Friday February 20, 2026
We have perfect conditions here coming into the weekend! Sugar granular surfaces all around and 100% open! Biking has been exceptional on both single track and Nordic trails, and the skiing and snowshoeing is epic!! Mother nature is serving up yet another sunny, mild day today, temps expected in the lower 30s. Snow expected tonight!
Don’t miss out on the legendary Rangeley Loppet taking place February 28-March 1! Saturday is our 50K freestyle marathon. Sunday is our 25K freestyle/skate, 25K Burt Kettle Classic, and 25K tour. Always a fun time!! Sign up today on SkiReg.com! We welcome volunteers for the race too! Call or email the Yurt for more information.
We have lots of animal tracks out there to spot! See if you can find the otter tracks on Geneva Loop! Keep an eye out for perfect stepping fox tracks (tracks are single file), and rabbit tracks from last night’s dance in the starlight. Listen closely too, as the days get longer, the birds are starting to sing again!
The Yurt is open 9-4 every day during the winter season. You can find rental gear, hot drinks and soup, wax and hats and good cheer here! Enjoy the day! Keep an eye on Nordic Pulse for trail conditions and information!
The Gnomes are in residence! The Gnome Village is only a short distance from the yurt and a fun place to explore! Pick up a Gnome Home Roam map at the Yurt to get to know them all. Collecting stamps from each gnome home is a fun RLTC activity for all ages. Keep an eye out for animal tracks too! Interesting flora and fauna sightings can be added to our board in the Yurt.
Snowshoes, fat bikes or skis are required on all trails. Please do not walk on the trails as boots create holes in the groomed surface that are difficult to groom out. Leashed dogs can get their exercise on Geneva Loop and all the single track trails including Lake Trail.
Season memberships are on sale here or can be purchased in person at the Yurt. Ask us about the 10 Pass- a great option for the season!
Need a hat? This year, we partnered with Sauce out of Bozeman, Montana for our logo hats and neck warmers. Great gear for the trails! Youth, Infant/Toddler sizes in stock! Maddie of Maddie’s Hats continues to knit beautiful hand made, custom hats for RLTC, and Lil’ Chickadee fleece hats handmade in Vermont are another new addition to our hat tree. A special treat!
Make sure to check out the rebuilt single track bridges Wounded Warrior and Boston Strong! Happy Trails :)
GROOMER NOTES: Sugar granular surfaces all around, 100% open! Biking has been exceptional on both single track and Nordic trails, and the skiing and snowshoeing is epic!! A reminder that winter use is fat tire bike only and studs are recommended.
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Upcoming Events 2026
02/28/2026 and 03/01/26- Saturday-Rangeley Ski Loppet 50K Sunday- 25K Freestyle, 25K Burt Kettle Classic, 25K Tour
03/8/2026 - Marty’s Moose Dash snowshoe race, 5K and Kids race 1K
Back again by popular demand- 50% off regular price day passes for RLTC season membership holders at Inland Woods and Trails, Carters, Pineland, and Titcomb!
Maine Days: $16 day passes with a Maine ID- January 4, February 8, and March 8
Local Appreciation Day! Free Rentals and Day Passes for resident/tax payers of Rangeley, Rangeley, Sandy River and Dallas Plantations- January 18, February 8 and March 15
Donations
The Rangeley Lakes Trail Center remains steadfast in providing year-round trail experiences. It is our goal to provide a world class multi-use trail system for nordic skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing in the winter and hiking and biking in the spring, summer and fall. To maintain our operations, we rely heavily on the generosity of our community, business partners, and those who utilize the trails. Funds generated through our donation program are used to help cover not only our daily operational expenses, but also make meaningful improvements. Improvements made thus far include a newer Pisten Bully Groomer, two heated vault privies/ changing rooms, an AED and a rescue sled. Your donations make a significant difference in covering our operational expenses, our ability to make continued improvements and deliver on our commitment to create positive trail experiences. We greatly appreciate your support! To obtain more information regarding our donation program and to make a donation please click here!
the Gnome Home Roam feature that was on Chronicle - WCVB Boston!
We work hard to be good stewards of the land by preserving wildlife habitat, constructing erosion resistant trails, and encouraging old growth forests.
Nestled at the base of Saddleback Mountain in Maine’s western mountains, our Trails Center has something for everyone. Spring, summer and fall, hikers and bikers enjoy the rolling terrain and scenic vistas. And in the winter months, with over 200 inches of annual snowfall, skiers, snowshoers and fat tire bikers savor our meticulously groomed trails. We are building a world-class multi-use trails system, but we cannot achieve our goals alone. Find out how you can help.