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On this page you'll find information on the many great winter activities you can do both at the Highland Lake Resort and nearby within the Bridgton Lakes region!

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The rumors about Maine closing during the winter are greatly exaggerated! Especially in the Bridgton area! The Highland Lake Resort, a Bridgton Maine Ski Resort, is perfectly situated for people who wish to enjoy the best of New England's winter fun!
DOWNHILL & ALPINE SKIING

Voted one of the top 10 snowboarding sites in the nation, Shawnee Peak, Maine's 3rd largest ski area, is just 7 minutes away door-to-door. With its new quad lift, half-pipe, and top-notch snowmaking system, Shawnee Peak has proven to be the most convenient and family-friendly ski mountain in Maine. Known for its night skiing and uncrowded slopes, Shawnee Peak is a great place for beginners and experts alike. 99% snowmaking assures you of great snow, and there are always exciting events and specials going on throughout the ski season.

Or, to sample some of the larger ski areas in New England, try Sunday River in Bethel (45 minutes away), Mt. Cranmore in North Conway, NH (35 minutes) or the many other slopes of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, all just a scenic hour away.

NEARBY DOWNHILL SKIING FACILITIES

Shawnee Peak - Route 302, Bridgton, ME (207-647-8444)
(Approx. 7 minutes from Resort)
Vertical drop: 1300' - Trails: 40 - 5 Lifts: Quad, Triple, and Double Chairs
Add'l: Largest night skiing facility in New England.

Sunday River - Newry, ME (207-824-3000)
(Approx. 45 minutes from Resort)
Vertical drop: 2340' - Trails: 121 - Lifts: Quad, Triple, and Double Chairs
Add'l: Maine's fastest growing slope. Snowboard park, restaurants & lodging on-site.

Mt. Cranmore - No. Conway, NH (603-356-5543)
(Approx. 35 minutes from Resort)
Vertical drop: 1200' - Trails: 36 - Lifts: Hi-speed Quad, Triples, and Doubles
Add'l: Great skiing, and just minutes from the shopping mecca of North Conway.

Attitash Bear Peak - Bartlett, NH
(Approx. 45 minutes from Resort)
Vertical drop: 1750' - Trails: 48 - Lifts: Hi-speed Quad, Triple, and Doubles
Add'l: New Hampshire's largest skiing resort. Owned by same company as Sunday River.

CROSS-COUNTRY & NORDIC SKIING

The Highland Lake Resort is also in the center of excellent Bridgton Cross Country Skiing and Bridgton Nordic Skiing. Of course, the frozen lake makes for excellent exploring for those who like to blaze their own trail. The nearby Bridgton Highlands Country Club has many acres of gently sloping hills and wooded trails, and they have given permission to our guests to use the land at the guest's own risk. Finally, the local snowmobile club grooms many miles of trails in the area, and skiers are welcome to use them as well. While the trails are built for beauty and not for speed, you should still use caution and listen for any snowmobiles approaching.

NEARBY CROSS-COUNTRY SKI FACILITIES

Five Fields Farm - Route 107, Bridgton, ME (207-647-2425)
(Approx. 8 minutes from Resort)
Trails: 27K - Facilities: Warming Room with hot refreshments, rentals, snowshoeing

Carter's XC Ski Center - Route 26, Oxford, ME (207-539-4848)
(Approx. 20 minutes from Resort)
Trails: 24 - Facilities: Ski shop, snack bar, rentals, school, sauna

Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center - Newry, ME (207-824-2410)
(Approx. 40 minutes from Resort)
Trails: 40 - Facilities: Ski shop, snack bar, rentals, school, sauna, ice skating

Bethel Inn Ski Touring Center - Bethel, ME (207-824-6276)
(Approx. 40 minutes from Resort)
Trails: 36 - Facilities: Ski shop, restaurant, rentals, sauna, ice skating, heated pool

Sebago Lake State Park - Route 302, Naples, ME (207-693-6231)
(Approx. 20 minutes from Resort)
Trails: 4.5 miles groomed - Facilities: 1300 acres

SNOWMOBILING IN THE LAKES REGION

The Highland Lake Resort is located right on a club-groomed trail leading to ITS 89 and 600 miles of winter fun! Cross Highland Lake and connect onto ITS 80, as well. You can drive right up to the back door of the resort, where we have plenty of parking for your snow machine. Or, bring your trailer (plenty of parking for THAT, too!) and start out from here. New to the sport? Snowmobile rentals are available nearby!

"SNOWMOBILING FOR THE CIVILIZED"
Discover why the Bridgton Lakes Region is the perfect place for for those who want beauty, safety, and nearby civilization! Take a ride on the old narrow gauge railroad bed, explore the many small hills and lakes, cross a quaint covered bridge, or challenge yourself with a ride up Pleasant Mountain. With well-groomed ITS and local trails, plenty of businesses and activities trailside, and scenic routes that encourage leisurely, safe sledding, we can make your next snowmobiling excursion extra special for the entire family!

Give us a call for your FREE copy of the Official Lakes Region Snowmobile and X-Country Trail Map, or visit the web site for our local snowmobile club, the Bridgton Easy Riders!

For current trail conditions, call: 207-935-SNOW