Located in the heart of Maine's Great North Woods, the Birches Resort in Rockwood features a top notch cross country skiing operation that has quickly become a favorite with Nordic and skate skiers alike. The Birches Ski Touring Center features 40 kilometers of groomed trails, as well as 50 kilometers of ungroomed trails, on an 11,000-acre private reserve. Skate skiers will enjoy moving along the groomed trails which course through thick, pristine forest. The trails are well laid out through a variety of terrain – from level and flat to slightly upland with appealing twists and turns. Skate skiers are drawn to the opportunity of enjoying their sport