Trails: Aroostock County of northern Maine was settled by Swedish immigrants over 100 years ago and their influence is apparent in the number of community ski trails. There are more than 15 cross-country ski areas with a total of more than 100 km of groomed trails as well as some backcountry trails:
Aroostook State Park, Presque Isle - 17 km of trails
Ashland - Aroostook Ski Touring Center
Caribou Ski Trails - three areas
Fort Fairfield High School
Tafton Lake Ski Trail, Limestone
Little Rock Ski Trail, Mars Hill - 5 km
Four Seasons Trail, Madawaska - 7 km 10th Mountain Ski Center, Fort Kent - 28 km Nordic Heritage Ski Center, Presque Isle - 20 km
New Sweden Community Cross Country Ski Trails - 4 km
Snowy Mountain Trails, Stockholm - 3 km
Split Cedar Ski Trails, Van Buren - 8 km
Westmanland Ski Trails - 35 km
See the Maine Winter Sports Complex website for descriptions and directions. Trail fees: Tel: Snow report: Nearest town: Fort Kent, Presque Isle, ME Web site:Aroostook State Park | Nordic Heritage Ski Center | 10th Mountain Ski Club | Madawaska Four Seasons Trail | Maine Winter Sports Complex Trail map: Maps of a few of the ski areas are available on the MWSC website. Equipment rentals: Ski lessons: No Other winter activities: Snowshoeing Facilities: A few of the community areas have a warming hut. The 10th Mountain Center and the Nordic Heritage Center have a day lodge and other facilities. Lodging on site: No Lodging nearby: The largers towns of the county have hotels and other accommodations. See the lodging listings on the tourism websites. Weather forecast:Fort Kent Tourism info:Presque Isle Chamber | Fort Kent Chamber | Aroostook County Chamber Location of trails: The ski areas are located at various municipalities in northern Maine. See the MWSC website for directions. Map of local region:Westmanland area
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