The Katahdin region offers over 50 miles of cross-country ski trails within a half an hour drive from Millinocket. Some trails are wooded and protected on windy days while others are open and scenic. There are groomed tracks for traditional style skiing to back country trails where you may be the first to make tracks through fresh snow. Skiers can choose from several prime cross country skiing locations, witheach location featuring solitude and unparalleled scenery.

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About our trails:

Volunteers, often associated with local snowmobile clubs, maintain the trails. Trails near Millinocket and East Millinocket are located on private timberlands owned and managed by Katahdin Forest Management and on a town lot in East Millinocket. These trails (Milkt map) occur in a working forest setting where multiple uses are welcome! Timber harvests periodically take place in the vicinity of these trails.

At the southern end of Baxter State Park, day use skiers make use of several hiking trails suitable for skiing originating out of the Abol Area. These trails are not groomed and offer a more backcountry type of experience.

About Cross Country Skiing:

Cross Country Skiing (also Nordic Skiing or XC Skiing) is, in the opinion of many exercise physiologists and researchers, the world's best aerobic fitness activity. A XC skier can burn 500 calories per hour at a moderate, steady pace. The quick learning curve, low injury rate, and natural motions of XC Skiing allow folks of all ages, fitness levels and interests to participate. Equipment costs are very reasonable and will last for many years. Combine all those positives with the beautiful winter scenery of the Katahdin Area, and what are you waiting for? ... Get out there!