Mount Blue State Park Conditions & Activities

Park & Trail Conditions

| Welcome to the start of another winter season at Mount Blue! Though the Thanksgiving snowstorm brought snow, that snow wasn't enough to fill in those areas of the ski trails with rockier and more uneven terrain. We will send out another update once this changes and we are able to open and groom the ski trails. The snowshoe trails, however, are open, though visitors should use caution: there are exposed rocks in areas, and park staff are still working to clear blowdowns. The ice rink will open once the weather turns cold enough to freeze and maintain the ice.

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Trail Overview & Winter Activities Listing

Located in the mountainous region of western Maine off Route 156 in Weld, Mount Blue offers extensive trails and winter recreation opportunities, including winter camping, miles of snowshoe trails, groomed and ungroomed cross-country ski trails, and snowmobile trails, as well as an ice skating rink, sliding hill, and warming hut on Center Hill.

Camping & Picnicking

Summer Camping

Winter Camping

  • No winter camping until further notice due to construction.

Picnicking

  • Group Picnic Shelter available by reservation.
  • Picnic tables are located near the beach and playground.

Cross-country Skiing

  • Groomed and ungroomed trails provided.
  • Fifteen miles of ski trails, some with set track range in length from 1/2 mile to 10 miles.

Snowshoeing

  • Center Hill Trail winds its way between the Center Hill picnic area and the parking area at park headquarters with a side trail to the top of Center Hill. Approximately 1.5 miles one-way. Strenuous. Plan on three hours round-trip.
  • Rock Trail branches off the Center Hill Trail toward the north-west and ends at a rocky overlook. Approximately 1.5 miles one-way. Strenuous. Plan on three hours round-trip.

Sliding

  • A sliding hill is located on Center Hill for the young at heart of all ages.

Ice Skating

  • An ice rink is located at the Ranger Station on Center Hill Road. It offers exquisite views and is located next to a warming hut and parking with access to snowshoe, cross-country ski, and snowmobile trails.