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Millinocket is the gateway to Baxter State Park and the Maine North Woods. The town and its immediate area are quickly becoming an outdoor mecca of Maine. Downtown has a few restuarants and bars and the New England Outdoor Center is quickly developing miles of nordic skiing and mountain biking (non-motorized multiuse). Come here to experience great 4 season outdoor recreation.
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- Mountain Bike
46 trails
- E-Bike
13 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
6 trails
- Hike
42 trails
- Trail Running
42 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
4 trails
- Snowmobile
5 trails
- Snowshoe
41 trails
- Backcountry Ski
11 trails
- Nordic Ski
36 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Feb 23, 2025
Backcountry Ski Stats
- Global Ranking
- #569
- State Ranking
- #5
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 46
- Trails E-Bike
- 13
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 22
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 42
- Trails Trail Running
- 42
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Trails Snowmobile
- 5
- Trails Snowshoe
- 41
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 11
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 36
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 971 ft
- Total Vertical
- 276 ft
- Reports
- 2
Sub Regions
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Millinocket Town Trails
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- 5
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Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse
Popular Millinocket Backcountry Skiing Trails
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,972 ft • 36 ft •
Hillcrest runs along the westerly edge of the namesake golf course. It provides more challenging trail close to downtown. On steeper sideslopes for more exposure in spots, the trail also has more rocks, is a bit narrower, and is a bit...
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 164 ft •
Long Acre connects from Stearns HS to Alpine Avenue. This key corridor is used by hikers, walkers, runners, and mountain bikers. Long Acre is a flowy, mountain bike optimized singletrack. Great for all bikes and beginners, but with side...
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1,352 ft • 23 ft •
The first miles of the 100-mile concept plan produced by IMBA Trail Solutions for Katahain Area Trails and Millinocket. Hillcrest runs along the westerly edge of the namesake golf course. It provides more challenging trail close to...
• 5 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 48 ft •
A long time trail used by locals to explore the woods. Classic New England singletrack feel for most of the way. This trail connects the water tower/Connecticut Avenue and state streets development to Jerry Pond recreation area. Its a...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,453 ft • 0 ft •
A classic rake and ride fall line trail that has been around forever.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,454 ft • 0 ft •
A long time trail used by locals to explore the woods. Classic New England singletrack feel for most of the way. This trail connects the water tower/Connecticut Avenue and state streets development to Jerry Pond recreation area. Its a...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 42 ft • • snowmobile
Dolby is a snowmobile trail that connects the schools to Jerry Pond. There is a more extensive snowmobile/ATV trail network in Millinocket but Dolby also provides walking, running, and biking access in the summer. The trail is managed...
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| C Trail | Feb 23, 2025 @ 1:55pm Feb 23, 2025 | Snow Covered | Jasonln | ||
| Long Acre | Sep 2, 2023 @ 4:00pm Sep 2, 2023 | Variable | btmspox | ||
| Long Acre | Sep 2, 2023 @ 4:00pm Sep 2, 2023 | Variable | btmspox | ||
| Hillcrest - North | Sep 2, 2023 @ 4:00pm Sep 2, 2023 | Variable | btmspox | ||
| Hillcrest - South | Sep 2, 2023 @ 4:00pm Sep 2, 2023 | Variable | btmspox | ||
| Long Acre | Sep 2, 2023 @ 4:00pm Sep 2, 2023 | Variable | btmspox | ||
| Long Acre | Sep 2, 2023 @ 4:00pm Sep 2, 2023 | Variable | btmspox |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| kstew311 | update | trail | activity #101850610 and 1 more | Aug 19, 2026 @ 9:15am Aug 19, 2026 |
| kstew311 | update | region | activity #90940417 | Mar 20, 2026 @ 1:33pm Mar 20, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #88288425 | Feb 3, 2026 @ 1:44pm Feb 3, 2026 |
| iceboxsteve | wishlist | trail | activity #84439829 | Nov 20, 2025 @ 7:56am Nov 20, 2025 |
| iceboxsteve | update | region | activity #84439078 | Nov 20, 2025 @ 7:36am Nov 20, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This trail was so amazing. Local to town so... | Jun 17, 2023 @ 4:18am Jun 17, 2023 | ||
| trail | This trail is also AWESOME! So stoked to have... | Oct 31, 2020 @ 8:20am Oct 31, 2020 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 46 | 47 miles | 4,278 ft | 20 miles | 732 ft | #3,533 | #22 | 57 | 70 | 1,373 | ||
| E-Bike | 13 | 10 miles | 912 ft | 5 miles | 374 ft | #7,507 | #38 | 47 | 73 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 22 | 29 miles | 2,451 ft | 12 miles | 689 ft | #7,555 | #2,378 | 14 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 177 ft | 4,872 ft | 174 ft | #5,359 | #21 | 8 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 2 miles | 167 ft | 4,252 ft | 377 ft | #3,637 | #24 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 42 | 45 miles | 3,720 ft | 18 miles | 732 ft | #5,735 | #35 | 70 | 174 | |||
| Trail Running | 42 | 45 miles | 3,720 ft | 18 miles | 732 ft | #5,165 | #26 | 70 | 8 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 4 miles | 259 ft | 2 miles | 144 ft | #968 | #6 | 2 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 5 | 6 miles | 354 ft | 2 miles | 171 ft | #356 | #8 | 1 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 41 | 45 miles | 3,720 ft | 18 miles | 732 ft | #562 | #7 | 25 | 14 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 11 | 13 miles | 971 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #569 | #5 | 2 | 34 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 36 | 46 miles | 3,461 ft | 17 miles | 732 ft | #589 | #7 | 21 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ski in Millinocket?
Millinocket has 4 areas to explore for backcountry skiing. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated backcountry skiing trails in Millinocket?
The highest rated backcountry skiing trails in Millinocket are:
- A-East (0/5)
- A-West (0/5)
- C Trail (0/5)
- Dolby (0/5)
- Hillcrest - North (0/5)
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Where can I park to ski in Millinocket?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Millinocket. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Millinocket?
The longest trail in Millinocket is A-East at 4.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Millinocket?
The best hiking trails in Millinocket are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Millinocket?
The best trail running trails in Millinocket are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Millinocket?
Millinocket has a total of 49 trails. Of those, 11 are designated for backcountry skiing. Browse top backcountry skiing trails in Millinocket to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Millinocket?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Millinocket is A-East with 185 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Millinocket?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Millinocket is A-East with 261 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Millinocket?
Millinocket supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest backcountry skiing trails in Millinocket?
The steepest backcountry skiing trail in Millinocket is Long Acre with an average grade of 1.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Millinocket?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Millinocket. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Millinocket?
Out of 2 trails:
- Clear / Green: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Millinocket?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Millinocket. View all adaptive trails in Millinocket for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Millinocket?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Millinocket directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular backcountry skiing trails in Millinocket?
The most popular backcountry skiing trails in Millinocket are: View all backcountry skiing trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ski trails in Millinocket?
The best beginner backcountry skiing trails in Millinocket are: View all beginner backcountry skiing trails in Millinocket.
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