Hillcrest Ski Trail
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 404 ft
- climb
- 480 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Aug–Oct
- best months
Hillcrest Ski Trail is a cross-country ski trail in Maine, about 0.4 miles from Millinocket. It is an out-and-back route of about 3.4 miles, with a total climb of 404 feet and a high point of 480 feet. The trail is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes within the first 0.05 miles, with a 10% grade. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Millinocket show January highs around 25°F and lows near 6°F, while February runs a little warmer, with highs around 28°F. Several other trails sit close by. The Mike Michaud Trail is about 0.2 miles away, and the McCleary Trail and Dolby Trail are each within a mile. For paddling, the West Branch Penobscot River is about 2.9 miles off.
Best time to go · Aug–Oct
Best time to visit Hillcrest Ski Trail
Best months: 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.
Jan
25° / 6°
10 wet
Feb
28° / 7°
9 wet
Mar
37° / 18°
11 wet
Apr
51° / 30°
11 wet
May
65° / 42°
13 wet
Jun
74° / 51°
14 wet
Jul
79° / 57°
14 wet
Aug
78° / 55°
12 wet
Sep
69° / 47°
11 wet
Oct
56° / 36°
12 wet
Nov
42° / 27°
12 wet
Dec
31° / 15°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Millinocket Muni Ap, ME, 1.1 mi away at 406 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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