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This national park is glorious. 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.

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

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.
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Twelve km of trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

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.

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

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

Fourteen km of trails along woods and scenic routes.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Sixteen km of cross country skiing trails.