DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Thursday January 22, 2026

The great conditions continue out here today! We had another inch of snow overnight with snow showers expected all day. Gotta love these small storms! Packed powder on the groomers this morning, and an inch or two of powder on trails not groomed. Mild temperatures expected today in the 20s with a southwest wind, grab a friend a head on up!

The Fat Bike Loppet has been postponed until next Sunday February 1 due to -10F forecast wind chills. Check Bikereg.com for details.

As always, we will have hot drinks, soup and treats to warm you from the inside out in the Yurt. Keep an eye on Nordic Pulse for up to date trail conditions and information!

The11th annual Fat Bike Loppet has been moved to Sunday February 1! Jack Frost did cast a freezing spell and we need to postpone due to the cold temps. The Loppet course is a mixture of single track and nordic trails is always a fun event! We limit the amount of participants in this event so be sure to sign up before it's too late :) Bikereg.com! Sign up for the long or short course in the morning, and try out demo fat bikes from Northern Lights in the afternoon! Register today!

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.

Check out our Gnome Home Roam-maps are located in the yurt and at the kiosks. 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. Visit the Yurt for rentals, hats, neck warmers, socks, hand/toe warmers, hot drinks, snacks and soups! We also have some puzzles and games if that tickles your fancy!

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! And, Maddie of Maddie’s hats continues to knit beautiful hand made, custom hats for RLTC. A special treat!

Make sure to check out the rebuilt single track bridges Wounded Warrior and Boston Strong! Happy Trails :)

GROOMER NOTES: An inch of snow overnight with more expected today. Gotta love these small storms! Packed powder on the groomers this morning, and an inch or two of powder on trails not groomed.
TRAIL CONDITIONS


Upcoming Events 2026

02/01/2026- Sunday Morning Fat Bike Loppet, Demos in the afternoon from Northern Lights!

02/28/2026 and 03/01/26 - Saturday- Rangeley Loppet 50K Sunday- 25K Freestyle, Burt Kettle Classic 25K, 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 1 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.

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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.