River Trail

River Trail is a cross-country ski route in Maine, about 1.2 miles long, on the Maine River Trail East Branch Penobscot. The land is managed by a non-governmental organization, and the route is an out-and-back that climbs about 11 feet from a low point of 313 feet to a high of 336 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about half a mile in, with a 5% grade. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Millinocket show January highs around 23°F with lows near 3°F, while March runs warmer, with highs around 37°F. The Silver Maple Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Link 1 is about 0.7 mile off. For hiking, the Long Logan Loop is roughly 1.4 miles away, and the Stratton Trail is about 5.4 miles away.