Nordic Center Shop
Open daily all winter at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center.
The Outdoor Center
207.237.6830
Winter
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Warm beverages available -
NHL-sized skating rink -
Over 50 KM (30 mi) of groomed Nordic trails
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; the lodge is home to a full Nordic retail shop, rental center, and cafe, all surrounded by some of the most picturesque trails in New England.
- Open daily from 9-5 during the winter.
- On the Sugarloaf Explorer shuttle route.
- Trail fees vary by activity, please choose an activity below for rates.
Alpine Exchange Program
The Alpine Exchange Program lets you access more winter sports than ever: when you purchase a Sugarloaf lift ticket, you also get full access to the Outdoor Center trails and skating rink for the day–it even includes equipment rentals, so there's no need for extra packing.
- Proof of lift ticket purchase required.
- Same day only.
- Valid for activities from 9am-5pm.
Outdoor Center Activities
Cross-country skiing
With more than 50K of groomed trails to explore, the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center is the largest Nordic Center in Maine.
Ice Skating
Open from mid-December to mid-March, the Outdoor Center offers an NHL sized rink and a full line of ice skate rentals for children and adults.
Snowshoeing
Slow down and smell the fir trees on one of many well-marked snowshoe trails at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center.
Outdoor Center Events
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2023 Chenard Season Opener
Dec 16
The 2023 Billy Chenard Memorial Scholarship Race, the longest continuously run race in Maine, will be held on Saturday, December 16th at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Learn more here. -
Guided Evening Snowshoe Safari
Dec 27
Snowshoe through the Outdoor Center trails on a guided evening tour. Click here to register. -
Storybook Snowshoe
Dec 27
Experience the 'Amos the Moose' story like never before, with a trek through the trails on snowshoes at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Click here to register. -
"Amos the Moose" Book Reading
Dec 29
Join us for a special book reading of "Amos the Moose". Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while you listen to the adventures of Amos and his friends. Click here to register. -
Storybook Snowshoe
Dec 30
Experience the 'Amos the Moose' story like never before, with a trek through the trails on snowshoes at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Click here to register. -
Guided Evening Snowshoe Safari
Dec 30
Snowshoe through the Outdoor Center trails on a guided evening tour. Click here to register. -
Inferno
Mar 23, 2024
The Inferno returns Sunday, March 23rd. This downhill nordic race starts on Whiffle Tree and follows a ski cross course with berms, and rollers down to the Outdoor Center. Experts only. More details coming soon.
