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The big painted rock ( above ) near the entrance of Baxter State Park was even more beautiful than normal with the corners painted with fresh snow . And fresh snow wasn ’ t a problem , as seen at the picnic shelter ( inset ).
WHEN WE poured on the last burst of power and zoomed up to the summit of Maine ’ s Ragged Mountain , it felt like we were on top of the snowmobiling world – with a panoramic view to match . Spread before us was an endless expanse of lakes and forests , criss-crossed by scenic and well-groomed trails that stretch to the rugged horizon . Dominating the view was Maine ’ s highest peak , towering Mount Katahdin ( 5,268 feet ) – named by the Penobscot Indians as “ The Greatest Mountain .” Even though a relentless wind threatened to toss us off the mountaintop , we were in no hurry to descend from this lofty perch . It ’ s a magical place .
Central Maine is one of those lucky locales that receives plenty of snow almost each season , no matter what ’ s happening in the rest of the North American Snowbelt . Last year , as the white stuff piled up across New England , the region around Millinocket and Mount Katahdin enjoyed some of the best conditions imaginable .