Maine · Cross-country skiing

Foss and Knowlton Trail

0.7 mi
round trip
1,112 ft
climb
1,044 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May, Aug–Oct
best months

Foss and Knowlton Trail is a cross-country ski route in Baxter State Park in northern Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. The nearest town is New City, about 10 miles away. The trail is an out-and-back of about 1.4 miles, with a low point of 927 feet and a high of 1,044 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.56 miles in, with a grade of 11 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from the nearby Millinocket weather station show January highs around 24°F and lows near 5°F, with the station sitting well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Summer is mild, with July highs around 78°F. The Appalachian Trail and Blueberry Ledges Trail are both within about 2 miles. The West Branch Penobscot River and Lost Pond Trail are also close by.

  • Best time to go · May, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Foss and Knowlton Trail

    Best months: May and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      24° / 5°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      26° / 6°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 16°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 30°

      10 wet

    5. May

      64° / 41°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 51°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 57°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 48°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 37°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 27°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 15°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millinocket, ME, 20.1 mi away at 360 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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