Skier at Lost Valley Ski Area
With average annual snowfall of more than 200 inches, Maine is a skiers paradise, whether your pleasure is Alpine or Nordic skiing.
Maine Downhill / Alpine Skiing
Main has nearly 20 Alpine ski areas and resorts that range from mid-sized family mountains to large full service year-round resorts.
Maine Alpine Ski Resorts
| Ski Area | Location | Trails | Lifts | Night Skiing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mountain | Moscow, ME | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| Big Squaw Mountain Ski Resort | Greenville, ME | 9 | 1 | No |
| Bigrock Ski Area | Mars Hill, ME | 35 | 5 | Yes |
| Black Mountain of Maine | Rumford, ME | 30 | 5 | Yes |
| Camden Snow Bowl | Camden, ME | 15 | 4 | Yes |
| Eaton Mountain Ski Area | Skowhegan, ME | 18 | 2 | Yes |
| Hermon Mountain Ski Area | Hermon, ME | 20 | 3 | Yes |
| Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Area | Fort Kent, ME | 13 | 2 | Yes |
| Lost Valley Ski Area | Auburn, ME | 15 | 3 | Yes |
| Mt. Abram Ski Area | Greenwood, ME | 44 | 5 | Yes |
| Mt. Jefferson Ski Area | Lee, ME | 15 | 3 | Yes |
| Powderhouse Hill | South Berwick, ME | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Saddleback Ski Resort | Rangeley, ME | 66 | 5 | No |
| Shawnee Peak / Mountain Ski Area | Bridgton, ME | 44 | 5 | Yes |
| Spruce Mountain Ski Slope | Jay, ME | 11 | 3 | Yes |
| Sugarloaf Mountain Resort | Carrabassett Valley, ME | 154 | 14 | No |
| Sunday River Ski Resort | Newry, ME | 132 | 16 | Yes |
| Titcomb Mountain Ski Area | West Farmington, ME | 16 | 2 | Yes |
Maine Cross Country / Nordic Skiing
There are over 500 km of cross country ski trails and over 20 Nordic ski centers in Maine. Many offer groomed trails and some accommodate both skiing and snowshoeing while others have dedicated snowshoe trails.
Maine Cross Country Ski Centers
| Ski Area | Location | Trails | Groomed Trails | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Mountain Club Lodge to Lodge Skiing | Greenville, ME | 150km | 150km | Backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, lodging, dining |
| Beech Hill X-C Ski and Snowshoe Center | Wayne, ME | 11km | 11km | Snowshoeing |
| Bethel Nordic Ski Center | Bethel, ME | 30km | 30km | Snowshoeing, lodging, dining, entertainment |
| Birches Resort Cross Country Skiing | Rockwood, ME | 40mi | 40mi | Snowshoeing, lodging, dining, hot tub, sauna |
| Black Mountain of Maine | Rumford, ME | 17km | 17km | Alpine sking, snowshoeing |
| Caribou Parks and Recreation Ski Trails | Caribou, ME | 8km | 8km | |
| Carter’s XC Ski Center | Bethel, ME | 55km | 55km | |
| Carter’s XC Ski Center | Oxford, ME | 40km | 40km | |
| Five Fields Farm Cross Country Skiing | South Bridgton, ME | 27km | 27km | Snowshoeing |
| Harris Farm Cross Country Skiing | Dayton, ME | 40km | 37km | Snowshoeing |
| Libby Hill Forest Trails | Gray, ME | 10K | 6K | |
| Maine Huts and Trails | Carrabassett Valley, ME | 45mi | 45mi | Snowshoeing, lodging, dining |
| Nordic Heritage Center | Presque Isle, ME | 20km | 20km | Night skiing, Snowshoeing, wax building |
| Maine Winter Sports Center – Tenth Mountain Ski Center | Fort Kent, ME | 25km | 25km | Night skiing, snowshoeing, wax building |
| Pineland Farms Outdoor Center | New Gloucester, ME | 48.1km | 48.1km | Snowshoeing, snowmaking on a training field |
| Rangeley Lakes Trails Center | Rangeley, ME | 65km | 65km | Snowshoeing, skijoring on 1 trail |
| Smiling Hill Farm Cross Country Skiing | Westbrook, ME | 25km | 25km | Snowshoeing |
| Sugarloaf Mountain Resort | Carrabassett Valley, ME | 90km | 90km | Snowshoeing, ice skating |
| Sunday River Outdoor Center | Newry, ME | 35km | 35km | Snowshoeing, dog trail |
| Titcomb Mountain Cross Country Skiing | West Farmington, ME | 14.5km | 14.5km | Snowshoeing |
Cross Country Skiing on Public and Conservation Land
Many state parks and conservation properties also allow cross country skiing:
Picture credits: The picture of the skier on this page is courtesy of the Lost Valley Ski Area in Auburn Maine.
