Sunday
River Cross Country Ski Center in Newry, Maine caters to family winter fun
with innovative kids programs including K’s for Kids and Early Strides,
skier friendly trail design and a sunny, inviting day lodge.

Comfortable
Trails
Step
off our sunny deck and you are on your way to enjoying our 40 kilometer network
of Nordic ski trails. Our state of the art snow cat grooming equipment and
dedicated staff enable us to provide the finest skiing surface despite
ever-changing weather conditions. Tracks are set on all trails and most have
skating lanes. The trails are designed concentric loops with easier terrain
closest to the ski center. Winding
through the woods, the trails pass picnic sites and lead to favorite
destinations such as Artists' Covered Bridge. Beginner and experienced
skiers alike can find a comfortable route or a new challenge.
Friendly
Staff
Our well-trained staff are ready to welcome you,
answer your questions and give guidance on clothing, equipment and trail
conditions. Whether you are new to
the sport or looking to improve your skills, our ski school can assist you with
a ski lesson that suits your needs. Demo
equipment is available for rent by the hour or through our rental program.
Our rental shop carries a full size range of up to date cross country ski
equipment featuring Fischer no-wax skis including the Nordic Cruising line,
Karhu and Fischer skate skis, Salomon Profile boot/binding system and Excel
poles. Pulk sleds are available for
babies and toddlers to join the family on the trail.
Full
Service Ski Shop
Our
ski shop offers the latest in Fischer and Karhu recreational Nordic skis,
Fischer/Salomon boots, Excel poles, Sport Hill, Smartwool, Turtle Fur, and Swix
clothing, accessories and souvenirs. Need
to have your skis waxed or a binding fixed?
Our knowledgeable staff can help you with equipment repairs to get you
back out on the snow!
Sunny
Day Lodge
The
sunlit day lodge overlooks the practice terrain and has a view of the nearby
Sunday River downhill ski slopes. Watch
your children skiing and sledding on the hills while you take a relaxing break
from the trails. Our food counter offers a variety of snacks, drinks, soups and
light lunch items. A wax room with benches is also provided.
Sunday
River XC Center is also a Snowshoe center offering 12 km of well marked
snowshoe trails, Tubbs Snowshoe rentals & sales and guided tours at
night to view the fireworks. Our
snowshoe trails wind through the woods along a picturesque brook and climb
up Barker Mountain for terrific views.
Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy the winter outdoors.
Be sure to check out our Winter Trails Day event.