Link 4

Link 4 is a short, low-elevation cross-country ski route on the Maine River Trail East Branch Penobscot in northern Maine. The route is 1.5 miles long, with a total climb of 205 feet from a low point of 343 feet to a high of 456 feet. It is an out-and-back with a small rise near the start, where the grade reaches about 7 percent. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Millinocket show January highs around 25°F and lows near 6°F, while February is slightly milder, with highs near 28°F. The station sits at a similar elevation to the route, so these figures are a fair guide to what to expect on the trail. The surrounding trail network makes it easy to build a longer outing. Long Meadow Hill Trail lies just 0.2 miles away, River Trail is 0.8 miles off, and Link 3 and Tote Road are both within about a mile and a half.