Welcome to the winter riding opportunities in the Carrabassett Region. There are miles of groomed trails that can include flowy single track along the Carrabassett River and longer rides to one of the Maine Huts & Trails’ huts. This incredible riding experience is made possible through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and the generosity of landowners over whose property the trails pass: Sugarloaf, the Town of Carrabassett Valley, and the Penobscot Indian Nation. Riding these trails is a privilege and with all privilege comes a dose of responsibility so when you’re out riding, please follow these guidelines.
Winter biking brings unique challenges. We share our trails with different user groups and trail conditions can change very rapidly. As winter bikers, we’re a “new” user group and we wish to leave a good impression to all other trail users. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
- Ride tires of at least 3.7” in width at low pressure (<10 psi).
- Stay on the firmest part of trail.
- If you’re leaving a rut of an inch or more, please get out the skis or snowshoes.
- Stay off the classic Nordic track that may be set in some sections of the trail system.
- Check trail conditions before you go. See the CVT Conditions Page for single track conditions and links to MH&T and Sugarloaf Outdoor Center conditions.
- Leave the land as you found it. Pack it in, pack it out; please don’t litter. Yield to all other users.
- Announce yourself when overtaking another user.
- Climbing riders have the right of way.
- Be aware of rules specific to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center trails ‐see the Sugarloaf website.
- When riding on plowed roads, be aware of vehicles and the space they have to pass you. If the road is narrow or conditions slippery, consider pulling over to let them by.
Getting and keeping these trails in shape takes work. Buy a pass if you are riding the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center Nordic system and consider joining CRNEMBA and Maine Huts & Trails if you are not currently a member.