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2.3 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
525 ft
High Point
58 ft
Altitude change
422 ft
Altitude min
440 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,552 ft
Distance down
4,045 ft
Distance flat

A-West Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse
    Millinocket, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #13129 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #1999 in Backcountry Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #332 in Nordic Skiing · Maine [+]
    • #20 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Classic ski trail that follow flat grades along Smith Brook, some nice views of Katahdin as you get into open swamp/bogs.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is A-West located?
      A-West is located in Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse, Millinocket, Maine, United States. It is part of the Northern Timber Cruisers Clubhouse trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.68052, -68.73028.
      ▼ How hard is A-West?
      A-West is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for A-West?
      A-West has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 422 ft to 525 ft.
      ▼ Is A-West a point to point trail?
      A-West is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is A-West?
      A-West is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on A-West?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on A-West. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access A-West? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to A-West are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is A-West?
      A-West is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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