The County 2020 | Aroostook County Tourism Regional Guide | Page 22

THE COUNTY | 2020-2021
WITH THOUSANDS OF MILES OF NORDIC TRAILS
and a few great places for alpine skiing, winter is when The County
shines for those who enjoy outdoor winter sports.
Take a wintry walk in snowshoes and enjoy the solace that brings so many
to The County. For those dedicated to winter sport, connect with one of the
many clubs or winter sports facilities and get all tuned up. Or grab some gear
in town before you hit the trails.
More ways to make the best of the short but beautiful winter days include dog
sledding, skijoring (Nordic skiing aided by dogs), ice climbing, fat biking,
snow tubing, and even biathlon. For those just out for fun, there’s ski touring,
sledding, pond hockey, or ice-skating on a serene frozen lake or local rink.
The opportunities to keep active continue even once the sun goes down, as
many ski centers and mountains offer lighted trails. With an LED headlamp
and a sense of adventure, the darkened trail becomes easy to navigate. While
you are out there, remember to turn your eyes skyward for seemingly endless
array of stars and the chance to catch the Northern Lights.
The great thing about wintertime trails is that once the weather turns warm,
most become ideal for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, or even just
a walk in the woods.
NORDIC SKI TRAILS
The Nordic Heritage Center
Presque Isle | NordicHeritageCenter.org
Fort Kent Outdoor Center
Fort Kent | FortKentOC.org
Four Seasons Trail Association
Madawaska | FourSeasonsTrail.org
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
Limestone | FriendsofAroostookNWR.org
Caribou High School Ski Trails
Caribou | MaineTrailFinder.com
Aroostook State Park
Presque Isle | Maine.gov/aroostook
ALPINE SKI AREAS
Bigrock Mountain
Mars Hill | BigRockMaine.com
Quoggy Jo
Presque Isle | Facebook.com/quoggy.jo
Lonesome Pine Trails
Fort Kent | LonesomePines.org
For ski trails and resources in
the area visit SkiMaine.com or
MaineTrailFinder.com.
Visit our website for more information about winter sports in the region.
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