Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing Trails and Tips

Maine is a winter wonderland and our Parks and Public Lands offer ample opportunities to ski and snowshoe. If you are new to either activity, check our year-at-glance event calendar for the arrival of the Ski and Snowshoe Trailer at a Park near you and get free use of the gear with your park admission. And join us on our Winter Family Fun Days!

• Our Park Search Feature lets you mix and match activities with park facilities. Click on the snowshoeing and cross country skiing icons. Also take a look at the multi-use rail trails.
• Want a multi-day experience? Find out about camping opportunities:
• Backcountry Camping
• Off-season and Winter Camping.
• Traveling with your dog? Please read about Pets in the Parks.
• Stay Informed with Safety Updates.

Suggested Locations

Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Trail conditions are posted below for our three reporting parks. Call for the park directly for the latest trail conditions and availability of winter camping.

• Aroostook State Park - a winter-lovers paradise where the season is extensive. Trail Conditions or call (207) 768-8341.
• Bradbury Mountain State Park offers a variety of trails and snowshoe rentals. Trail Conditions or call (207) 688-4712.
• Camden Hills State Park offers great trails and ocean views. Trail Conditions or call (207) 236-0849.
• Cobscook Bay State Park offers groomed trails in a beautiful Downeast setting. Trail Conditions or call (207) 726-4412.
• Mount Blue State Park offers groomed trails in addition to un-groomed trails. The warming hut and ice skating near the park headquarters on Center Hill Road make this a great park to spend a winters day. Trail Conditions or call (207) 585-2261.
• Sebago Lake State Park offers groomed & ungroomed easy to moderate trails that meander through a variety of forest types and woodland cover as well as stretch along the Songo River and a portion of the north shore of Sebago Lake. Trail Conditions or call (207) 693-6231.
• Vaughan Woods State Park beautiful trails through a stately hemlock forest. No Camping.
• Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park easy trails make this a great spot for beginners and as well as those that prefer level terrain. No camping. Trail Conditions or call (207) 865-4465.

Beach Walking sand beaches Winter is a great time to beach walk in the intertidal area.
Check the tides before you go.

• Crescent Beach State Park - a classic saltwater beach.
• Ferry Beach State Park also offers pond, bog walk and forest walks, famed tupelo trees and a nature center.
• Fort Popham State Historic Site take in a beach walk and a fort visit.
• Reid State Park offers both sand beach and rocky shoreline.
• Scarborough Beach State Park a very popular swimming and sunning location.

Additional Trail Resources:

• Maine Trail Finder maps and a searchable database of trails throughout Maine.
• Maine Appalachian Trail Club includes online maps and resources.
• Maine Office of Tourism

Trail Tips:

• First Aid basic supplies include band aids, moleskin, 4x4 pads and first aid tape. Check with your local American Red Cross for first aid kit tips and classes.
• Carry plenty of water, sun screen and a snack. Dress in layers for warmth plus protection from wind & water.