The state’s chilly winter temperatures assure that the mountains will have snow and the lakes will freeze. All of that’s great for snowmobiling, skiing, skating, and ice-fishing.
But, what if you’re looking for something new to do with family and friends? You know, the kind that doesn’t weigh you down with equipment and lessons.
Yup, it’s time to tube! Snow-tube that is, and you’re in luck as Maine has some fun snow-tubing locations.
Here’s a rundown that’ll make you breathless as you decide which is sure to satisfy your longing for winter thrills.
Wear your warmest, most water-proof winter gear when you head out. Ready? Hang on tight for your Maine tubing tour!
Then again, you might be in for the thrill of riding a sled down some snow-packed slope. We include those here too, whether your sled’s the old-fashioned type with runners, or a low-to-the-ground plastic one.
Snow Tubing In Maine
BigRock Mountain
BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill opens in February, welcoming tubers with its 800-foot lanes. You’re carried to the top via a handheld tow, then get to ride down terrain designed to feel like a roller coaster.
The fee includes a tube and two-hour use of the park. You can purchase online to secure your preferred time. Children are welcome if they’re 42 inches tall and five years or older.
Check out BigRock’s skiing that includes programs for various ages and ability levels. BigRock Mountain is just over 20 minutes from Presque Isle and 1-½ hours from Fort Kent.
Location: Graves Road, Mars Hill, ME 04758
Website: BigRock Mountain
Black Mountain of Maine
Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford presents The Edge Tubing Park that’s open three times per week for people ages five and older and 40 inches or taller.
The fee includes a tube and limitless rides down the two wide chutes. Tickets can be purchased online or at the mountain. Black Mountain has a free spectator area.
If you have time, check out Black Mountain’s ski and boarding lessons, equipment rentals, and children’s programs. This western Maine spot is 1-¼ hours from August and 1-¾ hours from Portland.
Location: 39 Glover Road, Rumford, ME 04276
Website: Black Mountain of Maine
Camden Snow Bowl
Camden Snow Bowl provides an “old school” tubing experience. Your tube is provided with the $5 ticket price for an hour of fresh air activity.
Yup, you get all warmed up climbing the hill for a swift ride to the bottom. Children who are five years old and at last 42 inches in height can tube.
Added to that, Camden Snow Bowl is known for sweeping ocean views. This special coastal spot is ¾-hour from Augusta and 1-½ hours from Portland.
Location: 20 Barnestown Road, Camden, ME 04843
Website: Camden Snow Bowl
Lost Valley
Lost Valley in Auburn welcomes pre-paid tube riders to its Maine Family Snow Tube Park. There’s a tow that pulls you up the hill. Then you’re off and cruising down one of the 600-foot groomed lanes.
Purchase for each 55-minute session is done online with discounts for groups. The site can be reserved for private gatherings. Children must be 42 inches tall to ride. The park has a designated standing spectator area.
The location is centrally located and just over a ¾-hour drive from Portland or Augusta.
Location: 200 Lost Valley Road, Auburn, ME 04210
Website: Lost Valley Tubing
New Hermon Mountain
New Hermon Mountain in Hermon has specific times to tube the 600-foot, somewhat U-shaped slope. Your purchase is good for a three-hour session for anyone age three years and up. Check out the site for the latest hours and fees.
You can also rent ski and board equipment here, plus take lessons. New Hermon Mountain is a 1-¼ hour drive from Augusta.
Location: 441 Newburgh Road, Hermon, ME 04401
Website: New Hermon Mountain
Sea Coast Adventure
Sea Coast Adventure in Windham offers two-hour tubing sessions with a limited number of tickets for each session. You can purchase a single ticket or a combo for you and a child who’s at least 40 inches tall.
Your best bet is to purchase tickets online, assuring that you get the day and time you want to fly down one its several lanes.
Sea Coast Adventure welcomes your group outing or private event, be it a party or team-building experience. The trip there is just under 40 minutes from Portland or Lewiston.
Location: Route 302, 930 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062
Website: Sea Coast Adventure
Snow Sledding In Maine
As with tubing and other winter sports, there’s some risks involved with sledding. Read up on those before heading out for a day of frolicking Maine fun. Here’s a lineup that’s sure to make you feel like a kid, regardless of your age!
Pineland Farms
Pineland Farms in New Gloucester has activities throughout the year. Along with ice skating and Nordic skiing, families can enjoy sledding. It’s free if you bring your own, with a $5 rental fee for all-day use of one of the farm’s sleds.
Visit the website for where to pick those up and to read about trail conditions. The hill is open “dawn to dusk,” depending on the weather and if the slope’s looking good for your adventure. Dogs are not allowed at this setting.
Pineland Farms is ½-hour from Portland, 50 minutes from Augusta, and about 5 miles from I-95.
Location: 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Website: Pineland Farms Sledding
Portland Sledding Locations
The Portland sledding spots are as unique as the city itself. The city’s website, linked below, has details about each setting’s access points.
The Eastern Promenade is close to downtown and offers views of Casco Bay, making it a picturesque and thrilling slide. Payson Park and the Riverside Golf Course are open for other winter activities, all without mention of any fees.
That’s one more reason to grab your gear and head out for some fun, whether you live here or are visiting.
It’s best to read ahead about each setting so you’re sure you can sled when you want.
Locations: Payson Park is on Baxter Boulevard near the I-295 access, Portland, ME 04103
Riverside Golf Course is accessed at 1110 and 1158 Riverside Street, Portland, ME
Eastern Promenade sledding is accessed on North Street, Portland, ME
Websites: Portland Sledding
Eastern Promenade
Payson Park
Riverside Golf Course Winter Activities
Aroostook State Park
You read that right, this state park, located in Presque Isle, has winter activities, including sledding. The park’s website reports that they even have plastic sleds for your convenience. While there, you might want to check out the other activities they have, either during the winter or when the weather warms up.
Location: 87 State Park Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Website: Park & Trail Conditions
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