It would not be in the best interest of XC skier's wallets to have separate trails. As FFL said, Waterville charges money to XC ski the majority of available terrain. That's because it takes equipment and costs money to groom/maintain XC trails.
Snowmobilers pay for these trails via registration and club memberships fees. XC skiiers use them for free. XC skiiers could join together to create a club and cut and maintain their own trails but it wouldn't be free. It would cost money and your cross country skis would be full of stickers!
I believe Shedwannabe IS opposed to snowmobiling judging from his/her past posts. And as I've stated, I do and enjoy both. And I don't understand your "can't we all just get along" statement. 99% of the time when I pass a XC skiier on snowmobile trails smiles and friendly waves are exchanged and we both continue on our way.
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