Snowshoeing Archives - Fit Maine

XC ski the river trail + enjoy views of Katahdin from the warming huts at Penobscot River Trails in Grindstone

Shannon Bryan — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:32:22 +0000

River trail, moose tracks, and Katahdin! Spotting moose tracks in the snow isn’t guaranteed, but the pretty river trail and the Katahdin views are a sure thing when you visit Penobscot River Trails in Stacyville. Nestled along the East Branch of the Penobscot River and not far from the Medway/Millinocket exit of I-95, Penobscot River […]

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Scenic snowshoe at Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook

Shannon Bryan — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:32:06 +0000

Spent some quality time with the Mill Brook in Westbrook after a solid snowfall. Those seem to be rare occurrences in coastal southern Maine these last few winters, but when Mother Nature does deign to drop a few inches our way, these local preserves make for splendid winter explorations, even on a lunch break. The […]

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Flat, straight + downright good looking: XC skiing on the Narrow Gauge Pathway Trail in Carrabassett Valley

Shannon Bryan — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:31:32 +0000

It feels like you can ski into forever on the Narrow Gauge Pathway Trail in Carrabassett Valley. The 6.6-mile trail was a welcome flat path after a morning across the street at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, where a friend and I spent the morning challenging ourselves on the hills. Our legs needed a breather. We […]

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Trails Beer Pizza Bonfire: Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford

Shannon Bryan — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:03:14 +0000

At Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford, you can cross-county ski, snowshoe, or fat bike on the trails - for free - then head inside the restaurant for pizza and beer. Maybe head out back and loiter by the bonfire if you're so inclined.

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Ski & snowshoe (borrow gear for free) at Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway

Shannon Bryan — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 11:45:01 +0000

Ski or snowshoe on the scenic trails of Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway. And if you need gear, you can borrow cross-country skis and snowshoes.

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Take the SnowCoach up, snowshoe down Mt. Washington’s Auto Road

Shannon Bryan — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 14:28:15 +0000

Get a ride up Mt. Washington to 4,200 feet on the SnowCoach, gawk at the views, and then enjoy a leisurely snowshoe back down.

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Snowshoe to Arethusa Falls, Crawford Notch, White Mountains

Shannon Bryan — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:04:00 +0000

Trek through the snow-covered woods to see the frozen 160-foot Arethusa Falls in Crawford Notch. It's downright magical.

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Splendid snowshoe at Cathance River Preserve in Topsham (beer at Flight Deck after)!

Shannon Bryan — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:24:40 +0000

Between the winter wonderland that is Cathance River Preserve and the option to swing into Flight Deck for a beer, this is a winning snowshoe + brews combination.

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XC Ski through apple orchards at Five Fields Farm in Bridgton

Shannon Bryan — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:19:52 +0000

There are 27 kilometers of trails at Five Fields Farm, which loop around the appled orchards and connect with logging roads and property owned the Loon Echo Land Trust on Bald Pate Mountain.

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Coastal snowshoe on Mackworth Island in Falmouth

Shannon Bryan — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 15:19:52 +0000

The 1.25-mile loop trail around Mackworth Island is a stellar spot for an easy-going snowshoe, complemented by views of Casco Bay and a snow-covered fairy village.

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