Trails: Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center grooms 40 km (25 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing. The trails are groomed by snowcat for both classic and skating. About half of the trails are rated Easiest, the rest More Difficult and Most Difficult. Trail fees: XC & snowshoe pass: adults $16, youths & seniors $10, 12 and under $8 (winter 2008-9) Tel: 207-824-2410
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the Sunday River website. Nearest town: Bethel, ME Web site:Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center Trail map: Available at the center and on the center's website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment, demos, snowshoes, pulks Ski lessons: Yes Other winter activities: Alpine skiing & snowboarding at Sunday River Resort, skating, sleigh rides, snowshoeing (35 km of trails) Facilities: Nordic day lodge, waxing room, snack bar, warming huts, restaurants, brew pub Lodging on site: Sunday River Inn has 23 rooms. The resort's two hotels and nine condo complexes are accessible via the ski trails. Lodging nearby: Bethel has several inns and other accommodations. Tourism info:Bethel Chamber | Western Maine Tourism Weather report: for Bethel Location of trails: Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center is located about 3 miles northwest of Bethel near Sunday River Resort. Take Highway 2 north for 2.5 miles, turn left on Sunday River Road, and continue just past the brew pub to the nordic center. Check the Maine road conditions before driving. A trolley service operates throughout the resort. A free shuttle service operates between Bethel and the ski area. Map of local region:Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center
Name of XC Area: Sunday River Ski Area Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Jan, 2005 Trails that I skied: Inn Loops (a combination of several trails), Wannigan, Rollway, American Harrow My favorite trails: same, plus Covered bridge trail Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Scenery is wonderful, sunny and wooded, hills and valleys. Trails are quiet, wide, with both skate and classic options - easy to negotiate. Wide range of difficulty levels. What I disliked: Occasional holes in snow, where there had been some flooding (minor). Comments: Sunday River Inn is right on the same property and is a wonderful family destination with a dining room, sauna, hot tub, games/puzzles, and a sledding hill.
Sunday River Downhill Ski area - 1/4 mile away.
Bethel (10 minute drive) has 70 buildings on the Registry of National Historic Buildings. Submitted by: PB-W from: Newry, ME Date submitted: Jan 20, 2005
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Name of XC Area: Sunday River Ski Area Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Mar, 2004 Trails that I skied: all My favorite trails: two sled and wanagan Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: The trails are all forested and groomed to perfection. What I disliked: Comments: The center has a great feel, the trails leave from the deck, there is a fireplace outside to sit by and take in the views. They have a great staff that loves to ski! Submitted by: jdn from: Date submitted: July 27, 2004
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