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Harris Farm

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Trails: 40 km of trails groomed for cross-country, including 30 km for skating technique at this 500-acre dairy and tree farm.
Trail fees: Adults $12, children (7-18) $8 (2005)
Tel: 207-499-2678
Snow report: Maine Nordic Ski Council
Nearest town: Goodwin Mills, ME
Web site: Harris Farm
Trail map: Available at the center
Equipment rentals: Skis & snowshoes, pulks
Ski lessons: Yes
Other winter activities: Skating, snowshoeing
Facilities: Day lodge, waxing room, snack bar
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Kennebunkport
Location of trails: Exit 3 off I-95, then north to Buzzell Rd
Map of local region: Goodwin Mills area

Rate this XC Area

Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.50  

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Name of XC Area: Harris Farm
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Mar, 2003
Trails that I skied: several
My favorite trails: Buzzell Loop
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Most everything. Very amiable staff. Wonderful scenery. Great workout.
What I disliked: There is a target range nearby. When the wind is blowing in the right direction- it's unerving to hear gunfire in the woods. One feel a bit like Bambi.
Comments:
Submitted by: wkw
from: York, M\e
Date submitted: Jan 1, 2004

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Name of XC Area: Harris Farm
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: , 2001
Trails that I skied: all
My favorite trails: great terrain
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: scenery, grooming, friendly staff
What I disliked: nothing
Comments: It was a wonderful experience. Well worth the trip from Boston. It met the needs of ages and ability levels.
Submitted by: dbm
from: boston ma
Date submitted: Dec 7, 2003