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WINTER AT PRT

GET OUTSIDE THIS WINTER AT PENOBSCOT RIVER TRAILS

Currently our trails are open from sun up to sun down (7am – 5pm).

Our Visitor’s Center is open daily with a sign in sheet.
Our Visitor Center is equipped with xc ski and snowshoe rentals (by donation).
There are self guided sheets for sizes if staff is unavailable to assist! 

Penobscot River Trails offers 16 miles of groomed trails along the East Branch of the Penobscot River with two Warming Huts on the trails.
Please note that we are a Leave No Trace facility, please carry in – carry out all trash.

Check our Map & Rules Page for more info.

XC SKIING

Penobscot River Trails offers 16 miles of groomed trails along the East Branch of the Penobscot River in pristine, untouched wilderness. Our trail system is groomed for classic skiing, however skate skiing and backcountry skiing are permitted in designated areas. Skate skiing is permitted on our Tote Road as well as any of our link trails. We offer classic and backcountry rentals with boots and poles – by donation only, at our Visitor’s Center.
SKI RACK
snowshoeing

SNOWSHOEING

Snowshoeing is permitted at Penobscot River Trails anywhere on our trail system. Our staff advises that snowshoeing occurs along the edges of the trails so that the spikes from the shoes do not deteriorate the track set for skiing. Please be respectful of skiers! We offer snowshoe rentals  – by donation only, at our Visitor’s Center.

WARMING HUTS

Pines and Ridges & Long Meadow Warming Huts are the two huts we have along our trail system. Pines and Ridges is located 3.7 miles out from our Visitor’s Center on the Riverside Trail. Long Meadow is located at trails end, 9 miles from the Visitor’s Center. Both of our huts are equipped with wood stoves, tables and chairs, and of course – beautiful views of Katahdin. 

Pines & Ridges

Fat Tire Biking with studded tires is permitted for our 2021 season on our Tote Road only.
We strongly advise guests to use bikes only when it is under 32° due to the trails deteriorating quickly.