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Baring, Maine

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Ski Trails

A selected groomed ski network around Moosehorn’s Baring headquarters, with a dedicated winter map and clear limits separating it from the wider refuge.

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Arrival
103 Headquarters Road, Baring
Approach
Charlotte Road from Route 1
Winter map
Selected headquarters ski loops
Preparation
Classic and skate when snow permits

Plan a headquarters-area outing from Charlotte Road. The refuge’s much larger road and wilderness system is not a promise of prepared skiing, and its Edmunds Division is a separate destination.

Trails & terrain

The Fish and Wildlife Service’s January 2026 ski resource identifies Headquarters, Hanson Pit, Woodcock and Greg’s Pond routes. The actual map shows the Headquarters circuit, the Hanson Pit extension and a short Woodcock route near the headquarters approach, with parking references. Use that selected winter network rather than the refuge-wide road mileage to plan a ski. Grooming depends on snowfall and exposure; classic tracks and skate preparation are described for suitable conditions, not guaranteed on every visit.

Official January 21, 2026 ski resource: selected routes and weather-dependent preparation ↗ · Actual January 2026 groomed cross-country ski map PDF ↗ · Official Baring headquarters directions, visitor resources and separate refuge divisions ↗

Lessons & getting started

Start by matching the headquarters parking area to a route and return on the dedicated ski map. Its route names and lengths help compare outings, but they do not supply ski difficulty grades or establish uniformly easy terrain. A short named route still needs adequate cover and a safe return. The reviewed refuge resources support an independent public ski visit and do not establish an onsite ski school or an organized daily beginner lesson.

Official January 21, 2026 ski resource: selected routes and weather-dependent preparation ↗ · Actual January 2026 groomed cross-country ski map PDF ↗

Rentals & equipment

Bring your own ski equipment or arrange it before reaching the refuge. The reviewed official resources do not establish onsite rentals, lessons or a staffed Nordic lodge. The general visitor page says maps are available at headquarters, but office access is separate from trail access. Obtain the winter map in advance and confirm available facilities; do not rely on a refuge office symbol for winter refreshments, restrooms or an indoor warming stop.

Official Baring headquarters directions, visitor resources and separate refuge divisions ↗ · Actual January 2026 groomed cross-country ski map PDF ↗ · Official January 21, 2026 ski resource: selected routes and weather-dependent preparation ↗

Arrival & parking

Use the Baring headquarters at 103 Headquarters Road. From Route 1 near Calais, take Charlotte Road and follow the refuge headquarters signs. The ski map identifies the headquarters/upper parking area and a separate Woodcock parking reference near the approach; match your intended start with current signs and winter access notices. Do not follow general directions to the southern Edmunds Division for this outing, or assume closed refuge roads are available for a vehicle approach.

Official Baring headquarters directions, visitor resources and separate refuge divisions ↗ · Actual January 2026 groomed cross-country ski map PDF ↗ · Current refuge day-use, vehicle, pet, wilderness and wildlife rules ↗

Passes & trail etiquette

Observe the refuge’s current day-use window and wildlife-protection rules. Pets must be leashed; overnight camping, ATVs, fires and fireworks are prohibited. Most refuge roads are closed to private vehicles, and designated wilderness has additional restrictions on motorized, mechanized and wheeled devices. Hunting follows separate refuge regulations. Keep to permitted winter routes and current notices; the selected groomed map does not authorize every activity throughout the refuge or establish safe travel over ponds.

Current refuge day-use, vehicle, pet, wilderness and wildlife rules ↗ · Official Baring headquarters directions, visitor resources and separate refuge divisions ↗ · Official January 21, 2026 ski resource: selected routes and weather-dependent preparation ↗

Official planning resources

Reviewed . Confirm current passes, services and access rules with the operator before travel.

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