Whether you are on your first visit to Downeast Maine or have lived here many years, DCC offers access to diverse variety of lands always waiting to be explored. You can access many of our properties in the winter, offering a whole new perspective on a property you know well.
Pigeon Hill offers nearly 2 miles of interconnecting trails for experienced showshoers – there are several steep pitches that may be icy and hazardous depending on conditions. Steuben, ME.
Ingersoll Point: Intrepid showshoers can be nearly assured of finding peace and solitude while exploring Ingersoll Point’s 3.1 miles of relatively easy snowshoeing trails. Addison, ME.
Tide Mill Creek features 2.5 miles of trails that are excellent for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Jonesboro, ME.
Machias River Preserve: With about 5 miles of established primitive trails, plus nearly 1.5 miles of the Down East Sunrise Trail, the Machias River Preserve is a wonderful place to explore for an hour or a day. Machias/Whitneyville, ME.
Middle River Park provides the greatest diversity of winter recreation options among all of DCC’s preserves including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. Machias, ME.
Mowry Beach Preserve: The boardwalk and the beach itself are some of DCC’s most easily accessible winter attractions.. Lubec, ME.
Vining Lake Community Preserve is a great location to go ice fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, or hunt for animal tracks. Cooper, ME.
Preserve guidelines:
• Trails are closed to motorized vehicles of any kind. Foot traffic only, please.
• Keep pets leashed or under voice control and in your site at all times.
• Pack out your trash.
• Fires and camping are not permitted.
• Please respect neighboring private property and roads.
• All activities are at your own risk.
Know before you go: Before venturing to any of these, or other winter recreation areas, please be prepared!
• Tell someone where you’ll be and when to expect you home
• Assess your skill level and fitness realistically and plan accordingly
• Dress for the weather and pack extra layers
• Take along extra food, water and anything you might need in case of an emergency
• Consult other sources for a more complete list of how to prepare for a winter excursion.