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State |
Name |
Nearest City |
Miles
of Trails |
Comments |
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MARYLAND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING |
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Maryland |
Backbone
Ski Farm |
Oakland |
9.5 miles |
Backbone
Ski Farm typically receives over 150” of genuine snow-
direct from Mother Nature. Located on 520 acres of field and
forest at the base of Backbone Mountain you will find 9.5
miles plus of maintained nordic ski trails, including 5
miles of groomed ski trails. Cross Country Ski your way up
Backbone to one of the finest views in the county, then
swoosh back and warm yourself by the fire.
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Maryland |
New Germany State Park |
Grantsville |
NA |
New Germany
State Park's 455 acres are located about four miles south of
Grantsville on New Germany Road. The park is built on the
site of a once-prosperous milling center in Savage River
State Forest, and features a 13-acre lake and 11 rental
cabins. Trails for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing
in winter lead through typical Western Maryland forestlands.
Phone 301-895-5453
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Maryland |
Savage River Lodge
Phone 301-689-3200 |
1600 Mt.
Aetna Road, Frostburg, MD 21532 |
18.5 miles |
Whether
you're a veteran cross-country skier/shoer or you're
determined to try something new, we have the facilities and
trails to meet your needs. Bring your own equipment or rent
from us. Bring your lunch or visit our restaurant. Come for
the day or turn your trip into a mid-week or weekend
getaway. We have PSIA certified instructors. 18 Luxury log
cabins on site!
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Maryland |
Herrington Manor State Park
301-334-9180
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Oakland |
NA |
Covering 365
acres, Herrington Manor State Park is located four miles
northwest of Oakland. Situated in the middle of Garrett
State Forest, the park features a 53-acre lake and many
wooded trails. In the winter, the park offers cross-country
ski trails along with ski rentals. There are 20 log cabins
available for rent.
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Wisp Resort at Deep Creek
301-387-5581 |
McHenry |
31 miles! |
Offering
Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing, the 31 miles of trail network
consists of three major loop trails and two side trails, all
of varying difficulty. Tours, clinics and instruction are
available for both Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing. Karhu
Nordic Skis & Yakama Snowshoes for both adults and children
are available for rental. After your excursion, relax with
the family by our warming fire pit.
Snow Report |
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NORTH CAROLINA
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING |
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North Carolina |
Moses Cone
Memorial Park |
Blowing
Rock |
25 miles |
Moses Cone offers thousands
of acres
in the Blue Ridge Parkway at Blowing Rock is
a post card quality cross country ski site. Twenty-five
miles of road-width carriage paths wander through towering
white pine forests between Bass Lake and the beautiful manor
house of industrialist Moses Cone. This snow-muffled
landscape is a magical place where even beginners can sense
the spirit of the sport. |
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North
Carolina |
The High
Country Ski Shop |
Pineola |
NA |
Carries
skis, poles, boots and bindings, as well as an assortment of
other related hard and soft goods. There is also a rental
shop if you don't have your own equipment or aren't
interested in purchasing. The High Country Ski Shop also
offers lessons so your first cross country experience is a
safe and happy one. |
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North
Carolina |
1st Tracks
and Ski Country Sports |
Boone
Banner Elk |
NA |
In Boone the
place to check out for cross country equipment is 1st Tracks
on Highway 105. 1st Tracks carries an assortment of ski and
boots from Fischer and Karhu, as well as a huge selection of
winter apparel and accessories. Their shop in Banner Elk is
called Ski Country Sports! |
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North
Carolina |
Blue Ridge
Parkway |
Boone,
Linville, Blowing Rock |
NA |
At other
High Country locations, sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway
are gated when snow covers the road. The Grandfather
Mountain portion of the road near Linville is a perfect
example. Skiers have level and steeper sections to choose
from and awesome scenery is everywhere. Head for the Linn
Cove Viaduct. |
North
Carolina/
Tennessee |
Roan
Mountain State Park |
Newland,
Banner Elk, Elizabethton |
12 miles |
It's 45
minutes from Boone, but Roan Mountain is the place for
serious skiers. Roan's evergreen covered summits are a scene
straight out of the far north. There are beginner
options-the summertime road to the summit is gated and
gradual terrain beckons skiers up to distant views of Mount
Mitchell and surrounding peaks. Trails flank the road,
including the Appalachian Trail and its wild descent back to
your car. |
North
Carolina
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Lost Cove Trekking |
Banner Elk |
NA |
Lost Cove
Trekking offers guided snowshoe and cross country skiing
tours around most of the region. |
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TENNESSEE
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING |
Tennessee
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Roan
Mountain State Park |
Roan
Mountain |
12 miles |
It's 45
minutes from Boone, but Roan Mountain is the place for
serious skiers. Roan's evergreen covered summits are a scene
straight out of the far north. There are beginner
options-the summertime road to the summit is gated and
gradual terrain beckons skiers up to distant views of Mount
Mitchell and surrounding peaks. Trails flank the road,
including the Appalachian Trail and its wild descent back to
your car. |
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VIRGINIA
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING |
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Virginia |
The
Homestead Resort |
Hot
Springs |
NA |
Kick and
glide across the Old Course or get the heart rate up on The
Homestead trail. We offer cross-country skiing lessons and
guided tours. Rental equipment is available for all ages.
Available mid December - March, weather and natural snowfall
permitting. |
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Virginia |
Cabin
Creek Trail
Grayson Highlands State Park |
Damascus |
2 miles |
Grayson
County Virginia Cross Country Skiing. Directions: The park
is on U.S. 58 midway between Independence and Damascus and
is reached from I-81 at Exit 45 in Marion; turn south on
Route 16 and travel 33 miles to US 58 in the community of
Volney. Turn right onto US 58. Travel eight miles to the
park's entrance.
From I-77, take Hillsville Exit 14 to U.S. 58. Travel west
on U.S. 58, 40 miles to Volney. Turn left to stay on U.S. 58
and go eight miles to the park entrance. |
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Virginia |
Horse
Trail (east)
Grayson Highlands State Park |
Damascus |
1.7 miles |
Directions:
The park is on U.S. 58 midway between Independence and
Damascus and is reached from I-81 at Exit 45 in Marion; turn
south on Route 16 and travel 33 miles to US 58 in the
community of Volney. Turn right onto US 58. Travel eight
miles to the park's entrance.
From I-77, take Hillsville Exit 14 to U.S. 58. Travel west
on U.S. 58, 40 miles to Volney. Turn left to stay on U.S. 58
and go eight miles to the park entrance. |
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Virginia |
Old
Upchurch Road
Grayson Highlands State Park |
Damascus |
3.7 miles |
Same as above... |
Virginia
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Seed Orchard Road
Grayson Highlands State Park |
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1.3 miles |
Same as above... |
WEST VIRGINIA
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
West Virginia is called "Wild and Wonderful" and that is
evident in the range of cross country skiing terrain that
you find in the state. Throughout the higher elevations and
wilderness areas you'll find guides, outfitters, and private
cross-country areas that will doubtlessly make your cross
country trip great. Literally thousands of miles of trails
cut throughout the Monongahela National Forest near the
Canaan Valley and Snowshoe Mountain resort areas. Most West
Virginia parks and forests in mountainous regions provide
cross country equipment.
Before we provide you with some guided scenarios...you may
also want to visit:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/rec/xcountryski.html to see
the THOUSANDS of miles of cross country skiing terrain
within the Monongahela National Forest. |
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West
Virginia |
Alpine
Lake Resort & Conference Center
Phone: (304) 789-2481, toll-free 1-800-752-7179 |
Terra Alta |
9.0 miles |
Nine miles
of cross-country skiing trails encircle Alpine Lake and
ascend into the surrounding Allegheny Mountain forest. The
smallest of popular cross-country skiing areas in West
Virginia, Alpine Lake is a preferred getaway for enthusiasts
in search of new and unexplored Nordic trails. Cross-country
equipment rentals are available at the resort's
35-guest-room lodge. A drive of fewer than 25 minutes from
Wisp Ski Resort, in Maryland, Alpine Lake is located in a
popular winter vacation area.
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West Virginia |
Blackwater
Falls State Park
Phone: (304) 259-5216, toll-free 1-800-225-5982 |
Near Canaan Valley Resort |
10.0+ miles |
More than
ten miles of cross-country skiing trails are groomed and
maintained at Blackwater Falls State Park, just west of the
Canaan Valley. The park's full-service cross-country skiing
and snowshoeing center offers lessons and equipment rentals
from mid-December through March 15. Overlooks of Blackwater
Falls and Blackwater Canyon are among the many trail
highlights. Park accommodations include 26 deluxe cabins and
the 54-room Blackwater Lodge. A quarter-mile sled run, with
tow, is groomed and maintained when snow is sufficient. |
|
West Virginia |
Canaan
Valley Resort
State Park
Phone: (304) 866-4121,
toll-free 1-800-622-4121 |
Canaan Valley Resort |
19+ miles |
More than 19
miles
of marked, ungroomed cross-country skiing
trails journey through the meadowlands and forests of Canaan
Valley Resort State Park. Lessons, ski rentals, snowshoe
rentals, and guided cross-country tours are available
through the park's cross-country skiing center. Among West
Virginia's chief winter getaways, Canaan Valley also
provides an ice-skating rink, a snowboarding terrain park, a
five-lane snow tubing park, and a 34-slope downhill skiing
area. Park amenities include lounges, restaurants, 23 deluxe
cabins, and a 250-room lodge. |
|
West Virginia |
Elk River
Touring Center
Phone: (304) 572-3771, toll free 1-866-572-3771 |
Base of Snowshoe Mountain |
25 miles |
More than 25
miles of cross-country skiing trails, including five miles
of machine-groomed trail, extend through the wooded acreage
of the Elk River Touring Center and climb into the
encircling mountains of the Monongahela National Forest.
Lessons, guided tours, and ski, sled, and snowshoe rentals
are available through the center's touring shop. Elk River
is convenient to dozens of popular pubs, night clubs, and
restaurants at Snowshoe Mountain, only five miles distant.
On-site amenities include a pub, two inns, a restaurant, and
four private cabins. |
|
West Virginia |
Pipestem
Resort State Park
Phone: (304) 466-1800, toll-free 1-800-225-5982 |
Pipestem |
15 miles |
Fifteen
miles of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails course
through highland fields and forests at Pipestem Resort State
Park. A half hour's drive south of Winterplace Ski Resort,
Pipestem is located in a popular winter vacation area.
Skiing highlights include the park's large and friendly deer
population and overlooks of the gorge of the Bluestone
National Scenic River. Ski, sled, and snowshoe rentals are
available. Park amenities include an indoor pool, two
restaurants, twenty-five rental cottages, and a 113-room
lodge and conference center. |
|
West Virginia |
Timberline
Resort
Phone: (304) 866-4777, toll-free 1-800-766-9464 |
Davis |
9.5 miles |
More than
9.5 miles of ungroomed cross-country skiing trails trace
through the mountain woodlands at Timberline Resort in the
northern Canaan Valley. Access to Nordic trails is afforded
by lifts that otherwise serve the ski area's 36 downhill
slopes. Ski lessons and cross-country skiing and snowboard
rentals are available through Timberline's lodge and ski
school. |
|
West Virginia |
Snowshoe
Mountain
Phone: (304) 572-5982, toll-free 1-866-851-4585 |
Snowshoe Mountain |
25 miles |
25 miles
plus
of marked cross-country skiing trails tour
the highland forests at Snowshoe Mountain, which is among
the most popular winter vacation destinations in the eastern
United States. Lessons, guided tours, and ski, sled,
snowshoe, and snowmobile rentals are available through
Snowshoe's cross-country skiing center. Though located in a
remote mountain area, Snowshoe is a major U.S.
winter-vacation destination, and countless pubs, shops,
nightclubs, restaurants, and lodging facilities are located
on the mountain and nearby.
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West Virginia
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Whitegrass
Ski Touring Center
Phone: (304) 572-5982 |
Davis |
12.5 miles |
More than 12
miles of groomed cross-country skiing trails are yours to
explore within the Whitegrass Ski Touring Center in the
Canaan Valley of eastern West Virginia -- one of the most
popular Nordic skiing destinations in the eastern United
States. Private vacation rentals account for the larger part
of lodging near Whitegrass. The ski area is located in the
Canaan Valley vacation area, so many shops and restaurants
are located nearby. Whitegrass also conducts tours of the
adjacent Monongahela National Forest and Canaan Valley
National Wildlife Refuge.
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