New England State Parks with ATV & OHV Trails

The Northeastern region of the United State is referred to as New England. It encompasses the sates of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. In these states the winters usually bring out the snowmobiles which is also considered a OHV. The parks listed on my pages are usually State Parks, US Forest Areas or City or County run. If you would like me to list one in any of my pages, please email me the information.

Connecticut

Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown has over 22,000 acres of public land with many miles of roads and trails available for the shared enjoyment of hikers, snowmobilers, motorcyclists, and equestrians. OHV are very limited as to where you might go, the motorcycle trails encompass state and town roads, so vehicles must be registered, street legal and drivers must be licensed. Check out http://ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325298 for more information.



Cockaponset State Forest in Haddam located 3 miles west of Chester on Route 148 offers snowmobiling during the winter. Shenipsit State Forest in Stafford off Route 190 also has snowmobiling and both have opportunities for dirt bike enthusiasts to participate in privately-organized enduro races once or twice a year. These competitive events are usually just one day events and are sponsored by a regional motorcycle club. Motorcycles must be registered, street legal and drivers must be licensed.

Massachusetts

Savoy Mountain State Forest has approximately 32 miles of ORV trails, old logging roads suitable for motorcycles and ATVs in this remote, high elevation area. 413-663-8469 (From Route 2 summit, south on Central Shaft Rd., follow signs) CLOSED

Beartown State Forest (Lee, Great Barrington and Monterey) contact: (413)528-0904
Approximately 25 miles of ORV trails suitable for motorcycles or ATVs, call (413) 528-0904

October Mountain State Forest (Lee, Lenox, Washington and Becket) approximately 30 miles of ORV trails suitable for motorcycles or ATVs, call (413) 243-1778

Pittsfield State Forest (Pittsfield, Lanesboro and Hancock) approximately 36 miles of ORV trails suitable for motorcycles or ATVs, call (413) 442-8992

Tolland State Forest (Tolland, Sandisfield and Otis) approximately 15 miles of ORV trails suitable for MGL c. 90 registered motorcycles (motorcycles registered and equipped to ride on roads) (413) 269-6002.

Southeastern Massachusetts – Freetown-Fall River State Forest and F. Gilbert Hills, Wrentham and Franklin State Forests are open to ORV use through the partnership of the Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders and King Philip Trail Riders who help to maintain the trails for all visitors. For more detailed information, trail maps and directions go to www.mass.gov/dcr/forparks.htm

Georgetown-Rowley State Forest - approximately 5 miles of trails, abandoned roads in this small, quiet forest close to I-95 - (508) 887-5931 (Route 95 north, Route 97 west, look for sign) CLOSED

Freetown-Fall River State Forest (Freetown and Fall River) (508) 644-5522
Approximately 25 miles of singe track trails for the expert rider. Motorcycles only.

F. Gilbert Hills, Wrentham and Franklin State Forests (Foxboro, Wrentham and Franklin) (508)543-9084 approximately 8 miles of single track motorcycle trail in each of the three forests. Best suited to intermediate to expert riders. Motorcycles only.

This website gives directions, rules, tips, etc for all Massachusetts OVH parks http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/orv.htm

Maine

Most of the ATV trails located throughout Maine are on private land and are maintained by local clubs. Cooperative agreements between private landowners, ATV clubs, and the Bureau's ATV Program are key to the success of the trail system.

Many of the Public Reserved Lands road systems in Maine are open to ATV use. There are also several state-owned or leased abandoned rail beds that are available for multiple use. Aroostook Valley Trail, Bangor and Aroostook Trail, and the Jay to Farmington Trail which are all owned by the Bureau of Parks and Lands. Mt. Blue, Turner, and Summerhaven use areas are also available for ATV use. All three are maintained by the ATV Program. Check out this website, it is very extensive and helpful! http://www.maine.gov/doc/parks/programs/ATV/atv.html

New Hampshire

In New Hampshire ATVs, snowmobiles and trail bikes must be registered with the Fish and Game Department to access the state's ATV and Trail Bike trails. Most of the trails are closed from snow-melt to May 23 for "mud season".

New Hampshire's Berlin ATV Park near Jericho Lake is fairly new and still growing. Pisgah State Park in Winchester has approximately 20 miles of trails to explore.

Also in New Hampshire, The Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails manages approximately 300 miles of Rail Trails. These are multiple use recreation trails for equestrians, hiking, biking , snowmobiles and some do allow ATV's and motorcycles. http://www.nhtrails.org http://www.nhatv.com/Maps/Maps.asp and http://www.nhtrails.org/Trailspages/ATVpages/ATVNHMap.html are three good webpages to check out.

Ammonoosuc Rail Trail is 19.2 miles passing through the towns of Woodsville, Bath, Landaff, Lisbon, and Littleton. ATVs and Motorcycles are permitted on the trail year around. Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir, located in Dunbarton and Weare - 18 miles of trails. Millsfield Pond Trail System, from Dummer to Millsfield 12 miles of intermediate terrain trails + 100 miles of logging road available. North Country ATV Club Trails in North Stratford has approximately 100 miles of trails from gravel to woodland. Rockingham Recreational Trail - Fremont Branch is 14 miles and goes through the towns of Windham, Derry, West Hampstead, Sandown and Fremont. It runs from Windham Depot Rd in Windham to Rt 107 in Fremont. Success Trail in Berlin has 20 miles of trails. Sugar River Recreation Trail is 8 miles and goes between Claremont and Newport and passes through 2 historic railroad covered bridges. ATVs and Motorcycles are permitted on the trail year around.

Rhode Island and Vermont do not have any ATV parks, state or otherwise. If you want to ride its either private property or out of state. It is a issue that ATV enthusasits have been trying to change for years. Fight the good fight, I personally wish you all the luck in the world!