Cross country skiing is popular for all ages, abilities in Maine

Cross country skiing in Maine can be found at mountain resorts, cross country ski areas, and in many state and town parks around the state. You will find nicely groomed trails, many wide enough for skating. In parks you can expect backcountry trails where you will cut your own path. Wherever you choose to ski expect good snow, great countryside, and a wonderful, active day.

Acadia National Park

Route 3 Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Phone: 207-288-3338

This national park is simply put, an amazing experience. The oldest national park on the East Coast, visitors will enjoy a variety of wonders including the unusual geological formations, nature and wildlife, scheduled events, scenic drives, hiking, biking, and boat cruises. Don't forget to look for the puffins, North America's answer to the penguin. Fishing sites abound, with approximately 20 lakes and ponds from which to choose. Public camping is available at two locations, and there are fees for camping and for entering the park. In winter there is cross country skiing, snowshoeing and limited snowmobiling.

Holbrook Island Sanctuary

Cape Rosier Brooksville, ME 04617 Phone: 207-326-4012

Pebbly beach on Smith Cove of Penobscot Bay, no lifeguard, launch for canoes and kayaks, open pit toilets, picnic area, walking trails, parking. No admission or parking fees.

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

Charlotte Road Calais, ME 04619 Phone: 207-454-7161

This nature preserve offers trails and roads for wildlife observation. In the wintertime, the unplowed roads become cross-country ski trails. Fishing and deer hunting are permitted.

10th Mountain Center

33 Paradis Circle Road Fort Kent, ME 04743 Phone: 207.328.0991

Cross country skiing at all levels over 25 km trails system.

Aroostook State Park

87 State Park Road Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: 207-768-8341

The northernmost of all Maine state parks is set alongside Echo Lake. It covers 577 acres offering hiking, fishing, swimming areas, and picnicking. Boating and canoeing are permitted in the lake. In winter there are groomed cross country ski trails and groomed snowmobile trails traverse the park. Public campgrounds are available for a fee. Reservations are suggested.

Nordic Heritage Venue

Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: 207.762.6972

Twelve km of trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

Maine Audubon Society

20 Gilsland Farm Road Falmouth, ME 04105 Phone: 207-781-2330

This natural preserve offers visitors the opportunity to observe birds and animals, mostly in fields. The walking trails also serve as cross-country ski trails in the winter.

Pineland Farms

32 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 Phone: 207.688.4800

Twenty km of trails on working farm and education center. Snowshoe available.

Smiling Hill Farm

781 County Rd. (Route 22) Westbrook, ME 04092 Phone: 207.775.4818

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing at a working dairy farm. There are 32 km of trails.

A Fierce Chase

230 Elliotsville Road Monson, ME 04464 Phone: 207.997.3971

Fourteen km of trails along woods and scenic routes.

Baxter State Park

64 Balsam Drive Millinocket, ME 04462 Phone: 207-723-5140

A wilderness of more than 200,000 acres, Baxter State Park is a hiking and mountain climbing paradise. Within the park borders are 46 mountains, 175 miles of hiking trails, and 10 public campgrounds. Ample fishing is available in the parks many lakes and streams, and hunting is permitted there also. Canoers will enjoy the parks many waterways. Baxter is also the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Wintertime offers both cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing, winter hiking, and limited snowmobiling.

Birches Ski Touring Center

Rockwood, ME 04478 Toll-Free: 800.825.9453

Over 40 km of cross country and snowshoe trails at this Moosehead Lake resort. Additionally, there are miles of backwoods for snowshoeing.

Critterwoods Outdoor Recreation Center

118 O’Roak Rd. Corinth, ME 04427 Phone: 207.285.0099

Thirty-two km of trails for beginners and intermediate cross country skiers, with snowshoeing.

Lily Bay State Park

Greenville, ME 04441 Phone: 207-695-2700

This park om Moosehead Lake has facilities for fishing, canoeing, lake swimming, in addition to hiking, cross-country ski, ice fishing, and snowmobile trails. A public camping facility is available. Open May 1-Oct. 15, but available for winter activities.

Millinocket Municipal Trails

1029 Central Street Millinocket, ME 04462 Phone: 207-723-4329

A 60-mile set of tracks. Free and open to the public.

Bradbury Mountain State Park

528 Hallowell Road Pownal, ME 04069 Phone: 207-688-4712

The main feature of this state park is the 484-foot granite cliff that overlooks Casco Bay. Visitors can enjoy the hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snowmobile trails and picnic areas. Snowshoe rentals are available. There is also a public campground. Open year-round, 9 a.m.-sunset. A fee is charged.

Harris Farm XC Ski Center

280 Buzzell Road Dayton, ME 04005 Phone: 207.499.2678

All levels of cross country skiers and snowshoers can traverse this dairy and tree farm along 40 km of trails

McDougal Orchards Ski Trails

201 Hanson’s Ridge Road Springvale, ME 04083 Phone: 207.324.5054

Cross country skiing 18km of trails through orchards, fields and woods and backwoods snowshoeing.

Bethel Inn Resort
Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center

On the Common
21 Broad Street Bethel, ME 04217 Phone: 207-824-2175 Toll-Free: 800-654-0125

Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Center at The Bethel Inn Resort

The Bethel Inn Resort's Ski and Snowshoe Center is a classic New England cross-country ski area featuring 40km of woodland and field trails for all abilities. Full service ski shop, two on-site restaurants and resort amenities. Situated at Maine's Premier Four Season Resort in the heart of historic Bethel, Maine. With Sunday River and Mt. Abram Ski Resorts less than 10 minutes away, snowmobiling, dog sledding, tubing and more, The Bethel Inn Resort is the clear choice for those who love winter. Offering complete cross country Ski & Stay Packages from just $75 per person/night including unlimited trail access, resort accommodations and activities and a hearty country breakfast. Come experience Maine’s Premier Four Season Resort in the heart of Ski Magazine's “greatest ski town in the Universe”!

Bigelow Preserve

Route 27 Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 Phone: 207-778-8231

Set on 35,027 acres, this preserve is along Flagstaff Lake. There are numerous mountains within the preserves. Extensive trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing are for experienced hikers and skiers. There is also swimming, paddling, fishing, and hunting. Snowmobile trails travers the park.

Black Mountain of Maine

39 Glover Road Rumford, ME Phone: 207-364-8977

Black Mountain of Maine is a family-oriented, affordable ski area. The Alpine ski and snowboarding area has a 1,150-foot vertical drop and is lit top-to-bottom for night skiing. The combined Upper and Lower Androscoggin Trails make up a solid blue intermediate run of almost a mile long. In all, there are 23 trails, including a glade. The mountain is served by two chair lifts and has more than 90 percent snowmaking coverage. Black Mountain’s terrain park features a wide variety of hits and rails. The novice area’s green trails and the Moose Run beginner area are great places to learn and play. Black Mountain of Maine has a fine Nordic skiing facility. Trails are groomed, whenever possible, for both skating and classic techniques. Black Mountain of Maine’s 17 kilometers of trails, with snowmaking on 4 kilometers, have something to offer for all abilities. The cross-country trails are also open to snowshoeing.

Carter’s Farm XC Ski Centers

420 Main Street Oxford, ME 04270

Forty km of groomed trails, many for beginners and intermediate skiers.

Carter’s Farm XC Ski Centers

Intervale Road Bethel, ME 04217 Phone: 207.539.4848

Beginner to expert with 55 km of trails with mountain views.

Five Fields Farm

Route 107 Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207.647.2425

Cross country ski and snowshoe through orchards and along logging roads. There are 27 km of beginner and intermediate trails.

Kents Hill Orchard

1625 Main Street Kents Hill, ME 04349 Phone: 207.685.5322

Five km of cross country skiing for beginner and intermediate skiers. Snowshoeing available.

Lost Valley Touring Centers

200 Lost Valley Rd. Auburn, ME 04212 Phone: 207.784.1561

Over 15 km of cross country trails for beginners, with snowshoeing available.

Mt. Abram Ski Resort

308 Howe Hill Road Greenwood, ME 04289 Phone: 207-875-5000

This 1,150 foot vertical drop area has 41 trails, a terrain park, and snowtubing. There are six lifts.

Pineland Farms

32 Farm View Drive New Gloucester, ME 04260 Phone: 207.688.4800

Twenty km of trails on working farm and education center. Snowshoe available.

Rangeley Lakes XC Trails

Taylor Road Rangeley, ME 04970 Phone: 207.864.4309

Wide ranging cross country skiing on over 75 km of trails for all abilities. Snowshoeing also available.

Sugarloaf

5092 Access Road Carrabassett Valley, ME Phone: 207-237-2000

An impressive 2,820 foot vertical drop with 131 trails, terrain park and half pipe. There are 15 lifts. Snowtubing, ice skating and dog sledding are also available.

Sunday River Inn XC Ski Center

23 Skiway Road Newry, ME 04261 Phone: 207.824.2410

Cross country skiing over 40 km of trails as well as 12 km of snowshoeing trails.

Titcomb Mountain XC Trails

P.O. Box 138 West Farmington, ME 04992 Phone: 207-778-9031

Sixteen km of cross country skiing trails.