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Situated between the lightly traveled, northern mountain ranges and the fertile Connecticut River Valley is one of the state's most successful all terrain vehicle clubs and trail systems. And though it is not the oldest it arguably is the largest and most successful.
With a membership list of nearly 1200, growing to over 3,000 users and with use of several public and private areas totaling about 25,000 acres, North Country ATV prides itself on its well patrolled more than 100-mile trail system that is ideal for nature lovers and wildlife watching.
The 7-year-old club began as the dream of several Stratford enthusiasts who wanted to tie all terrain use into a SAFE - LEGAL - FUN ATV trail system using the already existing snow machine trails managed by the Stratford Nighthawks. "It's a great combination," said one of the club's patrollers noting that the two Stratford clubs' trails are open year-round if conditions permit.
This provides the longest lineal trail system in the state offering scenic views atop Morse Mountain (overlooking the town of Groveton); Ledge Mountain (at the start of Stratford Notch), along the Connecticut River, into the Stratford Bog area (teeming with moose sightings) up to the high-country Jonathan Pond.
Clearly the club offers what riders want as its 3,000 members hail from all parts of New England and New York State. Membership fees are nominal at $10. per individual and $15. per family.
One annual event (now in its 7th addition) rolls out the second Saturday of August and is known simply as the Quad Rodeo. Patterned after the successful winter version for snow machines hosted in Colebrook/Clarksville area, the Quad draws factory reps, mud runs, pleasure rides and 2,000 enthusiasts to the heart of the Great North Woods Region.
Ensuring quality riding is the work of the NCATV Safety patrol who logged 1,300 volunteer hours and counted 3,100 machines on the trails during their patrols last year.
"It's mostly families riding and folks that want to explore the backcountry and nature and might not get to do it otherwise," said one club volunteer. He notes that many patrollers and local club members are in their 7th and 8th decades and still going strong.
The Club supports local charity organizations
In 2004 we sponsored events to help: