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Sugarloaf Outdoor Center

As Sugarloaf's year-round outdoor adventure hub, the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center offers opportunities to get outside and explore all that Maine has to offer, as well as a stunning event space for small to mid-sized gatherings.

Nordic Skiing

Unlock winter adventure at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center—Maine's largest Nordic center. Located just minutes from the base of the ski slopes and offering more than 50K of groomed trail, you'll gain access to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating all in one convenient destination.

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    Open For The Season

    Snowshoeing

    Slow down and smell the fir trees on one of many well-marked snowshoe trails at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center.
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    Open For The Season

    Ice Skating

    Open from mid-December to mid-March when weather allows, the Outdoor Center offers an NHL sized rink and ice skate rentals for all ages.
  • Open For The Season

    Fat Biking

    The Sugarloaf Outdoor Center is open for fat biking on select trails throughout the winter.
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    Explore by bike

    Carrabassett Valley Region Trails

    Explore over 80 miles of cross-country mountain bike trails found within the Carrabassett Valley trail network.
  • Sugarloaf Outdoor Center indoor venue

    Sugarloaf Outdoor Center

    Offering stunning mountain views and a large great room, the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center is the perfect venue for your next celebration, group meeting, or mid-sized event.

Explore Outside

Outdoor Center Events

Join us at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center throughout the season for fun, family-friendly events.

Every Saturday Night

Family Skate Night

There is nothing more enchanting than a winter evening on ice. Grab your warm layers and a hot cocoa from the Bull Moose Cafe before heading down to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center Ice rink for Family Skate Night.

Enjoy extended rink hours every Saturday night and the convenience of on-site rentals.

Grab Your Skates

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Nordic Ski Race

Sugarloaf Nordic Inferno

The Sugarloaf Nordic Inferno returns Sunday, March 8. This fun, grass-roots cross-country race features an alpine and Nordic ski component, offering a challenging yet enjoyable course that starts on Sugarloaf Mountain and ends at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. 

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