Maine · Cross-country skiing

Rust Trail

0.4 mi
round trip
75 ft
climb
568 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Rust Trail is a cross-country ski route of about 0.8 miles on Roberts Farm in Maine, a short out-and-back that rises about 75 feet from a low point of 499 feet to a high of 568 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 6% grade around 0.18 miles in. The trail sits on land managed by a non-governmental organization, and the nearest town is Bridgton, about 13 miles away. Winter is the natural season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bridgton show January highs around 28°F with lows near 7°F, while April and May bring milder highs of about 54°F and 66°F. Several other routes lie close by. Walker Trail and Libby Trail are about 0.1 mile away, and Roberts Farm Trail is at a similar distance. For a longer outing, Stephens Extension is about half a mile off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Rust Trail

    Best months: May–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

      28° / 7°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 8°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 19°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 30°

      9 wet

    5. May

      66° / 42°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 52°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 57°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 56°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 48°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 37°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 27°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 16°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bridgton 3 Nw, ME, 13.1 mi away at 508 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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