Reason number 74: Several groomed ski trail systems in Orono!
UMaine Recreation Trails are easily accessible from the student recreation center and are groomed for both skate and classical skiing. I am just learning to skate and am glad there are no real hills on campus. Even the slightest inclines feel like mountains to my novice legs, arms, and lungs. There are many good loops to ski and there are maps at most intersections. An online map can be found at: http://umaine.edu/campusrecreation/filestorage/trailmap2010.pdf
Campus trails are great for little legs new to skis as there are short woods-loops and flat field loops, along with many deer friends watching quietly.
Newman Hill, Orono Land Trust
Really? A Hill? In Orono? Yes! Beautifully groomed trail network that brings us past ponds, up hills, down hills, on a rail trail, and into the Caribou bog. I like classical skiing there, but those good at skating also enjoy the trails...I'm just not there yet!
From the center of town, take Forest Ave to Taylor Road, drive approximately three-tenths of a mile, and turn left at the split onto Putnam Road and parking lot is on the left.
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