Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

The Sugarloaf/USA Outdoor Center (207-237-6830) is the largest and most complete in Maine, with 105 km. of trails groomed with double tracks and lanes for skating. Most of the trails are well suited for beginners and intermediates. The center is off Rte. 27, south of the resort access road. Three trails reach it from the resort’s lodging facilities and the village area. The center also has a lighted Olympic-sized outdoor skating rink and a 6,000-square-foot lodge with a giant fireplace, a south-facing deck, and food and drink at the Bull Moose Cafe, a locals’ favorite.

NORDIC TRAIL MAP

Group and private lessons are available, as are equipment rentals. Multiday ticket holders can exchange a day of downhill for a day of cross-country including trail fee, lesson and equipment. Exchange tickets at the guest services desk in the base lodge.

Snowshoeing: Snowshoers can use the machine-packed portion of all the cross-country trails as well as access backcountry trails. Snowshoe programs include the guided Snowshoe Safari, Women’s Stew & Shoe Tour and moonlight tours. Snowshoe rentals are available.