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MAINE CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AREAS
Regions below:
Southern Coast,
Greater Portland,
Western Lakes & Mountains,
Kennebec Region,
Katahdin/Moosehead,
Aroostook.
 Southern Coast
Harris Farm Cross Country Ski Center
280 Buzzell Road, Dayton
207-499-2678
Rentals available
Trail Map
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
Libby Hill Forest
Gray Parks and Recreation, Gray
207-657-2323
Trail Map
Pineland Farms
664 Morse Road, New Gloucester
207-688-4690 or 688-4185
Rentals available
About the trails
Hours: 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.
Rates: adults, $8; juniors 9-17, $4; 8 and under, free
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
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: 9 a.m.to dusk
Rentals available, parking, snowshoeing, snacks, bathroom facilities.
Rates: adults, $10; juniors (age 7-17), $8; under 6, free
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
The Bethel Inn Touring Center
Bethel
207-824-6276
Rentals available
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
Rates: adults, $10; juniors, $8
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
Sunday River Inn Cross Country Ski Center
23 Skiway Road, Newry
207-824-2410
Rentals available
Trail Map
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 Kennebec Region
Countryside XC
147 Lang Hill Rd., Palmyra
207-938-4947
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rates: $10 all day; $7 half-day
How to get there: Take Exit 157 on I-95. (Newport) At the top of the off ramp, turn left into town. At the lights, take a left onto Route 2 (West). Lang Hill Road is approximately three miles on your right. There are signs along the way. The trails are at the top of the hill, part of the Palmyra Golf & RV Resort Complex.
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.
www.pinetreestatearboretum.org
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 Katahdin/Moosehead
A Fierce Chase Cross Country Ski Trails
Monson
207-997-3971
Rentals available
Rates: Adults (19-64) - $10; Students (9 - 18 years) & Seniors (65 years and over) - $7; Children (9 years and under) - FREE when accompanied by an adult.
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
Maine Winter Sports Center
10th Mountain Ski Center, Fort Kent
Nordic Heritage Ski Center, Presque Isle
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MORE PLACES
Maine's state parks and beaches as well as Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park are excellent places for cross-country skiing. We've got a list of state parks and beaches in MaineToday.com's Travel section.
Acadia National Park is administered by the National Park Service. Check the Web site for Acadia National Park for information on trails, reservations and more.
Baxter State Park is administered privately by the Baxter State Park Authority. Check the official Web site for Baxter State Park for detailed information on trails, campsites, reservations, rules and regulations and more.
Profiles of places to go for outdoor recreation.
 Check it out: Cross-country skiing at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester.
 Cross-country skiing at Riverside
Skiing the trails at the municipal golf course is a whole lot better thanks to new grooming equipment donated by the Portland Ski Club.
 Cross-country skiing in Yarmouth
Skiers of all abilities will find something to their liking at this 200-acre town park.
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