Name of XC Area:Sunday River Ski Area Area number: ME15 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: Occassional 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:A Fierce Chase Area number: ME6A Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Dec, 2004 Trails that I skied: Everyone except Meandering Moose My favorite trails: The fox Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 2.5 stars What I liked: Definitely a place for a beginner (me). Really wide trails that were very well groomed and tracked. What I disliked: The trails, in general, were pretty boring. The owner has a nice piece of land and he is a good guy, but driving out to Monson and paying $10 when the snowmobile trails around my house afford me better scenery is a bit disheartening. Comments: Submitted by: JF from: Maine Date submitted: Jan 18, 2005
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Name of XC Area:The Bethel Inn Area number: ME17 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2004 Trails that I skied: All of them My favorite trails: Corkscrew, Moose Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Scenery is of big mountains, great terrain, nice mix of trails, the shop has good Fisher rental skis. What I disliked: Nothing Comments: An in town location, you can ski the morning and walk to several different resturants or shopping center. You can grab lunch and spend the rest of the day on different trails. Submitted by: from: Date submitted: Sept 26, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Sunday River Ski Area Area number: ME15 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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name of area:University of Maine at Orono Area number: ME26A Times that I have skied the trails: Several Date that I last skied the trails: Feb, Trails that I skied: All Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: na Favourite trails: What I liked: What I disliked: Comments: I ski there 3-4 times a week. Last there February 24, 2004 Submitted by: BSW from: Date submitted: Feb 27, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Black Mountain of Maine Area number: ME11 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2004 Trails that I skied: all of them are fantastic....perfectly groomed and maintained for both classic and skate My favorite trails: all are good, some for experts Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: variety of trails. What I disliked: Comments: they have rentals and a lodge. it is gem! Submitted by: pg from: boxborough, ma Date submitted: March 10, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Black Mountain of Maine Area number: ME11 Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Mar, 2004 Trails that I skied: All of them! My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Best racing trails in the east! What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: mlb from: Date submitted: March 9, 2004
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Name of XC Area:The Bethel Inn Area number: ME17 Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Jan, 2004 Trails that I skied: Hedgehog; Big Easy; Pasture Path My favorite trails: All of them Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Trails are very wide - we skate ski and could ski side by side in some areas!! Also, beautiful, peaceful terrain. What I disliked: Nothing Comments: Staying at the Inn is a big plus, since skiing is free. Also, our 14 year old had outgrown his equipment and they had good rental skate ski equipment. Submitted by: JSM from: Manchester, NH Date submitted: Jan 4, 2004
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Name of XC Area:Harris Farm Area number: ME24 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 Area number: ME24 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
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Name of XC Area:Maine Winter Sports Complex 10th Mountain Area number: ME1A Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: All My favorite trails: Ben's Incline Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: na What I liked: World class trails, excellent snow, not crowded, friendly people What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: arm from: Date submitted: Nov 14, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Lost Valley Area number: ME20 Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Mar, 2003 Trails that I skied: Brookside; Ridgeside My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Poor Rating: 2 stars What I liked: Varied terrain and pleasing scenery alongside a mountain stream, mostly wooded with some open areas; easily negotiated by a novice skier (as I am). What I disliked: Trails begin and end on a downhill ski slope, which is OK except that downhillers sometimes cut onto the x-c trails, resulting in unexpectedly high-speed encounters. Comments: Grooming is rudimentary at best: the snow is packed down to provide a skating surface. No help for classical novices here, nor is it worthwhile for skaters unless the snowfall is fresh. I made my last trip because I didn't have time to head northwest to one of our preferred x-c centers, and the local snow was too old and icy without some grooming, but the surface on these trails was no better than any snowmobile trail in the vicinity would have been - hard, icy, and in some spots rutted or grooved near the center line of the "groomed" part of the trail. Submitted by: CFD from: Leeds, Maine Date submitted: March 2, 2003
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Name of XC Area:Carter's Farm Area number: ME19 Times that I have skied there: Once I last skied there in: Feb, 2003 Trails that I skied: almost all My favorite trails: all were good Trail marking: Fair Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 2 stars What I liked: wide clean branches well back out of trail What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: pjm from: lewiston Date submitted: Feb 27, 2003
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Name of area:Millinocket Area Area number: ME4 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Feb, 2002 Trails that I skied: Bait Hole, Snowmobile Club My favorite trails: Snowmobile Club Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Trails are well groomed and easily accessible, providing options for any length trip you want. Trails at the Millinocket Snowmobile Club lead to a cozy warming hut that is well worth the trek. What I disliked: Comments: The Bait Hole trails are prone to strong winds when crossing some causeways. Wear a windbreaker. Submitted by: L Cyr from: Portland, ME Date submitted: Jan 14, 2003
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Name of area:Ski-A-Bit Area number: ME21 Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Dec, 2002 Trails that I skied: My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Atmosphere, grooming of trail and the fun suprises. What I disliked: Comments: Friendly Place Submitted by: Peter from: Maine Date submitted: Dec 28, 2002
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Name of XC Area:Ski-A-Bit Area number: ME21 Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Feb, 2001 Trails that I skied: My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: beautiful scenery, good mix of hills, climbs and downhill runs What I disliked: branches and limbs could be trimmed back Comments: decent ski hut, its a low key, family oriented nordic center Submitted by: tgw from: Windham, ME Date submitted: Jan 21, 2002
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