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Summerhaven Use Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Summerhaven Trails, Summer Haven Use Area, Sanford Road, Tyler Pond |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
This area at one time offered a designated play pit with short with steep hills that consisted of sand, gravel and loose chunk rock but is now closed and no longer open for riding. This listing will remain up for historical purposes and to prevent a wasted trip.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Maine ATV Registration |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | ATVs and motorcycles must be registered in Maine. No reciprocity with other states. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (60 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Gravel Pit |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Augusta, ME | ||
| Address | Summerhaven Road, Augusta, ME 04330 | ||
| From: Augusta, ME
1) Take SR-27 North (Mt. Vernon Ave) about 5 miles 2) Turn left (west) on Summerhaven Road, continue about .7 miles. 3) Turn left (south) onto Sanford Road, continue 1.3 miles 4) Staging area is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Bureau of Parks And Lands - ORV Division / ATV Program 22 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 287-4958 (207) 287-2345 www.maine.gov |
Summerhaven Riding Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/15/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 128 acres | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 250 to 350 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | Many | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | North Augusta Market (207) 622-3334 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | North Augusta Market (207) 622-3334 |
 Water | Augusta, ME | |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Augusta Gardiner KOA (207) 582-5086 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Augusta Gardiner KOA (207) 582-5086 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Augusta Gardiner KOA (207) 582-5086 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SE) | North Augusta Market (207) 622-3334 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS