Aroostook County Skiing Itinerary (1 Day)


Note – we put some scheduled times in here just to give you some ideas. You can pick and choose what you want to do. Be sure to look at when they are open and if there are any COVID restrictions. In fact, it would probably be a good idea to call any that you plan to visit just to be on the safe side.

Downhill Skiing Aroostook County

9:00 AM – Breakfast at Al’s Diner

87 Main Street, Mars Hill, ME 04758

Start off your day at Al’s Diner for a great selection of breakfast options.

5 min drive to Bigrock Mountain

10:05 AM – Bigrock Mountain Ski Resort

37 Graves Road, Mars Hill, ME 04758

Ski Trail

Head to Bigrock Mountain Ski Resort to begin your day skiing on their 35 trails, or go snow tubing. 

The ski resort has beginner lessons available as well as equipment rentals.

5 min drive to Timberwolves BBQ

12:00 PM – Lunch at the Bigrock Mountain Cafe or Timberwolves BBQ

Bigrock Mountain Cafe: at Bigrock Mountain

Timberwolves BBQ: 45 Main Street, Mars Hill, ME 04758

Take a break for lunch at either the Bigrock Mountain Cafe, or head into downtown Mars Hill to stop at the Timberwolves BBQ. 

1:00 PM – Bigrock Mountain Ski Resort

37 Graves Road, Mars Hill, ME 04758

Continue on back at Bigrock Mountain either skiing down your favorite trails, or opt for some of the other activities at Bigrock.

30 min drive to Governor’s Restaurant

6:30 PM – Dinner at Governor’s Restaurant

350 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Head into Presque Isle for the night for dinner at Governor’s Restaurant, a classic Maine chain.

 


Packing Checklist

The weather in Maine can be unpredictable. Therefore, here are some ideas to be prepared. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers, Maine is very casual, so you probably will not find any restaurants that require formal attire.

 

Spring/Summer/Fall: clothes, comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for walking, sun hat, sunscreen, sweater or jacket, insect repellent, toiletries, and phone/camera

Winter: clothes (layers), ski pants highly recommended, winter boots, jacket, hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks, toiletries, and phone/camera. Please pack a helmet if you are participating in snowmobiling, skiing, or snowboarding.

Hotel Alternatives

Fun Facts

  • Bigrock Mountain has a 1,000 foot vertical height, which is the highest at any ski area in northern Maine or the Canadian Maritimes