Cross Country Skiing in the Katahdin Region of Maine

03/05/2022

If your weekend plans include XC Skiing or Snowshoeing, you know just the place to visit! Our Hammond Ridge Trail System is in great condition, and all trails were groomed overnight. We have plenty of snow, and on top of this, we have plenty of ski and snowshoe rentals available!

Grooming Update:
-Lakeside Trail | Track is set.
-Twin Pines Loop | Track is set.
-Katahdin View Trail | Track is set.
-Saddle Loop Trail | Track is set.
-Hammond Ridge Trail \ No track set.
-Black Cat Peak \ No track set. Expert & Strong skiers only.

For XC ski, snowshoe, and fat tire bike rentals:
207-723-5438

02/24/2022

Laying that fresh white carpet! No need to worry if the Katahdin Region still has any snow, we have PLENTY! We're looking at 3-6"+ of fresh snow headed our way for Friday- and we can't wait.

GROOMING UPDATES:
Our grooming operator is currently out on the Hammond Ridge ski trails, laying fresh corduroy.
Trails groomed are as follows:
*All trails are favorable with a loose granular top layer.
-Lakeside Trail Loop
-Twin Pines Loop
-Katahdin View Trail
-Saddle Loop Trail

**Please remember that we do not allow walking on our trails.
**We do not permit fat tire biking on our trails unless it is below 25 degrees.
**We have a designated snowshoe trail for guests/visitors who wish to snowshoe!

For XC ski, snowshoe, and fat tire bike rentals:
207-723-5438

02/19/2022

Who is ready to go skiing?!
This past week the Katahdin Region experienced a warm up with some rain, followed by a strong cool down. We had a really solid base to head into this storm with, so we are thankful that our trail system held on strong! This morning our grooming operator went out and groomed the following trails:
-Twin Pines Loop from #1 to #6
-Saddle Loop Trail - Track is set
-Black Cat Peak from #3 to #2 for a "quick out" option when returning from the Twin Pines Loop

Trail conditions are very favorable given the circumstances, and have resulted to a loose granular surface! The upcoming forecast predicts 3" - 8"+ of fresh snowfall next week. Keep your fingers crossed!

02/11/2022

Gentle Reminder!
To all of our visitors, and guests- we love having you utilize our trail system, and we are so thankful for you all making the trip up to us! A few things that need to be addressed are as follows:

-Walking on the trails
*Our Hammond Ridge Trail system is multi-use! However, if you're planning to walk, please just rent, or bring your snowshoes. It's soft snow out there (especially today) and we don't get the opportunity to groom out the deep foot prints daily. So please, utilize snowshoes or skis! It makes skiing really difficult - especially skate skiing - when there are non-ski marks on the trails.

-Snowshoeing on the trails
*Our new trail map has a designated snowshoe trail that we marked just for you! So please do not snowshoe on the ski trails, and utilize the lake, or the designated trail! Thank you.

-Fat Tire Biking on the trails
*Along with our new trail map, we have listed suggested routes for you to fat tire bike on! That includes our snowshoe trail, the lake, and the roads! Please do not bike on the ski trails! Thank you.

Thank you all, and we continue to look forward to this amazing winter season we're having!

02/09/2022

Winter wonderland ❄️
In the past seven days the Katahdin Region has received over two and a half feet of snow! Our first storm was a dry powdery snowfall, and this second storm was a much needed wet and heavy snowfall. Groomed trails are in fantastic condition, and are currently fast and flat!

Trails Groomed 2/9:
-Twin Pines Loop
-Lakeside Loop Trail
-Katahdin View Trail
-Hammond Ridge Trail

All trails will be groomed again by the weekend!
For XC ski, snowshoe, and fat tire bike rentals:
207-723-5438

01/21/2022

With 10"+ of fresh snow on our trails with an additional 5" base, you can imagine how epic the skiing is! All trails have been freshly groomed with fresh corduroy for this weekend, and a few have been set with track!

We currently have over 10mi of trails open!
XC SKI Grooming Update 1/21:
-Lakeside Trail - Track is set
-Twin Pines Loop - Track is set from #1 to #6
-Katahdin View Trail
-Hammond Ridge Trail
-Saddle Loop - Track is set

For rentals: stop by our front desk or give us a call!
207-723-5438

01/14/2022

NEW FOR 2022! We have added in our Snowshoe Trail to our XC Ski map! Currently we have over 10 miles of trails open at this time, and we are expecting anywhere between 8" - 12" of FRESH SNOW this coming Monday. Do your snow dance!

XC SKI Grooming Update 1/14:
-Lakeside Trail
-Twin Pines Loop
-Katahdin View Trail
-Hammond Ridge Trail
-Saddle Loop
-Black Cat Trail from #3 to #2 on the map - know as a "quick out" option for a quicker descent.

All trails are in excellent condition with fresh corduroy.

For XC Ski & Snowshoe rentals:
Stop by our front desk or give us a call
207-723-5438

01/08/2022

01/06/2022

If you haven't made it out to our Hammond Ridge Trail System to XC Ski or Snowshoe yet, make your plans to do so this weekend.
We currently have over 10 miles of trails open!

XC SKI Grooming Update 1/6:
-Lakeside Trail
-Twin Pines Loop from #1 to #7 on the map
-Katahdin View Trail
-Hammond Ridge Trail
-Saddle Loop

For rentals: stop by our front desk or give us a call
207-723-5438

01/03/2022

That’s more like it ❄️ This past weekend the Katahdin Region saw a mixed bag of precipitation on Saturday, followed by 1”-3” of fresh, beautiful snow on Sunday. Our trails are in excellent shape, and we have groomed our Lakeside Trail Loop, and the Katahdin View Trail at this time. Make your plans to visit this weekend! XC Ski, Snowshoe, and Fat Tire Bike rentals are available on site, give us a call at 207-723-5438 to book!

12/29/2021

Today our snow reporter got out for a 4.55mi ski on the Katahdin View Trail. Conditions are really great given the circumstances of what is offered for snow at this time. We highly suggest you get out here soon! XC Ski, Snowshoe, and Fat Tire Bike rentals are available on site, give us a call at 207-723-5438 to book!

Here you will find grooming report updates and information for our cross country ski, and fat biking trails, updates on conditions, style groomed for and more.

12/28/2021

The Katahdin Region has received between 1"-3" of fresh snowfall this morning! Our Lakeside Loop Trail and Katahdin View Trail have both been PACKED and are ready for skiing and snowshoeing! XC Ski & Snowshoe rentals are available on site, give us a call at 207-723-5438 to book!