Skiing & Snowshoeing

Skiing and Snowshoeing in the Moosehead Lake Region

Downhill Alpine Skiing

Come “Ski the View”! Big Squaw Mountain is located in the heart of the Moosehead Lake Region with 23 groomed trails, 2 lifts and a recently renovated ski lodge. They offer an extensive ski school with multiple “Learn to Ski” and “Learn to Board” programs taught by ski/board instructors with over 70 years of combined experience.

Big Squaw Mountain is unequivocally the most affordable ski area for families. Every Sunday you’ll find live music in the lodge through the end of March. Come join the locals and experience one of the most beautiful views in the state!

Cross-Country Skiing

Visitors will find numerous opportunities for cross-country skiing while visiting Moosehead.

Natural Resources Education Center offers family-friendly trails at the Visitor’s Center on Route 15 and Lily Bay State Park hosts family-friendly cross-country skiing opportunities as well. Big Squaw Mountain features 10 kilometers of cross-country trails in addition to their downhill alpine skiing. The Appalachian Mountain Club boasts 70 miles of groomed, but untracked, backcountry skiing. The Birches’ cross-country trails include varied terrain for all levels of experience, they also have ski-in lodging available at their yurt huts.

For the more adventurous cross-country skiers, there are hundreds of miles of ungroomed logging roads waiting to be explored.

Snowshoeing

While the Moosehead Lake area is a major destination for snowmobiling during the winter months, it’s also a great place to strap on snowshoes for easy, moderate and challenging winter hiking trails to explore.

If you are new to snowshoeing, there are Registered Maine Guides who can introduce you to this winter nature walk for an informative and interactive experience in the Maine woods.

Interested in getting out on your own? Great! It’s as easy as putting one foot in front of the other! Granted you will have platforms strapped to your feet, but you’ll enjoy the adventure walking over the snow-covered landscape! Snowshoeing is a wonderful activity for the entire family to enjoy!

There are a number of different winter snowshoe trails available for you and your family to explore in the Moosehead Lake area:

Right behind the Moosehead Lake Visitor Center on Route 15!
Lily Bay State Park
Squaw Mountain snowshoe and ski trails
The Birches in Rockwood
Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Wilderness Lodges
Or get involved with the Moosehead Pinnacle Pursuit hiking challenge! All of our mountains are available to access year-round, so strap on those snowshoes and get out and explore.

Check out these area businesses for your skiing & snowshoeing adventure!

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Lakeside Partners

Moosehead Marine Museum

Moosehead Marine Museum’s primary exhibit is the Steamship Katahdin, a 100-plus-year-old steamboat that used to carry people and cargo on Moosehead Lake. We offer daily narrated cruises from June – Columbus Day. There is a full galley aboard the Katahdin selling sandwiches and refreshments as well as a small gift shop. The shoreside museum has a small exhibit room and a gift shop.

Stress Free Moose

Stress Free Moose is a locally owned and operated pub on the shores of Moosehead Lake. We offer a full line of spirits, a diverse number of red & white wines, as well as beer on tap from multiple local breweries. Come dive into our delicious pub grub, while listening to live entertainment on our outside deck and patio areas or in one of our three indoor dining sections.

Appalachian Mountain Club

The classic lodge experience is still going strong

After a day of fresh mountain air, step into a warm atmosphere with the best comforts of home–including a private lodge room/private bath or a private bunkroom/shared bath. Hearty 4-course, family-style dinners and breakfast buffets come with your stay, as do vegetarian and kid-friendly options.

Thank you to our Crown Jewel Partnerships!

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