You may think of Midcoast Maine as a summer hotspot, but we’ll let you in on a secret—it’s also the states’ premiere winter playground! From XC skiing at Tanglewood 4-H camp, downhill skiing at the Camden Snow Bowl, to attending the annual National Toboggan Championships, there’s something for everyone. And better yet, no experience is necessary to enjoy our top-5 Midcoast Maine winter activities!
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Photo courtesy of camdensnowbowl.com
Located in the Camden Hills and nestled among picturesque harbors and the most charming seaside town, the Camden Snow Bowl is the only ski mountain on the East Coast with stunning ocean views. There are 20 runs, a 4,000-foot triple lift, snowmaking on over 80% of the mountain, and night skiing. Adult passes start as low as $35—book your ticket today!
Camden Snow Bowl – 20 Barnestown Road Camden, ME – Map It | Visit Website
XC Skiing & Snowshoeing
Fancy an activity that’s a little more low-key? There are plenty of beautiful trails to explore in the Midcoast that are perfect for XC skiing and snowshoeing: Tanglewood 4-H Camp in Lincolnville has over 12 miles of multi-use trails. Or, if you’re up for more of a challenge, snowshoeing up to the top of Mt. Battie or Maiden’s Cliff never disappoints.
Tanglewood 4-H Camp – 1 Tanglewood Rd, Lincolnville, ME – Map It | Visit Website
Mount Battie Trail – Camden, ME – Map It | Maiden Cliff Trail – Camden, ME – Map It
Fat Tire Mountain Biking (yes, you read that right!)
Thomaston Town Forest is a beginner-friendly place to ride with trails maintained year round. Swap out your summer wheels for a set of fat tires and come play in the snow!
Thomaston Town Forest – Thomaston, ME – Map It | Visit Website
Ice skating
Photo courtesy of travelmidcoast.com/winter-sports-are-back
Ice-skating…a winter activity that never gets old! Take a spin around a local pond, or if you’re looking for something that’s more beginner-friendly, head inside to our local rink at the Midcoast Recreation Center in Rockport.
Midcoast Recreation Center – 535 West St Rockport, ME – Map It | Visit Website
National Toboggan Championships
Photo courtesy of camdensnowbowl.com/toboggan-championships
Save the date, because this only happens over one weekend in February. From February 2-4, join Mainers at the 2024 National Toboggan Championships for an epic fun-filled weekend of watching teams compete!
National Toboggan Championships at the Camden Snow Bowl – 20 Barnestown Rd, Camden, ME – Map It | Visit Website
