Spring is here, and you’re probably thinking about getting the ATV or side by side out of storage and hitting the trails! Before you load your four wheelers onto your ALCOM aluminum trailer, take a look at some of our favorite off roading destinations in New England!
Comprising the six most northeasterly states in the USA, New England has something for everyone. With diverse geography, from the rocky coastline of the Atlantic Ocean to the Presidential Range mountains and sections of the Appalachian Trail, it’s an outdoors-lover’s paradise. And it’s absolutely loaded with ATV trails. So if you’re ready to do some four wheeling, New England is ready for you!
Take a trip up Route 1 to visit Acadia National Park and Down East Maine. This gorgeous coastal region is packed with lobster shacks, campgrounds, rocky hikes, and seasonal shops in Bar Harbor. With your side by side in the aluminum trailer, you can head straight from Acadia National Park to the Down East Sunrise Trail! This old rail trail has been converted for off-road use, stretching 87 miles to connect Ellsworth and Ayers Junction, just south of the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge.
The Sunrise Trail is open for motorized and non-motorized use, so watch for pedestrians, cyclists or other UTVs, and follow any posted signs along the way. Enjoy views of the mountains, marshes, and forests. You might see a moose or an eagle along the way! Head to the Sunrise Trail’s website for all the information you need to plan your trip.
The Maine Highlands region is an outdoor lover’s paradise. At the heart of this inland region sits Moosehead Lake, the largest lake in Maine. If your summer plans include a hike, plan ahead to tackle Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park.
If you want to skip the hikes and boat rides and get right to the four-wheeling, you have plenty of options. Trails in this area connect towns like The Forks, Greenville, and Rockwood and let you choose your own adventure by taking a short trip, or a full-day excursion.
With many UTV-friendly lodging options in the area, and endless natural beauty to explore, the Maine Highlands is waiting for your outdoor adventure. Hitch up the aluminum hauler with your side by side, camping gear, fishing poles and whatever else you need to immerse yourself in the Maine wilderness.
New Hampshire’s Great North Woods are home to over 1,000 miles of ATV trails known as the Ride the Wilds trail system. With a flourishing UTV and ATV culture in the northern tip of the state, this area is the perfect getaway for all things outdoors.
Thanks to local laws designed to integrate side by side and ATV drivers, you can get almost anywhere in the area on your four wheeler - whether you’re exploring an old fire road, a steep and challenging trail with rock features, or heading into town at the end of the day for dinner. Locals recommend a trail GPS for your side by side - cell service in the area is not reliable, and it’s easy to get lost on the vast network of trails.
Jericho Mountain State Park has become a must-ride for ATV enthusiasts, and its 85 miles of trails connect to the Ride the Wilds trail system. Don’t miss the Journey to Jericho ATV Jamboree for high-flying, muddy summer fun.
If you’ve ever dreamed of driving your side by side up Mt. Washington, the tallest peak in New England, a mountain so massive it creates its own weather … you are in luck!
The Mt. Washington Auto Road permits limited access by ATVs and UTVs. Reservations are required, space is limited for safety, and there are no off-road trails on the mountain. Mt. Washington is about an hour from Jericho Mountain State Park. Find lodging, small towns with great food and breweries, and more outdoor activities like hiking nearby.
Vermont state laws require that each ATV rider must have written permission from every landowner whose property they cross while trail riding. Joining an ATV club and purchasing a Trail Access Decal (TAD) allows in-state riders to easily access side by side trails.
But if you’re traveling from out of state, and don’t plan to join a local ATV club, consider leaving your own four wheelers at home, loading the trailer up with your mountain bikes and camping gear, and trying a guided ATV tour of Killington Resort while you’re in the area! You can only experience this mountain as part of a guided tour, so if you want to drive a side-by-side up a ski trail, check out one of the guided ATV tour companies near the mountain.
With so many off-roading adventures waiting around New England, it’s hard to go wrong no matter which destination you choose. To make sure your ATVs and side-by-sides arrive safely, haul them with an ALCOM aluminum trailer.
With purpose-built trailers for ATVs and UTVs, you get features like slanted side rails for improved loading and capacity, and stowable ramps that double as side panels. Customize your tie-down and decking options for a personal touch. Traveling light? An aluminum UTV rack mounts in your truck bed and lets you haul your side by side and still find a parking spot just about anywhere.
With many of our cargo and utility trailers, the only question is if your side by side fits on the trailer deck and within the payload. If it does, your trailer just got a new hobby - hauling four wheelers!
Plus, with aluminum, you don’t have to worry about rust or corrosion, like you do with steel trailers. When you’re driving muddy four wheelers on and off the trailer and heading for wilderness adventure, it’s good to know your trailer is built to get muddy and resist moisture damage.
Some ALCOM customers even take the do-it-yourself route and customize their enclosed trailer for off-road adventures. Whether you choose to upgrade your enclosed hauler with our lighting, electrical, and cabinet packages - or just get some great tie-downs and add the other features yourself - ALCOM aluminum trailers let you create the best four wheeling setup ever.
With six manufacturing sites across the continental United States, ALCOM has the trailers you need when and where you need them. Our dealer network of over 500 trailer dealers in the USA and Canada is ready to help you find the right aluminum trailer.
Find your local dealer today when you visit our website - or check out our brand sites to see more details about the trailers we build! We can't wait to help you find the perfect trailer for your next ATV or UTV adventure.
ALCOM Customer Photos - Courtesy of Ted McLaughlin
VisitMaine.net - Guide to ATV in Maine
UTV Driver - Top 5 Places to Ride Side-by-Sides in New Hampshire
ATV Rider- Riding the Wilds of New Hampshire's North Country
Northern Outdoors - ATV Trails and ATV, UTV, SxS Rentals & Tours in The Forks
Maine.gov - ATV News & Trail Notices