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  • New England's Alpine CCC Ski Trails
    Mt. Megunticook
    Camden, Maine

    Overview
    Mt. Megunticook is located in the Camden Hills of Maine, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. Multiple alpine ski trails were built in the vicinity of Mt. Megunticook in the 1930s.

    Trails on Mt. Megunticook
    Mt. Megunticook location mapSlope Trail - Open
    The present day Slope Trail was originally cut by the CCC in the 1930s, up to 60 in width. The trail has been mostly relocated, but is still used for hiking.
    Quotes
    Skiers may be surprised to learn that the ubiquitous Civilian Conservation Corps trail builders made their presence felt all the way to Mount Megunticook. The current Slope Trail on the north side of Mount Megunticook is the approximate location of an old hand-graded CCC ski trail that was rated intermediate to expert. In its heydey, it was 30 to 60 feet wide. The trail was relocated in 1977 because of serious erosion problems.
    Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Maine and New Hampshire, p. 177


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    Resources
  • Goodman, David. Backcountry Skiing Adventures: Maine and New Hampshire. Boston, MA: Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 1999.
  • Camden Hills State Park - State of Maine Department of Conservation
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