Thursday January 15, 2026
We have mild temps today in the 30s, and currently snowing this morning! About 2" of snow fell last evening with r&@n and snow forecast for today. The trails surfaces will be wet, soft powder all around out there. Our grooming team will wait for the temps to drop below freezing tonight before heading out. Bikers, a bit too soft for an excursion today. 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!
We are getting closer to the 11th annual Fat Bike Loppet! The Loppet course is a mixture of single track and nordic trails is always a fun event! Space is limited- sign up here! Sign up to race our long or short course in the morning, then join us for a fire, and try out demo fat bikes from Northern Lights in the afternoon! Register today! Online registration ends January 23.
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: Mild temps and currently snowing this morning. About 2" of snow fell last evening with r&@n and snow forecast for today. Wet powder surfaces all around. We will wait for the temps to drop below freezing tonight before heading out with the groomers. Bikers, too soft for an excursion today.
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Upcoming Events 2026
01/25/2026 - Sunday Morning Fat Bike Loppet, Festival in the afternoon!
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 has remained steadfast in seeking to provide year-round trail experiences. Whether x-country skiing, fat tire biking or snowshoeing in the winter or hiking and biking in the spring, summer and fall, it’s our goal to provide a world-class multi-use trail system. 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 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.