Maine Snowmobile Getaways

Maine Snowmobile Getaways

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Nearly 100,000 snowmobilers take to more than 13,500 miles of Interconnected Trail System (ITS) snowmobiling trails in Maine each year. The Lake Region, Southern Aroostook Region and Maine Lakes and Mountains Region are just some of the popular places to snowmobile in the state. Many accommodations are located throughout Maine, most with trails right outside the front door.

Bennett Hill Lodge

Bennett Hill Lodge is just 5 miles from Moosehead Trail.
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Just a short distance from Moosehead Lake and the surrounding snowmobile trails, Bennett Hill Lodge features bed-and-breakfast lodging in southern Piscataquis County in the Maine Highlands.

The 4,000-square-foot lodge is located on 230 acres, 5 miles from snowmobiling at Moosehead Trail. After spending the day out in the cold, you can enjoy satellite TV in your room or reading and socializing in the great room, which features a large fireplace.

The completely non-smoking lodge offers a continental breakfast each morning. Be sure to ask about the discounts, available if you stay at least four nights. This property does not allow pets and only accepts older, well-behaved children.

Bennett Hill Lodge
233 Bennett Pond Road
Parkman, ME 04443
207-876-3305
bennetthilllodge.com

Dad's Trailside Bed and Breakfast

Enjoy an evening by the fire once you've ridden the trails all day.
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A large, 19th-century home set on scenic Highway 201, Dad's Trailside Bed and Breakfast features front-door access to ITS snowmobile trails. Along the Kennebec River, the trails offer the opportunity to view winter wildlife while you ride. If you don't have your own snowmobile, a rental company is just 8 miles from the property.

All rooms are decorated with quilts that are handmade by the owners. Each morning, breakfast is served in the dining room. Once you've spent the day riding the trails, you can enjoy TV and reading by the fireplace in the sitting room. The owners will adhere to special dietary needs with advanced notice. The property is smoke-free and does not allow pets.

Dad's Trailside Bed and Breakfast
159 N. Main St.
Solon, ME 04979
207-643-2181
dadstrailside.com

Northern Door Inn

Your furry friend is more than welcome at Northern Door Inn.
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Situated in a true wilderness area, Northern Door Inn features a charming area where French is still locally spoken as well as the comforts of a contemporary hotel.

A free continental breakfast is served each morning before you head out to explore the hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails that start right at the front door.

Local snowmobile rental is available from Top of Maine Rentals and can be delivered to the hotel free of charge. Additionally, there is a fueling center in the hotel's parking lot and a 24-hour snowmobile registration service.

When you've ridden as much as you can for the day, you can relax with cable TV or free wireless Internet in your room. Each room also features a refrigerator. Dogs are welcome.

Northern Door Inn
356 W. Main St.
Kent, ME 04743
207-834-3133
northerndoorinn.com

Article Written By Amy Grogan

Having started at a young age, Amy Grogan has been writing since 1989. Primarily a ghostwriter, she has also been published on eHow. Grogan is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and mass communication at Ashford University.

Write for Trails.com
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