hundreds of miles of maintained ATV trails that wind through beautiful forests, stream crossings, waterfalls, gravel pits and dirt roads. The trails eventually connect to the Aroostook County ATV Trail System. Moose and deer and sightings can be plentiful and trails are open to ATVs from May through late fall. Nearby attractions include maple syrup production tours, white river rafting, golfing and fishing.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (September 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Bangor, ME |
| Address |
626 Aroostook Scenic Highway, Moro Plantation, ME 04780 |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 46º 07.569' W 68º 23.475' |
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From: Bangor, ME
1) Take I-95 north to Exit 264 (about 80 miles)
2) Turn left off the ramp onto Main St. (Rt. 11), continue 19 miles
3) Lodge is on the left (west) side of highway. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
ride directly from lodge, variety of water crossings and mud holes, lots of trails, lots of additional recreational opportunities |
| Cons |
muddy, remote |
| Rating |
 Very Good
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| Recommended Stay |
3-5 Days
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
400 |
| Miles Of Trail |
200 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
600 to 1100 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
Some |
| Sand |
 None |
| Mud |
 Mostly |
| Dust |
 Little |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
 Many |
| Steep Hills |
 Few |
| Water Crossings |
Many |
| Small Jumps |
Some |
| Large Jumps |
Few |
| Berms |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
Few |
| Single Track |
Some |
| Roads |
Some |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Many |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Some |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
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| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
Call lodge for cabin prices
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
Bangor, ME |
| Water |
On Site |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Campground |
20-30 Miles (E) |
| Conv Store |
On Site |
| Swim Area |
Bangor, ME |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
On Site |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Chuck Loucka
Katahdin Lodge
626 Aroostook Scenic Highway
Moro Plantation, ME 04780
(207) 528-7731
lodge@katahdinlodge.com
www.katahdinlodge.com
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| Katahdin Lodge offers rooms and cabins with direct trail access. |
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| Some of the mud holes can be a challenge. |
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| Some water crossings are fairly deep. |
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| The lodge sits on 40 acres with access to hundreds of miles of trails connecting into the Aroostook County ATV trail system. |
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| This area is also popular with snowmobilers and hunters. |
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| The lodge has nine rooms and two cabins and meals are available by advanced registration. |
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