Cross Country Skiing on the IAT in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument-January 2026
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Title: Cross Country Skiing on the IAT in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Leaders: Elaine and Eric Hendrickson
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM at the Matagamon Gate Parking lot at the North End of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, return time 4:00 PM
Route options depending on the group and snow conditions: Both follow slightly rolling terrain
Ski the Loop from Matagamon Gate to the Old River Road along the East Branch of the Penobscot River and back on the IAT to the parking lot, 3 miles
Ski from Matagamon Gate along the IAT to Haskell Hut and Haskell Pitch and back, 10 miles return
What to Bring: Bring your own x-country skis and poles. Dress for the weather in layers. Bring a backpack with water, snacks, lunch, heavier jacket to put on at lunch, extra mittens, and hat. Optional handwarmers and toe warmers.
Limit of group: 10
Contact information: Elaine Hendrickson, elaine.hendrickson@gmail.com
Eric Hendrickson, hendrie.pqi@gmail.com
When
January 24th, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
Matagamon Gate Parking Lot
Contact
Email: elaine.hendrickson@gmail.com
Email: hendrie.pqi@gmail.com
Title: Cross Country Skiing on the IAT in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Leaders: Elaine and Eric Hendrickson
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM at the Matagamon Gate Parking lot at the North End of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, return time 4:00 PM
Route options depending on the group and snow conditions: Both follow slightly rolling terrain
- Ski the Loop from Matagamon Gate to the Old River Road along the East Branch of the Penobscot River and back on the IAT to the parking lot, 3 miles
- Ski from Matagamon Gate along the IAT to Haskell Hut and Haskell Pitch and back, 10 miles return
What to Bring: Bring your own x-country skis and poles. Dress for the weather in layers. Bring a backpack with water, snacks, lunch, heavier jacket to put on at lunch, extra mittens, and hat. Optional handwarmers and toe warmers.
Limit of group: 10
Contact information: Elaine Hendrickson, elaine.hendrickson@gmail.com
Eric Hendrickson, hendrie.pqi@gmail.com
When
January 24th, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location
Matagamon Gate Parking Lot
Contact
Email: elaine.hendrickson@gmail.com
Email: hendrie.pqi@gmail.com
