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.
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
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.
Activity Alternatives
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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.
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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