Best Time to Go Snowmobiling in Maine
The abundant snowfall during the winter season makes snowmobiling in Maine a wildly popular activity during this time. In the Northern regions of Maine, ideal snow flurries can begin as early as October and provide excellent sledding conditions until as late as April. For all other areas of Maine, the typical start to snowmobile season begins in December but still persists into April.
Top Places to Go Snowmobiling in Maine
The best places to snowmobile in Maine are not exclusive to one region, and trails for all skill levels can be found across Maine’s snowy terrain. As mentioned, there are over 14,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, 4,000 of which are of the primary trail known as the Interconnected Trail System(ITS). The ITS offers sledders the opportunity to ride uninterrupted from region to region, with a full range of services available en route. Not to mention many of the state’s 10,000 additional miles of groomed trails also connect with the ITS.
While there are many paths to explore, here are some of the best snowmobile loops and destinations Maine has to offer.
Kennebec River Loop
This loop is only about 20 miles roundtrip and is situated near The Forks. You can also add Maine’s tallest waterfall to this loop by hiking into Moxie Falls off of ITS 87.
Fifty-five miles roundtrip, this loop takes you past Bingham Wind Farms and gives you panoramic, scenic views of Moxie Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Bigelow Range, Pleasant Pond Mountain, and Pleasant Pond.
Grand Falls
A bit longer than the prior two loops at 70 miles roundtrip, Grand Falls>is off the Kennebec River Trail and gives riders scenic views of Kennebec River, Dead River, Granny Cap Mountain, Grand Falls. You can also opt to extend your trip by hitting the connected Coburn Mountain / Grand Falls Loop(95 miles).
Coburn Mountain
Coburn Mountain is known as the “Peak of Maine Snowmobiling” as it is the highest groomed snowmobile trail in Maine. A bucket-list item to many, the Coburn Mountain trail offers guided snowmobile tours tailored to your riding skill level and the trail conditions. The Coburn Mountain Loop can be anywhere from 95 miles to 130 miles roundtrip, depending on if you tack on the Jackman trail.
Best Places to Stay
We offer lodging and accommodation options all across Maine, from inns and boutique hotels to waterfront resorts and cottages and everything in between, perfect for your Maine adventure.
A resort within 25 miles of The Forks, located in prime ATV and snowmobiling terrain is The Lodge at Moosehead Lake. With breathtaking lake and mountain views, masterfully decorated rooms and suites, complimentary breakfast with every stay, the quaint lodge offers everything you need for a peaceful evening after a thrilling day of snowmobiling.
About New England Inns and Resorts
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Look to us to help you find the perfect accommodations for your next ski or snowboarding trip.
