The Outdoor Center is in full swing with 80 Km of beautiful trails open. Check the conditions page for details.

 

Learn more about what's happening at the Outdoor Center on the Oudoor Center Events page

 

Sugarloaf's Best Kept Secret...

Sugarloaf may be best known as an alpine skiing resort, but tucked away in the woods just minutes from the base area is Maine’s largest Nordic center, featuring a spectacular newly renovated lodge.  The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on 90 km of groomed trails and ice skating on an NHL sized rink.  The Outdoor Center hosts numerous Nordic races and family friendly events throughout the season. Trail conditions are updated daily on our Conditions Page, and you can check out our entire trail network on the Outdoor Center Trail Map.

 

Alpine Exchange

All 90km of Outdoor Center trails included with every lift ticket!

The Alpine Exchange program allows guests to ski the fabled slopes of Sugarloaf and trek the expansive Nordic trail network of the Outdoor Center all in one day. Every Sugarloaf lift ticket also grants you full access to Nordic trails for the day, as well as free equipment rentals from the Outdoor Center.  

 

The Lodge

With over $1 million in renovations over the past three seasons, the Outdoor Center Lodge is the ideal place to hang out beside the fire and escape the hustle and bustle Sugarloaf's Base Area. With spectacular mountain views and homemade soups, sandwiches, and pastries at the Bull Moose Bakery, the Lodge might just be Sugarloaf's best lunch spot.

The Lodge also features a full retail store with the latest in Nordic equipment and apparel, as well as a full rental fleet to outfit you with everything you need to explore the great outdoors.

 

Skiing

With 90km of marked, maintained, and patrolled trails, the Outdoor Center is Maine's largest Nordic center. Trails are maintained for both classic and skate skiing, and offer some of the most unique and spectacular views of Sugarloaf. Enjoy the solitude of the Maine woods in the winter and explore new locations!

 

Snowshoeing 

The Outdoor Center offers miles of maintained snowshoe trails, providing endless hours of snowshoeing fun.  Rental snowshoes are available, and snowshoe trails are marked on the trail map.

 

Ice Skating

The Outdoor Center boasts a newly renovated NHL sized rink and a full line of ice skate rentals for children and adults alike. The rink typically opens for the season in mid-December and remains open until mid-March.

 

Maine Days

Maine residents receive 50% off all trail fees and rentals every Wednesday of the season, except 2/22/12.  Valid Maine ID is required.

 

Hours:

Sunday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday & Holidays: 9am-8pm 

**If the ice rink is closed we will close at 5pm.**

 

Special Programs:
  • Family Skate (no hockey):
    Sunday 11am-1pm
  • Public Skate:
    Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
    Sunday 1pm-5pm
    Saturday 9am-8pm
  • Locals' Hockey:
    Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-8pm 

Directions

Located 1 mile south of the Sugarloaf access road. Sign on south side of Rt. 27. Follow gravel drive 3/4 mile to parking area at lodge. To contact the Outdoor Center, please call 207-237-6830 or email us at outdoorcenter@sugarloaf.com

 

Sugarloaf is pleased to offer wireless blueStreak™ Internet access at the Outdoor Center.