UPDATE ON MLSA
For Mascoma Lake Skating enthusiasts Dec 2026
From the Board of the Mascoma Lake Skating Association,
sharing an update for all.
We are excited to share that we will be plowing trails again this season as conditions allow. The season is off to a great start with much of the lake already frozen over. After a two year search, we have begun to work with a new plowing company, Lowery Property Management. Troy Lowery and his staff will be helping clear and maintain trails and rinks as soon as the ice is sufficiently thick for their equipment. Troy's familiarity with Mascoma Lake and local presence will be very valuable to maintaining our trail and rink areas for the enjoyment of all.
We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who responded to our outreach for plowing assistance last spring. As we begin this new relationship we will look to explore opportunities for volunteers to help maintain the trails in between plowing sessions. Keep in touch with all of your ideas!
-The MLSA Board
PS If you would like any more information, or would like to get involved, please reach out to us at MascomaLakeSkating@gmail.com.
See you on the Ice!
Ice Safety is Everyone's Responsibility. Please review Ice Safety Video above and be prepared when on the ice!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Skaters Role in Determining Ice Safety
- Similar to all other recreational activities on Mascoma Lake, skating is at the public's own risk.
- Conditions on Mascoma Lake can change quickly; ice thickness, can go from safe to unsafe overnight. We, the MLSA and the people providing plowing services, will not be monitoring, inspecting or testing ice thickness on a regular basis. Therefore, skaters must evaluate ice safety for themselves.
- DO NOT EVER SKATE NEAR OR UNDER THE BRIDGE. THIS ICE IS LESS THICK THERE AND NEVER CONSIDERED TO BE SAFE TO SKATE OR WALK ON.
- The MLSA is a community funded and volunteer run group. We clear areas of Mascoma Lake for skating with our goal to provide skating areas for families, free skating, pond hockey and Nordic trails. Please refer to ice safety charts for details and guidelines.