Maine is home to some of the best skiing in the eastern United States. Sunday River and Sugarloaf stand among the top ski resorts on the East Coast, offering challenging terrain, reliable snowmaking, and a full range of on-mountain amenities. Smaller mountains scattered across western Maine provide local alternatives with shorter lift lines and lower prices.
Sunday River
Sunday River near Bethel is Maine’s largest ski resort, spanning 8 interconnected peaks with 135 trails and exceptional snowmaking infrastructure. The resort is known for consistent conditions even in lean snow years and offers terrain for all ability levels. The base area village has lodging, restaurants, and ski rental within walking distance of the lifts.
Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley is Maine’s highest ski mountain and a favorite among advanced skiers for its challenging above-treeline terrain and reliable natural snowfall. The resort has a true ski village at its base with ski-in ski-out lodging and a lively apres-ski scene. Sugarloaf’s snowmaking covers the mountain’s lower terrain and the cross-country ski center offers 60 miles of groomed trails.
Other Maine Ski Areas
Saddleback Mountain near Rangeley offers uncrowded skiing with a devoted local following. Shawnee Peak in Bridgton is the closest major ski area to Portland and popular for night skiing. Lost Valley in Auburn and Mt. Abram in Greenwood round out the options for skiers in central and western Maine.