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EdSmelly t1_izv27ko wrote

With the right conditions just getting to Freshies is an adventure. 🤓

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kintokae t1_izv6uat wrote

The ones around oxbow brewing are really good. They even have a small shed set up about half way through to get a beer and some chili and warm up next to a fire.

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Heyohz OP t1_izv7jk7 wrote

That sounds perfect, right up my alley… Thanks

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hike_me t1_izux5bm wrote

Carriage roads in Acadia are good the day after a nor’easter

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Heyohz OP t1_izv19b6 wrote

Thanks! Pretty well packed down any other time Im sure?

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hike_me t1_izvaezj wrote

Snow hasn’t been sticking around on MDI very long recent winters. After a few thaw-freeze cycles, it’s not great snowshoeing (but often decent walking with microspikes). After a big storm conditions are perfect though.

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IamSauerKraut t1_izvgnsm wrote

Snow doesnt seem to stick around long any place under 3,000 feet these years...

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Impossible-Water-968 t1_izvq75y wrote

Download the app “All Trails” it shows you various hiking locations and it has a snowshoe filter I think

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schilling207 t1_izwy35c wrote

Harris Farm in Dayton has a network of trails for XC skiing and snowshoeing.

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lantech t1_izxvkyh wrote

Isn't the whole reason for snowshoes existing is for getting around with no trail?

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Heyohz OP t1_izxzec2 wrote

Thats a good question. I would say sort of, and definitely so back in the day. We’re spoiled now where its largely for recreation and not necessarily a need. You can break fresh trail with snowshoes, and you can definitely micro-spike or just hike if its been traveled enough since last snow (or if there is no/light snow). The ideal trail would be wide enough to maneuver with snowshoes, gradual enough that you don’t need to switch to other gear (micro spikes or ropes if it was steep, or rocky), and a bonus for a great view. Probably half of the trails I summer hiked and loved would be pretty daunting in snowshoes (just cause of rocks and steep pitches).

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jamoss14 t1_izwpema wrote

Waterville’s quary road trails are fantastic. They have some trails dedicated to snow shoes, and they also use snow machines and groom trails for Nordic skiing.

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Heyohz OP t1_izxt3mi wrote

Hey thats great! Someone a while back mentioned it was xc skiing only, so I had some bad intel. Im in Waterville quite a bit for work, so thats helpful.

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WhiskyIsMyYoga t1_izxh9kr wrote

Laudholm Farm

Mt. Agamenticus

Bradbury state park

The river trail off auburn street in Portland.

York Water District’s conservation land

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Guygan t1_izui3kd wrote

Maine is a big state.

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Heyohz OP t1_izv0oq9 wrote

It sure is. I assume your response is looking for me to narrow the location, but I purposely left it to the broader state as I am willing to travel.

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Guygan t1_izv11fi wrote

So you're willing to drive 8 hours to find a snowshoe trail?

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Heyohz OP t1_izv4h0k wrote

If its a good hike, sure. Hence my question. I travel a bit for work throughout the state too so that helps. But I don’t need to justify my question with you, so Im not going to continue this thread. Have a good day.

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