Maine - Snowshoeing

Maine Snowshoeing

Snowshoe trails and paths are found throughout Maine – at major ski areas, cross country ski areas and in state parks. And you can usually just start out from your lodging on a short trek. Ski areas and commercial cross country ski venues often rent snowshoes and provide a lesson on how to use them properly. The modern snowshoe is a vast improvement over the old wood and rawhide models now found adorning walls in restaurants and lodges.

Acadia National Park
Route 3
Bar Harbor, ME  04609  
Phone: 207-228-3338

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.

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.

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

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.

Lodge at Moosehead Lake
368 Lily Bay Road
P.O. Box 1167
Greenville, ME  04441  
Phone: 207-695-4400
Toll-Free: 800-825-6977
Email: innkeeper@lodgeatmooseheadlake.com
   

Enchanting Rustic Elegance

Guests of the Lodge at Moosehead Lake can experience the natural wildlife while learning to snowshoe. Our Registered Maine Guide will take you on a trip through the North Woods. Identify moose, deer, pine martin, fisher, bobcats, beaver, otter, red squirrels, turkey, lynks and more while learning about their environment. You can also try your hand at “Shed Hunting Antlers.” At the Lodge, if you find them you keep them. Your personal guide also hand makes his snowshoes and will show you how. We send you on your way with our own MOOSE-A-LIXTM (trail mix) and pocket guide for animal tracks. $275.00 for a party of 2 plus gratuity; reservations required and subject to weather; available November – March. Make reservations by calling or click reservation link.

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.

Camden Snow Bowl-Parks & Recreation
20 Barnestown Road
Camden, ME
Phone: 207-236-3438
Email: info@camdensnowbowl.com

"Where the Mountains Meet the Sea"

The Snow Bowl is on the 1,300-foot Ragged Mountain and is just a short drive from picturesque Camden harbor. Nowhere else in the East can you glide down challenging ski slopes while enjoying a thrilling ocean vista unknown to other Eastern slopes. Ten trails are served by a 3,100-foot double chairlift and two T-bars, including the longest in the state-4,088 feet. Major trails are equipped with snowmaking and lighting. Cross country skiing, tobogganing, snowboarding, snowtubing, ice skating, and snowshoeing also are available at the Camden Snow Bowl. The Snow Bowl is the location for the annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships the first weekend in February. Come ski the Snow Bowl and experience "where the mountains meet the sea." Summer activities include lodge rentals, hiking, mountain bike trails, tennis, swimming, boat launch, and ball field. The Camden Snow Bowl has something for everyone!

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.

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
Glover Road
Rumford, ME  04276  
Phone: 207.364.8977

Cross country skiing for all abilities on 35 km of trails.

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  04947  
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.