MAINE CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AREAS

Regions below: Southern Coast, Greater Portland, Western Lakes & Mountains, Kennebec Region, Katahdin/Moosehead, Aroostook.

Southern Coast

McDougal Orchards Ski Trails
201 Hanson Ridge Road, Springvale
207-324-5054
Trail Map

Saco Bay Trails
This non-profit, land trust with the goal of acquiring permanent public access to recreational hiking trails in the Saco Bay area. Many of these trails are available for cross-country skiing.
The Trails

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Greater Portland

Pineland Farms
664 Morse Road, New Gloucester
207-688-4690 or 688-4185
Rentals available
About the trails
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to get there: Take Exit 11-Gray on the Maine Turnpike. From the tollbooth, turn right. Stay in the right lane to Gray center. At the first light, go straight onto Route 115. Go east on Route 115 for 1.6 miles and turn left onto Depot Road. At the end of Depot Road, turn left at the stop sign, then left again onto Morse Road. The Visitors Center is the first building on the right and the ski shop is on the bottom floor.

Portland Trails
This urban conservation organization and land trust oversees multi-use trails throughout the city of Portland
Trail maps

Pratt's Brook Recreational Area
Yarmouth
Trail Map | Trail Descriptions

Riverside Municipal Golf Course
1158 Riverside Street, Portland
207-797-3524
More info: Call the Portland Ski Club at 207-879-0134

Smiling Hill Farm
781 County Road, Westbrook
207-775-4818 or 743-7463
Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk
Rentals available, parking, snowshoeing, snacks, bathroom facilities.
Twin Brook Recreation Center
Tuttle Road, Cumberland
Recreation department: 207-829-2208
Directions: From 295 take Exit 10 (Bucknam Rd., Falmouth). Turn right off ramp to second light (.4). Turn right at this 4 way intersection and bear left at fork onto Rt. 9. Go to Cumberland Center (5.0 miles from 4 way) and take right onto Tuttle Rd. Twin Book Recreational Area is on left (1.8 miles)

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Western Lakes & Mountains

Black Mountain of Maine
Rumford
207-364-8977
Rentals available

Carter's Farm Cross Country Ski Center: Bethel
Middle Intervale Road, Bethel
207-824-3880
Rentals available
Bethel Trail Map

Carter's Farm Cross Country Ski Center: Oxford
Route 26, Oxford
207-539-4848
Oxford Trail Map

Five Fields Farm
Route 107, South Bridgton
207-647-2425
Rentals available (ski and snowshoe), 27K groomed, warming house,parking
Hours: 9 a.m. to dusk

Mt. Abram
Greenwood
207-875-5002

Rangeley Municipal Trails
Rangeley
207-864-3326

Rangeley Lakes Cross Country Ski Club and Trails
Rangeley
207-864-4309
Rentals available
Trail Map

Sugarloaf USA
Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley
1-800-THE-LOAF
Rentals available

Trail Map

Sunday River Inn Cross Country Ski Center
23 Skiway Road, Newry
207-824-2410
Rentals available
Trail Map

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Kennebec Region

Pine Tree State Arboretum
Augusta
207-621-0031
Grounds open seven days a week, dawn to dusk. Viles Visitor Center open weekdays, 7-4. The Arboretum is located on 224 acres of public land directly across the Kennebec River from the Capitol Building. The 3.5 mi. trail system is open year-round for hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, mountain biking and horseback riding. Picnicking (litter-free) and pets (on leashes less than 15' long) are permitted.

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Katahdin/Moosehead

The Birches Ski Touring Center
Rockwood
1-800-825-WILD

Millinocket Municipal X-C Ski Area
1029 Central Street, Millinocket
207-723-4329

Critterwoods Outdoor Recreation Area
Corinth
207-285-0099
Rentals available (ski and snowshoe), 32 km for novice and intermediate skiers, snack bar, heated lodge, dog sled rides.

Nahmakanta Lake Camps
Don and Angel Hibbs offer guided dog sled tours, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Call: For more information, call 207-731-8888
E-mail: info@mainedogsledding.com

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Aroostook

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Detailed
forecast
Current conditions:
64°, clear in Portland

Friday, Apr 25 2008 6:59:49 AM EST : Carter's Bethel XC has 8 trails (55km) open today.
Check the Snow Reports for a complete roundup of snow conditions at ski areas in Maine and New Hampshire.
(Updated daily at 6 a.m.)

Also get the report for xcountry skiing

Profiles of places to go for outdoor recreation.
Check it out: Cross- country skiing at Riverside Golf Club in Portland.

And at Cross-country skiing at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester.
Cross-country skiing in Yarmouth
Skiers of all abilities will find something to their liking at this 200-acre town park.

WINTER IN BAXTER
The vast expanses and sky-high peaks of Baxter State Park provide the setting for a back-country winter ski adventure. Check out slide shows, audio, movie clips, gear lists and a map from a February trek.

In "Getting Started," we ask the experts for advice on the best way to get involved in a sport or recreation in Maine.
Former Olympic Nordic skier Dorcas Wonsavage shares tips on how to
get started in cross-country skiing.
Watch Wonsavage demonstrate classic and skating techniques.

Jessica Maurer and Penthea Burns discuss how to get started in skijoring, including tips on how to train your dog and what gear you'll need.

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