Washburn Trail Runners SC

05/22/2026

It's a delicate situation that is affecting all clubs. All clubs appreciate their dues paying members. The funds are what keeps facilities and equipment operating.

However, those volunteer hours dedicated to the work required to obtain landowner permission and then establish and maintain a positive relationship with those landowners is very important to everyone that enjoy the trails.

To members of all clubs, thank you for your membership.

If you can, please give some of your time to keep this sport alive.

And encourage fellow riders to respect our landowners.

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04/27/2026

For our local members. Trail Master Brent Mckeen has planned a day (tomorrow) to remove signs from Trail 61. PM him if you are available and willing to help.

Thanks.

04/01/2026

URGENT RELEASE
MANDATORY SITE VISIT BY ANY INTERESTED CONTRACTORS.

WASHBURN TRAIL RUNNERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB

ATTENTION BUILDING CONTRACTORS

The WTRSC is seeking sealed proposals from qualified contractors to construct an addition to and install a fire-resistant wall within its clubhouse facility. This project is funded in part by the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) (GT-CAT-00002), and all work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as NBRC procurement standards.

Blueprints will be available at a mandatory site visit on April 3, 2026.

Location:

48 Station Road
Washburn, Maine. 04786

A Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained from:

Herman Belanger, President
207-551-2279
[email protected]

03/27/2026

This will be our last weekend for the club kitchen to be open. Saturday the 28th 7 to 2 and Sunday the 29th 7 to 12. Stop by for breakfast and or lunch. Thanks everyone for your patronage this winter and have a great year.

03/14/2026

Update 1:00 am
Back at clubhouse. Fueled and headed home.
R and R signing off.

Update 11:00 pm
We decided to do all the rail beds. Leaving Blackstone headed south on 105..

Team R and R getting it done.
83 to Crouseville Bridge.
105 to Castle Hill Rd

I'll add if we do anything else.

Ride safe. Typical spring conditions.
Watch for water holes!

03/13/2026

Breakfast and lunch at the clubhouse Saturday and Sunday. Come on by and enjoy some great food and fellowship.

Say hi to the cooks. I bet you'll get a smile.

03/07/2026

Even with the limited snow this season, we have had a good year at "The Grill.

With the unseasonable warm-up expected thru Wednesday, we have decided to alter our hours of operation until conditions improve.

Starting next week, "The Grill" will not be open on Fridays. The Saturday and Sunday hours will remain unchanged.

Please come out and support our club while enjoying some great food from the grill. If conditions do not support sledding, come visit us by automobile. You can find us at 48 Station Rd. in Washburn.

Great food and great fellowship is always on the menu.

Thanks for your support during this sledding season. We appreciate our patrons that make our club a breakfast or lunch stop.

And as always, our members are welcomed 24/7 to stop and warm, use the restrooms and/or enjoy a warm beverage.

If you have enjoyed our hospitality, please Like and Leave a comment. Our dedicated volunteers in the Grill and the grooming team appreciate a pat on the back.

Stay safe.

03/02/2026

Have you planned to join our club, but have not yet? Please do so soon. We will start deactivating key cards soon for all those who have not renewed their memberships. Memberships should be in to us before the end of March. Remember you can join on line on our website, WashburnTrailRunners.com. Very quick and easy.

We are looking forward to a great 25-26 sledding season. Join or Renew Online If you aren't a member, please join us today.

03/01/2026

This article details the complexity of the trail system in Maine.

Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.

02/26/2026

CamAm Dog Sled Race Saturday thru Tuesday. Please yield right of way.

Please see the attached post.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1bPCphYXQ5/

🚨 Attention Snowmobilers 🚨

Sled Dog Teams on the Trails Saturday through Tuesday!

As the Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Races take over the trails, we want to remind all snowmobilers to ride responsibly and share the trails safely with these incredible canine athletes and their mushers. Dogs and volunteers will be traveling the trails in Northern Aroostook County from Saturday, February 28 through Tuesday, March 3.

Trail Etiquette for Snowmobilers (Tag and share with your snowmobile clubs):

✅ Obey All Trail Signage – Watch for “Sled Dog Race in Progress” and “Shared Sled Dog Trail” signs.

✅ Snowmobilers should expect to See Dog Teams at Any Time – Be prepared, especially on turns and blind corners – a long string of dogs doesn't corner like a machine. Stay right, slow down, and be ready to stop when a team is present.

✅ Slow Down & Pass Safely – If you meet an oncoming sled dog team, move to the opposite side of the trail and reduce speed to 5 mph for a safe pass.

✅ Even Better—Stop & Enjoy the Moment! – If possible, stop your engine, grab your camera, and enjoy a close-up view of the Can-Am that not many people get to see.

✅ Lead Responsibly – Group leaders set the pace. A fast leader creates fast followers, increasing the risk of accidents. Keep it controlled, ride safe, and stay alert for dog teams.

🏆 The Can-Am Crown is the largest and most respected long-distance sled dog race in the Eastern U.S. We welcome all snowmobilers to enjoy the event and the beauty of Northern Maine.

🐶 Please slow down, ride safe, and enjoy at its finest.

Dogs will be on these trails :
https://trackleaders.com/canamcrown26

📸 If you capture an awesome moment, tag us and use

PC: Outlaw Ridge

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