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A Fierce Chase Cross Country Ski Trails

230 Elliotsville Road, Monson, 04464

(207) 997-3971, [email protected]

l 14K of wide (20-25′) trails for novice and intermediate groomed for classical and skate skiing

Environmental nature stations along trails; snack bar with woodstove, changing area. Ski shop, ski, snowshoe and Pulk sled rentals, sales, lessons. Guided full moon wildlife tours. Adults – $10; Students & srs. $7; 8 and under free. Group rates



The Bethel Inn Cross Country Ski and

Snowshoe Center

P.O. Box 49, On-the-Common,

Bethel, 04217 (207) 824-6276

[email protected]

l 40K for novice through advanced, ski and snowshoe rentals; fireside lounge and recreation center with sauna, fitness machines and swimming pool; ice skating, sleigh rides, pulk sleds, dog friendly.

Adults – $12; Juniors – $7.Country elegant accommodations and luxury fairway townhouses flanking the ski trails Stay, Ski and Dine packages from $69 per person.



Black Mountain of Maine Touring Center

Glover Rd., PO Box 239

Rumford, 04276

(207)-364-8977

l 35K of wide tracked trails for all abiities, many hilly and challenging. Rentals, lessons, snack bar, lounge, alpine skiing, tubing. Adult $8, half day $5, Jr 7-16 $6, half day $4, 75+, 6 and under free.



Carter’s XC Ski Centers and Shops

420 Main St., Oxford, 04270

(207) 539-4848

l 40K for novice, intermediate and advanced. Dog friendly. Snack bar and greenhouse lounge, woodstove and sauna. Rentals, lessons, snowshoe and pulk rentals, ski shop. 55K of groomed trails, backcountry trails and snowshoeing in Bethel Lodge with woodstove, ski shop and rentals, dining area, kitchen and three guest rooms in Bethel Three Mountain Cabins in Bethel

Critterwoods Outdoor Recreation Area

118 O’Roak Rd, Corinth, 04427

207-285-0099 [email protected]

l 32K for novice and intermediate skiers, 6.4 K dedicated to dog sports, rentals, lessons, snack bar, heated lodge with changing area, snowshoe rentals, ice skating pond, dog sled rides; Adult $8, Jr 7-18 $5, senior over 65 $5



Five Fields Farm

Rte 107, RR 2 Box 621

Bridgton, 04009

(207) 647-2425

[email protected]

l 27K for novice, intermediate, and advanced. Dog friendly •Unlimited backcountry to top of Bald Pate Mountain. Warming house with woodstove, ski & snowshoe rentals. Adult $10, Jr., under 12, $5; under 6 free.



Harris Farm XC Ski Center

280 Buzzell Rd.,

Dayton, 04005

(207) 499-2678

l 40K for novice, intermediate and advanced, skating lines. Dog friendly. Day lodge with woodstove, and snack bar. Rentals, snow shoe, pulk sled and ice skate rentals, lessons, ski shop. Operated by 2nd and 3rd generation farming family on 1000 acres. Adults – $12, Juniors [7 – 18] – $8.



Kents Hill Orchard Ski Trails

1025 Main St., Kents Hill, 04349

(207) 685-3522

[email protected]

l 5K for novice and intermediate, open Friday-Sunday. Woodstove and snack bar, 5K for snowshoeing, snowshoe rentals.. Dogs welcome. Adults – $8, Jrs [18 and under]-$6, Srs. 65+ $6



Rangeley Lakes X-C Ski Trails

Rangeley, 04970

(207) 864-4309

l 75 K for novice, intermediate, and advanced. •14′ wide skating trails, unlimited back country. Lodge with sun room. Restaurants, lodging, ski shop, services in town. Adults – $15 weekend $12 weekday, Juniors under 12 – $5 weekend-$3 weekday.



Pineland Farms

32 Farm View Dr. New Gloucester, 04269

(207) 688-4800

l 17.5K groomed for novice, intermediate and advanced; Visitors Center with bathroom facilities, snacks, ski tuning equipment. Ski and snowshoe rentals. Adults $10, jrs 9-17 $6, 8 and under free



Sugarloaf/USA Outdoor Center

Route 27, Carrabassett Valley, 04947

(207) 237-6830

[email protected]

l 115K for novice, intermediate and advanced. Dog friendly on Narrow Gauge Trail Skating lanes. 3 K snowmaking.Solar Heated Day lodge with full service cafe, woodstove. Lessons, XC, pulk sled, snowshoe and ice skate rentals. Olympic sized outdoor skating rink. Ski Shop with repair service. Adults – $16 holiday and weekend-$12 weekday; Juniors and Srs – $10 weekend-$8 weekday.



Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center

23 Skiway Rd., Newry 04261

(207) 824-2410, [email protected]

l 40K for novice, intermediate and advanced. Dog friendly. Skating lanes, 12 K dedicated snowshoe trails. Trail to covered bridge and farm loop. Day lodge with snack counter. Lessons, XC, pulk sled and snowshoe rentals. Sleigh rides, kicksleds. Family style inn with sauna, hot tub and fireplace. Adults – $15; Adults [13 – 16] – $10; Juniors [12 and under] – $8; Srs – $10.



Titcomb Mountain Ski Touring

P.O. Box 138, West Farmington, 04992

(207) 778-9031, [email protected]

l 15K for novice, intermediate, and advanced. Upper intermediate terrain serviced by alpine lift, warming huts. Lodge with snackbar and fireplace. XC rentals. Adults $9 Jr 6-12 $7; 5 and under – Free.

For more information, visit the Maine Nordic Ski Council web site at www.mnsc.com/xcski.htm

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