Down East Sunrise Trail

The Down East Sunrise Trail is a cross-country skiing route in Maine, about 1.4 miles from the town of East Franklin. The trail is an out-and-back, with a total length of about 7.6 miles and a one-way elevation gain of 76 feet. The route starts at about 39 feet and reaches a high point of about 95 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 3.7 miles in, where the grade reaches about 7%. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in E Surry show January highs around 30°F and lows near 11°F, while February is about 32°F by day and 12°F at night. Summer is much milder, with July and August highs around 77°F and lows in the mid-50s. Several other trails sit within a few miles. Schoodic Mountain Trail is about 2.3 miles away, Redmans Beach Trail is about 3 miles off, and Schoodic Connector Trail and Schoodic Bog Trail are both within about 3.3 miles.