Vermont - Cross Country Skiing

Vermont Cross Country Skiing

The Nordic skiing tradition in Vermont extends back over one hundred years. Brought to the region by Scandinavians the activity today is a great way to enjoy the winter outdoors regardless of the weather. Cross country ski areas feature wide groomed trails that meander through woods, across fields and along fantastic ice encrusted streams. These areas rent equipment and can instruct you so you’ll be on your way in minutes. As with downhill skiing trails are marked and graded according to difficulty so beginners can thoroughly enjoy their initial experience. Most trails are wide enough to accommodate skating as well as classical style cross country skiing. The cost for this great experience is low can even be free at parks and on the property of many lodgings. So pack a lunch, some wine, and a camera and head out for a wonderful winter adventure on skis.

Allis State Park
Route 12
Randolph, VT
Phone: 802-276-3175

Set on 487 acres, this small park includes Bear Mountain, rising 1900 feet above sea level. The park features mountain climbing, hiking trails, picnic areas, and wintertime cross-country ski trails. A public campsite is available May - September.

Ascutney Mountain Resort
Route 44
Brownsville, VT  05037  
Phone: 802-484-7711
Toll-Free: 800-243-0011
Email: info@ascutney.com
   

If you’re looking for a change of pace, or if you’re not a downhill skier, Ascutney has something for you. With 30 kilometers of cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails, there is terrain for all abilities over a combination of groomed meadow and forest trails. Ascutney offers classic cross-country ski lessons every weekend, both private and in groups, as well as a Clinic that combines an affordable cross-country rental package with a ski lesson, to get people to a level where they feel comfortable enjoying the trails on their own. The cross-country and snowshoe trail networks are a part of the Ascutney experience and their use is complimentary. Ski and snowshoe rentals, as well as trail maps are available at Cunningham’s Ski Barn at the resort.

Blueberry Hill Inn
Goshen - Ripton Road
Goshen, VT  05733  
Phone: 802-247-6735

Blueberry Hill has 75 kilometers of groomed and wilderness trails with connections to the Catamount Trail and Vermont’s Long Trail. A separate snowshoe trail network is being developed.

Blueberry Lake
424 Robinson Road
Warren, VT  05674  
Phone: 802.496.6687

The ski area offers 31 km of trails all of which are groomed. Some of the trails are lit for night skiing.

Bomoseen State Park
22 Cedar Mountain Road
Fair Haven, VT  05743  
Phone: 802-265-4242

This scenic park is 2,379 acres on Lake Bomoseen. Visitors can enjoy a lakeside beach, boating and canoe areas, fishing, swimming and picnic spots. A playground is available for children, and there are hiking and cross-country ski trails. The park also has a public campground.

Branbury State Park
3570 Lake Dunmore Road (Route 53)
Salisbury, VT  05733  
Phone: 802-247-5925

A very small park (96 acres) sitting on Lake Dunmore, offers canoeing, a beach area, hiking trails, cross-country ski areas, fishing, and a nature center. A public campground is available in season (May - October).

Button Bay State Park
Off Route 22A
Vergennes, VT
Phone: 802-475-2377

Set on the southern banks of Lake Champlain, Button Bay offers a boat launch, swimming pool, canoeing, fishing, a trail for hiking and cross-country skiing, and a public campground.

Coolidge State Park
Route 100 and 100A
Plymouth, VT
Phone: 802-672-3612

Near the Coolidge Museum site, this park offers cross-country ski trails, hiking, fishing, and a remote public campsite.

Hancock Overlook
Hancock, VT
Phone: 802-767-4261

This park features hiking and nature trails, cross-country ski trails, fishing, boating, canoeing, and picnic areas. Hunting for big game, small game and waterfowl is permitted.

Mountain Meadows XC Area
209 Thundering Brook Rd
Killington, VT  05751  
Phone: 802.775.7077

Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, Mountain Meadows cross-country ski area has 57 km of trails through meadows and hard woods.

Okemo Mountain Resort
77 Okemo Ridge Road
Ludlow, VT  05149  
Phone: 802-228-4041
Toll-Free: 800-78-OKEMO
Email: info@okemo.com
   

With Vermont’s most extensive snowmaking coverage, Southern Vermont’s highest vertical (2,200 ft.), a modern and efficient lift system and a vast trail network spread across five mountain areas, Okemo offers an exceptional vacation experience for the entire family. The mountain layout and trail network offers miles of terrain to suit any ability level, with gentle beginner slopes, long intermediate cruisers, bumps, steeps, and glades. And when it comes to top-quality parks and pipes for freestyle, Okemo is the best in the biz. Six terrain parks loaded with options, the largest Superpipe in the East, and a halfpipe designed for beginners are meticulously groomed nightly to ensure quality conditions. The nearby Okemo Valley Nordic Center offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and an Indoor Golf Training Center, which is open year-round.

Okemo Valley Nordic Center
77 Okemo Ridge Rd
Ludlow, VT  05149  
Phone: 802.228.1396

Okemo Valley Nordic Center features 26km of cross-country trails, 10km of dedicated snowshoe trails and 20km of skating lanes.

Ole’s Cross Country Center
Airport Road
Warren, VT  05674  
Phone: 802.496.3430

Ole’s Cross Country Center in the Mad River Valley has 50 km of moderately rolling trails groomed for classic skiing and ski skating for all abilities, as well as snowshoeing.

Quechee Gorge State Park
190 Dewey Mills Road
White River Junction, VT
Phone: 802-295-2990

One of the most splendid natural sites in all of Vermont, Quechee Gorge is a scenic canyon worth rolls of camera film. Visitors may also go hiking, fish the Ottauquechee River, and enjoy the picnic areas. Walking trails double as cross-country ski trails in the winter. A public campground is also available.

Rikert Touring Center
Route 125
Middlebury, VT  05753  
Phone: 802.443.5000

The Carroll and Jane Rikert Ski Touring Center is owned and operated by Middlebury College and is open to the public. The center offers 42 kilometers of varied and scenic trails for cross-country skiers and snowshoers of all abilities.

Stowe XC
5781 Mountain Rd.
Stowe, VT  05672  
Phone: 802.253.3688

Stowe Mountain Resort has 35 kilometers of groomed and 40 kilometers of backcountry trails. Also available are 5 kilometers of trails specifically for snowshoeing.

The Mountain Top Inn & Resort
195 Mountain Top Road
Chittenden, VT  05737  
Phone: 802-483-2311
Toll-Free: 800-445-2100
Fax: 802-483-6373
Email: stay@mountaintopinn.com
   

Eleven miles from Killington, 80k trails, classic, skating lanes and pristine backcountry for skiing or snowshoeing on hundreds of acres at elevation up to 2,100 ft. Snowmaking on 2k. Varied terrain for all skill and age levels. Other activities: horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, sledding, snowmobile tours, and dog sledding.

Three Stallion Inn Touring Center
665 Stock Farm Road
Randolph, VT  05060  
Phone: 802.728.5656

Come and enjoy the 35 km of x-c skiing and snowshoeing trails that criss-cross our 1300 wooded acres and open pastures.

Wilderness Trails Ski School
Main Street
Quechee, VT  05059  
Phone: 802.295.7620

At Wilderness Trails there are 18 km of groomed trails. Ski or snowshoe along the spectacular Quechee Gorge and waterfall and through the deep woods.

Bolton Valley Resort
4302 Bolton Access Road
Bolton Valley, VT  05477  
Phone: 802-434-3444
Toll-Free: 877-926-5866
Email: reservations@boltonvalley.com
   

Set amongst 5,000 acres of pristine alpine forest, Bolton Valley Resort features spectacular views of the Champlain Valley and Green & Adirondack Mountains. The Resort, a summer haven for mountain bikers, hikers and adventure enthusiasts, also offers disc golf, tennis, swimming, Sports & Fitness Center and the Bolton Adventure Center. Conveniently located eight miles from Interstate 89 and 20 miles from Burlington, VT, Bolton Valley offers easy access to many area attractions. Affordable pricing and excellent customer service make Bolton Valley a top year-round family destination.

Bolton Valley XC
4302 Bolton Valley Access Road
Bolton Valley, VT  05477  
Phone: 802.434.3444

Bolton Valley features Nordic and backcountry skiing and the highest elevation of Vermont's cross-country ski areas. There are over 100 km of Nordic trails. There is also snowshoeing.

Brighton State Park
102 State Park Road
Island Pond, VT  05846  
Phone: 802-723-4360  802-886-2434

A 152 acre park, set on Island Pond, features an island, picnic areas, nature trails and museum. Visitors will enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and the beach on the pond. Cross-country ski trails are available in the wintertime. A public campsite is available.

Burke Mountain
223 Sherburne Lodge Road
East Burke, VT  05832  
Phone: 802–626 -7300
Toll-Free: 888-BURKEVT
Fax: 802-626-7310
Email: info@skiburke.com
   

Ski a Classic

Renowned for its breathtaking views and a ski racing heritage, Burke Mountain is the best kept secret in the Northeast. Home of Burke Mountain Academy, the preeminent ski academy in the country with 40 Olympians to its credit, Burke Mountain features 45 traditionally-carved trails and glades on 250 acres of terrain, averages 248 inches of snowfall a year, and has 2,011 feet of vertical. Burke is conveniently located just 7 miles from I-91 and only 3 hours from Boston. Friendly, genuine staff and classic terrain define this last of a Vermont breed. Visit Burke Mountain and experience a classic.

Burke XC
2312 Newark Street
West Burke, VT  05871  
Phone: 802.535.7722

This Northeast Kingdom area features eight main loops make up 80 km of trails along pretty woodlands and hillsides to accommodate all skiing abilities.

Catamount Family Center
592 Governor Chittenden Road
Williston, VT  05495  
Phone: 802.879.6001

Thirty-five miles of trail course through a family farm dating back six generations to Vermont’s first governor.

Craftsbury Outdoor Center
535 Lost Nation Rd
Craftsbury Common, VT  05827  
Phone: 802.586.7767

In addition to world-class cross-country skiing, choose from snowshoeing, orienteering, ice-skating, backcountry tours, animal tracking, nature studies, There are 135 km of trails.

Crystal Lake State Park
96 Bellwater Ave.
Barton, VT  05822  
Phone: 802-525-6205

Crystal Lake is approximately three miles long and about one mile in width. In some places it is known to be more than 100 feet deep. It is a glacial lake beautifully situated among roughhewn mountain sides. Area Attractions include the Jay Peak Gondola at Jay; Burke Mountain Toll Road and fire tower in East Burke; Historical Granite School in Brownington; and Ethan Allen Furniture in Orleans. Open May 26 - September 4

Hazen's Notch Association
1423 Hazen’s Notch Road
Montgomery Center, VT  05471  
Phone: 802.326.4799

In a town noted for covered bridges Hazen’s Notch has 70 km of groomed and marked trails passing through mixed maple, birch and evergreen forest and across gentle, open meadows. Thirty trails for all abilities provide loops of different lengths for classical cross-country skiing and or snowshoeing.

Highland Lodge & XC Center
1608 Craftsbury Road
Greensboro, VT  05841  
Phone: 802.533.2647

Highland Lodge attracts families and couples who ski to lose themselves in nature, stop to look at animal tracks, and admire the vistas There are 60 km of trails.

Maidstone State Park
Route 1, Box 388
Guildhall, VT  05905  
Phone: 802-676-3930

A 469 acre park that sits on Maidstone Lake. Features include trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, fishing, a beach, canoeing and boating, and a public campsite.

Morse Farm Ski Center
1168 County Road
Montpelier, VT  05601  

Vermont’s newest, professionally designed XC ski area features scenic trails offering a diverse choice of terrain, through softwood forests, sugarbush and across gently rolling open pastures. The 20 km of trails offer suitable enjoyment for all skill levels.

Ricker Pond State Park
18 Ricker Pond Camp Ground Road (Route 232)
Groton, VT  05046  
Phone: 802-584-3821

Set on Ricker Pond, this park offers a nature center, canoeing, fishing, a beach, trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, picnic areas and a naturalist on staff. A public campground is available in season.

Sleepy Hollow Inn & Bike Center
1805 Sherman Hollow Road
Huntington, VT  05462  
Phone: 802.434.2283

Forty km of scenic trails for cross-country skiing. Ice skating, night skiing and snowshoeing.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Vermont
4323 VT Route 108 South
Smugglers’ Notch, VT  05464  
Toll-Free: 800-451-8752
Email: smuggs@smuggs.com

Voted #1 for Family Programs in North America by SKI Magazine Readers for 9 years, Smugglers’ has been bringing together everything your family loves most… especially each other. Every member of your family will find something to love – skiing and snowboarding for every level, outdoor adventures like Winter Walking or tube sliding, and indoor activities like indulgent massages or The FunZone Family Entertainment & Recreation Center. Parents find it easy to relax knowing their children are well cared for in our award-winning children’s programs for ages 6 weeks to 17 years. America’s Family Resort offers affordable vacation packages for everyone with Family Fun Guaranteed!

Trapp Family Lodge
700 Trapp Hill Road
Stowe, VT  05672  
Phone: 802-253-8511
Toll-Free: 800-826-7000
Email: info@trappfamily.com
   

There really is a place where the grass is greener, where the snow is more pristine and autumn is more brilliant…a place where visitors come to be renewed. The Trapp Family Lodge continues to be owned and operated by the Trapp family, the inspiration for the classic musical and movie "The Sound of Music." Today, the 2,700-acre resort is a mecca for the outdoor and nature enthusiast and has sweeping mountain views with accommodations in an Austrian-style Main Lodge with an additional 23 new rooms and suites, and 100 Guest Houses (available on a time share basis). European-style cuisine is featured in our three restaurants and complemented by nightly entertainment. Year-round recreational activities are available to suit every interest.

Ball Mountain
Jamaica, VT
Phone: 802-874-4881

The US Army Corps of Engineers Ball Mountain Dam Flood Control project has mountain and lakeside scenery. Visitors will enjoy hiking and nature trails, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Hunting for big and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.

Brattleboro Outing Club
Upper Dummerston Rd.
Brattleboro, VT  05302  
Phone: 802.257.5292

The Ski Hut is the hub of cross country skiing in the Brattleboro community. The Ski Hut offers 30 km of trails.

Grafton Ponds
Townshend Road
Grafton, VT  05146  
Phone: 802.843.2400

Grafton Ponds features cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and tubing on a 600-foot hill. There are 30 km of trails groomed 30 km of back-country trails.

Hermitage XC Center
21 Handle Road
Wilmington, VT  05363  
Phone: 802.464.3511

The Hermitage offers 50 kilometers of cross-country ski trails along rushing mountain streams and frozen ponds, pass beaver dams, cross ridges, through pine forests and circle fields with expansive views.

Hildene Ski Touring Center
1005 Hildene Rd
Manchester, VT  05254  
Phone: 802.362.1788

There are 15 km of trails at Hildene, the historic house museum built by Robert Todd Lincoln as a summer home.

Prospect Mountain XC Ski Center
Route 9
Woodford, VT  05201  
Phone: 802.442.2575

Prospect has over 35 km of expertly groomed ski trails offers skiing for every ability. Snowshoe and backcountry ski trails are available.

Timber Creek XC Ski Area
Route 100 North
West Dover, VT  05356  
Phone: 802.464.0999

Located across from Mount Snow, Timber Creek offers a choice of adventures on a 14 km trail system that meanders through forested hills or reach up to the high ridges. Snowshoeing is also available.

Viking Nordic Center
615 Little Pond Rd
Londonderry, VT  05148  
Phone: 802.824.3933

From the rolling gentle terrain of our inner trail system to the long loops through the woods of our outer trail system, Viking Nordic Center’s 40 kilometers of trails offers something for every skier and snowshoer.

Wild Wings Ski Touring Center
North Road
Peru, VT  05152  
Phone: 802.824.6793

Classic skiing at its best with 28 km of trails and snowshoeing.