Winter on the Byway
Experience a Maine Winter
From snowmobiling and skiing to scenic hikes and snowy solitude, winter transforms the Old Canada Road region into a wonderland of outdoor adventure and quiet beauty.
Fun in the Snow
Winter is a spectacular time of year to visit the Byway region. During the winter months, the area turns into a winter wonderland, with plenty of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.
Snowmobiling
There are hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails in the region that connect to over 12,000 miles of Maine’s ITS trail system.
Coburn Mountain in The Forks area features Maine’s highest groomed snowmobile trail, offering panoramic views of the western Maine mountains from an elevation of nearly 3,800 feet.
Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing
Groomed trails on the Lakewood Golf Course are free for public use.
There’s access to the Maine Huts & Trails in West Forks for X-country skiing. Trek through the woods on snowshoes. Head into Moxie Falls to see the ice-covered falls. Trail map for the golf course trails.
Downhill Skiing
Baker Mountain in Moscow is one of the oldest ski areas in Maine having started in 1930 by Allen Quimby, Jr of the Quimby Venner Mill.
- T-bar with 5 trails.
- Night skiing
- 40% of the mountain is for beginners and 60% for intermediate skiers.
Find more information on Facebook – Baker Mountain Ski Tow Club
Visitors will also find many ice-fishing, hiking, and hunting opportunities in the area. Follow animal tracks in the snow. Search for moose and deer sheds (antlers that have dropped off in the late fall).
Golf
Tee off at scenic golf courses near the Old Canada Road in Maine. Enjoy mountain views, night golf, full-service clubs, and classic New England layouts.
Bingham & Moscow
Take a day trip to Bingham & Moscow for a hike or drive along the river. Consider an adventure into the backcountry on a snowmobile or an ATV.
Hiking
Trails in the area are free to the public and offer visitors a variety of trail types with views of unspoiled beauty in all directions.
Hunting
Experience traditional Maine hunting in the Upper Kennebec Valley. Hunt deer, moose, bear, and upland birds across rugged forests, lakes, and mountain terrain.
Fishing
Fishing for salmon, trout, and bass across remote brooks, ponds, and rivers along the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway.
Snowmobiling
Ride through the heart of Maine on scenic, groomed snowmobile trails. Explore Coburn Mountain, Moxie Falls, and more from Solon to Jackman and beyond.