Winter trail grooming is done by NPS volunteers of the Acadia Winter Trails Association and must be done at times that are both convenient and safe. Volunteers may groom the carriage roads if new snow exceeds six inches, and the roadbed is frozen.

Two teams of volunteers now operate from bases at the Hulls Cover Visitor Center and the Brown Mountain Gatehouse, setting tracks for classic and skate-style cross country skiing on routes established in the grooming agreement with the park. More information about this volunteer group can be found on our Acadia Winter Trails Association page. See the map below for route details.

#SkiAcadia Grooming Updates

Looking ahead to the 2025 season!

The Acadia Winter Trails Association volunteer groomers are gearing up for the 2025 winter season. Groomers will hit the carriage roads as soon as the park determines the carriage roadbed is adequately frozen and there are at least six inches of snow base.

Fingers crossed for good snow and cold temps in January, when grooming is anticipated to begin.

Happy trails!

Share the Trails!

When grooming occurs we’ll post updates right here and on the Friends of Acadia Facebook page.

Post your experiences and conditions reports by tagging @friendsofacadia and using #skiacadia on social media.

Permitted recreational uses include walking, running, bicycling, snowshoeing, and skiing.

• Please be respectful of other users
• Avoid trampling groomed ski tracks
• Federal law requires that all pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet