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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Fourteen km of trails along woods and scenic routes.

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

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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

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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

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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

"Where the Mountains Meet the Sea"

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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!

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

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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

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

Carter’s Farm XC Ski Centers
420 Main Street
Oxford, ME  04270

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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

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

Five Fields Farm
Route 107
Bridgton, ME  04009
Phone: 207.647.2425

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sixteen km of cross country skiing trails.