We visited our favorite hill near the Standish trail head...
... and thoroughly enjoyed our first trek on the MDT this season.
With more snow inland today, it looks to be another week of great skiing conditions in southern Maine.
TRAIL REVIEW
Trail: Mountain Division Trail, Standish
Length: approx. 5 miles one way
Grooming: No, but snowmobiles pack down snow so it has a groomed feel to it
Parking: Parking at Johnson Field on Route 35 in Standish
Fee: None
Equipment Rentals: none
Bathroom: Porta-potty at Johnson Field
Ski Level: Beginner
Dog-friendly: yes, on a leash
Kid-friendly factor: GOOD
The Porta-potty is a nice feature at the trailhead. Snowmobiles are permitted on these trails so families skiing with kids should stay to one side and keep an ear out for approaching snowmobiles. My family has found snowmobilers on this trail to be curteous and slow down around skiers.
Kid Rating: Both girls gave this trail 4 stars (on a scale of 1-the worst to 5-the best).
G: It's fun. I like the hills on the trails but I don't like the snowmobiles so much. Their gas really smells when they pass us.
L: I like going down the hills. Some are big and some are just little. They are mostly easy to ski up but there is one big hill that is kind of hard.
Other: The warming hut at Johnson Field is a nice place for a snack break on a cold day.
Photos from the trail:
More photos from the MDT
Current Trail Conditions:
Snow reports for cross country ski trails in Maine
Directions:
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