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Photo courtesy of Jamie Ranger
Photo courtesy of Brian Whalen
Ice Skating
Enjoy another great part of winter in Maine: ice skating! Weather permitting. Community outdoor skating presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy the winter season in a small town setting of Wilton and Farmington. Both rinks are open to the public free of charge. Ice skaters of all
Wilton Recreation Department Ice Rink
Central Trail (0.5 miles, marked in yellow):
Kineowatha Park - High Street, Wilton
nects to all others, except the pine trail. It
Located in the beautiful Kineowatha Park, this ice rink is open – weather permitting - from December 25 through February 16. The warming shack features a heated restroom, benches, skates available to rent, free for kids and adults, hot chocolate and first aid supplies. For hours or to book an event call Frank Donald, the Recreation Department Director, at 207-645-4825.
Hippach Field Skating Rink: Intervale Rd. Farmington
leaves the parking area through an apple orchard and follows an old power line for a short distance, Birch Trail (2 miles, marked in blue): Leaving the Central Trail, the Birch Trail crosses the road into a wood yard, and then loops around a ridge through hardwood and evergreen forests.
ages and abilities are welcome.
Farmington Recreation Department Ice Rink
Starting at park headquarters, this trail con-
Skiing (Alpine & Nordic) Mt. Blue State Park
Maple Trail (10 miles, marked in red): This extensive trail traverses a wide variety of terrain and passes through fields, old farmlands, and several types of forest. Plan ahead
This versatile skating rink is open between
Center Hill Road, Weld
December 26th and January 1st lasting until
Mount Blue State Park’s cross-country ski
loop, or use the suggested turnaround points
approximately February 14th. The Field House
trails give you an opportunity to see some of
for shorter trips.
features a heated restroom, microwave, hot wa-
the more remote areas of the park in winter’s
ter percolator and a cold water cooler/dispenser.
splendor. Six trails ranging in length will take
There are a variety of accessories, games and
you through forests, fields, and old farmlands.
sports equipment available including stacking
Ranging from a half mile to 10 miles in length,
nects with the Moose Trail. It traverses a sec-
crates to assist a person learning to skate, flores-
the Mount Blue State Park Ski Trails offer a
tion of old farmland now grown up into trees.
cent cones for skating games, Pillo Polo sticks,
wide variety of groomed classic track for cross-
indoor games and more.
county skiers of all abilities. Below each trail is described; colors correspond to on the ground
For more information contact the Farmington
markers and to colors on the brochure avail-
Recreation Department Office at 207-778-3464
able at the Center Hill parking area trailhead.
207.778.4215
and allow plenty of time to complete this long
Fox Trail (0.5 miles, marked in orange): This short loop off the Central Trail also con-
Moose Trail (1 mile, marked in green): Leaves and returns to the Central Trail. The Moose Trail tours a harvested hardwood forest and a red pine plantation.
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