| Directions: Five miles north of Augusta
General Description:
Located in North Augusta, the Summerhaven Use Area (ATV trail) features
a 7 mile loop around Tyler pond. The Tyler pond area is part of The Belgrade
Esker and Kettle Complex formed when glaciers covered much of the north, and
in the process of melting, deposited sand and gravel in long sinuous ridges.
The Trails:
The trail is maintained by The Maine Bureau of Parks and Recreation and
is one of several trail systems where the state has agreements with the private
landowners for ATV use.
The best time to ride here is late May through October. (The trail is closed
during mud season in early spring). You'll find the trailhead at Sumerhaven
Road. Start your ride from the parking lot. The main trail follows a combination
of single and double track trails that wind through woods and across two gravel
pits. It's difficult to get lost here and you shouldn't have much trouble
finding your way around the loop. Follow the yellow arrow signs, bearing mostly
to the left, and stay on the trails marked by the ATV trail signs (a white
sign with a person-riding a four-wheeler).
You have the option of exploring the side trails that branch off the loop.
A nice spot to end your ride is at Tyler Pond. There is a picnic area there.
Note: All trails are seasonal use from late spring to fall.
All trails are generally closed during mud season. Wooded trails may be closed
for safety or maintenance reasons without prior notice. Some areas may have
wood harvesting operations in progress so please take notice of sign postings.
Remember you will meet trucks and cars and ATV's on Shared Use Roads. Always
stay single file, to the right, and yield to all cars, trucks, and commercial
vehicles.
For more information:
Department of Conservation:
Bureau of Parks and Lands
ORV Division/ATV Program
22 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Park Season - Phone: (207)
287-4958
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