Stephens Extension

Stephens Extension is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Maine, about a third of a mile from the town of Norway. The trail is a low-elevation outing, with a high point of 728 feet and a low of 687 feet, and it rises and falls by about 70 feet in total over its 0.66-mile length. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.2 miles in, with a grade of about 3 percent. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bethel show January highs around 28°F with lows near 8°F, while March runs a bit milder, with highs around 40°F. Several other ski routes sit close by. Roberts Farm Trail is about 0.2 miles away and Libby Trail about 0.3 miles. Walker Trail and Rust Trail, both about half a mile off, offer hiking and skiing options.