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Cross Country Skiing & Snowboarding in Central Vermont

XC Skier - Lake Morey Resort - Fairlee, VT
Lake Morey Resort

82 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT, 05045 Phone: 802-333-4311 Toll-Free: 800-423-1211

Take to the trails on snowshoes or skis at lakefront resort and nearby mountains

If you’re vacationing in Vermont in the winter, you have to go skiing or snowshoeing! Both are mainstays of the Lake Morey Resort in the snowy season. There are trails for both activities on the picturesque 100-acre resort property in the hills. Off-trail snowshoeing also is available at nearby Ely Mountain and Sawyer Mountain (with views of the Connecticut River). Back at the resort, relax in the sauna or indoor heated pool – or keep up with the winter vibe by ice skating on a trail along the lakeshore. The resort’s 130 rooms and suites and four private cottages have all the comforts and amenities to ensure a cozy winter retreat. Join in trivia nights at the pub or catch a film in the movie theater.
Nordic Skiing - Mountain Top Inn & Resort - Chittenden, VT
Mountain Top Resort

195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT, 05737 Phone: 802-483-2311

Impeccably groomed trails at this mountain resort make for unforgettable ski, snowshoe experiences

Can you see yourself coasting on cross-country skis along a finely groomed trail in the Vermont woods? How about getting that cardio workout with a snowshoe trek through a picturesque meadow? Then you need to book a stay at the Mountain Top Resort, with 60 kilometers of trails, state-of-the-art grooming and snowmaking over varied terrain, all of it with sweeping views. The trails, some of which are dog-friendly, are maintained for skate and classic skiing. The resort’s Activities Center has equipment to rent and trail maps. And the mountain resort can make you a picnic lunch or point you in the direction of the fire pit (don’t forget your cocoa and s’mores). Or, soak those muscles you didn’t know you had in the Barn’s hot tub.
Cross Country Skiing at Blueberry Lake - Warren, VT
Blueberry Lake Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Center

424 Plunkton Road Warren, VT, 05674 Phone: 802-496-6687

11 trails on 35km designed for classic track skiing, skate skiing, and snowshoeing. Ski equipment and snowshoe rentals and lessons; phone ahead to schedule lessons. Trails are graded for average skiers. Daily pass and rentals available.
Stowe Mountain Resort Cross Country Ski Center - Stowe, VT
Stowe Mountain Resort Cross Country Ski Center

5393 Mountain Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-3658

Variety of trails for all levels of ability, including the a series of short gradual climbs to Bruce Trail; steep climbs along Peavy Trail to Bear Run junction; and some very advanced trials via Double Bit.
Trail fees are full day or half day, Season passes to cross country trails are available and include discounts on Stowe Mountain retail shops, equipment, and services. Lessons available. Rentals of equipment for all ages down to 3 years old. Pulka sleds available for rent.
Cross Country Skiing at Rikert Outdoor Center - Ripton, VT
Rikert Nordic Center

106 College Cross Road Ripton, VT, 05766 Phone: 802-443-2744

Carroll & Jane Rikert Nordic Center is owned and operated by Middlebury College and is open to the public. It is a full-service cross-country skiing and showshoeing facility and also the home of the Middlebury College’s cross country racing team. The center offers over 55 kilometers of varied and scenic trails for cross-country skiers and snowshoers for all abilities. Snowmaking is done here. Lots of programs for families, parents, and small kids. Racing and other special events. Equipment rentals and lessons available.
Mountain Meadows XC Ski Center - Killington, VT
Mountain Meadows XC Area

2363 US Route 4 Killington, VT, 05751 Phone: 802-775-0166

Right in the middle of popular Killington, Mountain Meadows Center, supported by Base Camp Outfitters, has over 40km of cross-country (Nordic) skiing and snowshoeing and a base lodge for warmth and rest. This center is close to Kent Lake and the Catamount Trail (at Section 13), which allows people to ski the length of the state. Parking is at the trailhead. Lessons and rentals available. Lodging at nearby Mountain Meadows Lodge on Thundering Brook Road.
hartland winter trails
Hartland Winter Trails

VT Route 12, just north of US Route 5 Hartland, VT, 05048 Phone:

These cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails meander through fields and back woods in the Three Corners and Four Corners areas of Hartland. The trails are all on private properties and are open to the community free of charge. Landowners allow the public to use these properties. Please be respectful and considerate. Only cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted. Horses, dog teams, snowmobiles, and ATVs are not permitted. Snowshoers; please, stay off to the side of the prepared trail. Dogs allowed if on leash and kept off the prepared tracks. - Interactive Trail Maps & Access
Parking is available at three locations:
  • Main trailhead near Three Corners fire station - From the junction of Routes 12 and 5 (Hartland Three Corners), drive a mile north/west on Route 12 North. Pass Bischoff Lane on the right. Continue 0.2 miles and look for the parking lot on the right and across the road from the town fire station.
  • Hartland Recreation Center - Follow Route 12 North from Three Corners about 1000ft., the center will be on the right. After parking, cross Route 12 and turn left, walking on the sidewalk to the first road on the right, which is Bischoff Lane. Proceed up Bischoff Lane until you get to the field on the left. The ski trail is in this field.
  • Cobb Hill Co-Housing - Follow Route 12 North to the intersection Brownsville and Mace Hill Roads. Turn right onto Mace Hill Road, then take the first left onto Linden Road. Parking is in front of the big red barn.
Ole's Cross Country Center - Warren, VT
Ole's Cross Country Center

2355 Airport Road Warren, VT, 05674 Phone: 802-496-3430

30 miles of groomed trails for every level of skier at this family-friendly area. Trail markers on the 11 trails are easy to use. Classic track skiing and skate-skiing are offered. Day lounge; heated indoor restrooms; rentals of equipment for adults and kids by the day of half-day; lessons & youth ski league available. Hours: Please check website for 2022-23 season dates.
Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center - Goshen, VT
Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center

1288 Goshen-Ripton Road Goshen, VT, 05733 Phone: 802-247-6735

The Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center, located across the road from the Blueberry Hill Inn, is one of the first Nordic ski areas to be organized in Vermont. The outdoor center is open for year-round use, with information and gear for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, trail-running, biking, and enjoyment in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. Located in the Green Mountain National Forest, the center provides access to the Blueberry Hill trails, the Vermont Long Trail, The Catamount Trail, and the Moosalamoo National Forest Trails. - Trail Map (PDF)
Fox Run Nordic Center - Ludlow, VT
Fox Run Nordic Center

89 Fox Lane Ludlow, VT, 05149 Phone: 802-228-1396

7 miles of trails are situated on the Fox Run Golf Club facility on Fox Lane. The terrain is meadows and rolling hills and trails are groomed for classic track skiing and skate skiing. Trails offer options for skiers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Lessons, rentals and demonstrations available. Open daily 9am - 4pm, weather permitting.
Catamount Trail Association - Burlington, VT
Catamount Trail Association

1 Mill Street, Suite 350 Burlington, VT, 05401 Phone: 802-864-5794

The Catamount Trail is 300 miles long, allowing skiers and snowshoers to travel the entire north-south length of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada. It was conceived in 1984 and fully linked by 2008, and it is supported and maintained the the Catamount Trails Association along with many volunteers.
The Trail is organized by sections, and the association’s website gives extensive maps and directions about getting onto the trail. The trail can be enjoyed for a trip of a few hours, a full day or overnight, or a multiple-day trip. The Catamount Trail Association offers short or long tours on skis or snowshoes. There are many bed and breakfasts and inns along the trail, and there is some winter camping. Many ski clubs are connected to the trail and the association holds lots of special events. - Interactive Trail Map