REGION: White Mountain National Forest TITLE: Sunday River XC Ski
NOTES: Northwest of Portland near Bethel, the Sunday River Cross Country Ski Center has 40km of groomed trails with skating lanes.
For nightlife, check out Matterhorn Ski Bar or Suds Pub.
Directions: Maine Turnpike to Exit 11 at Gray ME. Then SR26 North from Gray to Bethel. Next, SR2 East 3 miles to Sunday River Road (Sunday River Brew Co.). Turn left on Sunday River Road - 2 miles to Inn.
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INFORMATION: Sunday River (207) 824-2410; WMNF (207) 824-2134; Maine Tourism (800) 533-9595
SEASON: Jan. - Mar.
RATING: Mixed
BREAKFAST JOINT: Skidders Cafe; Java House
BASE CAMP: Welchville Inn, Oxford (207) 539-4848; Telemark Inn (207) 836-2703; Bethel Inn (207) 824-2175
LUXURY LODGE: Jordan Grand Hotel (207) 824-5000; Grand Summit Hotel (207) 824-5889; Sunday River Inn (207) 824-2410; 1797 Lake House (800) 223-4182