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The trails were well groomed throughout the area , and featured a wide variety , including this wide open valley along Trail 109 ( below ) and this tighter , wooded stretch of Trail 83 ( above ) near the town of Medway . lumber and paper mills downstream – are encountered numerous times by snowmobilers exploring the area .
Dan and I were aboard a pair of Ski-Doo rental sleds provided by New England Outdoor Center , a year-round recreation hub that caters to enthusiasts of all kinds . The facility , north of Millinocket , includes the River Driver ’ s restaurant , making it a popular pit stop for sledders . It ’ s also home to the Twin Pines Snowmobile Club .
Rick was our leader for three days of riding , with Debbie and his brother Mike accompanying us on some of our outings . Rick is the energetic , “ can do ” president of the Jo Mary Riders , a local club that takes its name from nearby Jo Mary Mountain Wilderness Area . In that capacity , he coordinates the comprehensive grooming activity that
The New England Outdoor Center is a year-round recreational headquarters for all kinds of outdoor activities , including snowmobiling .