The Mountain Division Trail had perfect conditions for cross country skiing yesterday.

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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