At over 200 miles this trail is Maine's longest Nordic ski trail and is one of the most rugged and isolated ski trails in the nation. Starting at one of Maine's biggest ski areas and making its way north to Baxter State Park, this trail samples some of Maine's most rugged and untouched wildernesses. Existing mostly as an idea this trail has the potential to be one of the most challenging long trails in New England and in the United States.

Currently, the trail exists only as a concept and as a route between multiple layover points, or "huts". While most of the trail is groomed and open to skiers, there are portions of the trail on snowmobile trails which are typically friendly to skiers, but not necessarily maintained for skiers. Please give snowmobiles the right of way on these snowmobile trails.

The trail starts at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, from there it runs on the Maine Huts & Trails System to The Forks. From The Forks, it follows ME ITS 86 through Greenville to the Appalachian Mountain Club's 100 Mile Wilderness. From the 100 Mile Wilderness the trail once again follows portions of ME ITS 86 to Abol Bridge. The trail branches off into Baxter State Park form here. This section of trail is rugged and often ungroomed. The trail snakes through the park north until it reaches the north gate, Matagamon. At the moment this is where the trail ends (~202 miles). Eventually the trail may be extended on either end, but currently this is the extent of the trail. View our maps of the trail to find lodging and campsites.

Trail Mileage:

Sugarloaf                            Start

Stratton Brook                    4

Flagstaff Hut                         19

Grand Falls Hut **                  11

The Forks                            26

Lake Moxie*                         10

Big Indian Pond *                14

Greenville Junction            12

Gorman Chairback             21

Little Lyford                       6.5

West Branch Pond              7

Medawisla                          10

White House Landing         23

Abol Bridge*                        12

Roaring Brook                    13

Russell Pond                       8

South Branch                      10

Trout Brook                        8

Matagamon                         6

Total:                                  ~202 miles

*These location do not have overnight lodging in a hut/ cabin. Plan on camping out in the elements or seek alternate lodging options. Some locations have cabins but do not typically operate in the winter.

** Grand Falls Hut is currently closed. As of November 2023.