Geneva Loop

Geneva Loop is a short, easy cross-country ski route in western Maine, about 2.8 miles from the town of Dallas. The loop is an out-and-back of roughly a mile, with a total climb of about 115 feet and a high point of 1,831 feet. The route is back-loaded, so the steepest stretch comes near the start, with a grade of about 6 percent at about 0.05 miles. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rangeley show January highs around 22°F with lows near 2°F, while March runs a bit milder, with highs around 33°F. Summer is much warmer, with July highs near 75°F. Several other ski routes sit right next to Geneva Loop, including Lake Trail, Larry Hall Trail and Zapolsky Trail, each about 0.1 miles away. For a change of pace, the Fly Rod Crosby Trail is a hike about 1.9 miles off.